Reflects recent average nightly prices reported by our partners, and may not include estimated taxes or fees. Price at checkout may differ.
Cheaper
Average
Higher
About
4.5
#5 of 8 B&Bs in Portmagee
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Portmagee, The Ferry Boat Guesthouse is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its quaint environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, The Ferry Boat Guesthouse makes it easy to enjoy the best of Portmagee.
In addition, while staying at The Ferry Boat Guesthouse guests have access to room service and outdoor furniture, and you can stay connected with free wifi. You can also enjoy free breakfast while staying at The Ferry Boat Guesthouse. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at The Ferry Boat Guesthouse.
Skellig Ring Scenic Drive (3.0 mi), located nearby, makes The Ferry Boat Guesthouse a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Portmagee landmark.
While in Portmagee be sure to experience local shrimp favourites at The Fisherman's Bar.
If you’re looking for something to do, Skelligs Rock (0.1 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of The Ferry Boat Guesthouse.
The Ferry Boat Guesthouse is sure to make your visit to Portmagee one worth remembering.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Family
Location
The Ferry Boat East End, Portmagee V23 E400 Ireland
The Ferry Boat Guesthouse
35 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
A superb Gem in Portmagee. This is absolutely a perfect place to stay if you are visiting the Skelligs. It is spotless and charming with everything one could need !, I love returning here on my annual pilgrimage to the enchanting Island 🏝 highly recommended 🙏
Read more
Date of stay: June 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Right beside the harbour if you have an early boat 🛥 trip 👍
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Simple room accessed via a narrow passageway, key pickup via Dropbox, room is upstairs. Having read the reviews I was expecting a smaller room; this was more than adequate for a night and sufficient room to bring reasonable sized suitcases in.
Bathroom was small but sufficient.
Chose this place for its location to the pontoon for Skelligs trip and it was perfect. Would recommend.
Read more
Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Such a cozy, quaint and clean property. Booking was easy, the hosts had fantastic communication and the location was great!
Prior to arriving, I received a message informing me that if I was going to be a late arrival, what I needed to do and where the key box was. I really liked this as it gave me time to finish my adventures for the day without having to worry about rushing to check in.
The main areas and the room were very clean and cozy. I had a view in the back which was beautiful - it overlooked the green landscape and the beautiful mountains. I had a great sleep and waking up to the view was a great start to the day. Good shower as well which is always important.
Check out was quick and easy. I didn’t have a chance to see the hosts but I simply left the key in the lock box and that was it!
Thanks for a lovely stay - when I’m back in the area I will look for a room at the Ferry Boat.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Price point did not match the experience of this B&B. The room of a hotel or b&b generally is not the most important part of a trip as I’m likely to spend the least time in it, but the room my family and I were provided with was incredibly small and uncomfortable. My family and I were basically on top of one another. The toilet was borderline a claustrophobic experience. A lower price point would be much more suitable for the standard of this place. Perhaps it is best suited for someone traveling solo.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The room was very small. Just prior to our arrival in Portmagee we received an email saying that we should pack a small bag for our stay since the rooms were too small for suitcases. They were not kidding. The location is great, especially since we were taking a Skellig Michael tour from the pier.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2022
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
This is a tough one becasue Judy the owner is so lovely and the breakfast with home made soda breadwas terrific. But to be honest the room left a lot to be desired. It was very very small. The door had been removed from the wardrobe, there were two chairs up against the wall - not sure why they were there given how small the room was and the shower room needed houdini manouveres. It really needed a bit of a simple make over. But there were tea making facilities with pretty china cups. Would I stay there again? Probably not but I'd definitely pop in to say hi to Judy.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2012
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We just completed an 18 day car tour of Ireland with stays in more than 10 B+B's. We stayed 1 night with Mike + Judy at The Ferry Boat --very comfortable with a great breakfast and terrific conversation. Well located on the (tiny) main street within 50 meters of the towns 2 pubs. Many people will shuttle bus to Portmagee from Killarney to take the Skelling Michael trip and miss the charm of staying in this small village and exploring the area including Valencia Island. Loved this place --it will lower your blood pressure.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2011
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We stayed here for two nights on our trip around Ireland. Mike and Judy are very nice hosts and know all their guests by name.
We had a room overlooking the garden. The room and bathroom were on the small side, but they were cosy, clean and quiet. The shower was great with a lot of water pressure. The WLAN worked very well. We got a free parking space right outside the B&B and we both enjoyed the Irish breakfast in the dining room.
Portmagee is a small village so everything is really close by – the pub, restaurant, supermarket and souvenir shop, bar, the boats to Skellig Michael and the bridge to Victoria Island.
Mike and Judy also organised the boat trip to Skellig Michael for us. We booked it with them via e-mail about two months before our trip. It was raining in the morning on the day of our boat trip and Mike checked for us, whether the boats would go and told us where to go for our boat. Though it’s a very wet and wild boat ride, I’d really recommend visiting the island, it’s an amazing experience and we saw lots of puffins!
They do not accept cards and if you arrive after 6pm, you need to call them and let them know - we called them and everything was fine.
I’d definitely recommend this guesthouse because of the great hosts and the central location.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2017
Rooms
Service
Sleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stayed for one night as I'd booked to go to Skellig Michael the next day. Guest house in the Main Street which runs along the harbour front further along. Our room had views across the back garden, up the hill and was very quiet. We had a tiny private en suite toilet and shower, the room small but comfortable. The house felt like home. Breakfast was full Irish! Mike and Judy were fine hosts. Would come back.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Excellent location! Great breakfast! Loved this little town. The Skellig Michal tour was definitely expensive(60E) ,and our captain did not take us around the entire island (maybe ensure that happens before you board) .. but otherwise it was worth the tour.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
There are more places to choose from in the Portmagee area.
PRICE RANGE
₹8,472 - ₹11,576 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty KerryPortmagee
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect average nightly room rates, including taxes and fees that are fixed, known to our partners, and due at time of booking. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
