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The Tides B&B

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast in Ballybunion with a nearby private beach

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Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 5) | 7 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Business center

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Individually furnished
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Pillow menu
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  • Sea view
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
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Deluxe Twin Room Ensuite with Bath Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 4) | 7 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Twin Room Ensuite with Bath Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 4)

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  • 3 sq m
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7 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 5)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • Sea view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 2) | 7 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 2)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • Golf view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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7 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite with Bath Garden View (Room 1)

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  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Ensuite with Shower Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 7) | 7 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite with Shower Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 7)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • Sea view
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room Ensuite with Bath Sea View (Golf Course View - Room 3)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • Sea view
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Listowel Road, Ballybunion, Kerry, County Ker

What's nearby

  • Beal Castle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ladies Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bromore Cliffs - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ballybunion Castle - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ballybunion Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tralee Station - 29 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marine Links Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hatch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Exchange Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coast Cafe &Diner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Tides B&B

Luxury bed & breakfast by the sea
At The Tides B&B, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, an airport shuttle, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Designer toiletries and showers
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 160 per vehicle

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; cash is not accepted

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

Tides Guesthouse
Tides Guesthouse Ballybunion
Tides Guesthouse House
Tides Guesthouse House Ballybunion
Tides B&B Ballybunion
Tides B&B
Tides Ballybunion
The Tides B&B Ballybunion
The Tides B&B Bed & breakfast
The Tides B&B Bed & breakfast Ballybunion

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tides B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Tides B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tides B&B?

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

What time is check-out at The Tides B&B?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Tides B&B provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 160 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Tides B&B located?

Situated by the sea, this luxury bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Beal Castle, Ladies Beach, and Ballybunion Castle. Men's Beach and Bromore Cliffs are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Tides B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Warm and helpful staff and beautiful spacious and clean rooms. Close to the town which has amazing beach and coast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Awesome spot great breakie and even better banter with a local fireman!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

First class property with excellent rooms and breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The owners went out of their way to order and pickup a birthday cake for my husband and have it waiting in our room when we arrived. They are extremely pleasant and accommodating!We loved our room as well!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very personalized service. Great recommendations for things to do in the area. Would highly recommend supporting a small local business like The Tides!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This hotel was the best ever👍David was an excellent host. He was very helpful. I will absolutely come back to this place. Marita Friman Sweden
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful experience at the Tides. Great accommodations, comfortable beds, and terrific staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The owners were absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Very friendly and helpful owner. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Nice place to stay at in Ballybunion. Dave is super nice and has all the information you need to navigate around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

This stay was amazing. After going around Ireland and visiting Northern Ireland for 8 days, this was our favorite stay. I would highly recommend booking at least a night or two here. Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We had a lovely stay at the Tides. Extremely comfortable pillows and bed. Delicious hot breakfast and wonderful hospitality from our host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great place. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Loved our stay here!! Will recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Beautiful and immaculate home and grounds. The proprietor was friendly and welcoming, gave us maps and info about where to eat, etc. Large, comfortable room with a lovely bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Wonderful place with excellent hosts and a delicious breakfast. Very accommodating and helpful.

10/10

It's a short but very lovely stay at the Ashe Hotel. The staff is super friendly and make me feel welcome the moment I step into the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Lovely B&B within walking distance of Ballybunion town. Clean and spacious. Nice breakfast. Helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

It’s a beautiful b&b. The proprietor was very welcoming when we arrived. The room was awesome. The property was very well kept. The dining room is a wall of windows and the food was delicious! I highly recommend staying here. 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Everything was amazing as was our host! Very informative and provided excellent advice!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great stay. Dave is wonderful. Very informative about the area. We stayed in a wonderful room with comfortable king bed and great views of the area. Shower was fantastic. Thanks to the cook for our tasty breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

My second stay here. One night (business trip). Beautifully presented accommodation and very welcoming, friendly staff. Breakfast was amazing too. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

David and his wife accommodated our early check and were very welcoming. Excellent facility and room. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Superb excellent service and facilities. Immaculately clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

This is a super clean modern B&B run by a wonderful couple in a great part of Ireland. David the host is a local expert on everything of local interest including how to play each hole at Ballybunion’s old course. His wife provides breakfast choices that are exceptional. Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023