Hotels on the Dingle Peninsula come in their own unique shapes and sizes. Hotels can include modern premises or intimate old-world inns. They will all offer meals and refreshments and have bars. They operate under a five-star rating system. Some hotels choose to remain unclassified.

Guesthouses vary from five-bedroomed family homes to larger professionally-serviced modern units. An informal atmosphere and personal attention are features of this category. The availability of meals to non-residents is not a requirement; however, some provide this service. Guesthouses operate under a four-star rating system. Some guesthouses may choose to remain unclassified.