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Sheen Falls Lodge

Kenmare, Ireland

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Sheen Falls Lodge
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Sheen Falls Lodge
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Sheen Falls Lodge
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Sheen Falls Lodge is a 77-room Relais & Châteaux hotel in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland. Set on 300 acres overlooking Kenmare Bay and the McGuillicuddy Reeks, it occupies a site with a hunting lodge history dating to the 1700s; the hotel opened in 1991.

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Location and setting

Kenmare, surrounded by purple heather-covered mountains in County Kerry's southwest, is recognized as one of Ireland's favored destinations. Sheen Falls Lodge occupies 300 acres on the River Sheen, with views spanning Kenmare Bay and the McGuillicuddy Reeks. The property overlooks cascading Sheen waterfalls. The location provides access to the Ring of Kerry, Ring of Beara, and Killarney Lakes.

Rooms and suites

The hotel comprises 77 rooms, suites, and villas. Accommodation options include Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Superior Deluxe Rooms, Estate Rooms, Bay View Suites, Falls View Suites, Signature Suites, Oscars Suites, Falls Master Suites, and multi-bedroom villas including Garden Cottage, Little Hay Cottage, Mariannes Cottage, and Bay Villa. Many units feature balconies or terraces. Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out before 12 p.m.

Dining

The hotel offers piano-jazz entertainment and maintains a collection of old Irish whiskeys. Dishes are prepared with salmon caught in the nearby River Sheen.

Spa, pools and facilities

The property includes a heated indoor pool, spa, fitness room, sauna, and hot tub. Available activities include wine tasting, yoga, massages, biking, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing, and archery. A 9-hole golf course and an 18-hole golf course are nearby. The hotel accommodates meetings and events, with one meeting room having a maximum capacity of 120 guests.

Who it suits

The hotel accommodates families with children through family suites, multi-bedroom villas, baby-sitting services, kids menus, and high chairs. Pets are welcome in at least one room at extra cost. The property's range of accommodation, from Classic Rooms to multi-bedroom villas, suits various group sizes and travelers.

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Editorial verification: Sheen Falls Lodge is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sheen Falls Lodge located?

Sheen Falls Lodge is in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland, on a 300-acre estate on the River Sheen. It overlooks Kenmare Bay and the McGuillicuddy Reeks.

What brand affiliation does Sheen Falls Lodge have?

Sheen Falls Lodge is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux.

How many rooms and what types are available?

The property has 77 rooms, suites, and villas, including Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Estate Rooms, Bay View and Falls View Suites, Signature Suites, and multi-bedroom villas.

What dining options are available?

The hotel offers piano-jazz entertainment and features a collection of old Irish whiskeys. Dishes are prepared with salmon caught in the nearby River Sheen.

What amenities and activities does the hotel offer?

Amenities include a heated indoor pool, spa, fitness room, sauna, and hot tub. On-site and nearby activities include wine tasting, yoga, fishing, fly fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, archery, and access to nearby 9-hole and 18-hole golf courses.

Is the hotel family-friendly and pet-friendly?

Yes, the hotel welcomes families with family suites, multi-bedroom villas, baby-sitting services, kids menus, and high chairs. Pets are welcome in at least one room at extra cost.

What is the hotel's history?

The property operated as a hunting lodge from the 1700s and was developed as a hotel in the 1980s, opening in 1991.

Is Sheen Falls Lodge a luxury hotel?

Sheen Falls Lodge is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.

Where is Sheen Falls Lodge?

Sheen Falls Lodge is in Kenmare, Ireland. Address: Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland.

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Hotel facts

LocationKenmare, Ireland
AddressKenmare, County Kerry, Ireland
Brand / allianceRelais & Châteaux
Official websiterelaischateaux.com
Area guideGortnadullagh luxury hotels
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