Killarney Royal Townhouse

Hotels
9.4 (321 reviews)
College Street , Killarney , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff service
Great location and room quality
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
There were issues with the room service not cleaning properly, with dirty plates and bins not emptied.
Service
10
Overall service was excellent, with staff being attentive and caring, particularly John and Joanne.
Location
9.77
Great location close to town, convenient for access.
Room Quality
9.81
Rooms were described as lovely, comfortable, and even festive with decorations.
Amenities
9.76
Amenities including dining options were well-received with delicious food.
Value for Money
7.79
Mixed reviews regarding whether the experience was worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.75
Food quality was excellent, particularly the on-site restaurant.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience was very positive despite some service hiccups.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:14

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms with Antique Furniture
Individually designed rooms with antique furniture, air-conditioning, marble bathrooms, and Smart TVs offer a luxurious stay at The Killarney Royal Hotel.

Fine Dining Experience
Enjoy a diverse menu at The Royal Bar & Bistro for lunch and dinner, indulge in international cuisine at The Royal restaurant, or savor afternoon tea in the elegant Lobby Lounge.

Convenient Location
Located just 200 meters from Killarney Train Station, and a short walk from bustling shopping streets, The Killarney Royal Hotel is the perfect base to explore the city's attractions like St. Mary’s Cathedral and Fitzgerald Stadium.

Book now for a luxurious and convenient stay at The Killarney Royal Hotel!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 321 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 10
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 9.81
Amenities: 9.76
Value for Money: 7.79
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 10
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Gearoid1954 Couples Limerick, County Limerick
10
Lovely Breal
Pros:

Great Central Location, Great rooms/Beds, Friendly Staff Lovely Breakfast and dinner

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
7
713sineadl Couples Cork, County Cork
10
We had a wonderful stay.
Pros:

I am still basking in the warmth of our experience at the Killarney Royal Townhouse. Friendly staff, comfortable quiet rooms and delicious breakfast. We ate dinner in the Fig and it was a diners dream. Our only downside that it was only for one night. Can’t wait to return. And they sent us home with scones for a cuppa. Could you ask for more.

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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marynN4874GL Family
10
Excellent & personal service 5 star
Pros:

The service in this hotel is wonderful, they can’t do enough for you. The staff John and all the team from reception to team at breakfast were just amazing Thank you

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
S
Sar_1977 Couples Killarney, County Kerry
10
A lovely valentines stay
Pros:

We stayed for one night on Valentine’s Day. When we arrived we pulled up in the set down area at the front of the hotel, while I checked in John the porter(?!) collected our bags from the car and took them to our room while we parked around the corner at sister property the Great Southern (great to be looked after while we took care of parking!).

Our room was beautiful, a rose on the bed for the day that it was, a card on the vanity, luxury Ground products in the bathroom as well as a standalone slipper style bath (love!).

We went for a rainy walk around the shops and a coffee, all of which made much easier by the umbrella John gave to us when heading out.

We had been asked if we wanted a turn down and to indicate the time, we booked when we knew we’d be at dinner. They did come while we were still in the room an hour or so earlier than booked, so we decided against it. It didn’t matter too much anyway.

We had dinner prebooked, the restaurant area was nice and relatively small which allowed for a better atmosphere and service. When we started our meal we were next to a couple who had clearly had a few drinks before dinner, after a couple of uncomfortable moments we were very subtly moved by a lovely lady (didn’t get her name but she had dark short hair and glasses). The rest of the dinner was perfect with great service.

Breakfast was nice, no issues but just not my favorite but I think I might be picky anyway!

Checkout very simple, we even got to take some scones home with us which was a lovely surprise.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel. Lots of lovely touches and very nice to be referred to by name each time we met staff

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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Departure12856800011 Friends getaway
10
Enjoyable short break in Killarney
Pros:

Spent 2 nights recently in Killarney Royal Townhouse. Very nice small hotel in centre of Killarney. Rooms very comfortable & clean, food excellent and very friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable. No hesitation in recommending the hotel.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
5
522mdob Couples Athlone, County Westmeath
10
Gem of a hotel in superb location
Pros:

Stayed at Killarney Royal in Feb to see Imelda May in the INEC. it was a fabulous break and the service from when you walked in to when you left could not have been better. Special mention to John and the lady at front of house at the breakfast they were so lovely and could not do enough. We got a complimentary upgrade to a beautiful suite with everything thought of including a lovely personalised card. This hotel is superb and very special place to stay. Cannot recommend it enough.

2026-02-14 via Tripadvisor
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Abigail extended_group gb
7
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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annoT2433NE Couples
10
Short break.
Pros:

The location was perfect for us. A hidden gem in Killarney. The room was immaculate and extremely comfortable. The ambience was so welcoming. The staff were so attentive especially Joann. The food was divine. We will definitely be returning.

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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od350 Couples
10
Wonderful stay at the Killarney Royal !
Pros:

A wonderful stay, definitely a home from home thanks to the warm and excellent staff. John, looked after us so well, he met us at the door and remembered us from our last visit. Room was pristine- comfortable and modern.Dinner and breakfast at the hotel was first class -food and service excellent.
We will certainly return!

