Ballinskelligs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

"#Patterns" Lovely old ruins on Skellig beach in Kerry.
"#Patterns" Lovely old ruins on Skellig beach in Kerry.
When you get lucky to have good weather, ring of kerry and Ballyskellig bay is amazing
Spectacular views while driving the Ring of Kerry!
A 16th century castle built to protect the bay from pirates. Just beyond the grass plain is an expansive beach scattered with beautiful seashells.

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Dingle Harbour Lodge

Dingle Harbour Lodge

3 out of 5
The Wood Dingle Kerry
The price is NZ$241 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$241
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Dingle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (444 reviews)
Friendly staff and great views

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Dingle Harbour Lodge
The Waterfront

The Waterfront

3 out of 5
The Waterside Dingle Kerry
The price is NZ$193 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$193
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Dingle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
The hotel is nice but we stayed in a tiny room

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

The Waterfront
Base Accommodation Dingle

Base Accommodation Dingle

2.5 out of 5
Bridge St Dingle County Kerry
The price is NZ$276 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$276
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dingle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
Dingle was our favorite town in Ireland. We stayed one night and wish we would have stayed 2. There are fun shops great bars and beautiful scenery. The location of Base Accommodation Dingle was perfect. The girl who checked us in was lovely and the room was great! Very spacious with comfortable beds ...

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Base Accommodation Dingle
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Spectacular Views, Miles of Beaches, and Boat Trips, 4 Star Luxury Home

Spectacular Views, Miles of Beaches, and Boat Trips, 4 Star Luxury Home

Dingle County Kerry
Stay at this holiday home in Dingle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions St. James Church and Ballyavenooragh are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Hosts wonderful and accommodating, sweet thoughtful touches like fresh flowers, orange juice, eggs and bacon and a bottle of wine left to welcome us. Property is spacious and lovely

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Spectacular Views, Miles of Beaches, and Boat Trips, 4 Star Luxury Home
Dingle Sea Escape

Dingle Sea Escape

Dingle Kerry
Stay at this holiday home in Dingle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium and Irish ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
The accommodations were great! The host was very responsive and left a binder full of useful information! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Dingle Sea Escape
Park Lane 3 bedroom house VRBO

Park Lane 3 bedroom house VRBO

Dingle Peninsula County Kerry
Stay at this holiday home in Dingle. Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Phoenix Cinema and The Dillon Gallery are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Comfortable house in very convenient location in the centre of Dingle

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Park Lane 3 bedroom house VRBO
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Popular places to visit

A 16th century castle built to protect the bay from pirates. Just beyond the grass plain is an expansive beach scattered with beautiful seashells.

Ballinskelligs Castle

Learn about the local history of Ballinskelligs when you spend time at Ballinskelligs Castle. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its golf courses.

Ballinskelligs Castle

Ballinesker Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ballinesker Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ballinskelligs. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ballinesker Beach

Skelligs Chocolate Co.

Enjoy an outing to Skelligs Chocolate Co. during your stay in Ballinskelligs. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.

Skelligs Chocolate Co.

Ballinskelligs Abbey

Learn about the local history of Ballinskelligs with a stop at Ballinskelligs Abbey. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its golf courses.

Ballinskelligs Abbey

Heatherhill Stables

You can take time to visit Heatherhill Stables during your travels to Ballinskelligs. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its golf courses.

Heatherhill Stables

Siopa Chill Rialaig

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Siopa Chill Rialaig in Ballinskelligs. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its golf courses.

Siopa Chill Rialaig

Activities

Standing stones and promontory fort, Valentia

Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region

NZ$149
per adult
Historical Walking Tours in Valentia and the Skellig Region
Mary G Tours

Private Ring of Kerry luxury tour with accredited guide

NZ$1,279
per traveller
Private Ring of Kerry luxury tour with accredited guide
Ballinskellig Beach, Ring of Kerry

Tours in Ireland at Your Own Pace

NZ$1,378
per traveller
Tours in Ireland at Your Own Pace
Private Ring of Kerry Tour from Cork City

Private Ring of Kerry Tour from Cork City

NZ$2,263
per traveller
Private Ring of Kerry Tour from Cork City
A view of the Skelligs from Valentia Island

Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs Private Tour

NZ$1,281
per traveller
Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs Private Tour
Guided tours with Mary G

Off the beaten Path Private Tour of Ring of Kerry

NZ$1,292
per traveller
Off the beaten Path Private Tour of Ring of Kerry
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Cities near Ballinskelligs

Waiting for the boat to Skellig Michael.

Portmagee