The Lake Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (2516 reviews)
Lake Shore, Muckross Road , Killarney , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2516 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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John • couple • ie
9
Great stay, we enjoyed every moment, will be back soon.
Pros:

View was fantastic. Wonderful location. The breakfast was wonderful, good food well prepared with great staff. Even though the temperatures were high and the room wasn't air conditioned it was quite comfortable.

Cons:

All was good.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Brady • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • couple • us
9
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

The view was spectacular. The Sauna was very relaxing. The grounds were very well kept.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The place is gorgeous, the views are amazing.
Hotel staff is very helpful and friendly. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Cyndy • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Kimberlee • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • extended_group • de
9
top lage an den killarney seen, die sich das Hotel gut bezahlen lässt. dennoch empfehlung!
Pros:

top lage, schöne große zimmer, schönes altes zentralgebäude mit historischen frühstückssaal und Bar. startpunkt für aktivitäten im Ntionalpark und Golf ideal. Frühstück sehr gut, dabei genug Platz. freundliches Personal, alles korrekt und schnell.

Cons:

hoher preis, zimmer mit seeblick kosten NOCHMAL mehr; kein Pool oder Schwimmzugang am See. kleiner Spa mit minipool für 25€ für 1,5h ist ein witz.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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neus • couple • es
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Théa • couple • fr
10
Merveilleux séjour au Lake Hôtel
Pros:

Nous avons passé seulement une nuit dans ce merveilleux hôtel et nous sommes repartis enchantés !
La chambre était incroyable, avec vue sur le lac, lit à baldaquin, cheminée, et jacuzzi dans la chambre. Le matin au réveil, nous avons pu observer des biches qui étaient devant notre chambre. C’était magique. Une merveille. Nous avons dîner au bistrot, les gens étaient gentils et le dîner très bon pour le prix.
Nous avons été aussi au spa de l’hôtel le matin et le équipement sont de qualité et c’était très agréable.
Le petit déjeuner est fantastique, il y en a pour tous les goûts. Sans hésiter le meilleur hôtel de notre séjour en Irlande.

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Trish • couple • ie
4
Wouldn’t stay again worse breakfast
Pros:

Didn’t like you had to pay for pool facilities

Cons:

Having to pay extra for therapy pool and breakfast was very poor

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous lake location and lovely room
Pros:

Fabulous location, great walks from door. Deer grazing lawn and alkng lakeside. Lovely pier by castle to enjoy sunset. Lovely room. Clean and comfortable. Good choice of buffet breakfast. The steak sandwich and mint slice was excellent. Excellent day tour arranged to Dunloe Gap.

Cons:

Bar and restaurant service wasn't that great. They were very busy so ended up not eating first night. I felt invisible at the bar the last night, ignored by 3 staff, who proceeded to continue to fill water bottles and serve people who arrived after me! Was waiting too patiently perhaps! Lots of kids running around shouting and kicking footballs and chasing deer!

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Alby • couple • ie
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Creedon • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Bistro = good food

Cons:

Main restaurant - limited menu

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
10
Simply superb
Pros:

Room was very clean , quiet , excellent views

Cons:

Very small issue with a food order but the staff fixed it an were extremely efficiently

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • family_with_children • de
9
Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Cons:

Leider erst nach der Buchung festgestellt, dass der Zutritt des Schwimmbades im Spa Bereich erst ab 18 Jahren gilt.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Short stay very friendly staff exceptional food and service. Would definitely recommend a stay st this beautiful location. Lake view stunning.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • de
8
Nice
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Nichts

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • us
10
It was a great stay. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

The location and the staff were excellent.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee