The Lake Hotel Killarney

We have been coming to the hotel for years, which says it all. Country-house style, with modern comforts; open fire, a first class dinning menu and staff who could not be more friendly or helpful. The majority of rooms look out across the lake, and if you are lucky, you will get a close up view of the deer wandering past the window in the evenings. No wild parties, a slow and chilled pace - heavenly.

This hotel has everything I look for.
Great food. Gorgeous Thermal Suite. Spacious room with balcony. Wonderful staff.

Spectacular location, with panoramic views of the lake and mountains. Staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Accommodation is very clean and comfortable. Bar food is very good. Restaurant food is exceptional. Deserts are works of art.

We absolutely loved our stay at Lake Hotel Killarney. Our room was wonderful, and the view of the lake was incredible—such a peaceful way to start and end the day.

Breakfast each morning was top notch with plenty of great options. It was the perfect way to fuel up before exploring the area. The hotel also has several comfortable sitting areas throughout the property, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy the scenery. In the evenings, there’s entertainment in the bar starting around 9:30 pm, which was a really nice touch.

One of the best parts of the entire experience was the thermal suites. They were absolutely fantastic and a perfect way to relax after a day of exploring. It truly elevated the stay and made the visit feel even more special.

One of our favorite parts was the beautiful walk around the lake right outside the hotel. It’s a must-do while you’re there.

If you’re visiting in March, be prepared for warm interiors. The hotel keeps the heat up and often has fireplaces going, so it can get quite cozy inside. We found it much more comfortable wearing lighter clothing like T-shirts and using layers for when you head outside.

Overall, a fantastic stay with beautiful views, great food, and a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend!

We had a fantastic stay at Lake Hotel, the location is great in the heart of the natural park, with great views and the chance of enjoying the nature and multiple cultural activities.
Our room was perfect, with gorgeous views to the lake and with all the facilities you can imagine.
We had breakfast twice, with a great variety of of dishes.
We also had dinner once at the restaurant, the food was nice and there was a wide variety of local dishes.
The staff was very friendly and helpful, specially Jonathan and Bela, were really kind with us.
I would 100% recommend this hotel, and I'm sure I'll go back the next time I go to Killarney.

a fantastic location with beautiful ever changing views. Very friendly staff and lovely food, It must rank as the best breakfast selection in Ireland!

The lake hotel was so nice loved the room deer passing by the window in the evening and the staff could not do enough for you will definitely be back loved it

Very enjoyable stay, staff were very helpful and room was perfect ! Can’t wait to return again and hopefully stay a bit longer

My wife Cindy and I, both in our 60s, just returned from a wonderful four-night stay at The Lake Hotel — and we couldn’t be more pleased.
The highlight of our room was undoubtedly the stunning view of the lake, made even more special by a Jacuzzi tub positioned to take in that same breathtaking scenery. Pure luxury. The room itself was comfortable and wonderfully quiet — exactly what we needed.

Dining exceeded our expectations on every visit, whether at the bistro or the main hotel restaurant. Both were excellent. The staff and management throughout our stay were professional, friendly, and genuinely attentive — the kind of team that makes you feel truly looked after.

We were just minutes from the Gap of Dunloe, which we thoroughly enjoyed exploring on foot. By the end of our stay, Cindy and I both felt restored and refreshed in a way we hadn’t in a long time. This trip gave us the chance to slow down and reconnect.

For anyone seeking a peaceful, elegant retreat in Ireland, we cannot recommend The Lake Hotel highly enough.

— Michael & Cindy

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Lake Hotel in Co. Kerry — without a doubt one of the best hotels in the area.
The rooms are very spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, offering a relaxing atmosphere throughout the stay. The service was excellent from start to finish, with friendly and attentive staff always ready to help.
The food was gorgeous, with a great selection and high quality in every meal. One of the highlights of the hotel was the thermal suite, which was incredibly nice and provided the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Overall, a lovely experience and I would highly recommend the Lake Hotel to anyone visiting Co. Kerry.

We had an amazing 3nights in the Lake Hotel. Our room was a deluxe lake view room. It was amazing to wake up to the beautiful views & watch the swans in the lake.
The staff were so good with our 1.5 year old, they couldn’t do more for us.
The food was lovely both in the Dinning room and in the bar. I’m celiac and they were very accommodating.
The Hotel was very comfy and welcoming.
We will definitely be recommending it and returning.

Another incredible night away for us celebrating our 31st anniversary. Always met by very professional and friendly staff. Our room was upgraded as it was our anniversary and this added to the wonderful experience we had once again at the hotel. Food as always was unbeatable and always keeps us coming back again and again over the years. Hopefully we will pop down again soon. Thanks for a wonderful night in your beautiful hotel.

Beautiful old world hotel with very friendly staff and excellent dining options.Fabulously scenic lakeside location

Fantastic experience from start to finish at the beautifully situated lake hotel, such spacious rooms with amazing views to wake up to. Staff very attentive and professional . Had a wonderful lunch , dinner and breakfast.
The thermal suite was defintely the highlight of our stay, what an amazing facility. Excellent value for money will be back. All within easy aceess to killarney sites and town centre.

Staff are patient, friendly and helpful. Hotel is spotless and comfortable. Ideal location and the views are amazing. Thermal suite is fabulous. Lunch, dinner and breakfast were perfect, no problem with gluten or dairy free options. Will definitely be back again.

Exceptionally friendly staff. Felt at home right from the start. Room spotless. Fantastic view of the lake. Lovely shower. Very comfortable bed. One of the best breakfasts I have had. This hotel is a real gem. Can't believe I haven't been here before. I have been seriously missing out.

Stayed here with my family. This was my second time at the hotel, and I'll definitely be back. Great food, a lovely cozy atmosphere, and exceptional staff. Can't recommend this place enough!

Lovely hotel. Lovely room. They even had a birthday card for my partner in our room on arrival. Will definatly be returning

Lovely hotel right on the lake-this hotel is truly worth it for the views alone but on top of that, they have friendly staff, clean rooms and delicious breakfast. Absolutely recommend the thermal suites as well.

We absolutely love The Lake Hotel, we had a wonderful stay, had the deluxe room with the view and balcony and it was just beautiful. The Castlelough dining experience is the best you will get anywhere. The staff are all extremely friendly and the service in all areas is exceptional. The thermal suite has to be the most spectacular spa area, with nothing but the lake and the mountains in front of you, just fabulous. It’s not the cheapest hotel you will find in Killarney but it’s worth every cent.