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The Tides Guesthouse Ballybunion

3.5 of 5
Listowel Road, Ballybunion, Ireland
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Ranked #2 of 19 Ballybunion B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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Sean G
Enniscorthy, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

I was working up in Ballybunnion for a few days and the company booked me into the Tides. I was plesently surprised and delighted. The bedroom and ensuite was beautiful and would certainly stand up to any 5 star hotel. David and Doreen were excellent hosts. I had the front sittingroom all to myself and every evening when i got... More

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merleglime
Vista, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

This is the fourth time we have stayed at the Tides. Each stay gets better and better. In reading other reviews they are all correct. Perfect breakfasts, wonderful clean rooms with sheets that smell like a fresh Irish morning. David has many interesting tales to tell and Doreen is a very wonderful hostess. Next time you visit, have David tell... More

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bob h
Houston, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

my wife and i were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary with a golf trip to Ireland. spent most of our time with David and his family at Tides. was a great experience, top notch, especially learning to love the black and white pudding. More

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Tim D
San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

Dave and Doreen were gracious hosts, and the lodging was first rate. Cooked breakfast each morning, made to order, saved me and a few in my group. In no time we felt like we were old friends of the family. Dave was spot on with questions about Ballbunion and beyond. If you get the chance, have Dave tell the "apprentice"... More

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margafo101
Pomona, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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Dave and Doreen were great hosts to us. This bed and breakfast is set up to accomodate golfers. But even if you don't golf (I don't) there is plenty to do in the town. The room we stayed in was huge. It had a beautiful bathroom with all the amenities, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and sitting area with a... More

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Kathrine83
Tipperary
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21 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
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Was delighted with hubbys choice on this one - last leg of our honeymoon. David was so welcoming and friendly. Rooms were fabulous and en suite facilities excellent with bath and shower. Breakfast was wonderful made even more enjoyable with the friendly banter of David and the exceptional views of Ballybunion. david is very knowlegable about the area. Would be... More

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Max G
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

10 of us came over to Ballybunion for a friendly golf competition/holiday that we do every couple of years. Our stay at the Tides was perfect in every way. It was a lovely place with everything you want in terms of lodging, very close proximity to the golf and the town centre, the best breakfast any of us had while... More

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GraemeMuse
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

I was in Ballybunion with a friend from the UK for the racing at Listowel and the Golf - won at the races came second in the golf! But the Tides proved itself a real winner and our stay was enhanced with the hospitality, helpfullness and comfort provided by David & Doreen. I have no hesitation in endoresing the Tides... More

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Chris762
Cork
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

We stayed at the tides guesthouse for a weekend in august, It is a very welcoming house and the people are very friendly and helpful. The room was excellent with great view and the room was spotless. The location is great and near the town. Will definitly reccomend it to friends and family travelling to ballybunion as it is excellent... More

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rlynchla
Beverly Hills, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

Mr. Walsh at The Tides treated us like kings again. Would recommend for all. More

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