Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly/helpful staff
Good facilities: pool, spa, sauna, time-out pods
Parking available
Nice restaurant and bar
Complimentary drink
Cons:
Location a walk/taxi from town; traffic
Some rooms get very hot (no A/C, windows may not open)
Small double bed reported
At least one remark about imperfect cleaning
Perceived offensive ID/check-in interaction for one guest
A guest felt hotel was overpriced for its type

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Generally reported as clean in multiple reviews ("Everything was clean", "very clean", "molto net"), though one review noted cleaning was "non impeccabile" — slight inconsistency lowers score.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as lovely, welcoming and helpful (extra tea & coffee, helpful security guard); one negative interaction at check-in (ID comment) noted but overall service is strong.
Location
8
Good for parking and access but several guests mentioned being a taxi ride or a 20-minute walk to town and some traffic getting to the hotel — location is convenient by car but less ideal for walking into Killarney.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms described as big, comfortable with nice bathrooms; some issues: small double bed for one guest and inability to open window causing rooms to be hot in warm weather (no A/C).
Amenities
9
Strong amenities cited: pool, sauna, spa, parking, restaurant/bar and unique features like "time out pods"; facilities for children praised — overall very positive.
Value for Money
8
Mixed signals: many positive experiences but at least one guest felt the hotel was too expensive for a family hotel — modestly below target.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast repeatedly praised as excellent and extensive; restaurant and bar received positive mentions, complimentary drink appreciated — strong F&B offering.
Overall Experience
8.8
Most guests reported an enjoyable stay and would return; positive atmosphere, comfortable rooms and good facilities outweigh occasional minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Experience a stay like no other at The Heights Hotel Killarney, where luxury meets breathtaking countryside views of the Flesk Valley and majestic mountains. Relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities like cable TVs and enjoy the convenience of room service throughout the day.

Fine Dining and Event Spaces
Indulge in exquisite dining at The Flesk Restaurant while soaking in the picturesque valley views. For a more casual setting, The Mill Bar offers a delicious lunchtime carvery. Host your special events in the scenic orangeries, perfect for functions, conferences, and memorable gatherings.

Convenient Location
Ideally situated just 1 mile from Killarney Train Station, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions like Killarney Racecourse and Fitzgerald Stadium, both within 2 miles. Only a 20-minute walk from Killarney town centre, enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience during your stay at The Heights Hotel Killarney.

Important information:

Please be aware this hotel does not accept bookings from Hen/Stag partiesGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 6570 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9
Location: 8
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 8.8
C
Caitríona • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Great facilities for children, very family friendly

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
A
Ashraf • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Room was excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
A
Arturas • family_with_children • ie
10
10 stars
Pros:

Everything was just perfect

Cons:

Nothing to mention

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
D
Dakota • extended_group • us
7
Nice hotel overall
Pros:

Nice, updated, clean

Cons:

No air conditioning, a literal maze of doors and hallways to find your room, combination shampoo/conditioner

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
M
mettu • couple • gb
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • gb
8
Stayed for wedding, rooms was nice but very hot, bed comfortable but pillows very hard breakfast was ok could have been
Pros:

Ideal for staying for a wedding

Cons:

I emailed in advance and requested a bath in my room and was confirmed that there would be a bath but when arrived there was no bath!! Requested a new room but was told no. Staff was rude not very helpful or pleasant

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
I
Irene • couple • gb
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kat loughlin • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Room was amazing, facilities top class , restaurant food in sloe bar was fabulous

Cons:

Unfortunately the buffet breakfast was not hot and we were down for 7.45, so we did not eat it.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
J
Johnny21335 • couple • ie
10
Johnny murphy review
Pros:

Place is very family friendly. Great service and an all round good hotel.

Cons:

Haven't a bad word to say tbh.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
A
Adriana • couple • ie
9
Killarney trip
Pros:

Good location, great sauna and Jacuzzi friendly staff and good food.

Cons:

Nothing in particular

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
H
HELEN • couple • gb
7
2 nights stay in well placed hotel to visit the town. Breakfast and evening meals could be better.
Pros:

Very peaceful even though it’s a very large hotel. The staff were friendly.

Cons:

Breakfast was mediocre the staff were great !

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Curtin • solo_traveller • ie
5
Cons:

Beds very uncomfortable, paid for a double room got a twin, not worth the price

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
Переметчик • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
Antonio • solo_traveller • es
9
Muy bueno
Pros:

Instalaciones en familia

Cons:

Pequeñas partes antiguas

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, great location, and wonderful staff

Cons:

The steam room could be warmer

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Taya • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The inside was fabulous we didn’t even feel the need to leave the hotel the bar and the atmosphere was great they let us have a late check out which was worth paying the extra money will definitely be back

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee