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Terrace and Garden Views
Enjoy breathtaking views from our terrace and garden, the perfect spots to unwind and appreciate the surroundings.
Complimentary Amenities
Experience complimentary wireless internet access and a delicious full breakfast served daily, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable stay.
Convenient Location
With Greenlane Gallery and other attractions within walking distance, Emlagh House in Dingle offers an ideal base for your adventures.
Indulge in luxury at Emlagh House and make your reservation today for an unforgettable experience!
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Large Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Pets not allowed
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
No rollaway/extra beds available
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Essential workers only - NO
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Social distancing measures are in place
Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The room was very comfortable, a large bathroom, shower had great water pressure. Breakfast is very good, made to order. Altogether a lovely stay.
A lovely house, in a perfect location and with wonderful friendly staff.
Great hotel with lots of character in Dingle. Beautiful grounds, convenient location, comfortable rooms, friendly staff and an amazing breakfast in the lovely dining room (included with the room). A short distance from the touristy areas of Dingle but close enough to easily walk to pubs and restaurants. On-site parking. Highly recommend!
Lovely hotel with huge rooms and very good breakfast. Well located for exploring Dingle
Can not recommend Emlagh House highly enough. The room was stunning and the staff were so helpful. Mark gave us amazing information for our stay. The included breakfast as as good as you would expect from any fine establishment. A must stay
Excellent in every aspect
Beautiful property and great location. Staff was wonderful& helpful.
From the moment we arrived, we were charmed by Emlagh House. Easy parking and check-in, friendly host, Mary, to greet us, lovely room with large windows with beautiful ocean views, two sinks in bathroom, high ceilings, comfortable beds, delicious full breakfast…and perfect location…walking distance to town but far enough to be quiet. We absolutely loved our stay
Quiet B&B type establishment right on the edge of the central Dingle town. Great sized room and breakfast was also good. Walking distance to all of Dingle town tourist section.
Lovely stay, comfortable, quiet, fine breakfast and made very welcome - thankyou!
Susan and staff were very professional and friendly. Hotel was very welcoming and very comfortable
This moldering relic of a once luxurious guest house is shabby and in need of repair. The room has a smell to it- decay?mildew? the dust of a thousand travelers? The furniture is worn (watch out for the staples!) and the beds are old, hard, sagging, and a bit uncomfortable. The “luxurious king bed” turns out to be 2 twin beds shoved together. The windows are falling apart so that opening and closing them causes parts of them to come loose and block other parts. The bathtub leaks. There is mildew/mold in a few spots on the ceiling. On the other hand, the location is perfect - it is extremely quiet and is just a short walk from all of Dingle. The room and bathroom are very large, freshly painted, and freshly carpeted. The shower’s water pressure is so strong that it seems to be from another era, and the temperature is easy to adjust - perhaps the easiest in all of Ireland! The waffles for breakfast are delicious, and the fruit, fresh cream, and bacon are wonderful. The toffee candies are good and plentiful. The service, though not warm and friendly, is professional. If you do choose to book this place and they have trouble finding your reservation, try having them look under your first name.
The location, cleanliness, and staff were great. The only issue was the mattress was very soft.
Absolute pleasure staying here. Great rooms, great service, and the location is very close to all the pubs!
We stayed here when we eloped and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and gracious. The rooms are large and it’s a quick 10 minute walk to everything in Dingle. Highly recommend!
Everything was gracious and elegant, and we were greeted warmly. The room was huge, the service excellent--a really nice experience all around.
The Emlagh House was beautiful! Susan checked us in and was a delight. Our accommodations were clean and comfortable. The location was very convenient and breakfast was delicious! I would recommend staying at the Emlagh House when visiting Dingle.
Beautiful accommodation, great service & food. Easy walk to town centre
Beautiful place!
Emlagh Lodge is a wonderful choice when staying in Dingle. It is located on the bay (amazing view) in a very private setting, but it’s only a 5 minute walk to town. Maggie is a very attentive host and awesome cook. Her breakfast offerings are fabulous! The Lodge is squeaky clean and provides a luxurious feel.
Couldn’t be more helpful and friendly- only place to stay in Dingle!
Room was huge, clean, airy, nice view. Only drawback was the very hugh
Modern but in a traditional style. Room was well sized with a fantastic bay window overlooking the town.
We regrettably were only able to stay one night. Lovely place to stay, the staff were so kind.
