The Lake Hotel Killarney

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Lake
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Golf
Aerial view
Infinity pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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On The Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry, 9359
  • Place, INEC Killarney
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Muckross House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ross Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪21 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room (Woodland View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Lake Hotel Killarney

Lakefront hotel with fitness centre and sauna
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, Access to hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area.
The Lake Hotel Killarney offers 131 accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Killarney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lake Hotel Killarney. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Killarney National Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Irish cuisine while dining at Castlelough Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Killarney National Park and 4 minutes on foot from Lough Leane
The Lake Hotel Killarney offers its guests Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Lake Hotel Killarney. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Killarney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
Castlelough Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lakeside Bistro – This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Devils Punchbowl Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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 cot

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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1820
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

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Reviews

The Lake Hotel Killarney Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 853 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Perth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, super helpful staff. Great view from the room (5th floor). Restaurant very nice, with good food and service. On/site parking. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star property ìn a beautiful setting. Not within walking distance to city center but is
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
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

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite in all of Ireland. The staff the food the drinks all amazing. Most of all was the thermal suite was just what we needed! The warm pools and saunas and hydro showers were amazing! After dinner deer 🦌 came out and we were able to take photographs of them grazing. The castle ruins over the lake views were sublime. The list could go on!!! 5 ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Lots of beautiful landscape and of course the lake. The mountains around the lake were stunning. The room was comfortable and beautiful. No A/C, but thats normal for Ireland, however a large fan was provided. We stayed only tge night, but will return for a much longer stay. Highly recommend this property if you are looking for somewhere quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an incredibly beautiful location! Our room looked out on to Killarney Lake and the surrounding mountains. One evening we enjoyed watching a family of deer out our patio door. It was so peaceful! The food, bars and restaurants were fabulous as well! I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Dal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a stunning location. Rooms are nice and large. Bathroom could use a renovation. Tub/shower was awkward to use. Food was good and staff very friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Lake Hotel was amazing!

We booked a Deluxe Lake View room and it was unbelievable! I honestly think we had the best room in the hotel with a large picture window in front of the king size bed. The bed was extremely comfortable, especially after a very long hike in the Killarney National Park. The bathroom was high end with a fabulous soaking tub. Breakfast was lovely and the staff was great - especially Joe in the bar who was so caring when I needed ice to tend to a burn on my hand.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. The lake hotel was very relaxing and views were great, staff were helpful and the Tea and coffee services excellent. The hotel was set back from the main road which added to its charm and feeling of serenity. Breakfast bar was more than satisfactory, all food was prepared well and they had a large variety of options. The room was nicely appointed and very clean. If we come back to Ireland I guarantee we will be staying at the lake hotel in kilairney again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Roy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In need of a slight do up but otherwise lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A historic hotel from mid 1800s. Very beautiful views of the lake from the restaurant and our room. Room was spacious and kind of made to look like it was from 1800s which was just ok for me, but the rest of the family liked the style. Downtown Killarney is a nice walk if you have the time. A wooded walk down the hill and then down the road. It takes around 30 minutes. Otherwise, we took cabs. Hotel doesn’t have a shuttle. Restaurant was delicious. I had a soup and salad combination with scones for dessert. The cookies were also excellent!
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel!

Had a very nice stay here. Rooms were nice and spacious - they gave us the family rooms since we were traveling with kids, which was nice to have a little extra space. The location is great. Nice it's right on the lake - kids enjoyed wading in the water. Had dinner at the restaurant there - lots of options. Nice our reservation included drinks which was a fun relaxing night out. Live music was fun too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

View was amazing but not the service.

The front desk staff was amazing and very welcoming. Beyond that the service was terrible in the bistro and at breakfast. The staff didn’t seem to care whether we were there or not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

suze, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025