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 1850 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
S
Seamus • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel was very nice with lots of entertainment for both kids and adults - breakfast was the best too

Cons:

Leaving

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
J
Joyce • family_with_children • ie
10
We had a great 24hrs here and definitely will be back hopefully for a cheaper price
Pros:

It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the swimming pool

Cons:

It’s a bit expensive for just one night for 2 adults and a child

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
A
Antony • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay would stay again.
Pros:

Great location easy parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
H
Hermann • solo_traveller • at
6
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
E
emma • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
A
Annemarie • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Location, and music..

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Madden • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

To late to check in and thay want you out early breakfast is like a cattle mart

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
M
mary • solo_traveller • ie
6
Cons:

I didn't like that we couldn't go into the main restaurant for breakfast each morning.

Also the beds were really uncomfortable

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
A
AURELIEN • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bien
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Les bonnets obligatoires pour la piscine.
Quelques problèmes de propreté dans les parties communes

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
S
Sinead • family_with_children • ie
6
Pros:

Staff were great, very friendly and helpful.
Dinner in the casual restaurant was nice and reasonably priced.

Cons:

Coffee machine in the room didn’t work.
Room was a little over priced for what it was (booked through booking.com)

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
F
Fabiopet • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The location is perfect, the staff is very kind, the room was very big and clean, the pool is big.

Cons:

The food, something definitely to improve

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
A
Anurag • family_with_children • ie
7
It was a nice stay with lot of activities for family and kids and a nice breakfast.
Pros:

Room and bathroom was specious and clean

Cons:

The room was not suitable for hot weather as there was no Air Conditioner in the room

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
D
DAMIEN • family_with_children • ie
7
MY FAMILY AND I HAD A GREAT STAY DEFINTILY A FAMILY FRENDILY RESORT
Pros:

HOTEL FACILITIES FOOD AND STAFF WERE BRILLIANT
HOTEL WAS CLEAN AND WELL KEPT POOL AND SAUNA/STEAM ROOM WAS CLEAN EXCEPT THE CHANGING ROOM

Cons:

ROOMS ARE DATED IN THE SECTION I WAS IN ROOM 222
THERE IS NO AIR CONDITIONING EITHER WINDOW WOULD ONLY OPEN HALF WAY DUE TO THE CURTAIN PELMET IN THE WAY THEY ALSO NEED TO CHANGE THE MATTRESS ON THE BEDS AS THEY ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PILLOWS WERE FINE
OVERALL THE ROOMS ARE CLEAN AND TIDY

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
D
Donal • family_with_children • ie
10
Lovely family break away
Pros:

The staff were very friendly, everything was spotless and just a lovely hotel all round

Cons:

No complaints from us

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
A
Akhilendra • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jibin • family_with_children • ie
6
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
J
JOANNE • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
E
Eddie • solo_traveller • ie
10
Really enjoyed it but we should have stayed longer
Pros:

Excellent facilities for young and old

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
E
Eva • family_with_children • at
8
Cons:

Frühstücksbuffet teilweise etwas unübersichtlich und unlogisch platziert

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee