Name: The Brehon Hotel & Spa
Address: Muckross Road, Poulnamuck, Killarney, Ireland, Killarney, County Kerry, IE
Price range: $167–$599 per night
Rating: 9.08

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Brehon Hotel & Spa stands out for spacious rooms, popular spa and pool facilities, plentiful breakfasts, and a convenient location near Killarney National Park and town.

Service is widely praised as welcoming and efficient, with smooth check-ins and thoughtful upgrades. Some older bathrooms feel dated with very small showers, and a few guests experienced event noise or overly warm temperatures. A minority reported maintenance issues in wellness areas or occasional slow restaurant service. Expect a comfortable, amenity-rich stay near the park.

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Facilities

The spa, vitality suite and pool are a major highlight, with many praising them; the on-site bar and parking are appreciated. Some guests noted maintenance issues or lukewarm facilities at times, occasional crowding, and event activity.

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Leonard

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great looking building from the outside & when you walk into the reception, it feels very grand! Staff are very nice, welcoming & always happy to help. Behind the scenes in places it does need updating & remedial repairs in the rooms. The spa could do with some repairs/replacement wood work due to dangerous rusty screws in the sauna room! Some of the functional buttons to activate the water jets/water fountains don’t work either! Stainless hand rails rusty too in places… such a shame! Superior suite is a nice size with all the facilities, even cobwebs over the windows & bad signs of damp/water damage round the windows! Lots of gurgling noises coming from the bathroom pipes constantly & the odd smell that came with too! No wall or door hooks to hang your coat up as you walk in, just wardrobe or on the back of a chair… The restaurant/bar is a nice area to socialise in with friends for drinks or even a bite to eat. When ordering food, try to beat the rush, if it’s more than chips you want quickly, then good luck because when they are busy, it takes a while.. & when it does arrive, they forget the meal you ordered for the kids… We also noticed that if there’s a function on until late, make sure your not in any of the front rooms of the hotel as we were woken twice over the duration of our stay after midnight by crowds of people outside smoking, waiting for rides home or just gossiping very loudly! When I spoke to the front desk, the said it’s just a function…

8

carlene

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property. Have been to the spa here before. The spa was disappointing jacuzzi was lukewarm , steam room dysfunctional. Not relaxing.

10

Amy

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay at the Brehon. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We availed of the vitality suite facilities and the gym. Our room was perfect, extremely comfortable and had a hair dryer, iron, tea/coffee making facilities. We also had dinner in the bar which was lovely and great cocktails! Breakfast the next morning was also excellent - we had a menu to order from and could avail of a buffet. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!

10

Angeline

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely LOVED this hotel and Killarney It’s perfectly situated between Killarney National Park and downtown FUN Killarney!! The pool & spa are AMAZING, the bed was so comfy and the room is very spacious with coffee & tea in room plus a mini fridge I woukd recommend to friends for sure

10

rachel

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The spa was definitely needed after the long hours on the road driving around Ireland. The hot tub , and sauna was pure relaxation.

10

Asako

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is beautiful, in great condition. Lovely bar. Was busy with weddings both days, but to be expected with such a nice venue. Getting into Killarney was easy, super close. The spa was fantastic, very clean. Would stay again.

10

carolyn anne edlin

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was smart, the rooms were warm and comfortable the staff were very helpful and the food was superb. Tricky to find a parking space after 5.00pm but doable. A couple of coat hooks in the room would be handy for hanging damp coats on instead of along with dry clothes in the wardrobe. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay again.

10

Deborah

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Spa was amazing and room excellent.

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Rebecca

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pools and spa were great— the bed was not comfortable. Enjoyed the breakfast. Staff were nice.

10

Gary

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check-in staff were exceptionally friendly and explained that they would accommodate an earlier check-in as soon as our room was ready. The lobby is really stunning, with fireplaces and a cozy ambience. The bar and restaurant on site were really nice too. I would recommend staying for breakfast, which we did. The breakfast spread exceeded my expectations. As we stayed on weeknights in January, it clearly was not the '' busy '' time of year. However, even though it wasn't that busy the spa of the hotel still had quite a few people in it. The spa facilities were beautiful, but I would imagine during the high season this gets overrun and wouldn't be as relaxing.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property and rooms as clean, with housekeeping generally reliable. A few guests reported maintenance or hygiene issues in certain bathrooms or spa areas, such as drainage problems, worn finishes, or mold.

