Dunmore House Hotel

Such a great hotel and restaurant !!! Such a pleasant homey feeling. People are extremely friendly (Caroline at the reception and Julie in the restaurant) The staff here genuinely want to pamper you and make you feel at home. The location is perfect and within walking distance of the beach. The rooms are clean and cosy, with a very comfy bed and a lovely bedquilt. The food in the restaurant is excellent, and the breakfast was sooooo good. Everything is made with so much love. It’s truly a treat to stay here !!!! Lucky me :-)

New Year’s Day family meal very good quality food well prepared fresh local ingredients. Menu was very much traditional Irish food but elevated and high quality. Attentive and professional service. Warm homely atmosphere clearly service and hospitality is a vocation here.

We had a wonderful stay at the Dunmore House Hotel! Our room had the most stunning sea view that we will never forget waking up to! The food was 10/10 and maybe the most gorgeous breakfast I’ve ever had with eggs from their own hens and kale picked as I ordered from their garden. Just Devine! Family run hotel that truly puts love into every detail. Already planning our next trip! Thank you so much

Fantastic 3 night stay with our 2 dogs,stunning location & hotel. Sumptuous food both in the bar and restaurant only matched by hospitality and welcome we (and our dogs!) received from all the professional and amiable staff. Thank you A special thanks from Munckin and Siskin for the breakfast sausages ( together with a bag of treats! Which appeared from somewhere?)

Fabulous atmosphere, food amazing, service excellent! Went for ‘casual dining’ with family. Really exceptional in every way, the hotel is lovely, so cosy and welcoming and the staff - just outstanding in their professionalism and friendliness.

Dunmore House Hotel is a true gem! From the moment we arrived, the reception was warm, friendly, and incredibly welcoming — they made us feel right at home. The views are absolutely breathtaking — overlooking the sea, it’s the perfect spot to relax and take in the beauty of West Cork. The hotel has a lovely, peaceful atmosphere, and the garden is a must-visit! It’s beautifully kept and adds so much charm to the property. Highly recommend staying here — it’s the perfect mix of comfort, scenery, and genuine Irish hospitality.

A walk in for an evening meal on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was fully booked but the bar food was available and it did not disappoint. It was excellent. I would highly recommend the food here. The serving staff were very friendly and attentive. I can't fault them. It's in a beautiful location, even a dreary October evening didn't take away from the scenery.

Always a joy to be a guest. Warm , friendly yet ultra professional ....the beauty of the surroundings are more than matched with the luxurious yet relaxing interior. A beautiful hotel, not just as a base, but somewhere to totally unwind and be taken care of. The bar food, and indeed that of the restaurant is unsurpassed. Its a must, and you will find yourself repeating the experience.

TL;DR - Nice hotel, great food, amazing views. My parents have raved about Dunmore House for years - although they live in the UK, they visit Clonakilty once a year and always come here at least once during their visit. Since I was with them on this occasion, a visit was inevitable. We were lucky with weather, and I mention this because if you're lucky too then the views are spectacular out to sea and across to Inchydonney beach. The interior is lovely and we were greeted by a roaring fire. We sat in the bar area which was cosy, although I thought some of the art on the wall was a little odd! To eat, I had the beef lasagne which was a special of the day and was delicious. My parents both had burgers which they said from previous visits were known to be great and they were very satisfied once again. We were also with a couple of friends, one of whom had the veggie fish and chips (halloumi in a seaweed batter) and loved it... the other had lamb shank and it's fair to say I had food envy - you could see the meat falling off the bone. For dessert I went for the orange, carrot and almond cake with hazelnut ice cream which was sublime. I've been googling how to make it myself ever since!

Best food, best service, fabulous staff, the most beautiful ocean view in Ireland!!! Dunmore maintains this restaurant 8mpeccably. Do not miss this exceptional place.

It seems I have come at a time when Dunmore House has been renovated because the place looks immaculate with modern fittings. I can still smell the paint so that's a giveaway too ;) I had the best nights sleep in a while as the beds were so comfortable. I even booked myself an extra night. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. It has a real family run feel. Breakfast was amazing too. There was a cereal buffet and a menu which I ordered pancakes which were delicious. The next morning I had the full Irish. You can't go to Clonakilty and not have their famous pudding ;) I can't speak highly enough about this place. Spectacular views, peace and quiet. Perfect stay for me!

Beautiful location, just can't beat it. Service is fine, could be a lot better. Food isn't great, and a bit if a ripoff (afternoon tab is essentially half of one kind of sandwich and a scone for €20!)

I've been at weddings in this hotel twice now. It has a spectacular view of the sea which really adds to your visit. The food is consistently good. Its a small hotel, and so if there's a wedding there, you tend to have the whole hotel. Its very comfortable and the staff will do whatever they can to accommodate the craic you're having!