Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Luxurious rooms
Cons:
Slow bar service
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Bathroom floor was reported dirty upon arrival.
Service
8.48
Staff were friendly but some service issues reported, especially at the bar.
Location
9.02
Generally nice location, though a bit out of the way for some guests.
Room Quality
9.47
Rooms were reported as very nice and spacious with good facilities.
Amenities
8.5
Good spa and leisure center, but some facilities were not easily accessible or explained.
Value for Money
8.96
Room quality justifies the price, but food prices considered high by some.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Food quality was average, with specific complaints about slow service and temperature issues.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, a lovely stay with minor issues that did not detract significantly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:20

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Accommodation:
Experience the epitome of luxury at The Heritage in Killenard. Nestled within private gardens, this 4-star hotel offers a tranquil escape with top-notch amenities including a leisure centre, award-winning spa, and on-site bars and restaurants.

Endless Leisure Activities:
From a Health Club with a leisure pool to tennis courts and a children’s playground, The Heritage ensures there is something for everyone. Guests can also indulge in the Heritage Spa Experience for ultimate relaxation.

Gourmet Dining and Scenic Views:
Wake up to a delicious breakfast at Blake's Restaurant and savor a variety of culinary delights at the hotel's restaurants and bars. With some rooms offering balconies and golf course views, every moment at The Heritage is truly unforgettable.

Book now to experience luxury and relaxation at The Heritage in Killenard!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2153 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Therese • couple • ie
10
Amazing, cannot recommend enough.
Pros:

Everything, was amazing from start to finish

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Mia • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Podea • family_with_children • ie
7
Pros:

The hotel was very elegant, and food was lovely. We ate on the first night, where we had a very helpful waitress in Blakes bar, unfortunately I didnt get her name. The breakfast was lovely, both cold buffet and hot food. The beds were very comfortable and the room had a manual thermostat which we could set to our liking.

Cons:

Despite numerous emails requesting the Blakes Bar restaurant menu we never received it.

When we presented to use the spa facilities, we were told it wasn't included in our stay package, however at no time, throughout all the emails that I sent, to book the Spa and peruse the treatment menu, where we told, that there was an additional charge. I eventually booked the spa via a telephone call, and I was not told about a spa package additional charge. I even had to send them my booking reference, and they still did not flag that we had to pay extra This led to embarrassment and awkwardness at the Spa facility, as our stay with The Heritage was to celebrate my Sister in Law's 60th birthday.

My friend and I had booked the Heritage and Spa as her birthday gift, and wanted it to be flawless, bought and paid for without the birthday girl having to feel obliged to pay for anything, and the moment when we arrived to be told, in front of the birthday girl, that we had to pay €25 each to enter was very embarrassing and awkward, as I had to leave the Spa, go back to my room, collect a payment card and then pay in front of the birthday girl. Not nice

To be clear, I had no issue with the charge, its the fact that through out all conversations and emails, no one flagged it, otherwise I would have paid on booking to spare the embarrassment of what happened at 3.30pm on Monday 2nd Nov, in the reception area of the Spa

Finally just a few comments re the room, 1. We had a triple room, with 3 ladies staying, and we had to live out of our suitcase as there was no wardrobe shelving in the room we stayed in, there were a few hangers, but no where in the wardrobe for folded clothes

2. The bathroom had no fan in it and so steamed up badly after use, making it difficult to use the bathroom mirror

3. The rooms could do with a light above the mirrors in the main bedroom

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • ie
10
Will be back. Loved our stay.
Pros:

Very comfortable room. Lovely food. Quiet at nighttime.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • ie
10
Absolutely beautiful staff were amazing
Pros:

Very secluded

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ie
10
A fabulous experience
Pros:

Penthouse Apartment was fabulous and the breakfast is top class. Every single member of staff is so lovely and very helpful. The Spa in particular for me was so fabulous with staff going above and beyond to make the experience wonderful and the treatments are so enjoyable. I brought my autistic adult daughter with me and got her a treatment and the lady who looked after her was so amazing. Equally the lady who did my own treatment was so wonderful and we had a gorgeous chat throughout.

Cons:

There wasn't one thing that we didn't like.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
G
George • couple • gb
10
Brilliant hotel Top class service Great staff excellent food Breakfast best ever Blakes restaurant is wonderful and grea
Pros:

Excellent location very clean

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • ie
10
Clean, comfortable hotel & room. Delicious food. Staff are excellent!
Pros:

We have stayed in The Heritage many times. We really enjoyed our stay as always!
There is a lovely atmosphere in the hotel.
A beautiful reception. The staff are excellent.
Comfortable room & bed.
We had a lovely dinner in Blake’s. Superb breakfast.
Would definitely recommend this hotel!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • family_with_children • ie
10
Fabulous spot my favourite place to stay
Pros:

Fabulous hotel absolute class

Cons:

Going home

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Lynsey • couple • ie
8
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and the decor of hotel was stunning.

Cons:

We got the steak burger in the bar which we didnt think was great. It had a very processed taste. Maybe smashed burgers would be the better option.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • ie
9
Great hotel with fine facilities in beautiful country-side with a rich heritage.
Pros:

Great location. Efficient and pleasant staff

Cons:

The hotel does not permit guests, who have made their bookings and already paid for their stay via Booking.com, to charge already reserved evening meals, bar bills, etc, to their hotel room account. It insists instead that each meal or extra service, other than the breakfasts which count as part of the pre-paid accommodation package, be paid on the spot rather than when the guest departs. This was inconvenient.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • couple • ie
9
Pros:

It was fabulous.

Cons:

Disappointed that hydro pool in spa not working.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • extended_group • ie
9
We booked a girly night away for my mams birthday. So glad we chose The Heritage
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, lovely friendly staff, breakfast superb… This is a hidden gem in the suburbs of Laois…will definitely return

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • extended_group • ie
8
A relaxing break in beautiful surroundings
Pros:

Beautiful decor, friendly staff and lovely grounds

Cons:

Nothing it was great

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ie
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
10
Perfect weekend break
Pros:

Excellent location Wonderful food Fantastic staff

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • ie
7
Cool and calm. Thanks. Spa suburb
Pros:

Friendly staff and cleaniness

Cons:

menu choices limited and sometimes food could have been warmer but I didn’t complain as your staff were excellent

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee