The Lake Hotel Killarney

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Castlelough

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Lake View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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)
    ‪26 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 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Killarney

Castlelough stay.At this Castlelough hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Killarney National Park and Lough Leane. Also, INEC Killarney is within half a mile (1 km) and Muckross Abbey is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Killarney Race Course - 8 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatler Jack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kayne's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lir Chocolate Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Du Parc - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Lake Hotel Killarney

4-star hotel in Castlelough
The Lake Hotel Killarney offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1820
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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: 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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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The Lake Hotel Killarney Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 855 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Philadelphia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel with beautiful scenery, good food, nice service and great to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Fair Lawn

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was wonderful. We shared this stay with two other couples and we all had an exceptional experience. Convenient to everything, choice of dinning, and overall value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

raja segar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel, comfortable but it is an old building renovated into a hotel so rooms are not very sound proof. We had to change rooms after first night due to this, the staff was very accommodating and helpful and made our 4 nights here very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations! Great meals!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property complete with castle ruins, lake, and trails to local attractions. Friendly staff, great breakfast with a view. Musician in the pub at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William, Dorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is perfectly positioned on the lake in Killarney National Park. Great views and walkability. Property is a little tired and creeky. Have to take multiple lifts to get to the 4th floor, for example. The hot tub costs and extra €20 per person, but it’s candidly better because it makes it much less crowded. Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel tucked into natures most picturesque landscape!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Wilson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bistro menu was limited. Also, the nightly music below our room was loud and kept us up. Otherwise the grounds and setting were stunning. Staff was friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Spencerport

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Great stay

Deco is dated but the hotel is very comfortable and the lake view can’t be beat. Breakfast was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our hotel stay was fantastic. The facilities were great and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. The breakfast could have been nicer, maybe the volume sitting there caused sogginess in particular the potatoes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always our first choice to stay when in Killarney, staff are always fantastic and food is incredible. Could not fault it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not great for kids-no access to pool. But staff was fantastic. The hotel is gorgeous. View is remarkable. The bar makes you want to have one more!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, mason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the Thermal Suite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Juneau

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel and grounds! Old school charm and service. Breakfast was amazing. Honestly, one of the nicest hotels for the money I’ve ever visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view is to die for and the focal point for the entire hotel. Food was outstanding and great central point for all sightseeing. We will go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location and view are amazing and the room was a great size, but the property is a bit “tired”. We had a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous property on a magical setting. Very beautiful & charming inside the National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025