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:
Location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service inconsistencies
Hot breakfast was cold
Check-in communication problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Clean, but stains on carpet and bathroom grout line were noted.
Service
8.75
Most staff were friendly, but some reception staff could improve.
Location
9.25
Perfect location for nearby show.
Room Quality
8.25
Room was presentable and comfortable overall, with some minor issues.
Amenities
8.25
Great leisure facilities, but some operational hours were inconvenient.
Value for Money
8.75
Good value for the price, especially with food.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Food was tasty and good value, but breakfast service could improve.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a good stay despite some issues with service and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:48

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Activities

The Gleneagle offers a range of amenities for guests to enjoy, including a 25-metre swimming pool, an 18-hole pitch and putt, and 2 tennis courts. The Aquila Leisure Club provides free entry with facilities such as squash courts, a children’s pool, spa bath, steam room, sauna, and a fully equipped gym.

Family-Friendly Environment

Voted as one of the top 10 family-friendly hotels, The Gleneagle is the perfect destination for families. With activities for all ages and the INEC centre attached for entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Convenient Location and Comfortable Accommodation

Situated on the edge of Killarney National Park, guests can easily access the park and the town with a shuttle bus available. The bright and traditionally furnished rooms offer free WiFi, satellite TV, and picturesque views of the park. Enjoy a Full Irish breakfast and make the most of your stay at The Gleneagle.

Important information:

Please note that it is strictly prohibited to smoke in the property, including the balconies.

We reserve the right to cancel or modify reservations where it appears that a customer has engaged in fraudulent or inappropriate activity in our hotel on a previous visit/stay.

We reserve the right to refuse service to any person engaging in behavior which threatens the safety or wellbeing of our staff or guests, or which we feel disrespects any member of our team.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: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1870 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 8.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
C
Cristina • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
R
Roger • couple • ie
9
Everything worked out okay 👍
Pros:

Experience with staff was perfect and they food was A1

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
Łuczak • solo_traveller • ie
7
Cons:

More than 200 euro per night and we dont even have soaps in the bathroom. Dissapointed.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
E
Ella Rose • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

We had one of the balcony rooms facing the mountains view, the room was lovely and the hotel was spotless and the room, The pool was a grand size and the jacuzzi was so relaxing after a long day I would defo stay here again well worth the money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Helena Morrison • extended_group • gb
9
Even though the hotel is big and busy, it runs smoothly. We had dinner in the restaurant and food was very good. It was
Pros:

Large comfortable bed. Air conditioner in the room. Room clean and nicely decorated. Bathroom very clean.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
K
kenneth • family_with_children • ie
5
Dont advertise an activity that is not fit for purpose
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Pitch & putt course is disgraceful. Not fit for purpose

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Love the gleneagle so keep going back. Ideal when travelling with kids

Cons:

They ask you to fill out a survey after you leave to get promotional discount but after going to the bother of doing it , it’s only certain rooms , midweek. Not at all applicable to a family stay

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
D
Davis • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Enjoyed

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
A
anthony • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
J
j • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Food and service excellent.

Cons:

Pillows could be more comfortable

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
C
Ciara • family_with_children • ie
7
Comfortable hotel, great amenities but wouldn’t be in a hurry back.
Pros:

The parking, the convenience of walking in for dinner without booking, the staff were very friendly, very approachable and helpful. The shuttle was bus was an added bonus even though we didn’t get to use it. The room was clean and the changing rooms at the swimming pool. Reception staff were friendly on checking in. Good services in the room, tv with Netflix, nice shower, fan, not a bad bed, good selection of teas coffee ect

Cons:

I didn’t like the check in and check out times. 4pm is too late and 11am was too early for us. Trying to battle through the breakfast rush, even thought we went early it was chaos. The sausages were not nice.
The kids wanted to go swimming, after breakfast we went but it felt rushed trying to get out of our room for 11am. The pool was very cramped, uncomfortable.
We were having fun as a family in one of the lanes we had been using for races with the kids. We were told it’s for swimming only!! Does that mean no fun aloud!! We weren’t even doing anything that was causing any harm. Just having fun!

We also ate dinner. Adult starters were nice. I had the Adults chicken and thought it was tasteless. The presentation was unnecessary and I would have enjoyed just a normal piece of chicken much more rather than 4 rolled and stuffed individual piece I got. The kids dinners were not great. Hard rice, obviously had been sitting there at the buffet for ages, hardly any chicken in the curry. The wait for chicken goujans and chips was also a little silly! They should be on tap! It’s a buffet for kids!
Other stuff was missing too, people were being told to come back or their food would be dropped down. Whats the point of having a buffet if it’s not well catered for.

We had a drink in the bar and at 9.45 the piano man had tuned his piano but hadn’t started playing any music.
The atmosphere was flat.

I just expected more for a hotel that has such a well known name. It very much felt like a rotation belt.
We paid €235 for our stay, maybe you get what you pay for. Next time I’ll spend more for a better experience.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
L
lorraine • couple • ie
10
Relaxing enjoyable hotel
Pros:

Beautiful Hotel couldn’t fault it

Cons:

Room was perfect , staff very friendly and food was fabulous

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
O
Olivia • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
G
Gemma • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • family_with_children • de
6
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
M
Mags • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • ie
2
Staff could be more accommodating regarding an issue
Pros:

Walk in shower. Free parking

Cons:

The staff and the way they handled an issue

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
M
Mayte Yagüe • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal. El desayuno. El hotel muy chulo y cómodo

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
D
DaviidOB • family_with_children • es
7
Buen hotel demasiado grande
Pros:

La habitación ok, el hotel es algo caro para lo que ofrece. Muy buena atención de los camareros españoles.

Cons:

Es un hotel demasiado grande y da aspecto de muy masificado. Aunque en general nos gusto.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee