Blarney Castle Hotel

We stayed from the 25th to 27th October in rooms 28, 29, and 31 as a group of six sisters and cousins tracing our family history in Cork. The hotel truly made our trip even more special. From the moment we arrived, Ian greeted us with such warmth and made us feel instantly welcome. The staff throughout our stay couldn’t do enough for us – they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The rooms were spacious, spotless, and refreshed daily with replenished refreshments. Breakfast was an absolute highlight! The pancakes were the fluffiest you’ll ever taste, and the Grill breakfast was excellent too. We were so full but couldn’t resist trying a scone – the staff kindly warmed one up, divided it onto six plates with fresh cream and jam so we could all have a taste. Such a thoughtful touch, and it tasted as good as it looked! Everything was fresh and made to order. We also dined in the restaurant one evening and can highly recommend the fish pie – it was delicious. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Friendly staff, delicious food, and comfortable rooms – we couldn’t have asked for more. I would definitely stay here again if we return to Cork!

The owners of this hotel were absolutely fantastic! My partner and I stayed last week for our birthdays, and from the moment we arrived, we felt completely welcome. In particular the owners went out of their way to make our stay extra special, they were so attentive with breakfast and even surprised us with a delicious homemade slice of cake in the pub at night for our birthdays, and then again the next morning with another adorable homemade cake at breakfast. Those thoughtful touches really made our trip unforgettable.||The hotel itself is charming and full of character, with cute decorations throughout that give it such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The location is perfect too—it’s practically right next door to the park, which made for a lovely stroll, and Blarney Castle is just a short walk away. Touring the castle was such a fun and endearing experience, and it was so convenient to be able to pop back to the hotel afterwards.||Breakfast was absolutely delicious, and it’s clear that a lot of care goes into both the food and the presentation. Between the lovely accommodations, the friendly and attentive owners, and the incredible homemade birthday cakes, our stay felt truly special. We can’t recommend this hotel enough for anyone visiting the area, it’s charming, cozy, and full of heart!

My stay at the Blarney Castle Hotel was one of the highlights of my trip to Ireland. The rooms were cozy, comfortable, and clean. The staff bent over backwards to help us including coordinating a laundry service. The food in the morning was amazing and the pub served delicious food in the evening. The locals were friendly and a joy to interact with. The hospitality at the Blarney Castle Hotel is now the new benchmark by which I will measure all other hotels and BNBs.

Visiting our son in cork. The hotel was out of the city in blarney..a 20 minute ride. It was amazing. It was a true irish experience being at the pub with local residents and just enjoying their way of life. The hotel was absolutely perfect! I would recommend this ro everyone looking for a friendly, welcoming place to stay. It felt like we were visiting family.

We had a wonderful stay at Blarney Castle Hotel. Una and Ian were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The rooms were cozy, the food was great, and the location—just steps from the castle—couldn’t be better. A charming hotel with warm hospitality. Highly recommend!

A few minutes’ walk to Blarney Castle, this character hotel was a lovely place to stay. Opulent curtains and decoration. The staff were all friendly and helpful including the owner Una who always ensured our needs were met. ||Our room was a good size and had two windows that could be opened and overlooked a small park. We could also see the top of Blarney Castle in the distance. We accessed the room from the small carpark at the rear of the hotel and surprisingly we were able to park in the hotel car park every night. ||The room was spacious with mirrored wardrobes and plenty of storage. Everything was clean and tidy. Double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer. Plenty of plug sockets. TV. The bathroom was a good size with a nice shower. ||During our two nights stay we ate in the Hotel restaurant both times and found the food and ambience to be lovely. Breakfast the following morning was good and included a selection of lovely cooked breakfasts and cereals/fruit from the menu which set us up well for the day.

What a lovely place to stay. Location is perfect - less than 5 minute walk from the castle and on the square with some nice dining and shopping options. The staff is amazing - so kind and helpful, every single person we spoke with was just wonderful. The rooms were nicely sized and very clean, the restaurant (especially breakfast) was excellent, and live music was a lot of fun. Will definitely return.

Room was great. Had a fan in the room and though there is no lift the staff helped us get up to our rooms. The staff was fantastic. Rona was a great and supports Cork! The food was amazing. Best food we had on our tour. Great location to the Woolen Mills and the Castle. Highly recommend.

Ian, Una, and all of the Blarney Castle Hotel staff, Thank you for everything. You made our stay in Blarney the most enjoyable part of our trip to Ireland. Everyone at the hotel was so friendly, so helpful, and so accommodating. You exceeded our expectations by 1000%. Our group of 50 people have all told us that this was world class service at its finest. A lifetime of blessings to you, as you provided a lifetime of memories for us. - Bobby and Kristen

5 stars isn't enough for the Blarney Castle Hotel. We stayed there for two nights and had an amazing time. The food at the hotel was spectacular and the staff was so charming and accommodating. The hotel is within walking distance of the castle which was another big plus. I will definitely be returning to stay here again next time I visit!

I absolutely loved my stay - from the friendly welcome, the cute and well accommodated room, the fun pub, the great food and a delicious breakfast in the morning - who could have wanted more!

This location is an absolutely wonderful example of Ireland. If you come here be sure to spend the entire day there are too many things to experience in just a couple of hours. If anything could make the day better and authentic café with regular food. The store seemed very much like a convenience store with gas station prepackaged food. Except for the desserts those wonderful looking but we didn't bother.

Been here three times now. Always treated like like royalty they can't do enough for you. Very friendly comfortable rooms and great food and drink friendly stuff

A terrific first night in Ireland as Ian the proprietor set the tone with immense hospitality. He and his staff are completely focused on making you feel welcome. We arrived on a Friday evening, to find the pub and restaurant filled with happy people engaged in the weekly game night. It was like stepping into a time capsule as the restaurant and bar were 19th century environment and spirits. Set on the ancient Blarney town square, at the foot of the castle estates and elaborate gardens, the hotel completes the illusion of another time. The room was spacious, clean and quaint. The food at dinner and the included breakfast were first class and traditional Irish without error. Parking easy and included as well. But most significantly, Ian, though completely busy overseeing a full house was able to be absolutely attentive and interested in making sure we were served well, comfortable and content. A real gem of a stay and followed the next morning by a first rate tour of the gardens and 16th century castle beautifully managed and maintained, avoiding what could easily be a tacky endeavor, instead creating the desire to return for a longer visit.

From the moment you check in everyone is absolutely lovely. A rather surprising menu which made you wonder if they could pull it off... they did, and it was grand! Wish we were staying more than one night for this beautiful room and such lovely people! Check out the pub.... it was bumpin'!!!

We stayed only one night but, what a nice night, hotel is clean and the setting is really wonderful, you can eat at the restaurant in the hotel or walk over to many other restaurants in the little square it is located in. The front desk help was very accommodating and made us feel like we were guests in their home. Good size room, fresh linens, the only complaint that I have is we stayed in a room that made noise because the wind was blowing outside, and I needed to use my earplugs because to wall was shaking. But everything else was fine.