Dennis, a great host ! Great room, had room 1 with a view of Bear Island ¨ the best breakfast you could wish for. You must try the fish dishes that Dennis serves.... unbelievable. His homemade bread should be patented ! Free Tea, coffee and Internet access available in Lounge ! Unfortunately only here for two nights. Would have loved... More

We were on a biking trip of the South West of Ireland and our stay at Island View was really excellent. Our room was en-suite, spacious and very comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding with a choice of full Irish; freshly caught pan fried fish -which was gorgeous; pancakes and lots more. We were made extremely welcome and treated as part... More

I cant say enough good things about this B&B. Food was great, and Denis, the host, is extremely warm, generous and helpful. He even took the time to help us with a bit of genealogical research and connect us with people in the area. Truly one of the best places I have stayed. More

Very nice place, a good home in the beautiful beara peninsula! Nice choice of five irish breakfast, very clean room and we got a very luxurious bathroom with whirlpool. Insuite tv and free wifi. The host is a very friendly man with a great passion for hiking. More

My wife and I stayed at Island View B&B in Castletownbere for 5 nights May 26-31, 2010. This was our 5th trip to Ireland/England and was our third time staying with Denis Hanafin at Island View. Denis never disappoints. His breakfasts are the best. We mean that quite literally. We travel extensively in Ireland and the UK and there is... More

Mr. Hanifan runs a great B&B. It is bright and clean and well situated high on a hill in town. The breakfasts were abundant and he went out of his way to customize them according to tastes. Mr. H is very friendly and anxious to please. The rooms are very accessible. We paid a little more and stayed in the... More

We loved everything about the Ring of Beara and this B&B is sure one of the highlights. Dennis gave us great directions to find the stone circle right outside of town and another good tip on where to eat. We had a delicious meal and met some of the local people who were very friendly and told great stories. We... More

We are still reminiscing the delicious breakfast at Island View House --- wished we could stayed longer to sample them all. Ah, those wonderfully baked whole grain soda bread served warm with melted butter...... Of all the B&B's we stayed at while in Ireland, Island View House was by far the best -- warm hospitality, wonderful breakfast menu, comfortable beds,... More

We were made to feel very welcome. We stayed in the Dingle Suite. Bed was fantastic. High quality about everything but the highlight was breakfast. Two pan fried fillets of freshly caught haddock. Not cheap but nothing in Eire is. More