Portmagee Hostel (Ireland) - Hostel Reviews

Address: Skellig Ring Road, Portmagee, Ireland

Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Kerry > Portmagee

Amenities:

Free Parking Kitchenette

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 2 Speciality lodging in Portmagee

Price Range: £

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Welcome to Portmagee Hostel, located in the fishing village of Portmagee, the gateway to Valentia Island. With warm, spacious, fresh and bright bedrooms and facilities, you will be more than happy by the private and public areas available. Individuals, groups, families, clubs, students, backpackers, in fact we welcome everybody. With a combination of rooms to choose from (Bed Linen is supplied), we also have 2 Self Catering Kitchens with all modern utensils and facilities; 2 Dining Rooms; and a Lounge with TV, DVD & Stereo. Located on the Skellig Ring, "A Secret Ring off the Ring of Kerry", Portmagee Hostel is the ideal place to stay when exploring Valentia and Skellig Islands, and this most beautiful area of Ireland's rugged south west coast. ... more less

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Caroline-Billy

Tralee

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“Very Good room!”

Reviewed 19 August 2012

We stayed here for a night at the end of July as we were in Portmagee for a family event. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the room and we had a lovely view of the village too. The en-suite shower room was grand, the cleanliness wasn't to be faulted. The cold water tap in our room had... More

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Aubrey L

Dublin, Ireland

Contributor

13 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

4 helpful votes

“A good Hostel”

Reviewed 2 November 2011

This is a new hostel by most hostel standards. I had a twin room (I think they are all twins or doubles). Bedroom are good and an electric wall heater kept the room warm. Kitchen is a standard home kitchen by 2 and the dining area was comfortable as was the living room. A warm welcome by the Eastern European... More

Triad47

Laurel, Maryland

16 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

6 helpful votes

“A peaceful hostel experience...”

Reviewed 31 October 2011

I stayed here for three nights and it's one of my most memorable stays in Ireland. I came here to see Skellig Michael Island. A very surreal and thrilling experience. I've never walked up such steep steps on such a remote, beautiful island, all while carrying a camera bag and tripod. It was nice to come back to a friendly,... More

SloanTravelCo

Ottertail, Minnesota

Reviews in 6 cities

3 helpful votes

“Very Nice Hostel, with Warm Reception”

Reviewed 29 July 2011

At the very affordable Portmagee Hostel, it was close to town, clean basic rooms, and comfortable. Our beds were good, and the living room and kitchen areas were adequate and we used them both while we were there. We had a little trouble finding someone when we rolled into Portmagee Hostel but, as it is with some places in Ireland,... More

sowelltravelled

Dublin

Senior Contributor

31 reviews

20 hotel reviews

Reviews in 20 cities

55 helpful votes

“Good value, no frills hostel”

Reviewed 25 April 2011

Ideal location for boat trips to Skelligs and visits to Valentia Island. Warm cosy modern, basic rooms. Right in the village and beside the port. Easy walk to the pub at night.. Parking available.

clohina101

cork

1 review

“could'nt have had a better stay!”

Reviewed 30 July 2009

We were so pleased with this place! Lucy the manager was so friendly and helpful, the hostel itself was very modern, clean and practical with no bad vibes what-so-ever! I would recommend it for all types, be-it a queit time away on your own or the craic that can be found any night of the week in the local pub!

DublinMary09

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Amazing Hostel!”

Reviewed 24 July 2009

Lucy, the manager, is very helpful and friendly. Her hostel is exceeding my expectations for everything! It's really really clean, all in wood and very friendly! A great place to stay in:D

Bryno

Cork, Ireland

Top Contributor

155 reviews

62 hotel reviews

Reviews in 74 cities

359 helpful votes

“Portmagee Hostel, 4* place in a 4* Location”

Reviewed 9 September 2007

The hostel is only a 5 minute walk from the fishing village of Portmagee. It is a very new purpose built building with a number of accommodation options. Single €22.50, Two Sharing €15 each. There are rooms with en suites and also family rooms. There are three accommodation blocks with approximately 5 rooms in each block. There are two kitchens... More

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ler_b80

Jesolo, Italy

7 reviews

7 hotel reviews

1 helpful vote

“Portmagee Hostel”

Reviewed 20 October 2011 via mobile