The Lake Hotel Killarney

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$185
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Explore the area

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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

Standard Double or Twin Room (Woodland View)

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

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

Standard Triple Room

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

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About this property

The Lake Hotel Killarney

4-star hotel in Castlelough
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, 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 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.

In addition to a hot tub, The Lake Hotel Killarney features a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

The Lake Hotel Killarney is a smoke-free property.

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 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.

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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. 854 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

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

Great service at a fair price

Friendly, well presented & with great communications, The Lake Hotel was a pleasure to stay at. Food was good & pricing was competitive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything was perfect! from the beautiful grounds and facility to the over the top staff. Exquisite bedding and wonerful food. Nothing but perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claudette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing! Staff also incredible. 3 people shared a room. It was too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with group
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

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location!! Great food, service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at a wonderful location - dining room food sensational. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Loved it here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia, CHAPEL HILL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clement

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Monica, Guatemala

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, the rooms needs to be redecorate some areas. The electrical outlets, apart from one, didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025