The trip planned with KimKim was exactly as I...

Ireland | Aug 5 - Aug 13, 2026

The trip planned with KimKim was exactly as I had hoped. The events and tours you recommended were great. the food was very good. The hotels were very good with one exception. The Hyde Hotel in Galway presented a challenge. It was rectified by the hotel staff. I want to explain it to you for future reference.

The 1xTwin Bed Room was less than adequate. There were no windows in the room. There was only a skylight. There was no escape route from this room if a fire occurred near or outside our door. The hotel management explained that fire laws were not the same as they are in the US. After a bit of a discussion, they did change our room to one with windows. If KimKim uses this hotel in the future I would make certain that your clients are not assigned this room.

Overall, I will certainly give KimKim 5 stars and recommend you to others.

Hotel Reviews

Ashling Hotel Dublin

Dublin

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Old Bank Townhouse (Blue Haven Hotel Kinsale)

Kinsale

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Randles Hotel Killarney

Co. Kerry

Authenticity & Character

Food was great

Location

Within walking distance to downtown

Staff

Very accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Hyde Hotel

Galway

Authenticity & Character

See notes at bringing of survey.

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Central House Hotel

Clifden

Self-check-in was easy. The owner's daughter was there to greet us.

Authenticity & Character

Only complaint was no air conditioning. Fans were provided but our room did not have one. I went to the local hardware store and bought one. The room size for two was pretty small.

Location

Right in the center of Clifton.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

WOW! This place is amazing. It was more beautiful than expected.

Quality of Experience

Weather was perfect. The hike can be a challenge for some but rides were offered.

Transport

Easy parking. Not too far from the Cliffs. Only concern would be for people who need assistance or may not be able to walk disctances.

Rock of Cashel

Ireland

Had to miss this event.

Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC

Dublin

We had to miss it.

Kinsale Private Walking Food Tour

Ireland

This was a highlight of the trip. Our tour guide Adrian was great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Vetry knowledgeable and fun.

Transport

Walking tour through streets of Kinsale.

Connemara Sheepdog Demonstration

Ireland

Loved it.

Quality of Experience

We caught this tour about a week before the end of the tour season. Very lucky for us.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Walked to the field where the dog herded the sheep. Great time

Kylemore Abbey

Ireland

Beautiful grounds and castle.

Quality of Experience