Sneem Hotel
Guests arrive at this Kerry hotel to find themselves on the edge of Dingle Bay, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Atlantic and your ceremony begins the moment people step through the door.
Sneem Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in V93 XV44, Ireland, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Kerry Airport (KIR), 45 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, September.
About Sneem Hotel
Guests arrive at this Kerry hotel to find themselves on the edge of Dingle Bay, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Atlantic and your ceremony begins the moment people step through the door.
The experience unfolds across locally sourced dinners, coastal walks between events, and the kind of intimate scale where staff remember everyone's names by the welcome drinks.
With 150 guests maximum, the venue enforces a natural closeness that larger properties simply cannot match.
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My husband and I were married at the Sneem Hotel on July 18, 2025, and from start to finish, the entire experience was absolutely incredible.
Kasey Curran · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 69 rooms
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- KIR, 45 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Waterfront location on Goldens Cove with direct bay views from ceremony and reception spaces
- Maximum capacity of 150 guests ensures personalized service and intimate atmosphere
- On-site accommodation available, eliminating guest transportation logistics
- Google rating of 4.5/5 across 200+ reviews reflects consistent guest satisfaction
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- From 3pmGuest check-in; welcome reception in hotel bar overlooking bay
- 8:00amVenue setup and final walkthroughs
- 2:00pmGuest arrival and aperitifs on lawn or pavilion
- 3:00pmCeremony (waterfront or indoor depending on weather)
- 4:00pmCocktail hour and group photographs
- 5:30pmDinner service begins in main dining room
- 8:00pmToasts, cake cutting, and evening entertainment
- 11:00pmReception concludes; guests return to rooms or depart
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- KIR · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Kerry Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,500–18,000Aisle estimate
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€8,500–18,000 for 75 guests, 1 night
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €75–120 a headAisle estimate
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€75–120 (food and beverage)
- Room rate
- €90–150 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–150 (guest rooms; wedding block rates)
- Weather window
- May – July
The months the weather is kindest, with September mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (064) 667 5100
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices exclude flowers, photography, music, and bar service beyond house wine. Final quote depends on date, guest count, and catering selections.
Questions about the venue
What's included in a wedding package?+
Venue hire, tables and chairs, basic lighting, and a dedicated wedding coordinator. Catering, flowers, and entertainment are arranged separately through preferred vendors or external suppliers.
Can we accommodate dietary requirements?+
Yes. The on-site kitchen manages allergies and dietary preferences with 48 hours' notice. They work regularly with coeliac, vegan, and halal requirements.
Is there backup indoor space if weather turns?+
The hotel has a covered pavilion adjacent to the main lawn and an indoor function room that can host up to 100 guests for ceremony or reception.
What's the earliest we can access the venue on wedding day?+
Setup begins at 8am. Wedding parties and vendors receive full access from 6am if arranged in advance.
Can guests stay at the hotel?+
Yes. The hotel has 30 en-suite rooms available for wedding guests at discounted rates when booked as part of a wedding block.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 69 rooms
“The hotel’s 69 luxury guestrooms combine comfort, style and tranquillity, offering guests a relaxing retreat after a day of meetings or activities.”
Read the source for roomsLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“We also host vow renewals, civil ceremonies, and all sorts of private celebrations with bespoke service and beautiful surroundings.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Absolutely. Sneem Hotel is a popular Ring of Kerry wedding venue, offering both indoor and outdoor ceremony options overlooking Goldens Cove.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our restaurants celebrate the best of Kerry produce, with menus that change with the seasons.”
Read the source for in-house cateringParking: Yes
“Yes, complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Ballroom
“Beautiful gardens or sea and mountain views can frame you when the weather permits or our elegant lobby area at the ballroom is ideal when it does not.”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Absolutely. Sneem Hotel is a popular Ring of Kerry wedding venue, offering both indoor and outdoor ceremony options overlooking Goldens Cove.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Whether hosting a conference, group lunch, strategy meeting, incentive trip or bespoke corporate event, guests can enjoy a peaceful coastal setting that encourages creativity, collaboration and relaxation away from the pressures of everyday business life.”
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