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Reviews of Portfinn Lodge

4 out of 5
Portfinn Lodge
Clifden Road, Leenane, County Galway

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Close to the inlet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good waterside lodging for a trip to county mayo. Make sure you having the # of guests staying correct in the booking, there was a significant difference from 2 to 3 guests, despite the room easily accommodating 3 guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nick on 26 Apr,2024
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was a good one night stopping place to see Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park and Sky Road. There is an oyster farm not far away as well. The surrounding area is very picturesque but still has some restaurants and shops an easy walking distance. The furniture in the shared living area is shabby. Though the room furnishings are old and a bit worn it is all clean. The shower has just enough water coming out to get you clean. Overall it’s probably a fair room price for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Nick on 18 Aug,2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bolton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very amicable and kindly let us check in early, which allowed us to leave our luggage so it wasnt sat unattended in the car whilst we had a cruise down the Killary Fjord, breakfast was well presented and very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Nick on 9 Jul,2023
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lakefront and pubs nearby. Also Enniff waterfall where we saw salmon jumping upstream!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Nick on 9 Jul,2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Killary Fjord has to be one of the most stunningly beautiful places on Earth. Standing with our backs to Gaynor’s pub, one of several locations used to film the award winning movie the Field, we stood in awe of the scenery. We had just arrived and after lunch in Galway we drove through gorgeous hills and valleys of Eastern Connemara to arrive at this spot. “Where are we staying?” my travelling companion Kelli asked and as I turned around and pointed I said “There”! We were so excited to see the wonderful white walls of Portfinn Lodge just behind us. The lodge is spotlessly clean, the staff are welcoming and friendly, you have everything you need with some old-world charm. Perfect. But let’s not undermine its finest quality; location. The view from every window could be framed and put on the wall. Even the rear facing ones have incredible vistas of the mountains that tower over it. It is also perfectly located for all the lovely pubs, restaurants and little shop, literally two minutes walk down the little old path that divides it’s pristine front lawns. Among these amenities you’ll find everything you could possibly need to wine and dine on sea food from just a stones throw away, drink a perfect pint of Guinness, shop for local produce, use the little post office or sit in the perfectly lovely Purple Door Café with a coffee, breakfast or lunch. But having eaten your delicious Portfinn Lodge breakfast, you’ll probably be too full. Thank you Portfinn 5⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Nick on 24 Jun,2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Nick on 1 Jun,2023
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8/10 Good

Elsie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Nick on 6 May,2023
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Nick on 6 May,2023
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4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area is lovely but not the hotel.
Tbh, my first thought was that the host smelt like stale cigarettes! Whats this hotel going to be like. It looked like it was not loved! Needed some TLC. The room was basic and functional. no TV in room. There was a optional breakfast for 12 euro each but the cafe down the road was better and cheaper (shout out for the ladies at the purple door cafe). There were a few broken steps down to the road which need fixing before someone falls while using them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Nick on 9 Jul,2022
Thank you for the free "pro" assessment of our host. We will certainly provide him with the necessary care by taking advantage of your recommendation for the girls from the cafe "down the stairs". Unfortunately, our service does not include the services they provide and that is probably why you are disappointed with your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Egils, Evans

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is located in a really nice and quiet part of Ireland. The local scenery is fantastic and the location is in easy access from many roads. Their breakfast menu is extensive and their are some pubs within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Nick on 9 Jul,2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ideal location for Killary Harbour, comfortable clean accommodation and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Nick on 9 Jul,2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful getaway in Leenaun
A warm friendly welcome on arrival. Beautiful bedrooms and a delicious breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Nick on 21 Mar,2022
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely peaceful place for stopover.
Loved staying here! Room was big. Bed was comfortable. Plenty pillows View from room over the fjord. Extremely quiet which was great for us. Parking was fine. En-suite was fine WiFi worked well We didn’t have breakfast here so can’t comment on that. But everything else was very good. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Nick on 31 Aug,2021
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8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Views
Great location with amazing views. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Lovely restaurants nearby .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Nick on 16 Jul,2020
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

4/10 Poor

Matteo

Disappointed
Poor customer care
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Nick on 25 Mar,2020
We are really sorry to hear that. Actually you decided not to use the reservation you had with us and you have no experience with our service and our customer care.

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy, warm room. Brilliant breakfast!
Such a warm, comfortable room. Great breakfast choices and fabulous views!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Nick on 6 Feb,2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Nick on 30 Sept,2019
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views and hotel
This lodge overlooks the Fjiord-so each breakfast started off the day surrounded by beauty! The lodge is quaint and accommodating. The room was well appointed, very spacious and comfortable. The lodge was convenient to Connemara sights, the Abbey, potato famine trail, and more. I highly recommend this place. There are several restaurants in the small town for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Nick on 19 Sept,2019
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8/10 Good

Ron, Perth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Drive the Wild Atlantic Way which we would recommend. Leenane is a lovely area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Nick on 19 Aug,2019
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Nick on 25 Jul,2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Nick on 13 Jun,2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Nick on 16 May,2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Génial !
Super très propre et vue à tomber
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Nick on 1 Oct,2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA ELENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estancia fantástica
El lugar es maravilloso Todo perefecto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Nick on 4 Sept,2023
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Belle propriété avec la plus jolie vue pour déjeuner. Choix de dejeuner continentale ou irlandais pour un leger supplément. Propriétaire courtois
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Nick on 21 Jul,2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mélanie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Nick on 9 Jul,2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I chose this property without much research into the surrounding area. We were extremely surprised and pleased with not only the location but the accommodation. The B&B is located right across from the Killary Fjord in the small village/town of Leenane. While the town is small, there are enough restaurants and a convenient store that you don’t feel isolated. There are so many different activities and attractions in the surrounding area. The B&B itself was really lovely. The room was great. It was very spacious and the bed and couch were comfortable. The bathroom was clean and spacious as well. But the best part was the view. We had a direct view of the fjord and it was breathtaking. The couple who own the B&B were extremely kind and welcoming. They clearly work hard and take a lot of pride into their property. The breakfast selection was great and they even offered to make a larger meal for an extra charge. We only stayed for two nights but we were genuinely upset we couldn’t stay for longer. We could only recommend this place and we hope to be able to visit again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Nick on 8 Jun,2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Acogedor, buena habitación, bien situado.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Nick on 18 May,2023
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8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel quality/price nearby Connemara
We met difficulties to find hotel with free rooms nearby connemara. Most them are full with Ukrainian residents. The good discovery was Porfinn Lodge : amazing view on the fjord, nice welcome, clean, standard room with good beds, good breakfast for a very correct price. I warmly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Nick on 31 Oct,2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bien
Hotel B&B très sympa et bien situé. Notre chambre etait spacieuse avec une vue magnifique sur le fjord. A 5mn a pied pub très agréable ou l'on peut manger. Petit déjeuner tres bon et copieux servi sans la salle a manger avec vue sur le Flord
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Nick on 4 Oct,2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, clean property and a great view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Nick on 4 Oct,2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gian Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il B&B ha una posizione meravigliosa affacciata sul fiordo ed è magnifico fare colazione nella sala con la vetrata ed il mare di fronte
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Nick on 19 Aug,2022
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10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Près du fjord
Très bon endroit pour visiter le connemara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Nick on 12 Aug,2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bénédicte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très agréable
Très bon séjour, calme, propre, très bien situé et la propriétaire est très sympathique et disponible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Nick on 5 Dec,2019
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guter Ausgangspunkt für Connemara
Angenehmes Haus, ruhig gelegen, kurzer Weg in den Ort, guter Ausgangspunkt für Erkundungen in Connemara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Nick on 26 Jun,2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Nick on 10 May,2019
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6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Nick on 8 May,2019
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