The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (77 reviews)
Beaufort, Dunloe Lower, County Kerry, V93 E029 , Dunloe Lower , IE

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Proposal/romance packages available
Arcade/game room
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Unique gardens
Friendly staff
Stunning views

Categories

Cleanliness
9.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.71
Friendly international staff.
Location
9.75
Stunning view of huge old oak trees and distant mountains.
Room Quality
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.23
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.19
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.61
Unique and extensive gardens with an old castle ruin.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:44

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services
Indulge in massages at the onsite spa, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Recreational Activities
Enjoy indoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and sauna for your leisure.

Deluxe Dining and Entertainment
Dine at The Grill Restaurant with garden views, or unwind at the bars/lounges.
Book your stay at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens now for a lavish experience in Dunloe Lower, close to Dunloe Golf Course and Killarney National Park!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KIR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

  • General

    Property is cleaned with disinfectant

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 77 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 9.19
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.61
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David family
10
Pros:

Unique and extensive gardens with an old castle ruin.
Stunning view of huge old oak trees and distant mountains.
Friendly international staff.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Pros:

Great property , great location and very friendly staff

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
L
Laura partner
10
Pros:

Everything so well written thought out. Beautiful building and grounds. Horses out front. Gorgeous grounds

2024-09-05 via Nuitee
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Neil
10
Perfection
Pros:

Great proper Irish 5 star hotel. Loved the way the property brings the landscape indoors by using huge windows framed in black. Not many hotels in Ireland embrace the landscape in this way. Only drawback is there is really only 1 choice for evening meal. The bar needs to offer better menu a la sister hotel The Europe.

2024-07-28 via Nuitee
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NITIN
10
Pros:

Beautiful property!

2024-07-18 via Nuitee
D
DANIEL partner
10
Pros:

Far enough outside Killarney for some quiet. But an easy drive in to town. Very nice grounds for walking and hotel activities. Horses are beautiful. Rims are set up well. You can tell staff takes pride in their work. Amazing dining room where the views are a great part of meals.

2024-05-23 via Nuitee
G
Glenn partner
10
Pros:

This is just an outstanding property. Definitely a 5 star rated Hotel. I would highly recommend this property.

2024-05-22 via Nuitee
L
Lynda partner
10
Pros:

Fabulous as always

2023-10-15 via Nuitee
J
JOHN partner
10
Pros:

It wasn’t just a place to stay it was an experience. It was everything a 5 star hotel should be and more - but there was also an intangible atmosphere of warmth and welcome that made our stay there so memorable

2023-09-25 via Nuitee
F
Fiona family_with_children
10
Pros:

We had a fabulous stay in Dunloe! Such great service. Luxurious as well as family friendly. Lots of lovely activities for all.

2023-09-17 via Nuitee
P
Patricia partner
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel, great views of the beautiful countryside, very well kept, lovely food, efficient staff. Lots of things to do in the area and at the hotel. Really lovely swimming pool.

2023-09-16 via Nuitee
G
Graham
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel in every way - welcome, staff, food, facilities, location etc etc
Will be back.

2023-07-14 via Nuitee
J
John family
8
Pros:

The staff were great.they really were. Arranged kayaking and massages at the hotel for us.
Was in a rush for time and ordered the full irish but didnt come to table so had to skip it. They did send it after i went looking but wasnt a great start to the day. Rooms are very clean and very quiet with thick solid windows. Always a plus for me!
Not great signage to know where things are but staff help on this.seems like a great place to bring smaller kids .as lots to do on site for them. Only one shower after the pool and no special needs changing areas which wasnt ideal.
Overall excellent hotel and amazing staff.worth the stay.
Lovely view of the gap of dunloe. Also the view from restaurant is really relaxing while eating.

2023-07-04 via Nuitee
L
Loren family_with_children
10
Pros:

Excellent value for price. Very clean. Fun for kids.

2023-06-21 via Nuitee
V
Valentina family_with_children
10
Pros:

Lovely property, clean and spacious family room. Lovely restaurant.

2023-06-20 via Nuitee
S
Seamus
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Absolutely brilliant. Busy but yet felt so calm.

2023-05-21 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte
8
Family trip
Pros:

Lovely stay in family room. Beautiful view from terrace. Only complaint was that the bedside alarm clock went off at 5:52am!! Couldn’t go back to sleep after. We didn’t set it so was annoying.

Pool was great. Also played tennis.

Fabulous breakfast.

Don’t order kids pizza - was awful. Looked shop bought.

2023-05-07 via Nuitee
W
William family
6
Pros:

Beautiful, but a miscommunication cost us $400

2023-04-30 via Nuitee
N
Nolan
10
Pros:

Wonderful visit. The scenery and hotel are breathtaking. Very family friendly with first class amentities.

2023-04-10 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Stay was nice, concurrent wedding reception led to some confusion but was cleared up. Did notice that extras (bar tab) incorrectly added to bill, but this too was corrected when brought up with staff.

2022-10-25 via Nuitee