Portfinn Lodge Guesthouse
Portfinn Lodge Guesthouse descritpion
Situated in the picturesque village of Leenaun, the Portfinn Lodge Guesthouse offers views of the Maumturks Mountains. The house is on the southern shore of Killary Harbour, in the heart of Connemara.
The Portfinn Lodge is set in landscaped gardens with free WiFi in the relaxing guest lounge. The en suite rooms boast views of the sea or mountains.
In the mornings, the Portfinn serves a full Irish breakfast.
Located within a valley between Devilsmother and Munterowen West Mountains, Leenaun offers views of Ben Gorm across Ireland’s only fjord. The area offers lake and sea fishing, and is ideal for walking and cycling. Activities such as paintball and sea kayaking can be enjoyed at Killary Adventure Centre, a 5-minute drive away.
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Facilities of Portfinn Lodge Guesthouse
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities ：Fishing | Windsurfing | Canoeing | Hiking | Horseback Riding
Food & Drink ：Restaurant with Dining Menu | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches
General ：Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area
Reviews for Portfinn Lodge Guesthouse
Review 1：Room and breakfast. Just looks like a business that is run down with no effort to improve.
Review 2：Twin room was terrible. Small with single glazed window. Was told on arrival that if the heating goes off, take out a heater from the wardrobe and plug it in. No tv in the room. Breakfast poor at best.
Review 3：The shower head holder was broken so we had to hold the shower head in order to shower. The bed needs to be replaced as it squeaks at every turn or even if you sit on it.
Review 4：Great Location close to village, friendly & helpful staff, good breakfast, lovely view from spacious bedroom. Good value.
Review 5：The accomodation very poor, there was an awful smell when we entered the house
Review 6：The view and the breakfast looked good, i did not partake. My husband did and enjoyed
Review 7：The place could do with updating it's decor - it's a little dated/musty. Staff weren't from the west and didn't seem to know too much about the area. Room was a little cramped. Restaurant was closed when we were there. It's not as remote as pictures suggest, it's in the village and directly beside the road.
Review 8：This is budget so it is value for money. The breakfast is really lovely, as is the view over the bay in the morning. Staff gave me a front room with a view when I requested it. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere.
Review 9：From the first phone call the staff were friendly and on arrival we had travelled for a while so were impressed by how quick the check in process was. The location was superb!!!!
Review 10：Restaurant service is a little too formal for a B&B. Although both service and food served very efficiently a more friendly warmer approach may be more appropriate for a village location. I had an issue with some food which was replaced without question and remaining meal was excellent.
Review 11：It's location for views and walking distance to the local pub are brilliant. Alex was a great host.
Review 12：Bedroom was poor. Not enough space to swing a cat!! No T.V. or radio!! Could not get into the shower (corner doors to small) on-suite small and obviously a space taken from original room. Have never stayed in such cramped conditions. (1 day enough) Glad to get out of the place!!!!!
Review 13：Friendly staff, neat and clean.
Review 14：shower flooded . No night porter and was locked out of my room all night after giving the keys to a member of staff . Breakfast was awful so I gave up in the end
Review 15：The location
Review 16：Our room location was too far away from the wifi and kept disconnecting , if staying again would like a room closer to the wifi.
Review 17：The breakfast was very nice , a nice range of food to select from.
Review 18：wi-fi ,no tv in the room but is no big problem ..
Review 19：mountains. Friendly service, standard rooms. Fanatstic view of the sea and the Very tasty dishes. I recommend the lamb, which was made perfect, melt in your mouth. Buying tickets for a cruise, it was very favorably reduced. Very good place. I recommend:) Darek
Review 20：The weather was a bit disappointing but can't blame Brian and his team for that.
Review 21：Just stayed for one night, but would definitely recommend. Warm welcome from Brian at check-in with coffee and warm fresh scones. Very comfortable and great food at both dinner and breakfast. WiFi that works! (Some of the more mainstream hotels and guest houses could learn a thing or two from Portfinn Lodge).
Review 22：the room smelt of damp this needs attention, had to leave the window open on a very windw night but it did not hlep
Review 23：staff very welcoming, we had a lovely view from our room of the Kilary fjord, Great breakfast
Review 24：Public parts of house were cold and uninviting The WiFi only worked in public areas
Review 25：Excellent Breakfast Very comfortable bed - slept great Warm Bedroom Staff were very helpful Spacious bedroom Spectacular views
Review 26：rooms aren't very well sound proofed. had to tell people talking in the hall at 11pm to go elsewhere. not a big issue
Review 27：Food was amazing. dinner and breakfast unreal and service is fabulous
Review 28：We had this lovely meal on the first and only evening at the portfinnrestaurant and the waitress suggest to add it up to our roombill,surprise surprise the morning we check out we had to find out thatour meal bill was 75euro!!really overcharged for a sharedstart,2mains,2soups and no drinks at all just tap water,the food wasamazing but as on the menu there were no prices showed for each dish itwas a bit tricky and consider the "deal"was 2starter and2mains25euro pp then how we end up to pay more and eat less?!!the billshould been breakdown instead the receipt just said open food 75euro!!wewould never expect to pay over60euro!a bit of a cheeky tourist trap somake sure u ask and get your meal bill right.
Review 29：The food at the restaurant was excellent,lovely simple dishes,goodquality,taste and presentation just please write down all prices on themenu.thank you
Review 30：Very welcoming, great service, convenient location, nice room. Breakfast was good and just the right amount. The restaurant was not only convenient but really nice food and great value for money.
Review 31：The noisey shower extractor very bad room 5 I was afraid it would wake guest in next room and shower water cold had to be run for a good few mins to be tepid No hot water at 6.30am in hand basin Restaurant food was not great
Review 32：Room 5 was beatutiful and staff very helpful
Review 33：Just one small thing to mention the showers from the other rooms were very loud so we were awake nice and early.
Review 34：We stayed here on the 31st of July this year. The accomodation was extremely comfortable and clean. We also had dinner in the restaurant which was truely excellent and extremely reasonable! We will definitely be back!
Review 35：- food not served after 9PM, so be prepared to have your own if you plan to arrive late.
Review 36：- access to mountains (location) - good value for money - clean, quiet accommodation - good base for hill and coastal walks in the region
Review 37：Convenient for all
Review 38：Beautifully situated and very comfortable. Would be lovely to stay there longer. Very classy.
Review 39：bathroom smelly drains
Review 40：food
Review 41：location and welcoming staff. Good food. homely atmosphere
Review 42：Lovely room with a view, friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again
Review 43：the best room we had, a nice view to the bay friendly staff and great restaurant, breakfast was good also
Review 44：No television in room.
Review 45：We liked location,beautifull scenery,quiet place.Staff was very friendly.Breakfast and restoran's food was gorgeous.
Review 46：The room was very dated compared to the other rooms.
Review 47：The staff were friendly. The food was good.
Review 48：Staff were very friendly and informative, breakfast was amazing! Rooms were spotless
Review 49：Staff had good knowledge of area and surroundings
Review 50：We saw only one staff person and that was only at breakfast. The rooms are small and the beds are no comfortable.
Review 51：The food was very good!
Review 52：Quite rooms. Breathtaking views very friendly and helpful staff. Great location and value for money. Would definitely go back ,
Review 53：Manager and staff very helpful to myself and my friends who were down for the connemarathon half... Lovely breakfast too :)
Review 54：Lovely staff and a nice stay
Review 55：The bedroom was very hot, and we found it hard to turn down the heating
Review 56：Shower Dampness
Review 57：Breakfast
Review 58：Lovely staff, amazing location, and great value.
Review 59：Food Location
Review 60：Expensive for what it offers in terms of room size, food etc
Review 61：good pillows and location
Review 62：Uncomfortable bed Cheap furniture Expensive rate Loud music in breakfast room Potholes in drive Untidy garden
Review 63：Location
Review 64：Nothing
Review 65：Fantastic food in restaurant and great friendly staff
Review 66：Twin room too small
Review 67：Great view
Review 68：location space and friendliness of staff and views where beautiful
Review 69：The room was fabulous, fantastic view, very tasty breakfast, nice staff. Superb location, we definitely will be back there.
Review 70：No hot water available when required. Room wasnt made up from first night. Cups etc weren't cleaned.
Review 71：Friendliness of staff. Very helpful. Location. Great food.
Review 72：nothing.
Review 73：It was overall a nice experience staying there. It's at a very good location. Staff was very helpful. Rooms were decent. Tea-coffee facility in room was a big plus.
Review 74：nothing
Review 75：portfinn lodge is a lovely friendly hotel with excellent staff- there if you need them, otherwise leave you to come and go as you like. food excellent
Review 76：Poor acoustic insulation, we could hear neighbors laugh and talk at night
Review 77：Friendly staff / Amazing view from the room (the fjord and the mountains from the bathroom and the mountains and the sheeps from on the other side) / Great food (mussels and lamb were excellent)
Review 78：Only a minor quibble was that neither room had a hairdryer but a member of staff provided one straight away on request. We also felt the breakfast while adequate was a bit boring. Most places in my experience offer omlettes and kippers etc. The muesli looked very tired, and the rest of the buffet could be improved with some fresh bread etc. The toast was barely lukewarm, the full Irish wasn't very tasty and the poached eggs were bullet hard! We realise the staff were very busy and this would not stop us from staying again but definitely room for improvement there, especially compared to the fantastic dinner.
