Title: Dursey Island Travel Guide: Best of Dursey Island, County Cork Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dursey Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Dursey-Island-Hotels.d6090202.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dursey Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Dursey-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6090202.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Dursey Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dursey-Island.d6090202.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dursey Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dursey-Island.d6090202.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dursey Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Cable car to Dursy Island. Ireland's only cable car. It's a wild ride in a small wooden car, get blown around by winds high in the air. Only six people live there permanently . This is how they get the sheep to mainland, so you might share a ride with one](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090202/5e12646f-cf1c-473a-9546-28e0041f21df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cable car to Dursy Island. Ireland's only cable car. It's a wild ride in a small wooden car, get blown around by winds high in the air. Only six people live there permanently . This is how they get the sheep to mainland, so you might share a ride with one](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090202/5e12646f-cf1c-473a-9546-28e0041f21df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dursey Island - Top hotels in Dursey Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Dursey Island ![Butler Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527400/527335/4d9b15ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Butler Arms Hotel New Line Road Waterville Kerry Stay at this beach hotel in Waterville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (154 reviews) Absolutely charming place. We upgraded to the larger room with the fireplace which came in handy with cold, rainy weather. Great view of the sea. Food in the restaurant was really good. Enjoyed having Irish Coffee on a inclement weather day. Loved our stay of 3 nights. Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=527335&PinnedHotelID=527335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090202) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=527335&PinnedHotelID=527335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090202) ![The Old Cable Historic House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2390000/2386500/2386457/39b5de00_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Old Cable Historic House Old Telegraph Cable Station Waterville Kerry Stay at this beach guesthouse in Waterville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (164 reviews) Nice sized room and bathroom. Very clean. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend. Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=2386457&PinnedHotelID=2386457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090202) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=2386457&PinnedHotelID=2386457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090202) ![Klondyke House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12240000/12236600/12236567/666fd291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Klondyke House New Line Road Waterville County Kerry Stay at this B&B in Waterville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville and Waterville Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews) A well maintained and clean property. Excellent quality breakfast. Unfortunately it was cold in the bedroom and even slightly damp. I requested a portable heater but instead the central heating was switched on for a short time which was inadequate. Bathroom was a tight fit and the shower pressure ... Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=12236567&PinnedHotelID=12236567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090202) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=12236567&PinnedHotelID=12236567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6090202) [See all 125 properties in Dursey Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6090202) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Beautiful house Short Walk from Reenroe Beach Ballinskelligs free WiFi ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31540000/31538200/31538113/1855f162_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful house Short Walk from Reenroe Beach Ballinskelligs free WiFi Ballinskelligs Co. Kerry Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Emlaghmore. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Siopa Chill Rialaig ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews) Beautiful quiet house. Thank you for helping us relax and unwind! Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emlaghmore-Hotels-Beautiful-House-Short-Walk-From-Reenroe-Beach-Ballinskelligs-Free-Wifi.h31538113.Hotel-Information) ![Harbour View "The Snug Apartment" - Spectacular Sea Views (Sleeps 2 - 3 people)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34845400/34845327/e7c9be36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harbour View "The Snug Apartment" - Spectacular Sea Views (Sleeps 2 - 3 people) Caherdaniel The Ring Of Kerry, Co. Kerry Stay at this apartment in Caherdaniel. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Loher Stone Fort and Derrynane House are located nearby. Great Base Great base to tour ring of Kerry and fabulous beach 6km down road Reviewed on 27 Jul 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caherdaniel-Hotels-Harbour-View-The-Snug-Apartment-Spectacular-Sea-Views.h34845327.Hotel-Information) ![Siobhan's Luxurious Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40589900/40589897/bb90f734_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Siobhan's Luxurious Cottage Castlecove Kerry Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Castlecove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Staigue Fort and Derrynane Bay Beach ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) Fantasic house and location. Siobhan and her parents are really genuine caring hosts. Food in the nearby village ie the blind piper absolutely first class. Overall we spent a very enjoyable few days in this exceptionally clean and remarkable house with stunning views and very friendly locals..Definitely ... Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlecove-Hotels-Siobhans-Luxurious-Cottage.h40589897.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Dursey Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6090202&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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