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Ireland | Jun 6 - Jun 19, 2025

Wendyjean
Wendyjean B.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

We had an effortless 2 weeks in Ireland and did the whole Isle with the help of Kim Kim and local agent (Ireland Walk, Hike, Bike) Joe. Joe listened to our needs of having a mix of 3-4 star places with some unique nice properties blended in. The things to do they suggest in each location were wonderful. Literally, the only thing we did not find very good was ‘EPIC’ tour in Dublin.
We made so many wonderful memories with the suggested routes they provided, everywhere we stayed was nice and included breakfast. They provide dinner, cafes, and places to see.
For someone who usually plans every vacation, this was complicated since we only stayed a few places 2 nights and most were 1 night. So I appreciated turning over the planning. I was apprehensive, but once we were a few days in and the recommendations and tickets to things were seamless - I realized the great value of using Kim Kim. I highly recommend!!

Hotel Reviews
Ashling Hotel Dublin
Dublin

Very good hotel, a bit of a walk to downtown but easy on light rail. Excellent breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Excellent service and property, appreciate water bottle refill
Location
Easy access to tram, wish it was a tad closer to downtown area
Staff
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The Malone Hotel
Belfast

We had room on top floor and it was a very good and clean room but sweltering hot. We found out at check out that we could have requested a fan. I suggest a lower floor room If you stay here. The restaurant breakfast was terrible, our least favorite of the trip. We also had dinner here and it also was only fair. They mainly were catering a meal and told us kitchen was backed up 20 minutes.

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Bishop's Gate Hotel
Derry

Loved this hotel! No AC but had fans in the room. Offered water in the rooms. Service was outstanding. Breakfast was also very good. Charming hotel and great service

Authenticity & Character
Charming
Location
Right in the heart of the walled city
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lough Eske Castle Hotel

Great castle and hotel. We were upgraded to suite and it was wonderful. We had cocktails at bar which were very good. We had dinner at Cedars which was good but not as great as we wanted. Waiter forgot our cocktails and served them after our appetizers with no apology. The appetizers were fair, entrees were good - the feathered beef was the standout dish. The rum soaked sponge was standout dessert. It was a menu where there are standout/excellent dishes but other dishes were not as strong. I had to tell the waiter to ‘tell kitchen to hold firing our entrees until we finish our cocktails’. I shouldn’t have had to do that.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Gerald, Geraldine were standouts
Cleanliness & Comfort
Wyatt Hotel Westport
Westport

very convenient to downtown. Overall a good rating. Breakfast was good each day.

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Mount Juliet Estate
Thomastown

Beautiful estate location. Sadly, on 6/18/25 when we were there the Grill restaurant was closed and no piano playing which was a shame. Hotel had AC which was nice. Beautiful original estate and conference center

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Local specialist: Dean Garrison
Dean
Dean Garrison
Local specialist in Ireland | Replied on Jun 26, 2025
Hi Wendy Jean Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable and seamless experience exploring Ireland with us. It was a pleasure working with you to create a trip that matched your preferences, blending comfort with unique local charm. We’re especially glad to know that the suggested routes, accommodations, and activities helped you relax and enjoy the journey—particularly as someone who usually takes the lead in planning. Your... Read more

Hi Wendy Jean

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable and seamless experience exploring Ireland with us. It was a pleasure working with you to create a trip that matched your preferences, blending comfort with unique local charm.

We’re especially glad to know that the suggested routes, accommodations, and activities helped you relax and enjoy the journey—particularly as someone who usually takes the lead in planning. Your feedback about the EPIC tour is appreciated and will be shared with our team for future improvements.

On behalf of Joe and all of us here at Ireland Walk Hike Bike, thank you again for choosing us as part of your adventure. We’d love to welcome you back to Ireland anytime!

Kind Regards

Dean