Review 79：The staff were fantastic. Really welcoming, friendly and helpful. The two twin rooms we stayed in were fine and spotlessly clean. The view of the fjord from our bedrooms was spectacular. We ate in the restaurant on our first night and the food/service was excellent. From the Lodge it is only a short walk to the village. Altogether we had a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Could not recommend the restaurant highly enough.
Review 80：Decore a bit tired
Review 81：View of the fjord was beautiful and yhe service was great. We were still on our home timezone and the staff were able to cobble together a room service meal even though the kitchen was technically closed.
Review 82：Our room wasnt very impressive and overlooked the back of the hotel. The best rooms were on opposite side of the corridor so don't ask for room 8.
Review 83：The location is fantastic set in Leanne it's great for a base for touring and the hotel overlooks the fjord
Review 84：Set in the heart of the village close to lively pubs, this lodge is perfect for good food and stunning views. The relaxed friendly atmosphere make this a superb place to stay if you like peace and quiet.
Review 85：A very minor thing but a radio or tv in the room would have improved our stay. But as I said a very minor issue.
Review 86：The staff were excellent. The food quality was also excellent. The scenery is out of this world. A great place to just get away from it all and relax.
Review 87：Breakfast wasn't brilliant but was just adequate.
Review 88：The View from our room was stunning as was the surrounding countryside. The evening meal in the Restaurant was good.
Review 89：Food was not quite as good as I remember from last year. However the portions were generous and served with care and kindness
Review 90：I liked the friendly atmosphere. I liked the views from the rooms. I liked the bright cheerful rooms even if small
Review 91：Capsule bathroom a bit of a logistical struggle to use
Review 92：The welcoming staff, and the view from the dining lounge. And the no-fuss way they accepted my dinner requests, which were a riff on the menu.
Review 93：Asked for early breakfast and promised that we would be facilitated, but this did not happen. Restaurant rather expensive and portions very small.
Review 94：Food was good. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable
Review 95：Our twin room was small & in need of updating.
Review 96：The cruise on the Killary Fjord was very good. Sheep shearing display in the woolen mills. Relaxing in the sitting room. The people are lovely.
Review 97：There was nothing to dislike during our stay in Leenane
Review 98：I particularly liked the location of Portfinn Lodge Guesthouse and scenic and fjiord views from bedrooms and general areas
Review 99：Room temperature was a little chilly on a rainy irish day, lackof complementary tea and coffee in the lunge room , lack of wifiin the room.
Review 100：Restaurant is good in a location where nothing else is really availbleto that level of quality
Review 101：Off hand reception we got, no owner on premises overnight. Had to gosearching for towels as none left in room. No T.V.in room, verysubstandard breakfast
Review 102：Beds and shower. Views.
Review 103：None
Review 104：Beautiful location
Review 105：The resturant was excellently
Review 106：Breakfast starts at 8.30 a.m. which is very late.
Review 107：Clean & comfortable. Wonderful location
Review 108：Bright curtains! No hairdryer..
Review 109：Food
Review 110：mold on the windowsills
Review 111：the view, the quietness
Review 112：Dinner was a bit scarce for price charged.
Review 113：Lovely views and location.
Review 114：Some hairs in the bed; bad smell in the room due to moquette
Review 115：Position
Review 116：Needs power shower in bathroom.
Review 117：Good location, excellent restaurant, value for money
Review 118：No tv.
Review 119：Stayed with young kids. Staff are friendly. Brakfast was nice. Overall good service. Best location with beautiful mountains and lake.
Review 120：Room facilities a bit basic with limited sockets
Review 121：Excellent location, very clean and lovely food in restaurant
Review 122：Missed fjord view from room, but mountain view was grand.
Review 123：Setting, restaurant, friendly staff
Review 124：The Location was outstanding -- amazing views! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The proximity to the small village was good.
Review 125：There was a bad smell in the room, damp. Unfriendly staff and place is a bit run down.
Review 126：Good location, very close to village.
Review 127：Everything was perfect. Good food. Nice team. Room very calm and clean.
Review 128：Room given to accommodate 3 adults was small.