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Ballymaloe House Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine
Exterior
Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Ballymaloe House Hotel in rural Ireland offers full breakfast, a coffee shop, and a restaurant with local ingredients. Guests can relax in the garden, swim in the seasonal pool, play tennis, or enjoy the playground—experiences that earn enthusiastic reviews.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room (Large) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room (Large)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Desk
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cloyne, Ballymaloe House Hotel is in a rural area. Ballynamona Beach and Ballycotton Cliff Walk reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ballymaloe Gardens and Swell Surf School. Stephen Pearce and Fota House Arboretum and Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ballymaloe House Hotel, Cloyne, Cork, P25 Y070

What's nearby

  • Ballymaloe House Cookery School - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ballynamona Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Jameson Experience - 16 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Fota Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • University College Cork - 36 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Midleton Station - 22 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Jameson Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ballymaloe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bitesize - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jackos Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grumpy Bakers - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Ballymaloe House Hotel

Luxury upscale guesthouse in a rural location
At Ballymaloe House Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ballymaloe House Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 48 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 125.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 125.0 per night

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
The seasonal pool will be open from May 20 to September 30
24-hour pool access

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

Ballymaloe House Cloyne
Ballymaloe Cloyne
Ballymaloe House Guesthouse Cloyne
Ballymaloe House
Ballymaloe House Hotel Cloyne
Ballymaloe House Hotel Guesthouse
Ballymaloe House Hotel Guesthouse Cloyne

Frequently asked questions

Does Ballymaloe House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Ballymaloe House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ballymaloe House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballymaloe House Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Ballymaloe House Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ballymaloe House Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ballymaloe House Cookery School, Ballymaloe Gardens, and Ballynamona Beach. Ballycotton Cliff Walk and Ballycroneen Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Ballymaloe House Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

LOVE

We had an amazing stay at Ballymaloe, new family favorite. Staff is wonderful, food is incredible. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful family owned business with a fantastic restaurant and amazing food, staff and design
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning place with some of the best staff I've experienced!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay of my trip to Ireland!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philomena

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

Wonderful stay!

Fabulous and always enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

D. Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic propert well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

A fabulous stay!

Can’t speak highly enough of this hotel. A really incredible establishment, a magnificent building and grounds with really lovely and friendly staff. Fantastic experience - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Magical

Such a special place! Service, food, accommodations, staff...excellent. Magical in everyway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ballymaloe House is located in a beautiful country estate setting with lots of greenery around the property. The locally sourced food is exquisite. I would like to go back and spend more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Ireland’s best boutique hotel

Hands down the best experience we could’ve ever imagined. Comfortable, spacious accommodations. Kind, thoughtful, professional management and staff. World class food. Top marks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I enjoyed the dinner. I felt front of house were just ok The staff in the resteraunt were top class When we arrived we were just left standing there while 3 staff members attended one man ?? I had to ask for more info re room n hotel n key etc. I have had better service in other hotels. We were told there was no cake left on our arrival??
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Gorgeous little B&B

Lovely, out of the way setting. Nice pool, tennis court, walking paths. Our rooms were nice and the bathroom was modern. Service for tea and in the dining room was fantastic. We enjoyed the 5-course dinner well into the night. No self-serve laundry whoch put a cramp in our plans but not a huge deal. The desk staff was super accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed Bag

Our stay at Ballymaloe House was a bit of a mixed bag. The house, grounds, and dining were all excellent, but the staff (less the waitresses and bartenders) were the low point of our trip. We had several interactions where, at best, we were made to feel like an inconvenience, and at worst like we were lesser. Basic requests like ordering room service for dinner were met with obvious annoyance from the front desk. So much so that we actually dragged ourselves to dinner after a terrible day of travel because it seemed like such a burden for them. On our final morning we showed up to breakfast as it was opening because we needed to get an early start. The hostess seemed aggravated and treated us like we had showed up an hour early. While none of these interactions were hugely problematic we left feeling like we needed to apologize for showing up in the first place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

K

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely! Here’s a shorter version for Google Reviews: A truly special place. Ballymaloe House Hotel combines elegant charm with warm, genuine hospitality. The rooms are beautiful, the food is outstanding—fresh, seasonal, and mostly from their own gardens—and the whole experience feels peaceful and personal. The dessert trolley is so decident, a perfect countryside escape. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dearbhla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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