The Smugglers Inn

The Smugglers Inn descritpion

The Smuggler’s Inn overlooks the sandy beach at Ballinskelligs Bay. Most rooms have sea views and the hotel has a gourmet restaurant, free Wi-Fi in public areas and free parking.
Rooms at The Smuggler’s Inn feature private bathrooms, TVs and hairdryers. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided.
The Smuggler’s Inn Restaurant specializes in seafood delicacies and has a tank with live lobsters and crayfish. The bar has a bar menu and there is an area for dining outdoors.
The Inn is a 10-minute walk to Waterville and the famous Waterville Golf Links. Waterville’s Lough Curran offers excellent salmon and trout fishing.
Waterville has a good selection of craft stores and bars. The Smuggler’s Inn has its own helipad.

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Facilities of The Smugglers Inn

Outdoors ：Grounds

Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Services ：Packed Lunches

General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Reviews for The Smugglers Inn

Review 1：The accommodations were small, especially the bathroom. The bath towels were not very soft.

Review 2：We really enjoyed the restaurant and the location. The staff was friendly and accommodated our busy schedule. Dinner was delicious and breakfast was wonderful. We loved the family feel to The Smugglers Inn.

Review 3：If you are looking for a great location to stay and enjoy an excellent seafood dinner (by far the best in 2 weeks in Ireland) in a nice winter-garden close to the beach this is it. Warm welcome by friendly staff and excellent service during the stay. Rooms are basic, quite large and clean. The house has some sort of amiable patina. Staying there in mid October with almost no other guests and waked by morning sun after a great sunset with dinner was just amazing. Might be busy during summer because of the wonderful beach

Review 4：The outer building looked a little rundown.

Review 5：The staff was helpful and upgraded us to a larger room. The hotel is directly on the bay with direct access to the water and sunsets. The restaurant, though pricey, was excellent ( ours was 75 euro). We went to the beach afterwards and looked at the stars. The hotel is in the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve which means you can see more stars!!! The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

Review 6：after a long tripwe went to bed about 10.30.we were kept awake till past 12 by pots and pans fromthe kitchen. very noisey washing up.woken again inthe morning with them preparing breakfast. Tiny wash room we did not use the shower.Small tv, I did find the tv room but this room felt chilly to sit in.We were so disapointed that we left after one night. I was charged 90 euros for 1 night.We drove up to Balykisteen hotel and stayed an extra 2 nights and were only charged 79 euros / night.I dont know how the smugglers can be charging the same sort of prices when the facilities are no where near as good as Balykisteen. Very disapointed spoilt what should have been a relaxing weekend.Wont be recomending this one.

Review 7：location

Review 8：The location, although exposed, was lovely and having such a good restaurant on the premises was also a bonus. Such wildness would not be everybody's choice however.

Review 9：Noisy neighbours talking loudly could be heard late into the night.

Review 10：The scenic location was fantastic. Most of the staff were wonderful and stepped out of their way for us. The room was comfortable and roomy.

Review 11：Breakfast not served before 8am. After some discussion/negotiation brought forward to 7.45am. Which wasn't early enough for a golf tee time nearby. To be fair a cold breakfast was laid out. Need to try harder for golf customers. Bathroom was tired, low shower pressure and bed was soft/worn out. Had to exit via fire escape route at 7.45am as place was still locked up.

Review 12：Dinner was good although on the expensive side.

Review 13：We had a lovely stay. Our room was very nice. lovely big clean bathroom, with a fab shower. The room had the added bonus of a little sun room with stunning views.

Review 14：The ensuite in room 9 is tiny, difficult to get into shower...I am not a big person.

Review 15：The location on the beach, the restaurant food is superb. Staff very friendly. My fav part to this place is that it's dog friendly.

Review 16：Might be a little bit over-priced, but we nevertheless enjoed our stay very much.

Review 17：The Smuggler's Inn is a great Accomodation perfectly located just next to the beautiful sea and with comfortable beds in the nicely furnished bedrooms. The restaurant is impressingly good and offers some great seafood. Breakfast was delicious as well. The lady at the reception was very kind and friendly and tried to help wherever she could. Definitely recommended.

Review 18：Service a bit slow

Review 19：Everything, not 5 star but a dream location best view of the ocean, literally metres from th Atlantic Ocean, restaurant awesome fine ding food, service was a bit hectic though maybe short staffed.

