The Lake Hotel Killarney

Property class: 4
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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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)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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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
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lake Hotel Killarney

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, a 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 a 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 Hilda’s at The Lake.
  • 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 cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Killarney National Park and 4 minutes on foot from Lough Leane
The Lake Hotel Killarney offers its guests a 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.
Hilda’s at The Lake. – This restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Hilda’s at The Lake.
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property class

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

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The Lake Hotel Killarney Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 885 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1017 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great town and hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing and the scenery was so tranquil. An amazing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Kerry hands down. The comfiest bed, most delicious breakfast, loaded with history, and the view… stunning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I really enjoyed our srsy here, from the breakfast, to dinner and then to the bar for great music, this hotel has it all. Great views as well and Ring of Kerry close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast buffet ever! Spectacular lake and mountain views. Great restaurant. We had a wonderful 2 night stay as part of our honeymoon! Would recommend stopping by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stop, it was our favorite hotel of a 2 week trip. Great food, staff, & scenery. Do yourself a favor, skip staying right downtown and stay here for the R&R. Very easy transport or bike ride to downtown Killarney
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Amazing location and amenities. Food and beverage service could be better, but everything else is top class
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Town and within Walking distance of the park. Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very good view across lake and surrounding area world class something for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, both inside and out!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with incredible views and a fantastic breakfast. Staff were very friendly and provided great recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an awesome place. Wish we stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place no doubt a comeback in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Included breakfast; the staff went above and beyond; complementary drinks; the views were magnificent; this was the best stay on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. A magical place that reminded us of classic luxury and located in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, wonderful front desk staff, and great breakfast. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and grounds with walking access to lake and nearby national park. Food above average. Staff very attentive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amolak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel setting was in a beautiful spot with views over the lake. Red deer and water birds to be seen all around the lake. The actual room was very well decorated and both the amenities and food offered in the hotel exceptional. Would not hesitate to recommend the Lake Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the breakfast was delicious. We loved the he close proximity and walking around Killarney National Park. We wished we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was drop dead gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picture an old english hunting lodge with fine dining sitting on a picturesque lake with misty mountains in the background...and that pretty much says it all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful view of castle just outside our room, we saw deer roaming on property and a beautiful swan. Pub was very enjoyable and staff friendly and helpful. Loved staying there and hope to visit in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location on the lake was fabulous. It’s stunning scenery. It’s a traditional style comfortable hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lake Hotel is definitely the sort of place you want to return to. It's in a beautiful setting, the meals are excellent and the staff very professional and helpful. Get a lakeview room, it's worth it for the view you wake up to each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026