Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly/helpful staff
Good facilities: pool, spa, sauna, time-out pods
Parking available
Nice restaurant and bar
Complimentary drink
Cons:
Location a walk/taxi from town; traffic
Some rooms get very hot (no A/C, windows may not open)
Small double bed reported
At least one remark about imperfect cleaning
Perceived offensive ID/check-in interaction for one guest
A guest felt hotel was overpriced for its type

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Generally reported as clean in multiple reviews ("Everything was clean", "very clean", "molto net"), though one review noted cleaning was "non impeccabile" — slight inconsistency lowers score.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as lovely, welcoming and helpful (extra tea & coffee, helpful security guard); one negative interaction at check-in (ID comment) noted but overall service is strong.
Location
8
Good for parking and access but several guests mentioned being a taxi ride or a 20-minute walk to town and some traffic getting to the hotel — location is convenient by car but less ideal for walking into Killarney.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms described as big, comfortable with nice bathrooms; some issues: small double bed for one guest and inability to open window causing rooms to be hot in warm weather (no A/C).
Amenities
9
Strong amenities cited: pool, sauna, spa, parking, restaurant/bar and unique features like "time out pods"; facilities for children praised — overall very positive.
Value for Money
8
Mixed signals: many positive experiences but at least one guest felt the hotel was too expensive for a family hotel — modestly below target.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast repeatedly praised as excellent and extensive; restaurant and bar received positive mentions, complimentary drink appreciated — strong F&B offering.
Overall Experience
8.8
Most guests reported an enjoyable stay and would return; positive atmosphere, comfortable rooms and good facilities outweigh occasional minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Experience a stay like no other at The Heights Hotel Killarney, where luxury meets breathtaking countryside views of the Flesk Valley and majestic mountains. Relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities like cable TVs and enjoy the convenience of room service throughout the day.

Fine Dining and Event Spaces
Indulge in exquisite dining at The Flesk Restaurant while soaking in the picturesque valley views. For a more casual setting, The Mill Bar offers a delicious lunchtime carvery. Host your special events in the scenic orangeries, perfect for functions, conferences, and memorable gatherings.

Convenient Location
Ideally situated just 1 mile from Killarney Train Station, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions like Killarney Racecourse and Fitzgerald Stadium, both within 2 miles. Only a 20-minute walk from Killarney town centre, enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience during your stay at The Heights Hotel Killarney.

Important information:

Please be aware this hotel does not accept bookings from Hen/Stag partiesGuests 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 6483 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9
Location: 8
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Frank • couple • de
7
Geht so
Pros:

Guter Fernseher und Spa

Cons:

Einrichtung ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen auch die gesamte Anlage verlebt, 20 Min zu Fuss in die Stadt, eher Familienhotel aber dafür zu teuer

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • ie
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Inge • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Het ontbijt was uitstekend en uitgebreid. De kamer prima. Er waren een zwembad en een sauna.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • ie
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Sandra Mata • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Do pequeno almoço, estava muito bom.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • family_with_children • at
9
Pros:

The rooms were big and comfortable, I actually didn't want to leave. Really liked the bathroom. Everything was clean. Breakfast was good. The restaurant and bar are also quite nice.

Cons:

The window in our room... we were there during a time that was quite warm by Irish standards, I guess. Our room was facing the afternoon sun and was extremely hot because of that (my sister's room was facing the other way, and it wasn't as bad in their room). The hotel had a ventilator running already when we arrived (no A/C in the rooms, which I personally don't mind), but it was not possible to open the window to help cool down the air. I understand that it's not possible to have it fully open in certain hotels, but it wasn't even possible to tilt it open for a couple of centimetres (because of the way the window was built into the wall) to get at least some air circulation. This meant the room was extremely hot the entire time, even though it cooled down considerably outside during the night.
As this is a building issue, of course, staff couldn't help with it; this is just a heads-up for people staying there during "heatwaves". If you can't deal with a hot room, you might want to ask them for one that doesn't face the afternoon sun.
Personally, I appreciated the complimentary drink at the bar :)

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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maher • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Staff were lovely and welcoming.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great 2nd night of our 3 night tour
Pros:

Lovely size room and ensuite, the room was very warm but the fan was a big help. We weren’t there long enough to use the spa but the bar did great food. Very helpful security guard at the end of our night out, got us extra tea & coffee. It’s a taxi ride from Killarney at the end of a night out but not too far.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Very good facilities, great location, plenty of parking and excellent breakfast.
First time I saw the "time out pods" and I think they are an absolutely fantastic idea! Really good, never saw them before!

Cons:

Needing ID, luckily I had my drivers licence with me. When I quipped with the staff about not thinking i needed a passport to come to Killarney, the response was "you're from the north". I was a bit taken a back to be honest and said we are all Irish. I did not persue this with the check in staff at the time as they weren't Irish. I did feel it was a bit offensive though 😕 especially on the day was in it, huge match with thousands of Armagh fans travelling to Kerry. I've been to other parts of Kerry with no issues and did feel disappointed with our reception.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Shazia • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Anne Marie • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Very clean and bar and restaurant nice

Cons:

Bed very small for double bed

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Camera e gentilezza dello staff

Cons:

La pulizia non impeccabile

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ie
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Malgorzata • extended_group • ie
10
We had a very enjoyable stay and would happily stay here again.
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the hotel had a nice atmosphere. We had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.

Cons:

There was nothing in particular that we didn’t like. Everything was fine during our stay.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Zhuofan • extended_group • cn
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Nuria • family_with_children • es
10
Recomanable 100%
Pros:

És un hotel excepcional, molt net, les habitacions noves i espacioses. Les instal.lacions per als nens increïbles. Ens ha encantat

Cons:

Res

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Tyler • couple • us
8
Very pleasant
Pros:

The hotel was very nice and had a lot of amenities. We enjoyed dinner at the bar with live music. Breakfast was great!

Cons:

There was a good amount of traffic getting to the hotel both nights. Had to drive to the town center so location just o.k.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Dunne • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Pretty close to killarney

Cons:

Hotel room was about 20min walk from reception

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Colin • extended_group • us
8
Cons:

Hot Rooms

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • ie
6
Brilliant for children
Pros:

It’s fantastic for families

Cons:

The mattress on the bed was very hard not really comfortable at all.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee