The Lake Hotel Killarney

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room (Woodland View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Killarney

At The Lake Hotel Killarney you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Killarney National Park and Lough Leane. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Castlelough Restaurant, serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The Devils Punchbowl Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Castlelough hotel include INEC Killarney and Muckross Abbey.

What's nearby

  • INEC Killarney - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Muckross Abbey - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ross Castle - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Muckross House - 9 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 11 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kayne's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪the green room - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tango Street Food - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luna Coffee + Wine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Lake Hotel Killarney

Lakefront hotel with fitness centre and sauna
The Lake Hotel Killarney offers its guests Access to 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.

  • 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • 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 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Free 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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

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
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 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. 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 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 all 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

The Lake Hotel Killarney offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

Yep, The Lake Hotel Killarney has a free self car park.

Is The Lake Hotel Killarney family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Lake Hotel Killarney is a hit with families.

Does The Lake Hotel Killarney serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests are hooked on the cooked-to-order breakfast here! Available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

No, The Lake Hotel Killarney does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Lake Hotel Killarney?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Lake Hotel Killarney Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 853 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favourite stop of our honeymoon around Ireland. The property is breathtaking, the food is delicious with lots of options, and the staff there is top notch. Shout out to Megan at the front desk, she was fantastic and incredibly helpful and friendly. We will certainly recommend this hotel to everyone we know and plan to come back again! Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Lake hotel

Hotel was great! Views were incredible and the staff was friendly and welcoming! Had live music as well which was great and we had dinner there as well which was very delicious! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome and attentive staff. Good food, spacious room but most of all spectacular scenery from room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very shocked and disappointed that they swapped our booked lake view room to a no visitor ew ordinary room and charged us the same price for the lake view room. After so many hours driving we thoroughly got we came to a zen resting place. After Expedia’s partial help they “upgrade” us to a large parking lot view room and eventually next night to a “lake view” in the far far end. Can’t say how stressed we were. Sad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Bianca, Miami

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had the dreamiest vistas of old castle ruins by the lake. The hotel bar and restaurants offered many options, including items for vegetarians. Close proximity to Muckross Abbey and Estate. Above and beyond expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with old world class and comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay on an even more beautiful property. A cozy and authentic Irish experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the Lakes, lovely views. Convenient to Killarney locations and the national park. Very good food. Wonderful, efficient staff. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merissa

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

Book now!

This hotel stay was just what we needed in the midst of a busy travel schedule. The grounds are stunning and the hotel is out side of the city hustle and bustle. Nestled on the stunning lake with breathing views. The room we stayed in was large and spacious with a tub and balcony. This is a must stay in Killarney.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is unbeatable. Rooms are spacious and in line with American standard, nothing like what you've seen in small Dublin!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lake Hotel Killarney is a must stay. The view, the atmosphere, the service, and the hotel itself are all top notch. We stayed in 5 different accommodations in Ireland and this was by far the best.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is wonderful. The scenery, the room and the walking paths make everything so convenient and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic lake views. Rooms nothing special but did the job. Hardest bed I have ever slept on however staff very responsive providing a mattress topper the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not just a hotel - it’s a place steeped in history and you become part of it by staying here. Great service, love having the restaurant on site, beautiful live Irish music, and a view of the lake that can’t be beat. Wish we were staying a week instead of a night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Lake Hotel was superb. The staff was exceptional and we were so impressed. 11/10 rating all around. Will definitely be back when visiting Killarney again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Beautiful Killarney Stay

Beautiful stay at the Lake Hotel with views into Killarney national park. The Castlelough restaurant was spectacular and the included breakfast was delicious. The rooms were spacious and clean. Highly recommend for visiting Killarney
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

The place to be at the lake

We enjoyed our time at the Lake hotel comfortable great views, nice food and bar and great staff. I would definitely recommend and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bronagh

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

Lovely hotel in a great location

Lovely hotel in a fantastic location with gorgeous views. Breakfast was fantastic and great musicians playing in the evenings. They also make great cocktails. We just had one evening meal there which was quite disappointing, chicken wings and seafood linguini were both very bland. We might have just got unlucky with our choice. Love the work the hotel is doing to be more sustainable, particularly replacing water in the rooms with water stations around the hotel. However, I was shocked and disappointed to see disposable coffee cups left out for guests to take from the restaurant after breakfast given Killarney is working so hard to replace disposal cups with keep cups. The only time I saw a disposable cup while in Killarney was around the hotel. Easy to solve, just have keep cups with a deposit for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is BEAUTIFUL!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

zann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! People were very nice. Bed could have been better! It sloped off!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property was very nice. However, the bed was the hardest bed I’ve ever slept in. It was miserable. My wife slept in a single bed in the room. The staff was informed upon checkout and did nothing more
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Absolutely lovely.

Beautiful scenery and establishment. To both service. Fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay here if you can, it's lovely.

So beautiful. So happy we were able to stay at this hotel and enjoy a great drink/dinner along with nature walks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025