Gleneagle Killarney

Hotels
8.5 (1623 reviews)
Muckross Road , Killarney , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public 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 13 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1623 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
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NOEL • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Cullen • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Marie • family_with_children • ie
10
Ground floor with balcony excellent
Pros:

Breakfast excellent. Choice great.

Cons:

There was nothing I did not like

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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John Flynn • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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PHAM • couple • ie
10
Tốt
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • ie
8
Staff very helpful as had a incident and dealt wuth very efficiently
Cons:

Bed sheets where noisy when moving around on bed. Breakfast was just ok not much fresh fruit or light refreshments to choose from for breakfast

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Musa • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Roisin • family_with_children • ie
2
The entertainment and location was good. But for the price of the hotel for the two nights it wasn’t worth it at all. We
Pros:

Location. And the entertainment

Cons:

The bedrooms were terrible. They were old and dated for the money that was charged.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Eoghan • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • couple • ie
3
Bed Room was like sleeping in a phonebox ,Place full of kids, not enough quite areas to relax
Pros:

Breackfast

Cons:

Dinner was not 4 star quality

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
M
Maeve • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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patrick • couple • ie
3
would have to think twice about booking again ,we were very disappointed in overall quility
Pros:

was over cramped with table wear and cramped tables , breakfast was nothing special , dinner was middle of the road and over priced .

Cons:

Service and lack of investment in updating property , looks like there has been no upgrading done in quite some time ,

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • ie
10
Superb
Pros:

Beautiful location fabulous venue for show we seen and fabulous food and wonderful staff

Cons:

There was nothing we didnt like

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • ie
9
Had a great time kids had a ball.
Pros:

Lots for the kids to do

Cons:

No food served in bar like before

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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ALICE • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee