The Ferry Boat

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Portmagee guest house

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A statue, a house, and palm trees.
A coastal area with a row of pink tables and chairs, a small pink structure, and a street with parked cars.
Basic Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View | Exterior
A bedroom with a large bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a mirror.
A marina with boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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East End, Portmagee, Kerry, V23E400
  • Place, Skellig Experience Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derrynane Bay Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrantuohill
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Portmagee

In Portmagee .A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Skellig Experience Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of St. Brendan's Well. Tinnies and Valentia Heritage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Skellig Experience Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skellig Six 18 Distillery - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Ballycarbery Castle - 29 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 45 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Carrantuohill - 58 min drive - 65.8 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • The Cafe Portmagee
  • ‪Skellig Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Cois Trá - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Ferry Boat

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Portmagee guest house
As a guest of The Ferry Boat, you'll find a garden and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Portmagee guesthouse.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Ferry Boat offers 5 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

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  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 14.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum EUR 14.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 14.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum EUR 14.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ferry Boat to the airport?

The Ferry Boat is 8.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ferry Boat?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ferry Boat on Jul 22, 2026 start from CA $153, 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.

Does The Ferry Boat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ferry Boat.

How close is The Ferry Boat to the beach?

This guesthouse is 12.5 mi (25-min drive) from Cuas Crom Beach and 13.6 mi (23-min drive) from Waterville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ferry Boat offer free breakfast?

The Ferry Boat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ferry Boat?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Ferry Boat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Ferry Boat?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Ferry Boat have a pool?

The Ferry Boat does not have a pool.

Does The Ferry Boat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Ferry Boat to downtown Portmagee?

The Ferry Boat is 0.1 mi away from Portmagee.

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