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Hours
Sun
8:00 - 22:00
Mon
8:00 - 22:00
Tue
8:00 - 22:00
Wed
8:00 - 22:00
Thu
8:00 - 22:00
Fri
8:00 - 22:00
Sat
8:00 - 22:00
Ratings and reviews
4.0
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CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Seafood, European, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
features
Is this restaurant good for brunch?
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About
The Royal Valentia Hotel is one of the finest hotels in South Kerry and has been welcoming guests for almost two hundred years. Tucked away in one of Co. Kerry’s most beautiful settings, this charming, family-run hotel is perched on the quayside, overlooking Valentia Harbour. The hotel comprises 30 recently refurbished rooms and suites. Each room boasts amenities including contemporary bathrooms, flat screen TV’s and free WiFi. Enjoy the stunning views of Valentia Harbour, Portmagee channel and the Iveragh Peninsula from one of our Deluxe Four Poster rooms. The Royal Bar and Restaurant is popular amongst guests and locals alike.
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Seafood, European, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.0
210 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
75
Average
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Poor
7
Terrible
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unkybuck
Tralee870 contributions
Sept 2020 • friends
Met up with friends today for a socially distant afternoon catch up. We went to order drinks and as per covid 19 regulation's we had to order our food first.
She who must be obeyed and I had the seafood chowder which was rich and beautifully balanced with huge chunks of fish in it. No shellfish that I could discern but plenty of fish.
A ceaser salad which was generous in the portion size . Service was a little slow but all in all it was very busy.
The outside garden held us for nearly 5 hours basking in the sun.
The most striking feature was the silence. Although surrounded by a reasonable number of people it's as though everyone was whispering.
Food was great
Surrounding great
Good value all round
Written 20 September 2020
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Baratheon11
7 contributions
May 2021 • friends
As a visitor on the island for nearly 16 years, felt obligated to leave a review after countless visits to the Royal. The experience is never anything less than the greatest service and the food is always terrific. Two visitors I had (1 resteraunt owner and 1 manager of a restaurant) brought down from Cork recently declared the fish and chips the best they had ever eaten and they are very picky eaters. Even during covid when only doing takeaway food and pints the place has been wonderful and always so accommodating. Can't rate highly enough!
Written 11 July 2021
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Colin A
Peak District315 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
We arrived without a reservation to fine the Royal Valentia extremely busy on a Bank Holiday Monday and really didn’t expect to get a table but somehow the staff worked a miracle and got us in. Then they worked another miracle and served us up some of the best scampi I’ve ever tasted… pretty much a mountain of it on a plate. Service was quick and the staff were friendly… there really was nothing less than 5 stars that could be given!
Written 1 August 2022
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Ulrike B
7 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
We had an evening meal in the Royal Valentia in September. We were placed at a table in the middle of the restaurant were I was sitting in a draught from the air conditioning in the ceiling. I asked the waiter what Gin they had not expecting there to be a big choice. He mentioned a few but said they had a lot more. I ordered a Hendricks and tonic. The G&T was served like G&T's were served 20 years ago in a limonade glass with a slice of lemon and tonic. I would have expected a little more after I had been told they have a lot of different Gins.
We ordered fish and chips and they were very good. We really enjoyed the food.
The ambience however reminded more of a train station bistro rather than a hotel restaurant. It was very noisy, draughty and generally not enjoyable .
Written 12 October 2020
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Anne C
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
My family of 4 visited here on the 22nd of July 2022 and the service and the food was really poor. We waited almost an hour for our food, the portions for the kids were really small and missing items and the soft drinks were flat. Our toasted sandwiches were toasted on one side and not the other! I asked for items they forgot a couple of times but didn’t receive them and when I complained at the end, the waiter blamed how busy they were. It really didn’t look busy and there were staff walking around looking clearly not busy. I would not recommend this as a place to eat. The atmosphere was not nice and there was zero ambience.
Written 22 July 2022
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D R
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • family
Would never recommend this hotel to anyone. Staff in the bar were downright rude to everyone they came across this weekend - a weekend that brings a massive amount of business to Valentia Island. Older family members ordered food, when the bill was requested there was extra meals on it & the male staff member was dismissive and rude about his mistake. A young blonde girl working in the bar/restaurant had nothing but short comments and nasty looks for everyone in the bar on Saturday. Avoid the place at all costs! Hopefully next year this event will be held elsewhere.