Lovely spot - a short walk from Dingle. Delightful large room. Beautifully decorated and super clean. Breakfast was very lovely with great choices.
Great room. Great building. Great breakfast. We loved the tea room and conservatory.
Fabulous house just a few minutes walk from the town centre. Each morning we received great breakfasts with an excellent choice and best of all were Mary and Peg who are wonderful people. Always cheerful, obliging and were the secret ingredient in making our week in Dingle very memorable. Thanks again ladies 💚
Staff was extremely helpful and the stay was excellent. If you are going to be staying in Dingle, I highly recommend this hotel.
Great views, spacious rooms and breakfast. I really liked the "relaxation" area also with tea and cakes.
Everything a Bed and Breakfast should be...Well done!
Beautiful property. Very comfortable
The house was magnificently appointed with beautiful antiques. The rooms were large and comfortable. Lovely hot shower in the huge bathroom. Parking out front very accessible. Delicious full breakfast included. Bed was a little hard but it was easily overlooked as the rest of the stay was amazing.
Loved the breakfast and all day coffee/tea. Loved the furnishings and rooms. Staff were lovely. Within walking distance to downtown but removed enough to enjoy quiet.
Personable staff and toffees and awesome breakfast made for a lovely stay.
Hotel is lovely - spacious and big staircase - in a great spot to walk into Dingle. We were greeted with tea and fruit cake which was welcome and delicious. Our room was huge and had everything we needed. We were asked what time we wanted breakfast the night before. Breakfast is between 8.30-9.15am - the smallest window of time! You are also fitting in around the big tour groups they have staying so breakfast was a noisy affair as they all chatted loudly! That aside it was a welcoming homely hotel and I would recommend!
Great location, spacious and comfortable room, excellent breakfast! Our first true B&B experience and we loved it
There is an elevator (a plus). Five minute walk into town. Very quiet and serene
We enjoyed our stay at Emlagh very much! The location and staff were excellent!
Beautiful large rooms with king size bed. Lovely and accommodating staff. The breakfast menu had something for everyone.
GREAT location and terrific view. Large room. Very good breakfast. Close enough to walk to town, but a little bit away to be quiet.
We really loved the large rooms and king size bed. The water pressure in the shower was insane. The breakfast was just what the doctor ordered. Overall a really great nights stay.
Beautiful! Within walking distance of Dingle town area.
Huge lovely room and large bathroom. Gorgeous facility and easy walk to central Dingle but nice to be out of the pub scene to relax. Plenty of parking. Best part was the hot tea service available all day in the living room with the best fruit cake I have ever had - not usually a fan, but this was unbelievably good and such a treat after a day of site-seeing. There is a beautiful sunroom with an ocean view to enjoy it in and also outdoor patio space. The staff were very warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay and would return if we ever make it back to Dingle.
gorgeous B&B, beautiful large room with a view, loved every minute staying here and would highly recommend it
Beautiful bed and breakfast with a beautiful view, within walking distance of the center of dingle.
Our one night stay at Emlagh House started nicely. We were greeted within minutes of arriving by a very friendly woman who accepted payment and gave us a set of keys. The house looks like an old country estate, but is actually only about 30 years old and was built to be a small hotel, although without any staff after regular business hours. Breakfast was included, but we were told to come to breakfast at 9am because there was a tour group coming for breakfast earlier, which we thought was a little odd. Wouldn’t you allow your paying guests to breakfast during a certain time period, instead of restricting that time because a tour group was scheduled? Anyway, dinner recommendations given by the woman who checked us in were great and the town is LOVELY. This is where it ends. The next morning, my husband got up first to find that the WiFi was down. Not terrible. Yet. Then, he went to shower, only to find that there was no hot water. He went downstairs to tell the only person he could find- an older woman who was busy serving breakfast, I assume to the tour group? She came up to our room a few minutes later to say that a plumber was being sent for “straight away.” I don’t know where you live, but where we live, that could be hours. We didn’t have said hours, as we had a long drive to Kilkenny ahead of us. While he took a cold shower, I went down to ask if we could get some coffee. The same woman who was informed about the lack of hot water directed me to the parlor, where I was welcome to make my own cup of instant coffee. French press pots were on the tables of the people eating breakfast. I told her that I would rather not have instant- could I have fresh, and she then offered that I sit in the dining room, I showered and in my pajamas. Apparently, guests without hot water aren’t given any accommodations. I returned to our room, washed up with cold water the best I could and we went downstairs to leave. She had the audacity to ask if we wanted breakfast. She then said that the lack of hot water had been fixed “in two minutes” and that this had “never happened before” and “what do you want? I said I was sorry.” This is absolutely unacceptable. This woman was rude and seemed to act like our expectation of hot water was some sort of insult. Hot water is not a luxury, especially at that price. We left. That same day, I received a phone call from the owner. I told him what had happen and he said he would “investigate” and get back to me. That was a week ago. I’m still waiting. Stay somewhere else in lovely Dingle. I imagine even the hostel has hot water.
