The Lake Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (2525 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 2525 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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marie • couple • gb
10
It was beautiful hotel and everything about it
Pros:

Everything food location staff and suite

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alain • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrea.K. • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Es war einfach traumhaft, wir würden es sofort wieder buchen.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Christy • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Excellent views, breakfast, restaurant and bar, Friendly staff.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Zsuzsanna • couple • hu
5
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room was too hot
Too old
Loud from restaurant

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Reinhard • couple • at
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • couple • ch
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

The staff couldn't do enough for you.
The scenery was beautiful.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
10
Dream vacation spot in lovely Ireland.
Pros:

Van Morrison said”This must be what paradise is like, it’s so peaceful here.” Second time here and I love it even more. Very calming place. Super people. Beautiful rooms. Heavenly food. Excellent location. All at a very good price. Please join me.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Great location. Excellent staff
Pros:

Fabulous location
Excellent food in the bar which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Breakfast was also very very good

Cons:

I think there is a lack of effective sound proofing between rooms as we could clearly hear people talking in both the rooms adjoining ours.
The wooden floors also don’t help as there were scrapping chairs from the room above which was somewhat annoying

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Alaa • extended_group • sa
7
Beautiful place need air conditioning
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There was no air conditioning it was too hot in the room/ there was no much food options the pillows were very bad and towels

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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Kimberlee • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Cyndy • 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