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Leonard

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great looking building from the outside & when you walk into the reception, it feels very grand! Staff are very nice, welcoming & always happy to help. Behind the scenes in places it does need updating & remedial repairs in the rooms. The spa could do with some repairs/replacement wood work due to dangerous rusty screws in the sauna room! Some of the functional buttons to activate the water jets/water fountains don’t work either! Stainless hand rails rusty too in places… such a shame! Superior suite is a nice size with all the facilities, even cobwebs over the windows & bad signs of damp/water damage round the windows! Lots of gurgling noises coming from the bathroom pipes constantly & the odd smell that came with too! No wall or door hooks to hang your coat up as you walk in, just wardrobe or on the back of a chair… The restaurant/bar is a nice area to socialise in with friends for drinks or even a bite to eat. When ordering food, try to beat the rush, if it’s more than chips you want quickly, then good luck because when they are busy, it takes a while.. & when it does arrive, they forget the meal you ordered for the kids… We also noticed that if there’s a function on until late, make sure your not in any of the front rooms of the hotel as we were woken twice over the duration of our stay after midnight by crowds of people outside smoking, waiting for rides home or just gossiping very loudly! When I spoke to the front desk, the said it’s just a function…

10

Cliona

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived the hotel i.pressed us. It is luxurious and clean from reception to the bar and restaurant areas and the rooms. There was a short queue to check in when we arrived but the staff were very efficient and we did not have to wait long. At check in they advised that they had upgraded us to one of their newly renovated rooms for no additional charge. The room was gorgeous. It has a huge balcony, a dressing area, seating area and very spacious bathroom. There was also a superking size bed. Weate in the bar the first night and it did not disappoint. Our whole stay was relaxing and exactly what we hoped for. Breakfast was delicious with a very good variety of options including vegan options.

10

Sharon

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful large rooms, very clean, friendly staff

10

Catherine

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean warm and comfortable hotel. The staff were so friendly. Food was superb. Will definitely be back.

10

David

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic Location. Breakfast Buffet is amazing. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Not crazy about small showers

10

gerard

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fab hotel,spotless clean,bed very comfy,food in bar was great,very central and friendly,will definately stay again

10

Mitchelle

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a great experience to stay at The Brehon. Place was lovely and felt very exclusive and posh. Staffs were friendly. Breakfast was lovely and you can even order breakfast to room for addition €7 per tray. Room was very spacious, too especially the old ones. The only bad experience we had was that the bed was already sunken as probably from multiple use by guests and the bath from where we originally stayed has pink moulds on the side. Rang reception first thing in the morning as we only noticed it in the evening when we used the bath tub. Receptionist and manager acted on it very quickly and moved us to another room with free upgrade. Staffs were very friendly and we were not rushed to go back to the hotel straightaway as we were gone the whole day for tours in Kerry. We had a lovely stay. The room upgrade was small in size but was very modern and had a good view of the mountains. Overall, would recommend The Brehon and will definitely be my first choice when I come visit Kerry again.

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Sharon

Jan 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely. Ambience amazing. Facilities & spay amazing. Been here every year for past 5 years, superb. Only complaint was the room this year. For some reason we were given a room to accommodate disabled. The bathroom was poorly refurbed, looking bodged and tatty. A half hearted job. Bathroom constantly cold to boot. Shame because the standards are hi here and this room was below parr, the bathroom by far. That said we hope to be back next year but I'll be specific with future rooms. Very little shelf r

10

Carolyn

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean hotel with good size rooms

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Darlene

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, unfortunately the lady at the check-in desk was on the phone and had me wait 10 minutes before acknowledging me. The room was very nice but the water wasn’t draining in the bath tub.

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Rooms

Rooms are widely described as spacious, comfortable and well equipped, with some offering balconies or views. Downsides include dated bathrooms with very small showers, occasional event noise, and reports of overly warm rooms or a worn bed.

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Cliona

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived the hotel i.pressed us. It is luxurious and clean from reception to the bar and restaurant areas and the rooms. There was a short queue to check in when we arrived but the staff were very efficient and we did not have to wait long. At check in they advised that they had upgraded us to one of their newly renovated rooms for no additional charge. The room was gorgeous. It has a huge balcony, a dressing area, seating area and very spacious bathroom. There was also a superking size bed. Weate in the bar the first night and it did not disappoint. Our whole stay was relaxing and exactly what we hoped for. Breakfast was delicious with a very good variety of options including vegan options.

8

BETTY

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No way of having a shower for ladies who dont want there hairsyle ruined as was too.high up and stable .needs.bathroom updating. Room 123 music from weddings till 2am and receptions outside room door all afternoon

10

Steven

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location for exploring the park. We made good use of the complimentary bicycles! Lovely large corner room! Breakfast was done well.

