Staying close to home while taking a break from your daily life in Dingle, Ireland, can be a great choice. With so many wonderful things to do, you do not need to travel far away. Taking some time to return to nature or a scenic drive can be one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy yourself and your town. The routes of Slea Head Drive and Connor Pass are perfect for this. You can also spend leisurely time at the beaches scattered across the town. Inch Beach is the perfect location for sunbathing, surfing, and simply getting away from the hustle and bustle of the general run of things. If you don’t have much time in hand but absolutely need a break, go through our list of the best staycations in Dingle, Ireland, for a quick escapade.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Milltown House Dingle (from USD 107)
Expensive, but worth it for the stunning bay views and elegant, spacious rooms.
Gorgeous furnishings, two Irish wolfhounds, falconry activity, and a welcoming bar with a free drink.
Scenic outskirts of Dingle, only a 15-minute walk into town with beautiful views of the bay and hills.
Simple yet delightful breakfast with Irish butter and cheeses, but the full Irish breakfast was a bit dry. On-site bar and lovely views during breakfast.
This beautiful beachfront property has much to offer for locals who don’t want to leave town for their break. It’s central to many great places, including Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium and Dingle Town Park within walking distance. There are excellent dining options nearby, including The Boatyard Restaurant. You can also enjoy room service in case you don’t feel like venturing out. The hotel has a bar where you can enjoy a few drinks before calling it a day.
2. Dingle Bay Hotel (from USD 200)
In this hotel, you can start your day with the sumptuous Irish breakfast platter made from locally sourced ingredients. You can opt to dine in your room or at Long’s Restaurant, which is a delight for foodies. Paudie’s Bar is nearby where you can spend lovely evenings and listen to live music offerings. When you stay here, you’ll be able to travel easily to Eask Tower and Slea Head Drive, giving you plenty of options to get out and about.
3. Dingle Skellig Hotel (from USD 216)
This hotel is a beautiful, family-friendly option for those who wish to spend quality time with their loved ones. There are several options to keep the kids entertained, including a kids’ club, crèche, and a kiddie pool with a waterfall. When they’re busy doing their things, you can head to the in-house spa facility to get a pampering treatment. The hotel also features a sauna. Enjoy dining at The Coastguard Restaurant, which offers fresh seafood.
4. Dingle Benners Hotel (from USD 193)
Located on Dingle Peninsula, this hotel offers beautiful views of the sea. Inch Beach is within a 30-minute drive from the property. There is one restaurant onsite, Mrs. Benner’s Bar, which uses only the freshest local produce to make delectable fares. The rooms with their antique furniture will ensure a luxurious experience. This is an excellent spot for couples to get away from it all for a few days without traveling far from home.
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5. Comfortable bungalow on the edge of the town (from USD 324)
If you’re looking for a place with beach access, this property is your best bet. It faces the picturesque Dingle Harbor and has direct access to the water. It’s also not far from the town center, allowing easy access to fine dining options. The three-bedroom house comes with laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
house had great natural light from all the roomscatherine’s air b&b is absolutely stunning with loads of facilities suitable for anyone and everyoneCleanliness:
very clean and spaciousit is spotlessly cleancatherine has the place spotless and the cupcakes and prosecco on arrival are a lovely touchwe arrived to an amazingly clean house well stocked with fresh towels and sheetsit was clean and the decor was niceHost:
catherine was a wonderful hostcatherine was a great hostcatherine was a great hostshe is a great host and responds quickly to any queriescatherine was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location within a short walk of the marina and downtown areait is in an ideal location within walking distance of the townradharc na mara is exactly as advertised in a great location 5 minute walk into townthe house walking distance to all the great restaurants/pubsbeautiful house in a perfect location to enjoy the dingle experience
Superhost
6. Harbour Haven (from USD 269)
This townhome overlooking Dingle Harbour is the perfect option for a restful stay. The second story will allow you an unobstructed view of the boats floating on the sea. You can spend your time inside gazing at the view or you can take a stroll on the marina and see the boats up close.
