Armada Hotel

Had a lovely 2 night midweek stay in Armada. I had stayed there previously some years ago when hotel was quite dated. The new owner John has done an amazing job on renovations and now bedrooms, restaurants and bar etc are definetly 4 star standard. The staff are some of the friendliest I have come across in hospitality industry and that applies to every staff member I met. We really enjoyed the extra activities provided...wine tasting, cookery demo and history talk in the Armada House . On checking out we were given a gift of their lovely brown bread which was such a nice gesture. I will definetly be back.

The sea, sauna, food, service, cocktails - all fantastic. It was my sister’s birthday and they left dessert, balloons and a card in the room.

Rooms are a little small, but adequate.

Relaxing in pure luxury for our stay

That we couldn't stay longer

Food in the bar, bar staff and the music was very good. Very busy to be honest but there was a wedding and rudby was on

Room was a little basic and breakfast was a little disapointing and a little cold.

It was our return stay at the hotel, this time celebrating the 45th wedding anniversary of my godparents. We were absolutely spoiled in the restaurant and were given the best table, with an amazing view that made the evening even more memorable. The food was outstanding, and a lovely, smiling waitress with blonde hair made the whole experience extra special with her warm and attentive service. The location of the hotel is simply stunning, and breakfast the next morning was beautiful with a great selection to enjoy. We stayed in both a family room and a double room — the family room was fantastic, spacious and very comfortable. The only downside was that the double room felt quite small. Next time, we will be sure to upgrade to a sea view room, as we had one on a previous visit and it was absolutely spectacular.

We had a really lovely stay at the Armada, which is set in one of the most beautiful coastal locations you could hope for. Here’s a quick breakdown of our experience: ⭐ Pros Beautiful location – the views are truly outstanding. Excellent food – we enjoyed every meal. Some really lovely staff members who made our stay feel welcoming. Strong focus on sustainability – the continued investment in modernising the hotel, partnering with Irish suppliers, and reducing environmental impact is clearly visible and very impressive. Johney Burke’s Bar – full of charm and authenticity. Great breakfast – very enjoyable overall; some meats and cheeses on the buffet would have been a nice addition. ⚠️ Cons Hotel feels very wedding‑focused – understandable as weddings seem to be a big part of their business, but it did leave me as a regular guest feeling a little overlooked at times. No comfortable lounge with sea views – not all rooms have sea views and there isn’t a dedicated guest area to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery. Most of the main spaces are geared towards events or the higher‑end restaurant. “The Pearl” can be used when free, but it doesn’t feel like a cosy lounge space. Restaurant bookings are hard to get – you need to reserve well in advance to secure a suitable time. Bar can be loud and busy in the evenings – great if you like a lively atmosphere, but less ideal if you prefer something more relaxed. A designated lounge would make a big difference for guests seeking quieter spaces.

Personally we were disappointed with our experience the hotel is sold to you from the website very wrong unless you book a very expensive sea view room once u enter u can't experience the view at all . The room had no way of adjusting heat or air conditioning if needed as a couple we were put in a triple room with a tiny double bed and two singles. I ordered the monkfish for dinner that evening that was luke warm and also the mashed potato the same. For a 4 star hotel definitely I can say I was disappointed.

Myself and my 7 year old stayed here recently for 2 nights, the room was super clean and the most comfortable bed ever, when we went for dinner there was milk and a cookie and some chocolate left in the room, such a lovely gesture, the staff are the nicest I have had the pleasure to come across, such a beautiful location, the staff make this place amazing.

The bar food probably for me was not the best, hate even saying this as the hotel is so so good.