The Lake Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (2334 reviews)
Lake Shore, Muckross Road , Killarney , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning views
Welcoming staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Noisy room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
Some issues reported, such as mould on bread.
Service
9.95
Staff were described as fantastic, welcoming, and accommodating.
Location
9.95
Location praised for being amazing and by the lake.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms were generally comfortable, though there were minor inconveniences.
Amenities
9.45
Spa and thermal suite received high praise.
Value for Money
8.45
Some concerns about pricing for families.
Food and Beverage
9.45
Food options were described as delicious with gluten-free choices.
Overall Experience
9.75
Guests expressed enjoyment and desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 10:52

Property Description

Magnificent Mountain Views and Enchanting History
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Loch Lein at The Lake Hotel. Wake up to stunning mountain views and explore the ancient ruins of McCarthy Mor Castle dating back to the 12th century.

Luxurious Rooms and Fine Dining
Indulge in comfort with en suite rooms featuring baths, satellite TVs, and countryside views. Dine in style at Castlelough Restaurant for a taste of exquisite Irish cuisine overlooking the gardens.

Relaxation and Elegance
Unwind in the outdoor hot tub or savor a drink at the Devil’s Punch Bowl Bar named after the nearby mountain lake. With a history dating back to 1820, The Lake Hotel invites you to create unforgettable memories. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

For bookings of 5 rooms or more contact hotel directly as different terms and conditions apply.
For long stays of 4 nights or more contact hotel directly.
Full payment is due on arrival.
All public areas of the hotel are nonsmoking.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 13 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

9.3
Based on 2334 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 9.45
Overall Experience: 9.75
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kiki • couple • us
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • us
7
Great views
Pros:

Location was exactly what we needed. Beautiful surroundings and view. Breakfast was very good. Room was very clean and liked that they had a fan in the room and decent coffee maker.

Cons:

We did not like that we had to pay to use the pool/hot tub and decided not to use them as a result. The room price was expensive--they could at least include pool use. The pillows in the room were horrible--basically rocks with pillow cases on them.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Clara • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

El hotel es absolutamente excepcional; la ubicación, las vistas ... Lo mejor es el personal, ademas de amables se nota que hay buen ambiente entre ellos

Cons:

Por el precio, nos hubiera gustado que nos hubiesen ofrecido habitaciones en la segunda planta, ya que la nuestra estaba a pie de calle y la gente que paseaba por el lago podía ver dentro de la habitación, lo cual era un poco incómodo

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Nadin • couple • de
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • us
8
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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JR1111 • couple • us
10
"A place where royalty meets tranquility — and where you'll wish you'd booked more nights."
Pros:

An absolutely unforgettable stay. The Lake House has become one of the biggest highlights of our entire Ireland trip.

We were welcomed by Claire and owner Mr. Niall Hubbard, who was warm, generous with local tips, and made us feel truly at home. Niall means Champion — and he is exactly that. Our lake view room was breathtaking, with gorgeous views of the on-site castle and lake.

Asiya was wonderful at both dinner and breakfast — and breakfast here is something else entirely. Royalty-level. Michelle gave us a lovely checkout, and we were thrilled to see Mr. Hubbard once more on our way out.

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary in Ireland. Thank you so much for making it so special for us.

There is so much to see and do in this lovely area that we must come back. We will definitely stay at The Lake Hotel again— for longer next time. Absolutely in for a treat if you stay here!

-Jeanette & Joel, from New Jersey, USA

Cons:

No complaints. This is a must stay place!

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • ie
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Dan • couple • ie
10
First time staying in this hotel and I was very taking back by the space in the roon and the view of the lake, the therm
Pros:

The location, the room, the views, the comfort, the food, the thermal suite and the staff, top class 👌🏻

Cons:

Anyone that faults this hotel is at fault themselves.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Margatet • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Staff were so helpful and pleasent,
The chocolates in our room,
The four poster bed,
The room with the view of the lake wss beautiful

Cons:

Minor detail we werr charged for the use of the pool and thermal suite, it should be included ad staying guests

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • couple • ie
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Bondarenko • couple • ua
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

The location and service

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • couple • ie
9
Beautiful views, lovely Food friendly staff very comfortable beds
Pros:

The facility, the surroundings the restaurants

Cons:

Room was very cold when we got there and there was no air-conditioning

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Wynne • solo_traveller • ie
10
Staff unbelievable
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Magnificent views

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • ie
8
Excellent
Pros:

Lovely staff lovely food

Cons:

Shame the coffee let you down it was not nice and I requested a second cup not as strong and it was equally as bad such a pity would have given it a 10 only for this

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Patrice • family_with_children • us
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
8
It was a very enjoyable stay but the service was not as friendly as on previous occasions. I missed the very respectful
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

The pillows were bulky and uncomfortable.
No water in the bedroom and couldn’t find the water station!
Poor quality bread for breakfast
The sausages were not Irish , I think.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee