Ireland Honeymoon
Ireland | Jul 13 - Jul 25, 2026

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Krista T.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

We worked with kimkim and Claire to plan our honeymoon in Ireland. Kimkim made the process easy, I appreciated the questionnaire at the start of the process to get a better idea of our wants for the trip and I am glad we got to connect with a local specialist. Claire was lovely to work with, she was readily available for planning and she listened to our vision for our honeymoon. She provided an amazing itinerary within our target budget. When we were on the trip, we had no issues with any of the bookings/reservations that were made by Claire. We had some slight difficulties on our trip (due to no fault of kimkim or Claire) and we were able to use the on-call number for assistance and we received great support. Since we did a road trip, our itinerary felt pretty full but still had plenty of room for seeing things on a whim. I was hesitant to use a travel agency but I am so glad I did! I will definitely use kimkim again in the future. Our favorite parts of our honeymoon were horseback riding in Dingle and kayaking in Killarney. We loved that our trip was adventurous and Claire really understood our vision.

Hotel Reviews
Ballinalacken Castle Hotel

This hotel was lovely! There was a castle on site and it and it had a fantastic restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The property was well-maintained and the rooms had an antique charm. We only stayed here for one night, but would have loved to stay longer. The only downside was that it was about 10 minutes drive from Doolin so we had to drive into town for food, shopping, and other excursions.

Authenticity & Character
There was a castle on the property and the rooms had a historic charm.
Location
The hotel is about 10 minutes drive from town
Staff
There were many stairs at the hotel and it would be helpful to have staff to assist in carrying bags to our rooms.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean but the shower head stream seemed like it was blocked and it was spraying out of only one side
Heatons Guesthouse
Dingle

We loved this hotel! The property was right on the shore of Dingle and about a 20-minute walk into town. The walk to town was pleasant although there was quite a bit of traffic on the main road. The bedroom was spacious and they had a delicious breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel is well-maintained and felt like a sophisticated place
Location
The hotel had great views of the water and was about a 20-minute walk into town
Staff
There were a lot of stairs at this property and it would have been nice to have staff assistance in carrying our bags to our rooms.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bedroom was clean and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean
Crystal Springs B&B

We loved this B&B! It was on a gorgeous property by the river and had a lovely garden with seating. The breakfast was one of the best we had while in Ireland. The staff were friendly, especially Elaine. It was about 5-10 minutes drive to town or about a 30 minute walk. We walked most of the time and it was a very pleasant walk.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel was well decorated and felt very cozy
Location
It was about 5-10 minutes drive to town or about a 30 minute walk. We walked most of the time and it was a very pleasant walk. The hotel is right on the river and has a lovely garden.
Staff
Elaine was wonderful, she was very personable and cares a lot about the property and the guests. She is truly meant for this role
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable and the entire property was cozy and well maintained.
Clayton Hotel Cork City
cork

The hotel was in a great location, it was very central but quiet. They had a great breakfast buffet. The entire hotel had a modern feel and it was clean and well-maintained.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel had a clean, modern feel but did not show much character
Location
Great location, it was right in the center of the city and we could walk to everything we wanted to see
Staff
The staff were helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had an amazing room, it was sparkling clean and very comfortable
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
Dublin

This was a nice hotel and the location was decent. It had air conditioning which was nice and they had a great breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The location was fine, there was not much that we wanted to see near the hotel so we often had to walk far to get to where we wanted to be
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Imperial Hotel
Galway

The hotel was in a great location and had a great breakfast. We also dined at their restaurant for dinner and loved it! The room was fairly small but we did not spend much time inside

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
WIcklow

We loved this hotel! We had an amazing room, I have never seen a room like it. We loved the property so much that we spent the entire day lounging in our room or walking around the property. There are two restaurants on site and a cafe/pub. We loved that we were able to order room service for breakfast and dinner and did this twice. There is also a spa on site but they were booked full so we could not use it.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The property is beautiful but there was not much to do nearby
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Killarney Lakes Discovery by Kayak
Killarney Lakes Discovery by Kayak
Killarney

We loved this experience! It was a wonderful way to see the Killarney National Park. We had amazing views and wonderful weather. We got to paddle out to an island with ruins and get out and explore it on foot. Our guides were lovely. It was physically challenging but there were a good amount of rest breaks.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Doolin Cliff Walk experience
Doolin Cliff Walk experience
Ireland

We loved this experience! Our guide, Murph, was very informative and taught us a lot about the Cliffs and Irish history. I was worried about being able to walk for 4 hours but the pacing was perfect and accessible for people of many different fitness levels. Because we were part of this tour group, we also got special access to private property for the iconic view of the Cliffs. There is only one other tour group that has this access.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
There was parking at the hotel where we met and we got to have transport back from the top of the cliffs to our car
Horse Riding trek in Dingle Peninsula
Horse Riding trek in Dingle Peninsula
Ireland

The horseback riding was one of our favorite parts of the trip! We were a little nervous since the photos show people galloping on the beach. We have both ridden horses before, but were not comfortable with a ride like that. The horses were well-trained and calm. We had a peaceful ride through the mountains with amazing views. We enjoyed our guide and he gave us great recommendations for food in Dingle!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience
Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience
Dublin

We enjoyed learning about the Book of Kells and getting to see the library. It was nice to learn more about the Book of Kells and how it was made, but it was a tight space and very crowded.

Quality of Experience
It was pretty crowded and hard to read the exhibits
Guides, Drivers and Staff
This was self-guided and staff interactions were minimal
Transport
We walked here from our hotel
Local specialist: Claire Monfray
Claire
Claire Monfray
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Jul 28, 2026
Hi Krista, Thank you so much for this wonderful and thorough review, and congratulations again on your honeymoon! It truly means so much to hear that I managed to tick the boxes for both your vision and your budget, especially for something so personal. I'm so glad the horseback riding and kayaking were highlights. Like you, I love being active and discovering amazing scenery in good company, so it's wonderful to know those adventurous moments stood out. Thank you, too, for acknowledging... Read more

Hi Krista,

Thank you so much for this wonderful and thorough review, and congratulations again on your honeymoon! It truly means so much to hear that I managed to tick the boxes for both your vision and your budget, especially for something so personal.

I'm so glad the horseback riding and kayaking were highlights. Like you, I love being active and discovering amazing scenery in good company, so it's wonderful to know those adventurous moments stood out. Thank you, too, for acknowledging the on-call support, that's exactly what it's there for, even when things are outside anyone's control. Your appreciation means the world.

Thank you for trusting us with such a special occasion, and I hope you're settling into married life beautifully. Wishing you many more adventures together! Do feel free to come back to us if you're ever planning to explore the UK, France, Italy, or Spain.

Warmly,
Claire & The High Point Holidays Team