Bunmahon Ballvaden, X42 RR88 Bunmahon, Ireland
#2 of 3 hotels in Bunmahon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 120 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 16, 2025
Olivia
IrelandIt was a few km from the sea, overall not a big problem if you have a car. It was in a peaceful rural location - good to get away from it all.
Very clean hostel, spacious room for 3 people. Good big kitchen dinng room. Very clean showers and bathrooms. Friendly host, with lots of local knowledge. Nice mix of families, and some elderly people staying there. Good facilities for teens too in the games room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Paul
IrelandExcellent value spotlessly clean and friendly staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
William
United KingdomIt was interesting meeting a group of Ukranians, who sang and danced, and didn't disturb us in the night as they might have done
Meals aren't provided though there was milk and some breakfast cereals
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Harry
IrelandJudging this property as budget accommodation I rate it as 5 Star in that capacity. So, nothing really to fault my overnight experience.
Very clean and comfy room c/w washbasin & twin power outlets at each end of room. Spotless shared shower room and toilets. Ample hot water. Well equipped kitchen area. Clean, comfortable lounge area. Secure parking for motorcycle.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Wai
IrelandUnfortunately, we were disturbed a few times during the night by people running in the hallway and someone mistakenly knocking on our door. While it wasn’t the hostel’s fault, it did affect our sleep.
Even though we arrived late, the check-in process was easy as the key was left on the desk for us. We had the chance to meet the owner the next day—he was very friendly and shared lots of helpful information about the local area, which made exploring much easier.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Hayes
IrelandGreat host who is very knowledgeable about local history and geography. Set in a quite location near to waterford greenway and the beach at bunmahon. This is a great part of Waterford and a good base from which to explore the local area.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Wei
IrelandThe mattress was a bit soft, but everything else is fine
The location was perfect for us, as it was close to the greenway. The staff were very friendly, and for the price we paid, the room was quite nice — great value overall. Nearby there are beautiful places to visit.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Derrek
United StatesIt was all good, use the game room for parties and get a dj
The location is great. The game room is huge. Should throw parties there and get a dj
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Cathy
United KingdomFriendly service and great facilities.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Jamie
United KingdomAll good.
Cheap hostel, with private rooms and shared facilities. Great kitchen area, outside dinner area and multi games room. 5 mins from the beach.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Kalotra
IrelandNothing.
It was exceptionally good. I didn't think it would be this good. I was with my friends and we stayed for 1 night. The location was very accurate and easy to find. As we had arrived, the owner Nicholas welcomed us and helped us out with the room, and let me tell you, he was such a humble and helping guy. The room was very clean and tidy, so were the toilets and kitchen. They had a nice sitting area outside and very comfortable couches to sit on and chill out. Alongside the sitting area, there were some fun games to play for kids and for adults as well. All in all, our stay at the hostel was very successful. I would highly recommend if anyone planning to go with groups, family, friends or alone to stay there. Cherry, on the top, it was worth the money as the charges were very low as compared to other accommodations.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Alan
PortugalThe host was very friendly and helpful. Has a kitchen to cook a roast meal. Not far from the coast, if you have a car. In a rural setting. Very clean. A pub and restaurant, a short drive away, in a nice village.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Leanne
CanadaClose to the beach
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
David
AustraliaNothing
Comfortable and able to secure our bicycle overnight
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Wedel
IrelandThere is a heater in the bedroom, advisable to put this heater on for 1-2 hours before bedtime, bedroom was cool enough.
The location was ideal, good facilities, spacious and inexpensive.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Rachael
United StatesJust the cutest little place! We were the only people in the whole place, but even if it were packed, we would still have had more privacy than we did at the other hostels on our trip. It's a bit of a drive from Waterford, and the road is SUPER narroe, but absolutely worth it!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Sherwin
IrelandThe price, location close to the Bunmahon beach, good staff.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Joanna
PolandVery good location, 30 min walk from the sea. Very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Roswitha
GermanyVery friendly owner, beds super comfy, well equipped kitchen. We loved the location in the countryside, just what we wanted :-)
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomN/A.
The host was exceptionally hospitable and helpful. He was great at giving directions and giving me information of good places to go.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 22, 2025
Nicolas
FranceMaybe a too small kitchen space but overall nothing
The play room was amazing
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Kim
IrelandVery clean, with lots of fully equipped kitchen! Near to beautiful village of Bunmahon & lovely Trá na mbó beach. Friendly & helpful staff !
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Caitriona
IrelandSpotless, great location, friendly staff, great facilities
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Bola
IrelandThe fact that you have to walk through the hallway to get to the bathroom
The location is in a country home. Easy get away. The host is kind
Stayed in July 2024
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