10

Steven

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel and room. The only negative was the small shower cubicle. Otherwise everything was superb

10

Korey

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Brehon was our one fancy hotel of the trip, and it did not disappoint! It was close to the downtown area, so just a short little drive/taxi away. They had a nice bar and restaurant on site that served delicious food and cocktails. All staff were friendly and check-in was so smooth and easy. We're only bummed we didn't get to check out the spa, but I guess that means we just need to go back! We had breakfast included the next morning and it was delicious. The room was very spacious, and the bed was so comfortable we didn't want to leave.

10

Ashlee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was absolutely stunning. The bed and pillows were super comfy and soft.

8

Liam

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with great staff....room was nice but Aircon kept turning off so bit uncomfortable sleep...bed and shower excellent but as said room was too warm

10

Mitchelle

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a great experience to stay at The Brehon. Place was lovely and felt very exclusive and posh. Staffs were friendly. Breakfast was lovely and you can even order breakfast to room for addition €7 per tray. Room was very spacious, too especially the old ones. The only bad experience we had was that the bed was already sunken as probably from multiple use by guests and the bath from where we originally stayed has pink moulds on the side. Rang reception first thing in the morning as we only noticed it in the evening when we used the bath tub. Receptionist and manager acted on it very quickly and moved us to another room with free upgrade. Staffs were very friendly and we were not rushed to go back to the hotel straightaway as we were gone the whole day for tours in Kerry. We had a lovely stay. The room upgrade was small in size but was very modern and had a good view of the mountains. Overall, would recommend The Brehon and will definitely be my first choice when I come visit Kerry again.

10

Shelly

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, peaceful location. Our room got very hot but the fan worked well.

10

Paul

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful and the rooms large, but the showers are old and minuscule

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Service

Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming and efficient, with smooth check-ins and helpful touches like upgrades. Isolated complaints mention slow bar service, a brief check-in delay, or poor handling of an issue.

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Sheri

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service is wonderful! Every staff member we interacted with provided above and beyond assistance! They provided timely updates on our room availability as we were several hours earlier arriving than expected. We really appreciated the extra effort after a long day of travel.

10

Cliona

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived the hotel i.pressed us. It is luxurious and clean from reception to the bar and restaurant areas and the rooms. There was a short queue to check in when we arrived but the staff were very efficient and we did not have to wait long. At check in they advised that they had upgraded us to one of their newly renovated rooms for no additional charge. The room was gorgeous. It has a huge balcony, a dressing area, seating area and very spacious bathroom. There was also a superking size bed. Weate in the bar the first night and it did not disappoint. Our whole stay was relaxing and exactly what we hoped for. Breakfast was delicious with a very good variety of options including vegan options.

10

Aoife

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Excellent customer service.

10

Charles

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything at The Brehon was excellent. The staff was very attentive and for the most part courteous. The staff in the bar/restaurant wasn't as customer focused and were either new or need training.

10

Brenda

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

From start to finish it was a lovely relaxing stay at The Brehon. Bar food was great and kane the barman was fab. He really looked after us. Dining room was also fab. Patric looked after our every need. Breakfast was plentiful and really good too. I had a massage and facial in the spa and i would highly recommend Irena. It was amazing. We stayed in one of the heritage rooms and it was really nice. Good hairdyer , diffuser and straightners provided. Robes and slippers and also a fridge. Beds were really comfy and the shower was great.100% we will be back to The Brehon.

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Lawrence

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a sickening experience at this hotel . What made matters worse was a refusal to accept that something had gone wrong.

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Gabriela

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in - we were actually able to check in earlier. Great service at the front desk, restaurant and bar.

10

Carol

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is phenomenal!! This was our second visit. We will definitely be back again and again. It’s a beautiful hotel. Breakfast was fabulous.

10

Orla

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent as always, this was our second time staying and we had a great stay at the brehon. The room was gorgeous and very clean, the cookies were such a lovely touch. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has great vegan options and the staff were very attentive. We were celebrating my

8

Darlene

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, unfortunately the lady at the check-in desk was on the phone and had me wait 10 minutes before acknowledging me. The room was very nice but the water wasn’t draining in the bath tub.

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Location

Convenient for Killarney National Park and attractions, with many finding town walkable in about 20–25 minutes or a short drive. The setting is quiet with parking available, though some note the distance feels long at night.

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Allison

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Views of surrounding Killarney mountains and area. Short drive to town.

10

Sally

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Brehon Hotel was a lovely place to stay. I wish we could have stayed another night. The rooms were superb - comfortable, well appointed, quiet and spacious. The bed and bedding were extremely comfortable and the bathrobe was plush and relaxing. The staff at the check-in desk were fantastic - friendly, helpful, efficient. Parking was abundant and convenient. We enjoy walking around town and this was ~20-25 minute walk from town, but was an easy walk for dinner. It was very close to a bike rental place so we rented bikes and rode all through Killarney National Park. I would highly recommend the Brehon as a lovely place to start and/or finish your journey through Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.

