On the Wild Atlantic Way, on the West Coast of The Republic Of Ireland, The Ferry Boat is a small, Family Run No Frills Accommodation Only Guesthouse. The surrounding beautiful countryside has many activities on offer including walking, surfing and fishing. The property has free bicycle storage for cyclists. Guests can board a boat for a trip to the Skellig less than 1 minute's walk from The Ferry Boat. Several beaches are within easy reach of the Ferry Boat and the Skellig Bay Golf Club is just a 20-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Ferry Boat is in a great location in the small town of Portmagee. The bed was very comfortable and there were tea and coffee facilities in the bedroom. The shower pressure was amazing, and there was shampoo and bodywash in the shower for...
  • Karen
    Ireland Ireland
    We were able to have our dog with us It's only a short walk to local pubs, shops and restaurants. The re was a smart TV in the room.
  • Jodie
    Australia Australia
    Very clean comfortable room. Great location right over the road from the marina. Close to pubs and cafes. Great halfway point around the Ring Of Kerry/Skellig Ring.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Mike & Judy Faulkner

Company review score: 8.3Based on 422 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Mike and Judy have owned The Ferry Boat since 2001 in the heart of Portmagee, if you are planning a trip to the Skelligs you cannot get much closer to the Harbour where the boats depart from, Portmagee is also a great place to stay for a few days whilst you explore Valentia & the Skellig Ring or try wind surfing & sea angling plus good walks & mountain views. The prices are Room Only and exclude Breakfast which is available in nearby Restaurants & cafes

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ferry Boat

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 33 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Ferry Boat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform The Ferry Boat of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that guests arriving outside of check-in times without prior arrangement may not be accommodated.

All rooms are on the first floor and accessed by a staircase. Please note that no ground-floor rooms are available.

Please inform The Ferry Boat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Ferry Boat

  • The prices at The Ferry Boat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Ferry Boat include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Ferry Boat is 150 yards from the centre of Portmagee. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from The Ferry Boat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Ferry Boat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Ferry Boat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Horse riding