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Great Southern Killarney Hotel, Killarney

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About the Hotel

Town Centre, Killarney, Ireland

Great Southern Killarney is a historic hotel that has welcomed guests since 1854. Nestled in the heart of Killarney, it boasts a classic Victorian architecture and expansive landscaped gardens covering six acres. The hotel's impressive history includes hosting various dignitaries and celebrities, ensuring a unique charm and allure.

Location

Great Southern Killarney is conveniently located adjacent to Killarney Railway Station and a short walk from the town center. Kerry Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, making it easily accessible for travelers. The area is rich in natural beauty, with Killarney National Park just a five-minute walk away.

Rooms

The accommodations range from Classic Rooms to luxurious Victorian Suites. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and premium toiletries from The White Company. Family-friendly options and self-catering houses are also available for larger groups.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Great Southern Killarney includes options like the Garden Room Restaurant, which serves gourmet meals with locally sourced ingredients. Brownes Bar offers an extensive bar food menu along with a well-curated Whiskey Corner featuring over 100 selections. Afternoon Tea is a tradition at the hotel, served in the elegant drawing rooms.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features a Health Club with a 15-meter pool, sauna, and steam room, available to all guests. There are ample meeting and event spaces, including the premier Events Centre that accommodates up to 950 delegates. Private dining options are available for special occasions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Room
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2 persons
32 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
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Classic Room
Max:
2 persons
27 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
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Superior King Room
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2 persons
27 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Killarney400 ft
Airports
Kerry (KIR) 10.8 mi
Cork (ORK) 54.8 mi
Train
Killarney Railway Station700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Location

Town Centre, Killarney, Ireland
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Town Centre, Killarney, Ireland
Nearby
Church
Franciscan Friary
600 ft
Church
Killarney Methodist Church
1000 ft
Gallery
Peter Cox Photography Gallery
1500 ft
Church
St. Mary's Church of Ireland
1600 ft
Libraries
Killarney
300 ft
Mall
Killarney Outlet Centre
400 ft
KillarneyIreland
Meeting of the Waters
2100 ft
18 Muckross Drive
Old Boathouse Trail
1600 ft
Fossa
Tomies Wood
1700 ft
Fair Hill
Speir Bhean Monument
600 ft
Gallery
The Gallery 21 Fine Art Photography
1000 ft
6B Scott Street Off of College
The Back Lane Gallery
1300 ft
Barrys Lane
Dermot McCarthy Studio
1500 ft
18 Muckross Drive
Arthur Young Trail
1600 ft
Ross Island
The Copper Mines
2100 ft
Junction of Rock Road
I.R.A. Memorial
1700 ft
Store
David O'sullivan
1800 ft
6 Bridewell Lane
Frank Lewis Gallery
2000 ft
Restaurants
Lord Kenmare's Restaurant
900 ft
18 College Street Murphy's of Killarney
Cronins Restaurant
900 ft
9 College Street
Golden Chopsticks
700 ft
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Vendricks Restaurant & Wine Bar
600 ft
3/4 The Courtyard Fairhill
Scotts Bar & Courtyard
1000 ft
Courtyard Cottages Scotts H otel Scotts Street,
Sandtrap Sports Bar & Grill
700 ft
College Street McSweeney Arms Hotel
Phoenix House
800 ft
Unit 6&7 The Courtyard Fairhill

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
clean
comfortable
basic buffet
disappointing dining
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.2
Location
8.5
Service
8.5
Dining
6.2
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 6 review
4.5/5 based on 3538 review
8.6
8.6/10based on 313 review
#12 of 40 hotels in Killarney based on Tripadvisor
Frederick
United Kingdom, May  2024
7.0/10

The hotel's location is perfect for strolling into Killarney and enjoying the surrounding parks. The rooms, however, were quite outdated and did not match the website images, feeling lived in and not worth the price paid.

Rooms
5.0
The room with a garden view was old and felt lived in, not up to the standard expected for €162 euros per night.
Service
9.0
The staff were amazing, professional, unobtrusive, helpful, and friendly, displaying a genuine desire to ensure guests could relax during their stay.
Location
8.0
The location in Killarney is excellent, with friendly and helpful staff. However, during peak times, residents waiting for dinner may cause delays.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was disappointing, although the grilled Teppanyaki fish was enjoyable.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, valet parking, a welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance.
Terry
United States of America, May  2024
8.4/10

The hotel rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable, with a fantastically organized breakfast set-up. However, the room wasn't particularly big and was quite busy. The service, especially from the bar staff, was impeccable and welcoming, advising on room preferences. The location was perfect for exploring Killarney and its parks, but some felt amenities were overpriced. The dining experience was top-notch, with a focus on fresh and local products. Unfortunately, facilities seemed a bit outdated and pricey for what was offered.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable, with a well-organized breakfast.
Service
9.0
The bar staff provided impeccable service, and were very welcoming in addressing room preferences.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is perfect for strolling into Killarney and exploring the National Park.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was second to none, emphasizing fresh and local products.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were a bit old and overpriced compared to similar options.
Oliver
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. However, the organization of the buffet was very basic for the price we paid. The hotel was spacious and comfortable, absolutely perfect, with a lovely view at the window to the breakfast room.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff were very polite and helpful, top class with not a rude or ill-mannered one amongst them. They were so helpful; nothing was any bother to them. We had 3 garden rooms that were clean, spotless, and had a beautiful balcony overlooking the gardens and water feature outside.
Location
10.0
The location was one of the main pros. It was right next to the train station, beside the shopping center, and within walking distance of the city center. We were in walking distance of everything in the town and in driving distance of the top sights in Kerry.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very disappointing, not freshly cooked and practically cold. The orange juice was not freshly squeezed, and I had to go down the town for breakfast.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic for the price we paid.
clean
basic buffet
Robert
United States of America, August  2023
6.4/10

Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room had an unfortunate location with a glass corridor right by the window, making it feel exposed to passersby. The curtains had tears, giving a shabby look. The hotel was busy and lacked availability for dinner, forcing us to find a restaurant in town. On the positive side, the staff was exceptionally friendly and organized, providing excellent service even for the kids. However, the absence of included breakfast was a downside to consider.

Rooms
6.0
The room was situated in a corner of the building with a glass corridor running along right at the window to the breakfast room, making it very exposed to passersby. Had to keep the curtains closed at all times due to lack of privacy and one of the curtains had a large tear, looking shabby.
Service
8.0
The staff were pleasant, efficient, and couldn't have been more helpful, especially with the kids. They offered valuable advice and made sure all our needs were met.
Location
9.0
The location was great, very central to everything. We could park the car upon arrival and didn't need it until leaving. The hotel's beauty treatments and afternoon tea were fantastic. However, an uncomfortable split bed disrupted our sleep.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a bit disappointing with greasy food that seemed to have been on the hotplate for a long time. It catered more to large groups of tourists, affecting individual customer service. On a positive note, light salads were available.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel facilities were all used for dining and bar areas, leaving little space to relax. No availability for dinner on Saturday night, and the lobby area was constantly full, making it challenging to find a place to sit for a drink.
Stuart
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.2/10

Staying on the third floor was perfect, offering a quiet retreat with a lovely garden view. The hotel's ideal location made exploring the area a breeze, although room updates and the absence of air conditioning in summer might be needed.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff couldn't have been more helpful, especially in catering to our family's needs, including the children.
Location
8.0
The location was fab and relaxing, within a 10-minute walk of the town center, and in close proximity to shopping and many restaurants.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delicious with a great variety of options, although the service was impacted by large groups' needs.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers great facilities for a comfortable stay.
clean
updating needed
Clara
United States of America, June  2023
6.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of highs and lows. The location was fantastic, right in the center of town with everything within walking distance. The rooms, however, really need some improvement to match the hotel's reputation, especially with the lack of air conditioning in the summer. The service was overall good, but the early morning knock on the door was a bit too much for me.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms need updating and were not cleaned properly, with dirty glasses and empty bottles left behind.
Service
7.0
The staff gave some great ideas on where to visit and were extremely accommodating.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was beautiful and convenient for shopping and dining, but the early morning noise on weekends was disruptive.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience left a lot to be desired, even though some dishes were delicious.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were okay but could be improved to match the overall experience.
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