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Gougane Barra Hotel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Surrounded by lush greenery, this traditional house offers a serene lakeside retreat with a well-maintained garden and a stone chimney.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of this room, featuring a large bed, desk, and TV.
Enter a classic hotel lobby with a warm welcome, featuring a checkered floor and comfortable seating areas.
Guests can enjoy serene lakeside views from the traditional buildings.
Enjoy a romantic meal for two in this elegant dining area with a beautiful garden view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Gougane Barra, Ballingeary, Cork

What's nearby

  • Carriganass Castle - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Bantry House - 33 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Garnish Island - 38 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Waterfall Alpaca Farm - 46 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 56 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 55 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cronin's Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shortens Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Top of Coom - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Loo Bridge Bar - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Cronan's Bar x26 Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gougane Barra Hotel

Hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at Gougane Barra Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing and hiking/biking. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 1 meeting room
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Irish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: EUR 13 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 13 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gougane Barra Hotel Ballingeary
Gougane Barra Hotel
Gougane Barra Ballingeary
Gougane Barra
Hotel Gougane Barra
Gougane Barra Macroom
Gougane Barra Hotel Hotel
Gougane Barra Hotel Ballingeary
Gougane Barra Hotel Hotel Ballingeary

Frequently asked questions

Is Gougane Barra Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gougane Barra Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gougane Barra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gougane Barra Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gougane Barra Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lough Fadda and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lough Naman. Carriganass Castle is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) away.

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Gougane Barra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great staff and location !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

It is a beautiful family owned and run hotel with friendly staff and an outstanding restaurant. The lake view rooms provide a beautiful view of both the lake and church. The rooms are comfortable s and clean. Gougane Barra is my family’s favorite place in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful property….gorgeous location…..nice restaurant…but the only restaurant nearby….friendly, helpful staff….highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

A unique location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Beautiful location, nice food and truthful staff. Hotel room was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Absolutely stunning on every front. Do yourself a favor and book it. Lovely cozy rooms, incredible food, wonderful competent and friendly staff, gorgeous scenery, convenient parking and beautiful forest walks adjacent to hotel grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel, very clean, the staff were very friendly and efficient. The owner Niall has a word for everybody, and very knowledgeable about the area. the food was amazing and again service was excellent. even though they were very very busy. A boat was available if you wanted to go on the lake. Lastly the walks are amazing. we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

The friendliest,kindest staff. Lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Von Anfang bis Ende wunderbar! freundliche Gastgeber, wunderbare Landschaft, Ruhe, gutes Essen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Beautiful views. Hotel with lots of character. Comfortable and clean with spacious rooms. Very rural and remote which suited us. Bar is traditional And cosy with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast included And whilst there was plenty of fruit, cereals and cakes available the cooked menu was extremely sparse....very Small portions... Which disappointed us
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

Everything about the hotel was wonderful. The staff were all so lovely. The food was great and were provided generous portion sizes. The rooms provide everything that you need and you cannot better the view. Highly recommend and would certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

We had a lovely stay at Gougane Barra Hotel. Everyone working there was super helpful, friendly and attentive. Unfortunately we had only booked one night - but will definitely return - and hopefully soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10

This hotel is in an absolutely breathtaking area.It is a traditional family run hotel which prides itself in good old fashioned friendliness with guests becoming friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Set in beautiful surroundings, lovely friendly and helpful staff. Food is fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10

This is a truly special place nestled right on a lake with an abundance of hiking trails. The hotel also has a restaurant and the food is incredible. This would be a three-star property and the price reflects that it doesn't have the frills and updates of higher-end accommodations. I would recommend this charming hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful respite away from the hustle and bustle of cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10

Accueil chaleureux. Endroit superbe. Chambre lumineuse et confortable. Belle salle à manger, excellente cuisine. Personnel charmant. Calme et bucolique.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10

Gorgeous family run hotel at the edge of a forest park and right in front pf a lake. Very nice details in furbishing. Owner and manager and his staff were a in a chain driven fast world. Restaurant is exzellent, rooms comfy. Just a real gem and get away hideout.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

Very satisfactory in every way..service,facilities ..comfort .would have no hesitation in a repeat visit and would recommend it to others.tom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018