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The Royal Valentia Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Front of property - evening/night
Lounge
Reception
Aerial view
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Market Street, Knightstown, Valentia Island, Kerry
  • Place, Skellig Experience Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Skellig Six 18 Distillery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballycarbery Castle
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 155 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room

  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Four-Poster Room, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Four-Poster Room, Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Valentia Island

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Valentia Island hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Tinnies and Valentia Heritage Museum. Also, Skellig Six 18 Distillery is within 3 miles (5 km) and The Anchor is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Skellig Experience Centre - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Skellig Six 18 Distillery - 13 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church - 15 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Skelligs Chocolate Co. - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Ballycarbery Castle - 23 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishermans Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Corner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Oratory Pizza and Wine Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skellig Seafront Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Royal Valentia Hotel

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Royal Valentia Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Valentia Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Royal Valentia Hotel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Bar]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Royal Valentia Hotel Hotel
The Royal Valentia Hotel Valentia Island
The Royal Valentia Hotel Hotel Valentia Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Valentia Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Valentia Hotel is 2.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Valentia Hotel?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Valentia Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $178.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Valentia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Valentia Hotel.

How close is The Royal Valentia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6.4 mi (24-min drive) from Cuas Crom Beach and 10.9 mi (27-min drive) from Waterville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Valentia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Valentia Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Valentia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Valentia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Valentia Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Valentia Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Valentia Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Valentia Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Valentia Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Valentia Hotel to downtown Valentia Island?

The Royal Valentia Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Knightstown.

The Royal Valentia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Evanston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous island! Property was very nice as was the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Warren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came in a little late, but the staff was very kind and quite responsive to our needs. Even carried our bags up to our room and offered to see if the kitchen would stay open a little later to feed us! Room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole, Zionsville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was beautiful front desk lady the day we checked in was great. Food in restaurant was good. We had NO warm water for showers in the morning and the lady basically said sorry nothing we could do about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing about this property we did not like. It was our favorite of 12 different hotels we used during our travels. Beautifully decorated. Fantastic staff. Clean and quiet. And the food was the best we ate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxed hotel in the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely olde worlde hotel with a great view. Restaurant was nice and the service was very good. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT STAY

Very comfortable, food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

On-uma

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

On-uma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place on Valentia Island with plenty of things to do around the island itself. The breakfast is amazing. Overall I love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Could use an upgrade !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old hotel that needs some updating. Wi-Fi is spotty. Our room looked over a roof that had equipment on it. No view at all. We still liked the place for its ambiance and pub
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel, well maintained with a nice view and good restaurant on the premises.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on Valentia Island to explore the region. Staff was outstanding. Breakfast and dinner the one night we ate there were delicious. It was a pleasant experience to stay in a hotel that has been in business for over 150 years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Although hotel was not at all full and had rooms facing the water i was given a room with one side window overlooking tbe kitchen roof and outhouses without a glimpse of the views. Food average pub food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good trip

The lady who served in the restaurant on Friday night was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self contained historic hotel. Wonderful staff in dining room . Enjoyable stay on the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
looked after me really well,being a disabled person....🙂
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely charming hotel with very responsive staff. It was the perfect relaxing spot to end our busy trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful part of the world
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024