The Fairview Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9 (1141 reviews)
College Street , Killarney , ie
+353 64 663 4164

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean hotel
Cons:
Overpriced
Old furniture
Inattentive service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Overall, clean, but one reviewer noted some issues with the cleanliness during their stay.
Service
9.8
Staff were generally described as professional and friendly, though there were a couple of negative experiences.
Location
9.84
Great location, close to the city center while avoiding chaos.
Room Quality
8.29
Rooms were spacious, but some felt they were dated and lacked amenities expected for the price.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities had some drawbacks; restaurant was closed and there were some concerns about stroller access.
Value for Money
7.78
Many reviewers felt the hotel was overpriced for the quality of service and accommodations.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Breakfast was described positively, but the variety and quality could improve.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall enjoyable stay but notable issues impacted some guests' experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:04

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Experience
Located in the heart of Killarney's town centre, The Fairview offers a 4-star boutique hotel experience. Each room is uniquely designed with lavish furnishings, free WiFi, and private bathrooms. Upgrade to an executive room or suite for a spa bath.

Fine Dining at Fifth Season Restaurant
Indulge in traditional cuisine with a modern twist at the Fifth Season Restaurant. Choose from a variety of menus, including á la carte options. Enjoy a hearty Irish breakfast to start your day off right.

Convenient Location and Expert Staff
Explore Killarney with ease as the hotel is a short walk from Killarney National Park and the Lakes. Benefit from the staff's local knowledge for dining and sightseeing recommendations. Book your stay at The Fairview for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Stag and hen parties are not accepted.

The Fairview Ltd reserves the right to pre-authorize or charge the card where appropriate.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that parking is available at the Lewis Road car park nearby. Tickets can be purchased for EUR 0.60 for 2 hours or a 24-hour ticket can be purchased for EUR 3. Sundays and Bank Holidays are free of charge.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.
Guests 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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KIR

Property Policies

  • 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 2 years old stay for free 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 3 per day.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1141 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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marymW6676EM • Family
10
Simply delightful!
Pros:

We had a delightful stay in this hotel. Very comfortable, friendly and relaxing in the heart of Killarney town. Beautiful decor in the foyer. Breakfasts really tasty.

2026-07-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Kelly • couple • ie
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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colette • couple • ie
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Over priced

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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selim • solo_traveller • fr
7
A fair view ?
Pros:

The location, the decoration.
Breakfast is good.

Cons:

Absolutely no view at all; the window gives on a wall that is a meter away.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • at
8
Sehr schön
Pros:

Lage & Personal

Cons:

Schon sehr alt & die Details nicht 4 Sterne würdig aber für Irland OK sowie auch die Preise über € 300,— / Nacht!

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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moneym457 • Family • Mumbai, Maharashtra
6
Functional Rooms with good location
Pros:

Stayed here for one night. The hotel feels like it may be family-run, although I could be mistaken. While the room was clean and functional, it is noticeably dated. Finding a VCR and CD player in the room was quite surprising—they take up space and make the room feel neglected rather than nostalgic.

The biggest disappointment was that the photos online don’t accurately reflect the current condition of the rooms, which sets expectations higher than the reality.

Overall, it’s a functional place to spend the night, but not somewhere you’d choose for the experience. I’d only recommend booking it if you can get it at a very competitive price.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Greg • family_with_children • us
10
Too much fun!!!
Pros:

Breakfast was awesome! Location is amazing! Staff was wonderful!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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37emerq • Couples
10
A home away from home.
Pros:

This is my 3rd time staying at this wonderful hotel. The breakfast was amazing, the attention to detail in the decor and cleanliness is top notch. The staff (especially Jim and Ann), are so warm and welcoming. It’s definitely becoming my home away from home.

2026-07-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Rodriguez Gonzalez • family_with_children • es
8
Nice, slightly over priced for older rooms and no A/C. Staff was nice.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

No A/C windows did not fully open a tad loud.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sorina Mihaela • family_with_children • ie
6
The hotel is nice, but I don’t think it deserves a 4-star rating. The biggest disappointment was the room. We booked an
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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ORTIZ • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • family_with_children • ch
3
disappointing and over priced hotel
Pros:

location was good in the center and there were some friendly staff members (Noreen and the young man from the reception)

Cons:

We were surprised to read all the good reviews as this did not match our experience, honestly it felt like a day time robbery. We were looking forward to this but when we arrived we saw that the hotel is much smaller and less spacious than in the pictures. The high price we paid did not match the offer in any way. We have been to many 4 star hotels in Ireland, which were much cheaper and better (half the price and with spa, restaurant open for dinner etc etc). The American lady at breakfast was impolite, the breakfast concept was matching the standard of a hostel with coffee pump and one item to select from the list amongst other things. It was also surprising that there was no lunch or dinner served at the restaurant. The room allocated for us would have been too small to fit us all and too hot in the summer so then we got an apartment which was fine, very old but definitely not worth the price we paid. We could not open the windows as there was an oil pump outside in front of the window so the place smelled like oil afterwards. If this would have been cheaper it would have been acceptable but for this price we do not recommend unfortunately.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebekka • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Seward • couple • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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sergej • extended_group • ie
10
Perfect stay.
Pros:

Excellent food,cosy restaurant,highly professional waiters staff

Cons:

All service was excellent.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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dadoudub • family_with_children • ie
8
Great location but watch out for the dog surcharge
Pros:

Location was great, breakfast was pleasant, room was large

Cons:

€30 surcharge per night for a small dog is exaggerated, shower was leaking, overall price I paid was too high for quality of service received

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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catriona • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Excellent location & staff very helpful

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Maggie7891 • Couples • Belfast, Northern Ireland
10
Top marks for service & quality in the middle of Killarney town
Pros:

Booked a room at the last minute. I called to check availability and was answered by the very friendly owner. On arrival a short time later my husband & I were greeted warmly by he and his equally attentive wife. We had an air conditioned room in a lovely, traditional style hotel with wooden floors in the bedrooms, thick carpet on stairs and lovely lamps and furniture throughout. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and served on beautiful China, no non descript, plain white crockery at Fairview. Next morning check out was dealt with by a family member from the next generation, who was just as pleasant as his parents. My message to him was to stick to what they are doing so wee - quality service in a lovely, traditional right in the middle of Killarney with 3 euros paid for overnight parking. 10/10 all round

2026-07-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Barry • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee