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Christmas & New Year Breaks in Kerry

Celebrate the Festive Season in Sneem

Escape to the Ring of Kerry this festive season and enjoy Christmas and New Year in the beautiful surroundings of Sneem.

Overlooking the waters of Goldens Cove and surrounded by the mountains of the Iveragh Peninsula, Sneem Hotel & Apartments is a wonderfully peaceful place to slow down, spend time together and enjoy the final weeks of the year.

Join us for a relaxing pre-Christmas escape, return for the quiet days of Twixmas or welcome 2027 with a New Year break in Kerry. Choose from comfortable hotel bedrooms and suites or spacious self-catering apartments, with festive dining, Sneem village and the spectacular landscapes of the Ring of Kerry on your doorstep.

Pre Christmas Packages

Take some time out before Christmas with a festive break on the Ring of Kerry.

December is a lovely time to visit Sneem. Explore the colourful village, enjoy a winter walk, browse for Christmas gifts or simply settle in at the hotel and enjoy the views across Goldens Cove.

Back at Sneem Hotel, enjoy seasonal food and drinks and the warm, relaxed atmosphere of the festive season. A pre-Christmas stay is an opportunity to escape the December rush and enjoy a little time away before Christmas arrives.

Please note that Sneem Hotel closes on 25 and 26 December, reopening on 27 December for Twixmas and New Year.

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A hotel balcony in Sneem, Ireland, is decorated for Christmas with a lit tree visible inside and a stunning view of a lake and mountains outside

Festive Self Catering Breaks

from €190

For a little more space and flexibility, make yourself at home in one of our two- or three-bedroom self-catering apartments.

Ideal for families and groups of friends, our apartments combine the independence of self-catering with a wonderful location close to Sneem Hotel and Sneem village.

They are a great option for a longer festive stay in Kerry, giving everyone room to relax while providing an ideal base for exploring the Ring of Kerry.

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New Year Residential Packages

Welcome 2027 surrounded by the mountains, water and spectacular scenery of the Ring of Kerry.

Sneem Hotel & Apartments offers a beautiful setting for a New Year break in Kerry, whether you're planning a getaway for two, bringing the family or celebrating with friends.

Enjoy time together, seasonal dining and the relaxed atmosphere of Sneem before welcoming the arrival of the New Year.

Stay a little longer and begin January at your own pace, with some of Kerry's most beautiful landscapes waiting to be explored.

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Twixmas Breaks in Kerry

Those wonderfully quiet days post-Christmas and between New Year are made for escaping.

Sneem Hotel reopens on 27 December, making it the perfect time to leave the post-Christmas rush behind and head for Kerry. Spend a few days enjoying fresh air, winter walks, good food and the beautiful scenery of the Ring of Kerry before the New Year celebrations begin.

Take a stroll through Sneem village, explore the Iveragh Peninsula, enjoy a scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry or simply find a comfortable spot overlooking the water and switch off.

With hotel accommodation and spacious self-catering apartments, a Twixmas break in Kerry can be as active or as relaxed as you choose.

Christmas Gift Vouchers

from €25

Looking for a Christmas gift that gives them something to look forward to?

A Sneem Hotel gift voucher can be used towards a relaxing hotel stay, dining or a future escape to the Ring of Kerry. Choose the value that suits you and give the gift of time away in one of Kerry's most beautiful locations.

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Christmas, Twixmas & New Year

Christmas in Sneem & the Ring of Kerry

There is something special about Kerry in winter.

The Ring of Kerry is quieter, the mountains and coastline take on a dramatic winter beauty and the colourful village of Sneem provides a welcoming base for your festive escape.

Explore the village, take a winter drive along the Ring of Kerry, visit the coast around Derrynane and Caherdaniel or wrap up and head out for a walk before returning to the warmth of the hotel.

With Kenmare, Waterville, Derrynane and some of the Iveragh Peninsula's most beautiful scenery within easy reach, there is plenty to discover during a winter stay in Sneem.

Winter Nights Beneath Kerry's Dark Skies

Long winter nights are particularly special in this part of Kerry.

Sneem is located on the Iveragh Peninsula, home to the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve. Away from the bright lights of larger towns and cities, clear winter nights can offer wonderful opportunities to experience Kerry's exceptionally dark skies.

Wrap up, step outside and look up. Stargazing can be one of the simplest, and most memorable, experiences of a winter break in Sneem.

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Experience all the wonder of Christmas in Kerry during your stay in the glorious setting of the Sneem Hotel on Goldens Cove. Nestled along the scenic Ring of Kerry, we offer a serene escape amidst the breath-taking views across Goldens Cove to Kenmare Bay beyond.

Enjoy delicious local seasonal cuisine with indulgent Afternoon Tea by the fireside or lunch and dinner in Coastal Restaurant or in Fishers Bar. For your festive December break, choose from luxury hotel accommodation or opt to stay in a spacious Goldens Cove apartment.

Our super-spacious hotel rooms ensure absolute comfort and tranquility. For added independence, choose Goldens Cove fully self-catering apartments, located adjacent to the hotel and overlooking Goldens Cove or opt for absolute privacy with a cove-side stay in our luxury Goldens Cove Lodge.

Join us for a magical holiday retreat where relaxation and celebration reside harmoniously. With the hotel bedecked in festive finery, you'll experience all the enchantment of the festive season during your stay, be it for a Christmas break or to celebrate the New Year. Enjoy a walk through the quaint streets of Sneem village, alive with festive atmosphere or dip into Christmas in Killarney or Kenmare for their festivals. Active types will be entralled by the vast array of outdoor pursuits in the area around Sneem and not forgetting the option for sea swimming & seaweed baths right here in Goldens Cove.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sneem over the festive season where you will truly enjoy all the amenities of the hotel and the pleasure of Christmas spent in the beautiful Kerry countryside. Whether you come for Christmas, dive into Sneem for a Twixmas getaway or opt to join us for your New Year celebrations, you'll enjoy a magical experience.