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9.3 / 10 Guest Rating

The Lake Hotel

Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, ie

The Lake Hotel - main view

About the Property

Magnificent Mountain Views and Enchanting History
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Loch Lein at The Lake Hotel. Wake up to stunning mountain views and explore the ancient ruins of McCarthy Mor Castle dating back to the 12th century.

Luxurious Rooms and Fine Dining
Indulge in comfort with en suite rooms featuring baths, satellite TVs, and countryside views. Dine in style at Castlelough Restaurant for a taste of exquisite Irish cuisine overlooking the gardens.

Relaxation and Elegance
Unwind in the outdoor hot tub or savor a drink at the Devil’s Punch Bowl Bar named after the nearby mountain lake. With a history dating back to 1820, The Lake Hotel invites you to create unforgettable memories. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Facilities & Amenities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

For bookings of 5 rooms or more contact hotel directly as different terms and conditions apply. For long stays of 4 nights or more contact hotel directly. Full payment is due on arrival. All public areas of the hotel are nonsmoking. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. 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.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.3
Exceptional2480 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the stunning views and frequently praise the welcoming staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.4
Service9.9
Location9.9
Room Quality8.9
Amenities9.4
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage9.4
Overall Experience9.8

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RajagopalieIE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 15, 2026

"Amazing !"

10.0

Location and the lake and caste 👌🏼

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RondausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"Beautiful Hotel on a gorgeous lake!"

10.0

The beds were so comfortable, we didn't want to leave. The restaurant food was fantastic as well as the breakfast served in the morning, so many choices and stations of food. The restaurants have a STUNNING view of the lake. You cannot look way from the wonderful view of the lake and the castle ruins on the grounds. It was Zen like. We were going to do some things nearby but decided to stay on the grounds and relax. We traveled the perimeter of Ireland in 2 weeks by car and stayed at 6 different hotels. This was the best!

The younger front desk people couldn't offer advice about what to do in the area so we ended up staying on the grounds and relaxing.

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PaulgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"Beautiful classic hotel but young and inexperienced staff let it down a little."

8.0

Beautiful setting and just a short walk to town centre. Comfortable rooms and a great shower.

Having stayed in 3 other hotels during our Ireland trip, I’d have to say the staff here were nowhere near as helpful as the other places. Shortly after arrival we headed to the bar for a drink. We wanted to sit outside and a member of staff said who walked past with an empty tray said we’d be quicker getting drinks ourselves and taking them out instead of waiting to be served!!! There was no queue at the bar and only around ten people sat in the area. Shortly after I saw a couple being directed to seats outside and a drinks ordered taken by another staff member which is exactly what should have happened. At breakfast we waited around ten minutes for someone to take our order from the menu. During this time a number of staff floating around not doing a huge amount and we had to call one over. The order was simply no peaches in the porridge. It came with peaches!

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JACKIEusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"I would definitely recommend. One of the best hotels we have stayed"

10.0

They made our 30 th anniversary special…decorated our bed with rose pedals, chocolates, and a poster of hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful area. Breakfast was yummy!

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SouthwoodcaCA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"Should highly recommend"

10.0

Amazing location, facilities and staff

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DavidusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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AnnetteieIE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Loved the location, rooms,staff and cleanliness. Super hotel

Nothing. It's a beautiful hotel.

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MargaretieIE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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TshiamoieIE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 10, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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JamesusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 9, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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