Fantastic service, wonderful room that was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Great location, short 5 minute walk to town.
Our room and view was magnificent! The service provided was lovely and friendly! We will be returning for several days!
The cleanliness and welcoming vibe of this property was fantastic. We loved their proximity to the village and ease of parking. We really appreciated their hospitality.
The Emlagh House was very nice. A spacious room and bathroom, the shower was a great size with fabulous water pressure (something you appreciate traveling around Ireland) It was very clean, the breakfast was wonderful and the staff very attentive. We would stay there again if we are ever in the Dingle area.
Emlagh House was welcoming and comfortable. The house is decorated in the style of an old country estate, with lots of architectural detail, original paintings and antiques; yet it felt very cozy, comfortable and 'lived in'. Our room was very clean, spacious and had high ceilings and good light with a door opening to a small, private patio. Breakfasts were substantial with a full menu and very good food. When our rental car would not start, Susan went above and beyond to assist me in dealing with a very unresponsive Roadside Assistance Service that we paid for with the rental car . She made several calls and advocated for me. I cannot speak highly enough about the wonderful staff and how friendly and helpful they were! Highly recommend!
What a gracious host and beautiful property! We loved our stay here! We were greeted and given a tour of the home. We had a lovely grand room facing the town. The breakfast was included, and was delicious. Tea and baked goods were always available. We wish we had longer here, and would most definitely return if we found ourselves in Dingle again. This was a lovely place to stay and my husbands favorite bed of a 13 day trip!!
HAVENT STAYED, WAS EXTREMELY RUDE ON THE PHONE RE A CANCELLATION yet given 6 weeks notice. their manner in speaking to us was appalling and aggressive. Both myself and my boss spoken to them and shocked with their attitude and response to us. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM, BAD FOR DINGLE
This place was lovely! It was extremely close to town, yet very quiet. The view from our room was gorgeous! Breakfast was delicious and we had absolutely everything we needed while staying there.
Beautiful location, 5 min walk to the bars and restaurants in Dingle. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds, We really enjoyed our stay, and will be back !!
GREAT place
Great location. Great view. Historic house, great breakfast. We would return here when visiting Dingle in the future.
An amazing room overlooking Dingle . Staff could not have been nicer changing the double bed into two singles. Very very convenient for walking into town where parking can be a nightmare. V clean. Fantastic views. Breakfast was ok. Scones were amazing but rashers too streaky - personally. It’s a beautiful place with tea and cake on tap in the lounge!!! Would definitely recommend
You could easily walk downtown. Breakfast was good . Eggs were a bit overdone and scones a little dry. Missed having both fruit and yogurt and a main course. One had to pick. Rooms were delightful and shower was excellent. Definitely would stay again.
This was a charming spot in Dingle with the most spacious rooms we had in Ireland. Unique antique furniture throughout and even a tub. Each downstairs room has its own little private patio with a hedge around it (we were there on a rainy weekend so we weren't able to enjoy that, but there are plenty of places to relax inside and tea is always available in the living room). They had biscoff biscuits there with the tea, but it would be good to have plant-based milk and a vegan baked good too, and plant-based milks and more vegan options were needed at breakfast. That's the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. The view from the dining room was lovely of the garden and a bit of the sea. Convenient location to walk to town in a few minutes on a sidewalk. Or you could walk to the seaside and down a trail to historic tower.
Perfect stay from start to finish! Our host showed us around this interesting, large home and to our room, which was large, comfortable and clean. We had a very quiet night’s rest. We had a bag of laundry - dropped it off with reception that evening - it was clean and ready at our door the next morning, which was most welcome. The breakfast is outstanding - delicious scones with jam and lots of great menu choices. It is an easy walk to downtown Dingle as well as to the bay just down a quiet road. We visited in July, and the backyard as well as the perimeter parking lot was bursting with beautiful blooms. We did a tour the next morning, after checking out of the House, and we left our car in the private House parking lot until later in the afternoon, which made for a hassle free day. We would definitely stay again!
