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The Lake Hotel Killarney

4.0 star property

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Lake
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Infinity pool
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View
Golf

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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On The Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry, 9359
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lough Leane
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, INEC Killarney
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room (Woodland View)

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

Standard Double or Twin Room (Woodland View)

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

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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Located in Killarney (Castlelough), The Lake Hotel Killarney is within a 5-minute walk of Killarney National Park and Lough Leane. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from INEC Killarney and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Muckross Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Killarney National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lough Leane - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • INEC Killarney - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Muckross Abbey - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Kerry Way - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 14 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatler Jack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kayne's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tango Street Food - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lir Chocolate Café - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Lake Hotel Killarney

Lakefront hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
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 showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Guests 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 131 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Castlelough Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in Irish cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
Castlelough Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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 - Onsite 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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Reviews

The Lake Hotel Killarney Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 856 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
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

Angel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Chris

Travelled with family
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

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming beautiful hotel with wildlife surrounding. Close to town and Ring of Kerry. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

val

Travelled with family
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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect end to Ireland Vacation

There is nothing bad to say about this hotel. Beautiful location, close to everything you want to visit, food was great, and the room was spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cassidy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Connor

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

Amazing trip.

Our stay at the lake view hotel was incrdible. The room was beautiful and super comfy, it included many amenities and was one of the nicest rooms we had ever stayed in. The breakfast was lovely, it was buffet style and had lots of options including full irish and continental. We had a meal in the restaurant which was also incredible. The staff were lovely and friendly and very helpful in supporting our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alexander

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Best place to stay in Killarney

Most stunning property. So nice to be able to walk the grounds. Enjoyed the thermal spa!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Business traveller
Amazing view ! Customer service outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Ireland’s Gem of Hospitality

My wife and I have stayed in hundreds of lovely hotels all around the world…nothing compares to The Lake Hotel. Absolutely the magnificent nearly hundred year old center piece in Killarney…that’s actually an understatement. The Lake Hotel is clearly innovating the next era of legendary Irish hospitality, working to ensure that guests get the full experience offered by the hotel while empowering critical sustainability simultaneously.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
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

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Lovely place

Loved the atmosphere of the place. It is obviously old but has been beautifully maintained. The additions have been thoughtfully done.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
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

cate

Travelled with family
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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
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