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Smugglers Rooms Renovation 2021
Smugglers Inn is currently renovating 15 of its rooms for season 2021. We hope to be back with a fresh new look to our 15 ensuite bedrooms. We have a highly renowned designer from "Edit Design Studio" involved and we will also be appearing on the show "At Your Service" with the Brennan Brothers on RTE. Why not stay with us and have a look on your 2021 staycation! We all certainly cannot wait till all these restrictions a over us all and we can welcome you all back to Smugglers Inn!
A Smugglers Tale
Sitting on the edge of the Kerry coastline along 2km of beautiful sandy beaches sits The Smugglers Inn. Originally a 200 year old restored farmhouse, The Smugglers offers its guests accommodation, gourmet restaurant and the famous Stewart Payne Bar; not to mention being a stone throws away from the world famous Waterville golf course.
Gourmet Restaurant
Enjoy the finest seafood overlooking Ballinskellig Bay beach in this long-running, family-owned restaurant.
Payne Stewart Bar
Across from the Waterville Golf Links is the famous Payne Stewart Bar where you can enjoy the finest surf and turf after a great days golf.
Attractions, Packages, News, Services & More
GOLF PACKAGES
Adjacent to the world class Waterville golf course, The Smugglers Inn offers the ultimate Irish golfing experience of fine food, great whiskey and to top it all - A 1 minute walk to the first tee.
MAGICAL MARQUEES
At The Smugglers Inn we know what makes a marquee wedding day special. If you dream of an Irish marquee wedding by the beach than make it a Smugglers wedding day.
THINGS TO DO
Learn more about local events, upcoming festivals, things to do, local tourist attractions such as Skellig Islands or local world class golf courses such as Waterville Golf Links and Hogs Heads.
STAR WARS
The Skelligs scenes from the most recent Star Wars film Episode VII "The Force Awakens" were filmed at the islands in 2014. The Skelligs features prominently at the end of the movie where the audience is reintroduced to Star Wars' original hero Luke Skywalker.
WHICH ROOM IS FOR YOU?
With 13 rooms the Smugglers Inn Guest House offers its guests an intimate, cozy and relaxed setting in which to enjoy stunning 360° views of the rugged and beautiful Kerry landscape.
MEET OUR CHEF
Enjoy exquisite meals by Michelin trained chef Henry Hunt. Growing up in the now 200 year old restored farmhouse Henry was raised with a strong respect for quality and tradition.
A Smugglers Meal
Henry Hunt and his team have earned a devoted following for their seasonal menus. The dishes are inspired by Ireland’s changing seasons and offerings.
The Smugglers Inn Restaurant philosophy is to create a menu that is not only exciting and innovative, but also sources the finest of sustainable seafood as well as grown ingredients which are locally sourced. There is an abundance of regional produce on our doorstep such as fresh seafood & shellfish from Daly’s, Cromane, local fishermen and organic vegetables from local suppliers all creating dishes full of flavour and aroma.
