The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Ireland

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Ireland

Dingle, Ireland Dingle, Ireland

Ireland is a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. If you're planning a dive trip to this seaside destination, you'll want to make sure you stay at one of the best dive resorts or hotels. Our team has analyzed all of the hotels in Ireland based on key criteria, so we can help you find the perfect scuba diving accommodations for your needs. From luxury 5-star hotels to affordable options, we've put together the ideal list of places below. We'll share with you the hotels with the best amenities and give you all the information you need to decide which hotel is best for your scuba trip. Whether you're looking for a dedicated scuba hotel or a resort that offers both scuba diving and plenty of pampering to go with it, we'll help you find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. So, get ready to explore the underwater world nearby and book your stay at one of the top dive hotels in Ireland.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Kingston's Townhouse

Killorglin, Ireland
Guest house with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Market Road, Kingston's Townhouse has great rooms from $147 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and child care. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, scuba divers will especially love free parking, horse riding, family rooms, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this terrific hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa

Clifden, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $276 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $276. Offering room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mannin Bay. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Park Hotel Kenmare

Kenmare, Ireland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $539 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Ireland
  • Outdoor pool

We found Park Hotel Kenmare to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $539. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Shelbourne Street. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Cliff House Hotel

Ardmore, Ireland
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $464 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Ireland
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $464, Cliff House Hotel, at Ardmore, 19 provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant

Portmagee, Ireland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $224 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Moorings Hotel & Seafood Restaurant has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $224 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Portmagee, Skellig Ring, Ring of Kerry. Furthermore, it also offers child care, free parking, evening entertainment, bicycle rental, and family rooms, which is nice for scuba divers. Just a short drive from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Actons Hotel Kinsale

Kinsale, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $377 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Actons Hotel Kinsale is 8.90 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $377, and it's located at Pier Road Kinsale 0000 IE. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


Lis-Ardagh Lodge

Unionhall, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Ireland
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Lis-Ardagh Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $150. It has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and child care, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Union Hall. Only a short distance from the city center, divers will especially love golf, free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this fun hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle


Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites

Lahinch, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $152 (before taxes). It's located at Main Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Riverside Hotel

Sligo, Ireland
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Riverside, Riverside Hotel has great rooms from $135 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, city views, free parking, and horse riding which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental


Great Northern Hotel

Bundoran, Ireland
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Ireland
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Great Northern Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $149. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Sea Road. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Ireland?

Ireland Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$191

Travelers to Ireland will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 86 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $191. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ireland.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $346
  • 4-star hotels: $202
  • 3-star hotels: $164


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