10

Nancy

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service, good food, close to Killarney national park and within walking distance of the pubs, resaturants and shops. Beautiful facility with a top notch staff.

10

Catherine

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous hotel and spa. Easy 20 min walk to town.

10

Russell

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel has a lovely setting, easily walkable to the town and the national park. The spa is good and the breakfast plentiful. Some of the staff seemed a little harassed, though still friendly. The rooms were a good size but a little tired

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Benjamin

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ausserhalb des Zentrums, aber zu Fuss immer noch gut erreichbar. Das Hotel hat alles was es braucht und ein bisschen mehr.

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10

Deborah

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded my expectations. Property is regal, with staff very accommodating. Across from national park access and walkable to restaurants and shops if you’re active. Undoubtedly the best place among our stays in Ireland.

10

Michael

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Really well positioned not far from the main attractions of the area. Easy parking, and well appointed rooms.

10

Nancy

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient to downtown without being downtown.

10

Owen

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff but hotel is long walk from city center.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, and many enjoyed the on-site bar and restaurant, including vegan options and standout desserts. A minority found some meals average or service slow.

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Cliona

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived the hotel i.pressed us. It is luxurious and clean from reception to the bar and restaurant areas and the rooms. There was a short queue to check in when we arrived but the staff were very efficient and we did not have to wait long. At check in they advised that they had upgraded us to one of their newly renovated rooms for no additional charge. The room was gorgeous. It has a huge balcony, a dressing area, seating area and very spacious bathroom. There was also a superking size bed. Weate in the bar the first night and it did not disappoint. Our whole stay was relaxing and exactly what we hoped for. Breakfast was delicious with a very good variety of options including vegan options.

10

Dermot

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Top class food and excellent, friendly service.

10

patrick

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a superb hotel. Excellent condition throughout. Staff wonderful. Food top class. Such a variety of breakfast items all freshly cooked and plentiful. Close to lots of walking and cycling paths. Highly recommended.

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Amy

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay at the Brehon. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We availed of the vitality suite facilities and the gym. Our room was perfect, extremely comfortable and had a hair dryer, iron, tea/coffee making facilities. We also had dinner in the bar which was lovely and great cocktails! Breakfast the next morning was also excellent - we had a menu to order from and could avail of a buffet. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!

10

Janet

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was 5 stars all the way! Their on site restaurant and bar/restaurant were exceptional. We were there for hiking and we were 5 minutes away from multiple trailheads. The staff were awesome and ensured our every needs were met. Do not miss the breakfast! I highly recommend this hotel to all!

8

Jonathan

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was incredibly friendly. Room was spacious, and bed was comfortable. I was concerned about being across from hallway entrance, but there was not a lot of sound. Food was meh. Prix fixe 3-course was very basic. Food lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. The same with the breakfast.

6

Dennis

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and good spa, but restaurant not great and room was in bad need of renovation

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Orla

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent as always, this was our second time staying and we had a great stay at the brehon. The room was gorgeous and very clean, the cookies were such a lovely touch. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has great vegan options and the staff were very attentive. We were celebrating my

10

Gary

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check-in staff were exceptionally friendly and explained that they would accommodate an earlier check-in as soon as our room was ready. The lobby is really stunning, with fireplaces and a cozy ambience. The bar and restaurant on site were really nice too. I would recommend staying for breakfast, which we did. The breakfast spread exceeded my expectations. As we stayed on weeknights in January, it clearly was not the '' busy '' time of year. However, even though it wasn't that busy the spa of the hotel still had quite a few people in it. The spa facilities were beautiful, but I would imagine during the high season this gets overrun and wouldn't be as relaxing.

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Kevin

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great choice if you are staying in Killarney. The food in the restaurant was shucks delicious and the desserts were the best! If you go, be sure to get access to the spa facilities as part of your package and use them! We did every night we were there when we got back from touring, before we went into town for dinner. There are many good restaurant options and many fun pubs in town. Also great shopping. And its all walkable from the hotel. Also, get breakfast there. The buffet was excellent!! We will definitely stay there again!!

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Month	Average price
January	$177
February	$238
March	$211
April	$219
May	$302
June	$264
July	$255
August	$277
September	$258
October	$202
November	$191
December	$260

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $201	2 $289	3 $367
4 $167	5 $186	6 $179	7 $526	8 $187	9 $293	10 $308
11 $191	12 $186	13 $191	14 $187	15 $193	16 $273	17 $321
18 $191	19 $191	20 $187	21 $170	22 $191	23 $252	24 $334
25 $241	26 $191	27 $200	28 $215	29	30 $566	31 $317

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Heritage Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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27 $263	28 $194	29 $599	30 $228