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4 out of 5
Ballymaloe House Hotel
Ballymaloe House Hotel, Cloyne, Cork

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

D. Kerry, Grosse Pointe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic propert well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Daphne Spillane on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for your kind comment following your recent visit to Ballymaloe House. We do have an old house that needs continuous love & up-keeping to keep it at this comfortable standard for our guests. We do hope you can visit again or recommend us to a friend.

10/10 Excellent

patrick, Bronx

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Daphne Spillane on 26 Sept 2023
Dear Patrick.Thank you very much for your kind review and rating. We continue to do our best at Ballymaloe House for our guests. We do hope you can plan a return visit in the future.

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
Response from Daphne on 28 Aug 2023
Dear Charles,Thank you very much for your very kind review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We have a great team that always goes above & beyond for our guests. I hope we can welcome you back to Ballymaloe House again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Dearbhla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Daphne on 14 Aug 2023
Dear Dearbhla,Thank you for your very kind rating while staying with us at Ballymaloe House. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay.Enjoy the rest of your vacation in Ireland

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
Response from Daphne on 1 Aug 2023
Good afternoon Vincent,Thank you very much for your very kind rating review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We do hope you can plan a return visit in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Daphne. on 16 Jun 2023
Dear Wayne,Thank you very much for taking the time to rate your recent stay with us at Ballymaloe House. It looks like you enjoyed our outdoor swimming pool the most which is well used with this wonderful weather. We do hope we can welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Daphne Spillane on 1 Aug 2023
Dear Alessandro,Thank you very much for very kind rating during your stay with us earlier this summer. We do hope you can plan a return visit at another time. Kind Regards,

8/10 Good

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Daphne on 1 Mar 2023
Dear Paula,Thank you very much for your very kind rating following your recent stay at Ballymaloe House. We would certainly be delighted to welcome you back in the future and hopefully improve on that rating. Kind Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Emmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Daphne on 1 Mar 2023
Dear Emmet,Thank you very much for your very kind rating following your stay with us in February. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay. We certainly hope we can welcome you back to Ballymaloe House in the future. Kind Regards,

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michael, Towcester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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
Response from Ballymaloe House on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you for your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sasha, Los Altos

Travelled with partner
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
Response from Daphne on 4 Aug 2022
Dear Sasha, Thank you very much for your very kind review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay at Ballymaloe House. We would certainly be delighted to welcome you back at anytime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ballymaloe House is a beautiful property and the everyone there was so kind and helpful. The 5 course dinner was incredible and such a treat! We will visit this special place again one day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another beautiful stay at Ballymaloe
Beautiful stay, comfortable calming room and food was divine as always
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Food, friendly helpful staff
Wonderful staff & service. Food as good as anticipated, everything home or locally grown, flavourful and fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Daphne on 7 Sept 2021
Thank you Mary for your kind words. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Ballymaloe House. It has been a tough season dealing with so many restrictions, but thankfully it hasn't spoilt the experience for our guests. We hope we can welcome you again.

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommended!
Great food, amazing service. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the local feel! We were the only "tourists". Even had someone come in and play music after dinner. Just lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Daphne on 3 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Ballymaloe House. Rory Allen, who is the farmer of the estate often plays music after dinner which is a real passion of his. It's also great entertainment!

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ballymaloe Stay
Fabulous. Staff very friendly. Room was superb as was the dining experience and breakfast. Would highly recommend and will definitely visit again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Daphne on 19 Feb 2020
Thank you very much Eileen for your very kind review. We are delighted you enjoyed to your trip to Ballymaloe House. We certainly hope to welcome you back again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Daphne on 12 Feb 2020
Thank you Simon for taking the time to send us a review. I really hope you enjoyed your visit and you would be most welcome to return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic weekend away
Absolutely super stay. So relaxed and peaceful. Will be back soon. Dinner was amazing. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Daphne on 4 Nov 2019
Thank you very much Mike. I am delighted you enjoyed your visit to Ballymaloe House. We certainly hope you return us again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing accommodation. Lovely respite and get away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Daphne Spillane on 23 Oct 2019
Thank you very much for your kind review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us at Ballymaloe House. I hope we have the pleasure of your company again.

10/10 Excellent

SanfordCook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely wonderful place! Will definitely stay again when we return to Ireland. All the staff were great and the accommodations beautiful. Also spent time walking the gardens...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Daphne on 11 Oct 2019
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit. Our gardens are wonderful, although our flowers are coming to an end. Until next time!

8/10 Good

Francis, Royal Wootton Bassett

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Lovely old house. Great gardens. Lots of interesting products
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Daphne on 16 Sept 2019
Thank you Francis for your very kind review. I am delighted you enjoyed your visit to Ballymaloe House recently. We hope you return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Accommodation!
It was an amazing accommodation & experience - would recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Daphne on 26 Aug 2019
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Ballymaloe House and thank you for recommending to your friends & family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gentle elegant country house, resplendent in the sunshine. Individually named comfortable well appointed sunny rooms. Comfortable bed for good nights sleep. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Daphne. on 26 Aug 2019
Thank you very much for your very kind review. I really hoped you enjoyed your visit with us. Until next time...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Daphne on 23 Aug 2019
Thank you for your very kind review for Ballymaloe House following your recent stay. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Daphne on 23 Aug 2019
Thank you for your very kind review of Ballymaloe House following your recent stay. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit.

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dream come true
I’ve been dreaming of visiting Ballymaloe for years. The visit definitely far outreached my imagination. The staff was stellar. The rooms were amply-sized and the property was stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Daphne on 8 Jul 2019
Dear Amina, Thank you very much for your very kind review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Ballymaloe House. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Daphne Spillane.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most beautiful hotel that we have ever stayed in. It’s like a story book. The staff is absolutely amazing. We came for the Ironman race. The staff brought breakfast to our room the night before since we would be gone before breakfast and the chefs made special hot chocolate for recovery afterwards. Patrick gave us directions everywhere we needed to go since a lot of roads were closed. He was wonderful. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. I highly recommend this hotel. We can’t wait to return next year. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Daphne on 26 Jun 2019
Thank you very much for your lovely comments. I do hope your Ironman race went well...despite the rain!! We certainly look forward to welcoming you back to Ballymaloe House next year.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at Ballymaloe House are fantastic! The service was phenomenal! And the location is great for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Daphne on 29 May 2019
Thank you very much for your lovely comments David. I am delighted you enjoyed your visit to Ballymaloe House. Being in the heart of a 300 acre farm is definitely the best location for relaxing. Regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Daphne on 29 May 2019
Thank you very much for your kind review. Hopefully we may achieve 5 out of 5 next time! Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Daphne on 10 May 2019
Thank you very much for your kind review. We really hope you enjoyed your visit to Ballymaloe House and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Aine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. The food was excellent. Staff were lovely & friendly. Probably the nicest breakfast we’ve ever had. Lovely location. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Lyndsay Greer - Cashman on 7 Apr 2019
Good Morning Thank you for your E-mail, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Daphne on 10 Jan 2019
Thank you for your very kind rating. I am delighted you had a memorable visit to Ballymaloe House. Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ballymaloe lived up to its amazing reputation. Stunning location, beautiful food and friendly staff. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Daphne on 16 Aug 2018
Thank you very much for your very kind comment. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit with us.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ballymaloe is Magical!
Ballymaloe is magical. Incredible food and gracious hospitality, set in a beautiful area. Luxury without being pretentious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Daphne on 2 Aug 2018
Thank you very much for your kind review. We certainly hope to welcome you back to Ballymaloe House in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Absolutely stunning property. The grounds were gorgeous and the house was charming and beautifully kept. Highly recommend dinner at the onsite restaurant. Delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Daphne on 20 Jun 2018
Thank you very much for your kind words regarding your recent stay. I am delighted you enjoyed your visit with us.

6/10 Okay

LB

The beauty is the old world charm, but the rooms could use some updating... Dining staff was not the best and the food was good, not great. Ladies at the front desk were very helpful. Go to Kinsale for a charming town, skip Cobh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a gift for my dad. My mum & dad thoroughly enjoyed their stay from beginning to end & cannot rate Ballymaloe highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful small hotel and fantastic restaurant
Delightful hotel. Wonderful staff. Comfortable rooms. And amazing food at both dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Lyndsay Greer - Cashman on 11 Apr 2018
Good Afternoon Thank you for your review, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

6/10 Okay

Denise, Dublin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Used to be nice but a bit jaded
Room was dated, needing refurbishment. It was have been nice to have a kettle in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely experience for my family and me. The grounds, the staff, the food, the rooms were all top notch. Would definitely go back for another experience of Irish countryside!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Lyndsay on 27 Aug 2017
Good Morning Thank you for your kind words, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us, We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards Lyndsay Greer - Cashman

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
End of School Year Trip to Ireland
We stayed on the 6th night of an 8 day trip around Ireland. We had seen a profile about Ballymaloe house on CBS Sunday Morning and we were not disappointed. The grounds are great, the rooms classic with great comfort and the staff is wonderful. The meals were absolutely top notch, and we got a private look at the wine cellar, and my wife learned how to bake Irish Soda Bread in their kitchen. I highly recommend anyone going to Ireland to experience this great property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017