After reading the reviews, I'm sorry I didn't get to meet Mary! We came in fairly late and base on Rick Steves book, tried the Hawthorne House. We were greeted pleasantly, the room was a nice size, clean and we had a very peaceful night in a comfy bed. The breakfast was very good and I think probably the best... More

A wonderful home run by a wonderful woman. Mary made us feel at home immediately. The room was warm and very clean. Breakfast was excellent. It is downtown with easy access to (and more importantly easy return from) the restaurants, pubs and shops. We would definitely return to Hawthorn House again. More

I agree with previous reviews; this is a very good BandB Great rooms with lots of space and good shower, Loverly hosts (all our children gave her a big hug when we left after two nights), good breakfast with plunger coffee. Car parking out the back. Walk easily to lots of lovely pubs for dinner. Cant do better than this. More

When we arrived in Kenmare it was the first (and only) time the B&B we selected was fully booked. But the lady there gave us the address of Hawthorn House. And we didn´t regret it. Mary, the landlady of Hawthorn House, is extraordinary friendly. The rooms are tidy, big enough and free WiFi is available. The breakfast was really fantastic.... More

This was our 4th stay at Hawthorn House. Mary is one of our favorite hosts with a very outgoing and fun personality. The location is excellent in the heart of Kenmare and a perfect base to use for the Ring of Kerry. Rooms are very clean and breakfast was great. Looking forward to staying there again! More

We arrived in Kenmare quite late on a Saturday evening and could not find any centrally located hotel available, our luck was in,we fortunedly pointed in the direction of Hawthorn House.one could not ask for better. The bedroom was large and confortable with a very good bathroom.When Mary heard that I would like to see a rugby world cup in... More

This was defintely a highlight of our 2 1/2 week stay in Ireland. Mary made us feel so comfortable and at home the minute we arrived. The breakfast was fantastic! The room was quite large and lots of amenities! She has loads of energy and lots of suggestions that made teh stay perfect. Everything is within walking distance! i would... More

Wonderful! Mary was the best host in all of the places we stayed in Ireland. The Hawthorn House was lovely and the room was great. Mary serves a fantastic breakfast with lots of good cheer to go with the orange juice. The location is within easy walking distance to everything in Kenmare and at the start of the astounding Ring... More

Mary O'Brian and her husband are fabulous hosts. Hawthorn house is centrally located and an easy walk to everything. Clean rooms and a really really good shower...hot water with a good stream. Breakfast was great. Only con is that you can hear everything that goes on in the adjacent bedrooms...but that is to be expected at any b&b. More