Review 20：Bedrooms, wifi & TV need upgrading but quality of the food more than compensates

Review 21：Food, food, food!! Lovely staff (except the breakfast waitress who lacked any warmth). Location was extremely beautiful overlooking the Atlantic.

Review 22：Rooms are old and could use updating. Strong smell of fried food in our room as we were above the kitchen.

Review 23：cant beat the location, right on the ocean next to a beautiful beach.

Review 24：Maybe could review price of evening menu as lots of good competition in Waterville Village on dining out.

Review 25：The Staff, located 100yds from the beach, the breakfast and the view waking up in the morning.

Review 26：The restaurant was excellent. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful with local tips. The location,Directly across from the Waterville CC gates! Superb views from room looking at the ocean.

Review 27：Only bad thing was the sound of the fan from the kitchen at night

Review 28：Had a nice sea view from the bed room, great value, didn't have dinner there but breakfast was nice .

Review 29：The room was a superior double, but no sea view, no wifi, no soap just dispensers, broken lights and lose tiles in bathroom.

Review 30：The scenery around the hotel was amazing.

Review 31：Resident in room 4 must have been in a deep sleep as his/her phone alarm went off at12.30pm and continued bleeping for quite a while.Eventually plucked up the courage to knock the door!

Review 32：Good breakfast.

Review 33：Bit disappointed that all you could get on the TV was Irish. Nowadays most hotels and BnB's of this calibre do have TV's which have international programmes, eg BBC World News.

Review 34：We liked the location; we loved the food;the staff were excellent and very helpful.

Review 35：nothing negative - a really great place to relax and enjoy the view...

Review 36：Beautiful location Excellent food Friendly service ..... all at a reasonable price

Review 37：The rain!

Review 38：Is Smuggler's Inn a B&B with a 5 star restaurant or a 5 star restaurant that happens to have a B&B attached? Either way it doesn't matter. The entire staff made us feel so welcome, the room was fabulous - we had the only room with the enclosed porch so we could look out at the ocean. The restaurant is among the top 5 restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of dining. We came for the stargazing and for a short while the skies cleared and the view was amazing.

Review 39：Room 5 is just above the kitchen extractor fumes and noise from kitchen was coming in to the room,also the cold tap on the sink very difficult to turn and only a trickle of water comes out.The 1st night there the single bed had no mattress cover on.Tiles on bathroom floor lifting in places.

Review 40：The food was delicious, view amazing.

Review 41：Very overpriced rooms, I am not sure if the bed was clean, door lock was broken and on a busy evening the restaurant is loud until late. Little bit smelly.

Review 42：Great scenery from the hotel and nice walks along the beach.

Review 43：Musty smell Small flying insects in the bedroom Bathroom door was warped and did not close Walk through bar to get to cluttered reception was off putting

Review 44：Beautiful location

Review 45：much smaller than i expected more b&b but not b&b prices quite expensive. long walk to town especially considering irish weather and dont expect to get a late drink at bar as they all leave after restaurant service is finished.

Review 46：location is nice on seafront. staff very friendly

Review 47：Brilliant view from restaurant

Review 48：Venue

Review 49：The room was very poor, bed too soft, room was very cluttered...could do with some maintenaince.

Review 50：The food was excellent and the staff very friendly.

Review 51：Friendly staff. Nice walk to town.

Review 52：The room was a little small (we had a shower cupboard) and the water pressure was a little low.

Review 53：The food and location is just stunning.

Review 54：Meal bad value for money. Breakfast was only fair bacon like leather

Review 55：Location

Review 56：The scenery was breathtaking , the staff were so lovely , looking forward to going back

Review 57：Beds

Review 58：Location to Waterville Golf course and excellent dining

Review 59：The bedroom was very small and smelled of damp. Curtains too light did not block any light.

Review 60：Breakfast and location. Food very nice.

Review 61：Could do with improved bed and newer quilt covers but very clean and will be back thanks to all

Review 62：Hospitality of staff and excellent food

Review 63：Slightly dated.

Review 64：Fantastic location and food.

Review 65：Horrible if you like animals- at all.

Review 66：The sound of the ocean

Review 67：Location beautiful. Staff obliging,friendly. Im coeliac and food was amazing.

Review 68：Bathroom and shower a bit cramped for space

Review 69：Food and the view.

