

Kells Bay House & Gardens
A gem along the Wild Atlantic Way, Kells Bay House and Gardens owned by husband and wife team Billy and Penn Alexander, brings you Victorian charm with modern comfort. Overlooking Dingle Bay, this is a must-see destination in the Ring of Kerry. From sub-tropical gardens and waterfall walks to authentic Thai cuisine and beautiful rooms to stay in, a visit to Kells Bay House and Gardens is something special.


Gardens Map
From the walled garden, cliff and riverside walks to the lush palms and tree ferns and a step back in time in the primeval forest, our garden collection will captivate you every step of the way.
The Gardens
Find the unexpected at every turn as you meander through our gardens. Book a ticket for breathtaking beauty.




Café & Evening Dining
Stop off at the Café at the Ticket Office for traditional teas, scones, great coffee and sandwiches all day long. Restaurant dining is offered at Sala Thai Restaurant, where chef owner Penn Alexander creates a wonderful menu of regional and modern classic Thai dishes.




Our Rooms
Find out more about the 9 beautiful rooms




The Alexander Room
Keeping the room naming tradition, the Alexander Room is named after current Kells Bay House owners, Billy and Penn Alexander. This is the largest guest room within the house; its three windows giving dramatic views of gardens, mountains and the bay.





Our Visitors Say...
“A beautiful hotel so relaxing tasty food staff excellent can’t wait to stay again.”
– Mark, Ireland
“Fabulous gardens. Very comfortable and pleasing accommodation. Staff were delightful.”
– Jane, UK
“We loved the beautiful room, helpful staff. We had their Thai dinner and lovely breakfast in the morning. We wish we had more time to enjoy the surroundings than we did.”
– Kelly, Australia
“The very nice, clean and comfortable room. The wonderful Thai dinner and the beautiful and unexpected great gardens, with complimentary entry for guests.”
– Arjan, Netherlands
“A beautiful hotel, so relaxing. Tasty food, staff were excellent. I can’t wait to stay again.”
– Patricia, Ireland
“The property is quiet and so secluded. It overlooks the ocean and is surrounded by absolutely beautiful gardens and waterfalls. The dining service was amazing. The Thai food for dinner was fabulous. The breakfast was excellent, and kudos to the great barista coffee.”
– Marian, Canada
“The food was excellent, during my stay I enjoyed a midday snack , dinner and breakfast. Food was well presented by friendly and helpful staff. Private access to the beach for guests was great!”
– Christine, Ireland


Care & Passion
Kells Bay House and Gardens owner Billy Alexander travels the world in the time-honoured tradition of sourcing and nurturing rare and exotic plants, from tree ferns to palms and more, for both the gardens and for sale to the public. RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Winner on more than one occasion, Billy’s passion and dedication to the preservation and cultivation of wonderful plants can be seen everywhere at Kells Bay. Browse our online garden shop for rare and beautiful plants.