A full kitchen is available for guests’ convenience. Several excellent restaurants are in the vicinity as well, including The Boatyard Restaurant, Marina Inn, and Out of the Blue.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the beds and furniture are very comfortablethe views are gorgeous from the bedrooms and living roomwhat a wonderful apartment water views easy walking to shops and pubs perfect staybeds were very comfortablebrian and petra provide a charming and comfortable home that is conveniently located in the town of singleCleanliness:
clean and comfortableit was immaculately clean and just had a great homey feeland the interior felt clean comfortable and very welcomingeverything was so clean and charming in the housefantastic location spacious clean and excellent communication with ownerHost:
host is always very responsivethe hosts were very quick to respond and helpful with local tipsthey provided recommendations that meaningfully improved our stay in the area and were incredibly responsivebrian was an amazing host and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortablecommunication with the hosts was great and check in was very easyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is idealamazing location within walking distance of pubs and shoppingthe location of brian's place is amazingit is a great location in a wonderful townhighly recommend this location
7. Station Row House (from USD 194)
Sitting adjacent to Dingle Harbor, this cozy home makes for an ideal waterfront rental. Additionally, it is very close to the town center, opening up possibilities for dining and entertainment whenever you wish to go out. The double-story house is well equipped to cater to the needs of a family of six. An electric fireplace as well as central heating will keep you snug and happy.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
two bathrooms and three bedrooms so lots of space to spread out and handy free parking on siteonly thing that you could improve upon is providing wifiCleanliness:
spotless and comfortable accommodationexcellent stay very clean and spacious apartmentthree clean bedrooms and a pullout spare bedthe home is newly redone modern cleanthe house was very clean and well equipped with everything you could needHost:
james and ann were excellency hostsann was a great hosthosts are friendly and have a great seafood spot right up the roadann was a very helpful host and we had a great stay in dingleoff street parking in the rear is helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatlovely house great locationexcellent house in perfect locationthis is an excellent location in a modern new houseexcellent little house in the perfect location
8. Heart's Content (from USD 352)
You will be entranced by this home and its beautiful stone facade. Located on a quiet lane overlooking the marina, this house guarantees tranquility and scenic views. A whirlpool tub is located in one of the bathrooms. In the lounge area, you’ll come across a fireplace - the perfect spot for fun family time. The charming kitchen has everything you may need to whip up your comfort food.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
excellent amenities and kitchen is well equippedit is classically comfortable with modern luxuries and beautiful viewsgreat location and very comfortable house with fabulous views of the dingle marinaprobably the best house in dingle location and convenient fantastic views and very comfortablesome fabulous touches great location lovely views and plenty of rooms for six peopleCleanliness:
this was mostly in the entry way so we hoped it was maybe cleaning just before usHost:
hannah was also very responsive and kindthe host herself had left us crab meat and brown bread which was absolutely deliciousvery friendly and always on hand with any queriesRead more reviewsLocation:
great stay - perfect locationsuper restaurants all within walking distancefabulous house in a great locationabsolutely fantastic location really big house with everything you could ask forhouse was in a perfect location - very close to shops and restaurants with beautiful views
9. Secluded cottage with a garden (from USD 157)
This cottage is secluded and quiet while being in the heart of everything. One great benefit it offers is the proximity to a pub run by the host. They serve food all day, making it easy to plan your day’s meals. There’s also live music, so no dearth of entertainment either. Additionally, it is close to a large number of shops and eateries.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the "charming cottage" is a roomy 2 bedroom apartment yes it's charmingvery cozy with a nice open first floorgreat space very comfortable and quietwe enjoyed the extra space sweet kitchen relaxing areaCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe place was clean and met our expectationsvery clean a very nice place to enjoy a stormit was quiet and all the essential things were very clean (linens bathrooms etc)Host:
the owners were very nicethey are perfect hosts and respond quicklythe staff at the pub were extremely friendly and we really enjoyed the musicas hosts john and eilís were delightful and very responsiveas for our hosts they are so welcoming and helpful that we felt like familyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in a beautiful areaperfect location within walking distance for exploring dinglegreat pub on locationvery comfortable for 2 couples close to everythingamazing location great food at the pub nearby
Stay close to home for your next break
One of the best ways to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life is to stay close to home but not at home. A staycation is a great idea when you don’t want to travel abroad but need a break. Choose one of these excellent options in Dingle and enjoy a restful staycation in your town.
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