We stayed for 3 nights and it was fantastic! Large rooms with beautiful decor and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was great and the tea room was nice in the evening for meeting people. We walked to town every day and it was super convenient. There is also parking which was nice. Highly recommend this place!
I loved this Bed & Breakfast! It has beautiful large rooms. Many amenities and full of charm. Easy walk to Pubs, restaurants and shops. The people working there are lovely. My favorite place that we stayed in all of Ireland!
Loved it! A short walk to the city center. The house itself is beautiful, and beautifully decorated, well maintained! Our large room had a seating area and a huge window that looked out over the town of Dingle and beyond, just lovely! The bathroom was large and well equipped, had a heated floor, very nice. We never heard so much as a peep out of the other guests, our room was very quiet. The breakfast and the lovely ladies serving the guests were all excellent! The staff were all very nice, friendly, and helpful. If I could change something it would only be the mattress on our bed, the center of the mattress was higher than the sides, we slightly rolled downhill either way, that affected the comfort level quite a bit, but it's certainly not a deal breaker, I still give Emlagh House 5 stars, we'll definitely stay at this charming place again, hopefully the mattress will have been replaced by then.
We spent 4 nights in this lovely inn. The room was spacious and nicely appointed with an updated and large bathroom. Most importantly the staff were phenomenal - so accommodating and always nice. Peggy and Susie couldn't have been more helpful. Missing my very American iced tea, they were nice enough to brew me a pot of tea and bring me ice on multiple occasions. And the breakfasts were incredible - amazing scones, followed by pretty much anything else you could think of - everything perfectly prepared. The dining room was airy and bright so the delicious food was even more enjoyable. The only day we actually didn't travel around the peninsula, we picked up lunch in town and ate it in the lovely backyard. The location was great - near the marina and everything in charming Dingle was walkable! If you are lucky enough to spend time on the beautiful Dingle peninsula, Emlagh House is the ideal place to stay.
Just spent a week at Emlagh House. It was our 6th visit staying at Emlagh House. You can walk to Town or take a walk along the water. Dawn, our Host, and her spectacular staff of Susie ,Peggy, and Mary make it a true home away from home.
This hotel was an easy 7 minute walk from “downtown” Dingle. We had a really nice room that was the largest of any hotel we stayed in during our 9 days in Ireland. The room had a king sized bed and a nice sitting area with two chairs and a table and still had plenty of room. The bathroom was also completely accessible (grab bars and lipless shower) if you have mobility issues. Breakfast was very good.
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The shower had personal body hairs in it and the tub was not clean. The property did not look as clean and fresh as the pictures on expedia show. That said, the one staff Member was very helpful and pleasant.
Wonderful experience. Great location . Beautiful room . Delicious breakfast and hosts .
Perfect place to stay. Modern facilities in an elegant classic style. Staff very friendly and helpful. Short walk to restaurants and town centre. Excellent breakfasts. cooked to order from an extensive list of choices.
Perfect location. Easily walkable but none of the noise or parking issues. The bathrooms are decandant, worth a trip just for them.
I loved everything about the Emlagh property and staff. Lovely. On a scale of 1 to 10 ( 10 being the best) we would rate our stay an 11 or 12. 😀😀😀. Will tell our friends to stay there when in Dingle. We would come back for sure. Skip and Debbie
The Inn was nice and staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were very good. Good location to walk to downtown and the property was very nice with great views.
This was a lovely stay. Staff was quick to respond to any requests. Short walk to town.
Beautiful property, great breakfast
Great rooms with excellent views of harbor and additional Tea & sun rooms on property Are very nice and great rooms to relax in. Staff was hard working And always willing to go above and beyond for the guests
This was a lovely place, and I would love to stay again if I am in the area! They were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great and I loved the decor. It was just a 5 minute walk to town. Close enough but away from the noise.
A beautiful house with an amazing room. Really enjoyed our stay and the service .
Beautiful place to stay with lovely, helpful staff! Very kind and understanding of us traveling with a baby.
Luxurious room with beautiful view. Staff were so efficient and accommodating!
Loved the Emlagh House and all it has to offer. Close to town, yet far enough away for a quiet setting. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Rooms were large and very well appointed. Breakfast service offered a choice of different options to choose from. Great place and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a gem to stay at.
