Nestled peacefully in an idyllic setting overlooking Kenmare Bay in South West Ireland the 5 star Park Hotel Kenmare, Co. Kerry is at one with nature. Dating from 1897 each of the 46 Bedrooms enjoy a spacious sitting area furnished with antiques and objects d’art while most have a full water view or private veranda.

The Dining Room with its silver ladened sideboards, acclaimed menu and service is classical in every sense of the word. Totally dedicated to resident guests this Kerry hotel has no meeting or banqueting facilities to distract the young and professional staff away from caring for residents. After a heavenly day touring the coastal roads, playing some of the world’s best golf courses or surrendering to the holistic pleasures of SÁMAS, the hotels Deluxe Destination Spa, evenings can be spent watching the legends of the silver screen in The Reel Room, a 12-seat cinema showing some of the great classics nightly.

From its conception SÁMAS was designed to soothe and revive the tension, stress and fatigue that fill our every day. Even in ancient Ireland they had a Gaelic word for such experiences SÁMAS, indulgence of the senses. Today you can enjoy the virtues of this bygone age in a special and quite unique place that blends healing and therapeutic traditions from the East and West with the life inspiring scenery of Kerry to revive the body, mind and soul.

In essence the 5 star Park Hotel Kenmare in Kerry provides a rare destination where one can totally unwind and enjoy the comforts and service of a world-class retreat. Come to this special corner of Ireland and be reborn.

Cannelloni of fresh sole and crab on wild mushrooms with a morel cream sauce is a typical main course. Beautifully presented desserts might include red wine soup with caramelized figs and pistachio ice cream and there's a good choice of local farmhouse cheeses. Excellent service; fine list of over 200 wines, a short a la carte lounge menu is available throughout the day.

Pan-fried Escalope of Duck Foie Gras on Sneem Black Pudding, Quenelle of Granny Smith Sorbet with
Rhubarb Chutney and Truffle Jus

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Local Smoked Salmon Bavarois with Pickled Cucumber Salad, Creme Fraiche, Dill Oil Dressing

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Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Julienne of Smoked Salmon, Almond Pesto

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Seasonal Leaves Tossed in Parmesan Dressing

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Herb Coated Loin of Kerry Lamb with Chargrilled Aubergine, Sauteed Spinach, Potato Galette, Thyme and Tomato Jus

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Fresh Atlantic Lobster served out of the Shell on Nutty Risotto, Spring Onion Cream Sauce

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Warm Brioche Box of Caramelised Fruit with Lemon Curd, Amaretto Ice Cream

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Coffee Bavarois on Crispy Nut Biscuit with White Chocolate Ganache and Carmel Sauce