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The Lake Hotel Killarney

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Infinity pool
The Lake Hotel Killarney, beside tranquil waters, offers authentic Irish cuisine at Castlelough Restaurant and peaceful garden views. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, find quiet in the cozy library, or relax by the lobby fireplace. Attentive staff make every visit memorable.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room (Woodland View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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On The Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry, 9359

What's nearby

  • INEC Killarney - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Muckross Abbey - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ross Castle - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Muckross House - 9 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 11 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kayne's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tatler Jack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪the green room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luna Coffee + Wine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Lake Hotel Killarney

Upscale hotel near Killarney National Park
Consider a stay at The Lake Hotel Killarney and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, Castlelough Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A porter/bellhop, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 131 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Private yards, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Castlelough Restaurant
  • Lakeside Bistro
  • The Devils Punchbowl Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1820
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Hotel Killarney pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Lake Hotel Killarney located?

Located in Castlelough, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Killarney National Park and Lough Leane. INEC Killarney and Muckross Abbey are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Lake Hotel Killarney Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 852 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from the hotel are impressive and the dining at the hotel was fabulous!!
Our hotel room
View from our room
View from our room
Appetizer for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had such a great view of the lake and loved how nice and quiet it was
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet unique hotel with a calm atmosphere and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning views and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds Relaxing away from the crowds Outstanding service Cleanliness Beds were so comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The thermal suite was my favorite part after a cool, rainy day. Beautiful property and landscape. Wonderful friendly staff. We absolutely loved this stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, nice staff, great food, and a great retreat location?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. The location was gorgeous. Had dinner at the bar and it was delicious. And the sauna, wellness spa was just what I needed after driving all day. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect setting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most expensive hotel on our Wild Atlantic Way roadtrip, but was worth every Euro. Our room was spacious, clean and elegant, with stunning lake views. We enjoyed excellent meals in the bar, and stayed to listen to live music on both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely flawless. A gorgeous hotel with a gorgeous surrounding area. Absolutely loved my time here. Was about 2 miles from the center of Kilarney so didn't make walking impossible, but it would be a trek for those with challenges walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, food, room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake behind the property. Loved the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was full of luxury and views. Every staff member was polite and the spa was amazing. The food was amazing
You can see two deer at the water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful location right on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Stunning views. Every aspect of the hotel was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic property, great restaurant, awesome breakfast buffet , location .,location ,location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds were amazing. The restaurant food was great but the service was spotty …some excellent encounters, but some were not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous scenery and thermal spa was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location; we struck a Bank Holiday Long weekend so the hotel bars and restaurants were crowded Rooms were great with lake and mountain views Deer grazing by the lake early evening We used the Thermal Spa for 20euros pp - excellent Beds were good; softer pillow option would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views, food, and service were incredible. We really enjoyed our 3 nights here. For us it was the pefect base from which to explore County Kerry and do some horseback riding in the Killarney national park. We loved that each morning we could start with an excellent breakfast and end each day with an excellent meal and dessert. We also enjoyed the local live music you had in the lounge at 9pm.
History of the old castle behind the hotel
wow, just incredible to look at or walk around.
Nice hotel in a perfect location for seeing all the sights around the Ring of Kerry
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake! The property was amazing. I would recommend staying here. FYI - Most rooms do not have AC, but not 100% necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and an amazing view of the lake and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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