Review 70：Location and dinner

Review 71：Location location, dinner and lovely friendly staff upon our arrival and for our meals.

Review 72：Loved the Inn and the Beach was lovely to walk

Review 73：Nothing

Review 74：noicy in dining room if a group is there

Review 75：dinner supurb

Review 76：Everything!

Review 77：Beautiful bath

Review 78：Room very basic. Couldn't sleep with noise from bar and store room. Would not stay here again.

Review 79：Location was lovely

Review 80：Excellent service, very friendly staff and very comfortable bed.

Review 81：No hot showers before eight in the morning which devalues an otherwise perfect stay. Shame.

Review 82：location and restaurant. The food was perfect

Review 83：The shower, otherwise the food and staff make this place increadible.

Review 84：The atmosphere in the restaurant

Review 85：Food and friendly staff

Review 86：Bedroom was small and the Shower very poor.

Review 87：The Restaurant was fantastic and very good value. The Staff (managed by Brenda) were brilliant.

Review 88：Would have liked a cooked breakfast.Golfers do at times have early starts beyond their control.very

Review 89：Helpfulness of the staff

Review 90：The staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming, they made it feel like a home away from home.

Review 91：Every thing

Review 92：Very friendly staff

Review 93：Taps in bathrooms very wobbly

Review 94：Nice and comfortable Peaceful place Staff very friendly

Review 95：The food was on the expensive side but was good.

Review 96：Small shower

Review 97：The view

Review 98：A bit pricey.

Review 99：The excellent, friendly staff. The good food. The views, the location, the relaxed atmosphere.

Review 100：Poor water pressure. Shower a little cramped

Review 101：Food, staff and location excellent

Review 102：The price was a bit high than the quality of the room.

Review 103：The location, the quality of restaurant.

Review 104：Overpriced

Review 105：Lovely setting. Room with sea views. Nice to have bar facility. Breakfast good. Staff very professional.

Review 106：room a little small

Review 107：staff, food, location, ambiance

Review 108：bathroom

Review 109：view

Review 110：Breakfast stopped at 10am

Review 111：Great friendly staff.. love my sea view location .

Review 112：The location the food and the staff

Review 113：Tired bedroom, cracked tiles on bathroom floor, small bathroom with tiny shower, taps hard to turn, shower screen placed so you have to be in the shower to reach taps. ie just tired Cooking smell from kitchen and noise from kitchen exhaust fan Overpriced

Review 114：Staff,location, restaurant

Review 115：No real negatives at all.

Review 116：Fresh cooked breakfast as opposed to the self service buffet so common nowadays. Peaceful location, just a short hop from Waterville, right by the sea.

Review 117：The beds were not very comfortable and the rooms could use updating. Our bathroom was decidedly cramped (in a twin room on the second floor).

Review 118：With a location on a picturesque point with 180 degree coastal views, it's hard to beat. If golf at Waterville is your aim, it's just a walk across the road. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food, though not what I would call excellent, was very good and the dining room views are inspirationally open.

Review 119：Owner remembered us from several years ago and gave us a free room upgrade. The food is absolutely superb. All staff were very cheerful, friendly and welcoming.

Review 120：A must for any golfer playing Waterville Golf Club.... Excellent dining and appropriate accommodation for the price.... The staff are great.... many thanks to Brenda & Sarah & the other 2 girls whose names I've unfortunately forgotten (getting old)... Best regards, Colin & Peter, Germany

Review 121：There was nothing we didn't like

Review 122：I loved everything about our stay in the Smugglers. Staff couldn't be nicer. Food delicous.Views to die for. What more could you ask for. Will be back soon.

Review 123：Nothing of any note (perhaps a box of tissues in the room)

Review 124：Following two days at a gourmet location, it seemed unlikely that the Smugglers Inn would reach the same standard but the restaurant was excellent and without being finicky. Fresh lobster selected from a tank was prepared to perfection as were all the other offerings we sampled from the menu. The location is great- virtually alone next to the water- which adds to the pleasure of dining. Highly recommended.

Review 125：The bathroom was tiny and we had to lean over the toilet to get to the towels. It would be more convenient to have a hook beside the sink for the hand towel.

Review 126：Lovely cosy hotel, wonderful friendly, efficient and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Stunning views of the sea and coastline from the bedroom window.