This was our sixth time staying there. It's very beautifully decorated and the rooms are very large. It's a five minute walk to the center of town. Dawn the owner and Peggy and Susie who work for her are all great and go out of their way to help you. I can't recommend it enough. Tim and Dorie Florida
Very nice place. Bed not too comfortable and shower drain did not work well. Breakfast was good and people very friendly
Perfect location on the edge of town. Hard to find fault and I would definitely recommend to others.
Great location, lovely room with plenty of space and sea views. Breakfast was lovely and lots of parking! Gave extra towels when going for a dip in the sea. Amazing character for the price, would go again if staying in the kingdom. Can’t say anything bad…
Stayed for three nights at Emlagh House. Dawn made us very welcome on arrival. The place is very spacious and full of beautiful antique furniture and the house is full of history. Our room was huge and bed was so comfortable. Enjoyed lovely breakfast every morning served by the very chatty Susie and helpful Peggy and lovely views of Dingle bay to add to the beauty. Scones are delicious. Will definitely return and I will also recommend Emlagh House to anyone wanting to stay in Dingle. Rita (Co. Sligo).
First of all location is superb. 5 minute walk to the town yet so far away from the hustle and bustle at the same time. Building itself is gorgeous and so well kept. Inside is amazing. I am a clean freak when away and this place you could eat your food off the floor is Pristine in every part of it. We stayed in the Primrose room its a king room - unreal. Like a big suite. Whopper bed. Stunning views. Seated area. The bathroom has a his and hers area. Gorgeous marble to give the room a modern touch. The bath is divine I had one that night! Breakfast is 10/10. I genuinely fell in love with the place. We are RAGING we had to go after one night. 5 star stunningness. Can't wait to go back!
We stayed here for June bank holiday weekend, when B&B’s were allowed to open up. We were greeted warmly by a very friendly lady, that looked after us very well. Our room was lovely, very spacious and clean and the bathroom was huge. The house is a beautiful and elegant house and the breakfast was fabulous, served by another professional and friendly lady. We will definitely recommend this place to others, thank you for looking after us so well
Myself and my fiancé arrived to Dingle with plans to camp however there was a turn in the weather so we had a last minute scramble to find a room . Thankfully we arrived to Emlagh which had one room free. Peggy the front of house was FANTASTIC. Nothing was too much trouble , she was so accommodating. Our room was grand, spacious and very clean. The breakfast included was lovely and that evening Peggy provided us with ice and a bucket so we could have some wine while we got ready. The location was super , 5 min walk to the town centre restaurants and bars. The house was grand , clean and had everything you need. Would definitely recommend and will be back if ever visiting dingle again!
Every member of staff was very friendly and helpful.
This was a fabulous location I felt like a Queen I my beautiful room
Fabulous room and BED. WONDERFUL STAFF. EXCELLENT breakfast
Lovely spacious room with a view of the sea. Huge bathroom with heated floor and dual sinks. Warm welcoming staff. It’s not a buffet breakfast but rather to order. They make the most delicious delicate scones.
Victorian style hotel with modern conveniences
Great location, and great service. The room was clean and spacious. The breakfast was filling and tasty. The bed was *so hard*.
My family had two room and they were both very big. They had siting areas with nice views of Dingle. The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was delicious.
The staff was as nice as can be. The facility just so-so. Old, dated, minimal room service during the entire three days we were there. Caulking nasty in the shower. Minimal furniture in the room and in the common areas it was old and worn. Nice breakfast.
Throughout the course of our trip through Ireland, we stayed at 5 different places, and Emlagh house was by far our favorite. The staff was kind and welcoming, the room was spacious and charming, and the breakfast was delicious. The convenient location to the city center of Dingle is a major plus. We will definitely return to Emlagh house on our next trip to Ireland.
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Cleanliness
8.85/10Some reviews mentioned issues related to mildew and general wear.
Service
9.82/10Multiple reviews praised the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.86/10The location is highlighted as perfect and convenient.
Room Quality
9.31/10Generally spacious and comfortable, though some rooms had issues.
Amenities
9.34/10Standard amenities noted, breakfast received positive remarks.
Value for Money
9.8/10Overall positive sentiment regarding the experience relative to cost.
Food and Beverage
9.85/10Breakfast was consistently praised for quality.
Overall Experience
9.99/10Overall satisfaction expressed in multiple reviews, especially noting the charm.