Harvey’s Point is celebrating fresh national recognition after being named among Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Hotels in Ireland 2026, a distinction awarded to properties that consistently deliver exceptional traveller experiences. Tripadvisor describes its Best of the Best title as the highest level of excellence in travel, based on a high volume of ‘above-and-beyond’ reviews and opinions from its global community over 12 months, with fewer than 1 per cent of its eight million listings achieving the milestone.
For Harvey’s Point, the recognition is particularly meaningful because it reflects a reputation that cannot be manufactured. It comes directly from guests and speaks to the experience people have when they arrive on the shores of Lough Eske: generous comfort, a beautiful setting, thoughtful service and a welcome that feels personal rather than performative. Harvey’s Point has long placed genuine hospitality at the centre of its identity, and the latest Tripadvisor honour is a strong endorsement of that approach.
The accolade also adds to what has already been a notable year for the hotel and its team. Earlier this year, Harvey’s Point Chef de Partie Chantalle Wymbs was named Irish Hotels Federation National Employee of the Year, with the award recognising hotel team members who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace. Chantalle, who has been part of the Harvey’s Point team for four years and also serves as the hotel’s allergen champion, was praised for her creativity, initiative and commitment to elevating the guest experience.
Taken together, the two honours tell a broader story about Harvey’s Point. Tripadvisor’s recognition reflects what guests are saying about the hotel today. At the same time, Chantalle’s national award shines a light on the people behind that experience and the standards that shape it every day. In a hospitality landscape where travellers are placing even greater value on warmth, consistency and quality, the combination is especially meaningful.
Set just outside Donegal Town, Harvey’s Point has become one of the country’s most admired four-star destination hotels, known for its exceptionally spacious accommodation, strong sense of place and long-established emphasis on service. The latest recognition gives the hotel a timely platform to highlight not only its standing among guests, but also the culture and people that continue to define it.
Niall Coffey, General Manager of Harvey’s Point said: ‘Being included in Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Hotels in Ireland is a very special piece of recognition for everyone at Harvey’s Point. What makes it particularly meaningful is that it comes from our guests. Their feedback is the strongest endorsement we could receive, and we are very proud to see the hotel recognised in this way.’
He added: ‘This has also been a standout year for our team, with Chantalle Wymbs receiving national recognition from the Irish Hotels Federation earlier this year. Harvey’s Point has always been about people, and these two accolades reflect both the experience our guests value and the commitment of the team behind it.’