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 6570 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
C
Carol • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. Reception staff friendly and really helpful.

Cons:

Restaurant had no atmosphere. Dreadful choice of piped music. Really dreary and depressing.
Waiting staff were helpful enpigh, but seemed a bit aimless. We had to ask for tea and coffee a couple of times at breakfast on day 1, although in fairness day 2 was more organised.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
C
Cindy • couple • us
9
Comfortable and well-located hotel with excellent breakfast options. Close to attractions.
Pros:

Nice hotel restaurant, good location near the town. Easy access to the major areas we wanted to visit. Nice to have amenities like the coffee maker and small refrigerator in the room. Very good breakfast in the mornings.

Cons:

Not having air conditioning made it a bit more challenging to manage the room temperature. We weren't too uncomfortable - windows opened helped us keep things in a more comfortable range.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
Jörg • couple • de
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ayat • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

We loved the room and kids activities. Also has fantastic breakfast.

Cons:

The bathroom smells so nasty in spite it was really clean

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
R
Radoslaw • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • ie
3
Overpriced, not near the town
Pros:

Staff were friendly

Cons:

Incredibly overpriced for what it is. Room was so far away from anything, so far away from reception it was like a maze trying to find the room and the very particular elevators to use.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Carole • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

La piscine, le repas du dîner au restaurant (excellent) la chambre spacieuse

Cons:

La climatisation trop forte du bar et restaurant. La sonorisation trop bruyant du restaurant et bar

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
N
Niamh • solo_traveller • ie
10
Kilarney break
Pros:

Very clean & spacious family room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
G
Geoff • couple • ie
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
Ankur • couple • in
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
T
Tony • couple • ie
7
It was nice part from breakfast and food in bar was lovely
Pros:

Breakfast very cold

Cons:

Rashers very salty toast half don no black or white pudding

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
G
Geneviève • couple • fr
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jean François • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé mais nécessite un véhicule pour se rendre au centre ville
Belle piscine

Cons:

Organisation du petit déjeuner à revoir

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
R
Royston • couple • gb
9
We haddock a lovely 4 nights in a fantastic room
Pros:

Everything was great

Cons:

Property was fine

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
S
Seán • couple • ie
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • couple • gb
8
Excellent place to stay in Killarney.
Pros:

Lovely spacious room, fabulous staff.

Cons:

Breakfast issues. Mostly resolved.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
K
Karambir Singh • couple • in
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
B
BAUDENA • solo_traveller • it
9
Cons:

Un po' lontano dal centro

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
L
Luke • couple • ie
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
A
Anna • solo_traveller • ie
9
Very good hotel
Pros:

Great hotel, lovely food, and very friendly staff, swimming pool is very nice.

Cons:

No air-conditioning in the room, hard to sleep.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee