The Lake Hotel Killarney

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
$187
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Explore the area

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On The Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, Kerry, 9359
  • Place, INEC Killarney
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ross Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Muckross House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room (Woodland View)

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 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

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 867 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1021 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Amazing views

Amazing views, food, and service. A little less walkable to town than other places but the views more than make up for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a beautiful spot not far from the shops and restaurants. Hotel was very clean and staff was nice and friendly. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with helpful staff. I can’t recommend it more highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Reco the thermal experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were most excited for this stay as we love a good lake view. We were amazed at the insane views of not only the lake, but the wildlife and the mountains! We had a wonderful time, the staff was so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property! An amazing location which exceeded our expectations! The views are breathtaking! The room was lovely! The staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Gem of a hotel!

This hotel far exceeded my exceptions. Beautiful location, comfortable bed, friendly staff, and great food and drink. My only regret is that we weren’t staying longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Lyons

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hotel. Best yet on out two tour around Ireland. Great rooms and good size. Everything in them. Super location. Bistro was good - the fish and oysters were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Extremely dated rooms. No AC which seems ridiculous to say in Ireland but it it just happened to be hot when we visited.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed after a 7 day cycling trip. Very comfortable room and really emjoyed bar area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very pleasant and helpful. Loved the variety of menu selections for dinner and the free breakfast buffet is the best I’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Somewhat renovated, older hotel with charm

Great service, especially with the nice French women at the front desk and the wait staff. Obviously, this is an older hotel that has been renovated, so you get a mix of old and “modern”. Outlets were dusty, which makes me wonder what else isn’t being cleaned often. Beds a little lumpy. No AC and heat is off as we are in the summer- difficult to get wet clothes dry. Fan is provided and windows open (but no screen) for ventilation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is outstanding! The views are perfect for chilling at the hotel and you can easily take the daytime to tour the Ring of Kerry sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and lake is beautiful - and 5 star. The hotel is quiet with seats to sit and look outside. I wish there was a congregation area beside bar to sit and have drinks. They made us leave the area when dinner was served at bistro. The service was not as good as other places we stayed. No one offered to help with bags (one in our party was elderly) the keys kept deactivating and while waiting in line to get it fixed a party of 15 was checking in and there was only one person at desk. So it was frustrating to have to wait a while (over 10 min) for something that wasn’t my problem in the first place. Bar staff were friendly. I found one or two workers at front desk and breakfast area rolling their eyes and being a little rude. Not what I’d expect from such a beautiful hotel. One staff even asked if I was with “the group” when I was wheeling 2 suitcases out. When I said no he just went back to his business and didn’t even offer to get the door for me. So even though the view is 5000 % worth it I think they sacrifice service knowing that will bring people in. The breakfast daily was free with my reservation. An unexpected surprise. And it was delicious with a great variety.
They had fires lit early in morning. It was beautiful.
View at bfast.
Entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
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

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025