Written 25 September 2022
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phileasfoggtmc
Nottingham289 contributions
May 2024 • family
Fantastic hotel next to the car ferry (though we took the significantly cheaper/free option and crossed the bridge 8km away). The hotel is steeped in character and as a consequence put up with some very minor inconvenience- uneven floors, old locks on the doors and rooms can be a little stuffy and warm. Food in the bar/restaurant was great, as was breakfast, but the standout was the view over the water from the bedrooms at the front of the hotel - worth the price waking up to those alone! Staff were great and information on the hotel and surrounding area was plentiful…along with an oddly worded ‘price list’ of items that disappear into travellers suitcases which perhaps needs a review and update. But all in all, I’d thoroughly recommend this property.
Written 16 May 2024
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KTH27
28 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
We stayed 2 nights at the Royal Valentia. Rooms are old fashioned but are lovely, they have a nice charm about them, even if the beds needs upgrading. Shower was nice and the complimentary toiletries smelled gorgeous. I found it very strange that there were no curtains on our bedroom windows on the ground floor!!!! My husband thought the breakfast was terrible, he got the full Irish. The suasages were cooked in the deep fat fryer and the pudding and rashers were rock hard. The continental buffet was average. We ordered a pot of tea for two and it came with one tea bag and the coffee on offer was filtered and luke warm. The main thing I experienced from the begining were the staff, they were very uninterested and never seen one of them smile. Don't think we would stay here again even though we liked the victorian feel to the place, it's lacking overall
Written 14 August 2024
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Chloe
Cork8 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
We stayed here for 2 nights. The staff are fantastic, so friendly and helpful. The rooms are nice, clean and homely. Breakfast was simple but okay. For the evening meal, we strongly recommend you get something locally sourced such as fish. Unfortunately there was no car park so parking was an issue but overall we really enjoyed our stay plenty to see and do on the island.
Written 25 September 2022
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Bill M
Warwickshire204 contributions
Jun 2024 • solo
This beautifully renovated Hotel commands magnificent views out across the harbour to the mainland. Set in the picturesque village of Knights Town it is the ideal location to mingle with locals and tourists alike, soaking up the sea air and great Irish hospitality. On this occasion I had a pulled pork ciabatta, in a delicious barbecue sauce, served with home made slaw and crisps. To finish I had a home made scone, Jam & cream which was a delight. The young staff were incredibly friendly and helpful making for a great lunchtime experience. Already planning my next visit.
Written 25 June 2024
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Bryon F
Devon29 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
This is a fantastic setting to have dinner lunch or just a drink. The quality of the food was of a very good standard and they don’t scrimp on the portions. The staff are really friendly, attentive and helpful. I would recommend you book in advance as it would be very popular in the high season.
Written 3 March 2024
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Alex H
Cork57 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
We were pleasantly surprised by the high standard of scampi and chips serves here. Huge fresh prawns in fresh batter and excellent chunky chips.
Friendly service, though the dark brown Victorian decor could do with a bit of brightening up.
We noticed on our way in that there was still litter on the outside tables. It makes for a poor first impression.
Overall highly recommended - an unexpected treat.
Written 22 September 2024
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Eoin O
Dublin28 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
Tried to order food. 3 of the staff standing at the bar point blank ignored me until i finally got one to speak.she then told me it would be a 40 min wait because they just had a big order. There was 2 or 3 other tables max looking for food. Couldn't believe the bad attitude of the place. A pity as I imagine it gets a lot of tourists. Smile and be helpful Royal Valentia. Or get out of the tourist trade.
Couldn't comment on food as they aren't getting my money with an attitude that stinks like this.
Written 13 July 2022
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Busybees317
Belleair43 contributions
Sept 2023 • friends
Established 1833, it’s beautiful and modernized (except for the big ol’ keys). Motion activated lights, individual room temp controls, Wi-Fi of course. Great bar, excellent food, nice staff.
Written 22 September 2023
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Pathfinder789646
Ireland4 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Vincent and Team Royal Valentia,
What can I say - thank you so much for your hospitality last weekend.
I had not been since 2011 and fell right back in love again.
You and your team are simply fantastic.
The fluffy pancakes on the Breakfast menu are the fluffiest I'v ever had.
So looking forward to my next visit as are all the swimmers.
Fionnuala.
Written 22 July 2022
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