Gougane Barra Hotel

Property class: 3

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Consider a stay at Gougane Barra Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and fishing. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is HK$1,632
HK$1,853 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two single beds, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of greenery.

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and a wall-mounted picture.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a view of a lake.

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Ballingeary, Gougane Barra Hotel is in a national park and on a lake. Carriganass Castle and Ballyvourney ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waterfall Alpaca Farm and The Old Mill Stores. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ballingeary travel guide
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Gougane Barra, Ballingeary, Cork

What's nearby

  • A lush green valley with a river and mountains in the background.
    Killarney National Park
    57 min drive - 66.2 km
  • A long corridor with arched ceilings and stone columns, leading to a distant view.
    Muckross Abbey
    59 min drive - 67.6 km
  • A large, historic stone building with multiple chimneys and ivy-covered walls.
    Muckross House
    60 min drive - 68.9 km
  • St. Finbarr's Oratory
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • INEC Killarney
    59 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station
    53 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Bee
    10 min drive
  • Top Of Coom
    31 min drive
  • Shortens Bar
    7 min drive
  • Cronin's Café
    1 min walk
  • Loo Bridge Bar
    39 min drive

About this property

Gougane Barra Hotel

  • Hotel by the lake
  • Consider a stay at Gougane Barra Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and fishing. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a front desk safe
    • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
    • A banquet hall and coffee/tea in reception
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gougane Barra Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gougane Barra Hotel?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gougane Barra Hotel on 26 Oct 2026 start from HK$1,632, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gougane Barra Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gougane Barra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gougane Barra Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Gougane Barra Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from St. Finbarr's Oratory and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lough Fadda and Lough Naman. Carriganass Castle is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gougane Barra Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and location !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff are lovely. It is very out of the way (which is the point) but surrounded by amazing views of the mountains and lakes. Very serene and quiet. Just the place to unwind, enjoy some solitude with nature and Some lovely meals. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property….gorgeous location…..nice restaurant…but the only restaurant nearby….friendly, helpful staff….highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible experience and one of the most beautiful areas I have ever had the privilege to be in. This hotel has been run by the same family since the 1930s and their dedication to hospitality shines through. The food in the restaurant is extraordinary and is prepared with love. You will enjoy the grounds, the bar, the sitting room and everything about Gougane Barra.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The place was amazing, very nice and warm people around. The food could have been better, even though it looked tempting in the menu, the taste needed improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest,kindest staff. Lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 recommend

Absolutely stunning on every front. Do yourself a favor and book it. Lovely cozy rooms, incredible food, wonderful competent and friendly staff, gorgeous scenery, convenient parking and beautiful forest walks adjacent to hotel grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lovely place with lovely people !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were truly some of the nicest people I've ever met and so helpful. Beautiful location. Great rooms. Great cafe
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful family owned and run hotel with friendly staff and an outstanding restaurant. The lake view rooms provide a beautiful view of both the lake and church. The rooms are comfortable s and clean. Gougane Barra is my family’s favorite place in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, nice food and truthful staff. Hotel room was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very clean, the staff were very friendly and efficient. The owner Niall has a word for everybody, and very knowledgeable about the area. the food was amazing and again service was excellent. even though they were very very busy. A boat was available if you wanted to go on the lake. Lastly the walks are amazing. we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel endroit mais hôtel pas à la hauteur

Très bel emplacement mais… chambre petite, pas très bien équipée et surtout non insonorisée, c’est vraiment dérangeant… Sinon le personnel est très sympa. Il y a un petit parking devant l’hôtel et notre chambre avait une magnifique vue. Rapport qualite prix pas extra.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Von Anfang bis Ende wunderbar! freundliche Gastgeber, wunderbare Landschaft, Ruhe, gutes Essen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views. Hotel with lots of character. Comfortable and clean with spacious rooms. Very rural and remote which suited us. Bar is traditional And cosy with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast included And whilst there was plenty of fruit, cereals and cakes available the cooked menu was extremely sparse....very Small portions... Which disappointed us
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with the Best Views In Ireland

Everything about the hotel was wonderful. The staff were all so lovely. The food was great and were provided generous portion sizes. The rooms provide everything that you need and you cannot better the view. Highly recommend and would certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely stay at Gougane Barra Hotel. Everyone working there was super helpful, friendly and attentive. Unfortunately we had only booked one night - but will definitely return - and hopefully soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an absolutely breathtaking area.It is a traditional family run hotel which prides itself in good old fashioned friendliness with guests becoming friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Set in beautiful surroundings, lovely friendly and helpful staff. Food is fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this lakeside gem!

This is a truly special place nestled right on a lake with an abundance of hiking trails. The hotel also has a restaurant and the food is incredible. This would be a three-star property and the price reflects that it doesn't have the frills and updates of higher-end accommodations. I would recommend this charming hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful respite away from the hustle and bustle of cities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Petit bijou

Accueil chaleureux. Endroit superbe. Chambre lumineuse et confortable. Belle salle à manger, excellente cuisine. Personnel charmant. Calme et bucolique.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in ireland.

Gorgeous family run hotel at the edge of a forest park and right in front pf a lake. Very nice details in furbishing. Owner and manager and his staff were a in a chain driven fast world. Restaurant is exzellent, rooms comfy. Just a real gem and get away hideout.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very satisfactory in every way..service,facilities ..comfort .would have no hesitation in a repeat visit and would recommend it to others.tom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018