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
B
BabsM326 Couples County Kerry
10
Exceptional stay
Pros:

Recently stayed in the Killarney Royal to celebrate my husbands 40th birthday! We were shocked to be upgraded to the townhouse suite for our stay.
Had a drink at the bar as we arrived early so our room was not ready which we knew about beforehand.
My husband was left 2 hand written cards from the staff wishing him a happy birthday which was so nice, a little dessert platter and a bar of Skellig chocolate was left also.
These little touches make the stay so memorable.
Location is perfect, away from the hustle and bustle of the town yet 30 second walk into Killarney, a little shop is beside the hotel also if you needed something.
The car park is located at its sister hotel the Great Southern, once again don't let this deter you as its a 2 minute walk.
We had breakfast on the morning and it was so fresh and delicious, i am a food snob so have high standards!
Scones and the soda bread so fresh and tasty, tried the omlette and pancakes also soooo good.
The review wouldnt be complete without mentioning the concierge John, who has served 36 years (my entire life lol) at the Killarney Royal, he gets to know all guests by name and is so helpful and friendly. A lovely face to greet upon arrival at the hotel.

Moral of my long review, stay at the hotel if you desire good quality food, exceptional service and a bit of luxury!

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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martinwU9648TT Couples
10
Lovely spot
Pros:

We had a lovely overnight stay a really beautiful hotel the staff were so nice and welcoming john was very helpful and great to have a chat with .We had dinner and breakfast the food was top class .would highly recommend

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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rachelhN3380TF Couples
10
An exceptional hotel and staff!!
Pros:

We stayed at the Killarney Royal Townhouse for two nights over a bank holiday weekend, it was an exceptional stay. When arriving we were immediately met by John, who helped with our luggage all the way to our rooms.
We arrived late Saturday evening with no booking for dinner but that was no problem with the dining staff, they accommodated us even though they were quite busy. Food was delicious. We thought the breakfast service ran until 11am (our mistake) and when we went down around 10:30am, we were told breakfast had finished… but again it was no problem, the staff were more than helpful and we still managed to get a full Irish each!
Overall we had an excellent stay, including our lovely room. It was very spacious and modern, tucked away from the Main Street so it was nice and quiet.
I would without a doubt stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone else!!

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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leannelS7721QF Couples
10
Fabulous hotel
Pros:

Just back from a fabulous 2 nights stay. Perfectly located hotel. Beautiful food and calming atmosphere. Bed was pure heaven. John the door man was a pure gentleman who couldnt do enough for us. We will definitely be back.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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Denise291 Friends getaway Cork, County Cork
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

My friends and I stayed here for a birthday celebration night away. We were blown away by the fabulous spacious room, with gorgeous decor. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was perfect. Would highly recommend. Unreal value for money.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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Cosmopolitan585955 Couples
10
Cannot Wait To Stay Again !!
Pros:

From start to finish , our stay was amazing. We checked in and we were so kindly upgraded to a suite. Our room was absolutely divine. Wow is the only word ! The value for money was brilliant & breakfast was so tasty !
Location is perfect , so close to all the amenities in town. Lovely & calm atmosphere. The small touches such as the turndown service was fab. We cannot wait to stay again.

2026-02-04 via Tripadvisor
5
502daveo Couples
10
Fantastic stay, will return for sure
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, service incredible, never had better service before our visit there, definetly going back, loveky food, Perfect loction too. Credit to John, at the recpetion/ dining area. Unbelievable

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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Experience321252 Couples
10
Excellent
Pros:

From the moment we arrived, it was clear this hotel genuinely cares about its guests. Every staff member we encountered was warm, attentive, and eager to help, but what really stood out was how they went above and beyond to make our stay special.

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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DenisH773 Couples Cork, County Cork
10
Fabulous Hotel, excellent staff, great food.
Pros:

Stayed for 2 nights at the Royal for my wife's birthday,
John welcomes us at the door and was very helpful and polite through out our stay,
The food was fabulous, many thanks to the chef and Joann in the restaurant who is hard working and professional but at the same time is friendly and polite,
Room was large, very clean and comfortable.
Some lovely touches, there was a birthday card from the hotel team, with apple tart and strawberries, on leaving we were giving fresh scones. in a presentation box for our journey home.
Overall a great weekend, thanks to all the staff we bet who are very professional and courteous.

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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Aaron couple ie
8
Good
Pros:

Location, style or hotel.

Cons:

Mattress and room layout we weren’t great

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Flyer62077130010 Solo travel Killarney, County Kerry
10
Outstanding
Pros:

This hotel was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The moment I arrived, I felt genuinely welcomed by the staff, who were warm, professional, and always happy to help. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable.

The hotel itself felt calm and relaxing. Every detail felt thoughtful, It’s clear that the team truly cares about guest experience.

I honestly couldn’t have asked for more and would 100% stay here again. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a memorable, high-quality stay!

2026-01-25 via Tripadvisor