Name: Great Southern Killarney
Address: Town Centre, Killarney City Centre, Killarney, Ireland, Killarney, County Kerry, IE
Price range: US$252–US$795 per night
Rating: 8.95

What guests think

Across many reviews, Great Southern Killarney is praised for warm, attentive staff, an elegant historic setting, and a central, walkable location, with guests enjoying comfortable rooms, attractive common areas, convenient parking, and leisure facilities like the pool and gym.

Breakfast and the on-site bar and restaurant receive frequent praise for quality and variety. A few reviews note drawbacks such as occasional noise, minor check-in or valet confusion, a crowded pool on one stay, and an isolated complaint about bathroom cleanliness; one reviewer also mentioned no air conditioning and an older bed. Overall, expect a classic, service-forward stay near Killarney’s attractions.

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Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Guests highlight the pool and gym/leisure centre, convenient parking, and appealing bar and common areas. There is a report of a busy pool with children and one instance of valet/arrival confusion.

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10

LAURA

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

By far the BEST Hotel we stayed during our vacation in Ireland. everything was perfect. the staff was very professional and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. the parking was convenient and right next to the hotel property. we walked everywhere in town. the Hotel has a very nice bar with live music. would stay there again and will for sure recommend to anyone traveling to Killarney.

10

mary

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfotable room. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious varied breakfast. Enjoyed swim etc in leisure centre. Convenient location especially for train travellers. Mass at Friary. Walked to Cathedral and Castlerosse hotel. Absolutely fab hotel.

10

Nicholas

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here with my wife and toddler while the hotel was undergoing a renovation. Not only did we not notice the renovation - it was one of the nicest stays of our entire trip. The room was spacious, giving us plenty of space to spread out. There were even some extra things I didn't expect, for example a toddler sized rocking chair in our room, and a putting green. The hotel staff was attentive, accommodating, and extremely friendly. The hotel was clean, quiet, in a great location. I would love to stay here again someday!

6

Kathleen

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't t have time to fully appreciate the property and its rich history. The room, restaurant and gym were all very nice. It was an excellent location to town and had convenient parking adjacent to the hotel which was a major selling point for us!

10

Helen

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Great facilities including a pool and Gym. The food in the restaurant was stunning.

10

Dane

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with great service. Close to town. Free Parking. Radiator heater was loud in the room. Kids loved the pool. Would recommend and would stay here every visit Killarney.

8

Michael

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel but check in was bit bumpy. Arrived late but no staff to assist with bags and real confusion on valet options for car. Staff was friendly enough but did not seem to understand the process. Just a tick off our experiences at other fine Irish hotels. Just needs to button up their procedures a bit!

10

Margaret

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely, elegant place to stay in Killarney, close to the town center, but a quiet oasis harking back to a glorious time. The bar and lobby area of the hotel are gorgeous. Service is impeccable. And the breakfast is very good.

10

John

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property, wonderful staff, excellent amenities. Highly recommend.

6

Laura

18 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

After the initial mix up with the room, and a prompt for a cup of tea while we waited for them to ready a ready. The room was adequate, twin beds pushed together - obvious by their fixed to wall headboards. The pool was overrun with children, jumping in and throwing a mini rugby ball at pace across the pool. Fireworks for a wedding that night were and added bonus and the hotel had thought ahead to pre-warn and invite viewing. Not a 4 star hotel but adequate.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe the property and rooms as clean and well maintained, with some noting spotless standards. One review reports mould in bathroom grout.

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10

Rory

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old hotel, restored nicely. You can hear the guests above you walking around - part of the charm of an old hotel I guess!

10

Fionna

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly efficient staff. Room spacious and spotless. Beautiful hotel.

10

Karen

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A very beautifully maintained property with exceptional staff

10

Nicholas

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here with my wife and toddler while the hotel was undergoing a renovation. Not only did we not notice the renovation - it was one of the nicest stays of our entire trip. The room was spacious, giving us plenty of space to spread out. There were even some extra things I didn't expect, for example a toddler sized rocking chair in our room, and a putting green. The hotel staff was attentive, accommodating, and extremely friendly. The hotel was clean, quiet, in a great location. I would love to stay here again someday!

10

Mary

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a fantastic time. The food was wonderful, the staff were friendly and the rooms were well-decorated and clean. I would definitely stay again

10

bonnie

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is beautiful and clean. The staff is very friendly and go out of their way to help. They are as accommodating as possible. We got in very early from the US and we were exhausted, they allowed us to check in a little early and even comped our breakfast the first morning. The breakfast is included and is incredible! So many options and so delicious, I looked forward to it each morning. I missed it when I got back home. The hotel is near the center of town and it's just a short walk to all the restaurants and shops. We loved our stay and we would definitely stay here again.

2

Mariela

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have no idea at all how people are rating this? Has no one ever stayed at a true 4/5 star hotel? There is black mould in the tile grout? What excuse could he possibly put forward to not have this cleaned? It’s so so bad. I get decor, I get the age of the property, I get all of the authenticity. Basic general cleanliness and hygiene doesn’t cost anything.

10

Lorraine

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Great Southern Killarney hotel was magnificent! The property was beautifully maintained and the staff were very accommodating to our needs. We highly recommend this hotel and definitely plan on visiting again!

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Rooms

Rooms are often described as spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated with classic charm. A few note noise from other guests or heating, occasional quirks, and one report of no air conditioning and an older bed.

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10

Rory

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old hotel, restored nicely. You can hear the guests above you walking around - part of the charm of an old hotel I guess!

10

Astrid

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely. Enjoyed t

10

Fionna

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly efficient staff. Room spacious and spotless. Beautiful hotel.

10

mary

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfotable room. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious varied breakfast. Enjoyed swim etc in leisure centre. Convenient location especially for train travellers. Mass at Friary. Walked to Cathedral and Castlerosse hotel. Absolutely fab hotel.

10

Donald

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attentive staff, beautiful rooms and common areas, and convenient to all the attractions of the town.

6

Joseph

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No AC old bed

10

Brianna

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This has been hands down my favorite hotel I've stayed in. The history of this hotel and grounds is varied and interesting. The rooms were beautifully appointed. The beds were plush with firm and soft pillows to choose from. The staff is impeccable. Their attentiveness to our family during our stay made our stay memorable in the best way. The gastronomy options are excellent as is the wine and spirits selection.

10

Nicholas

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here with my wife and toddler while the hotel was undergoing a renovation. Not only did we not notice the renovation - it was one of the nicest stays of our entire trip. The room was spacious, giving us plenty of space to spread out. There were even some extra things I didn't expect, for example a toddler sized rocking chair in our room, and a putting green. The hotel staff was attentive, accommodating, and extremely friendly. The hotel was clean, quiet, in a great location. I would love to stay here again someday!

10

Michael

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Rooms were great. Staff was especially helpful. L

10

Dane

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with great service. Close to town. Free Parking. Radiator heater was loud in the room. Kids loved the pool. Would recommend and would stay here every visit Killarney.

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with several mentions of smooth early check-ins and staff going above and beyond. A small number of reviews cite procedural hiccups at check-in or uneven attention to detail.

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10

Christopher

4 May 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

A truly amazing experience. Managers and staff went above and beyond with exceptional service.

10

Fionna

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly efficient staff. Room spacious and spotless. Beautiful hotel.

10

Casey

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We arrived early after an overnight flight and happily found our room was ready with no extra charge. Staff was friendly and helpful. The place was bustling and service was smooth.

10

Clare

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service here is phenomenal. From the second we entered the hotel, all staff were exceptional. Highly recommend a stay here.

10

Kevin

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. Amazing staff

8

Michael

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel but check in was bit bumpy. Arrived late but no staff to assist with bags and real confusion on valet options for car. Staff was friendly enough but did not seem to understand the process. Just a tick off our experiences at other fine Irish hotels. Just needs to button up their procedures a bit!

10

William

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best hotel stays we have ever had, from the moment we arrived we were made to feel special and that did not decline throughout our stay. The hotel itself is spectacular but its greatest asset is the staff. Polite and courteous, willing to take time to engage in conversation, from the doorman through to the cleaners, service in the restaurant and the bar second to none. I was allowed to keep my road bike in my room and the welcome pack of energy bars and supplements due to doing the Ring of Kerry Charity ride was a totally unexpected treat, that just goes to show how they make your stay personal. When we return to Killarney the Great Southern will be our hotel of choice.

8

Mark

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff

10

Margaret

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely, elegant place to stay in Killarney, close to the town center, but a quiet oasis harking back to a glorious time. The bar and lobby area of the hotel are gorgeous. Service is impeccable. And the breakfast is very good.

10

Michelle

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great, friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and would definitely come back. We also enjoyed the breakfast buffet in the morning. Plenty of options and lots to select from.

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Location

Central, walkable location near the train and town centre makes exploring Killarney easy. Several guests also found the area safe and quiet.

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10

Mark

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice stay, good breakfast and right in the heart of town

10

mary

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfotable room. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious varied breakfast. Enjoyed swim etc in leisure centre. Convenient location especially for train travellers. Mass at Friary. Walked to Cathedral and Castlerosse hotel. Absolutely fab hotel.

10

Donald

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attentive staff, beautiful rooms and common areas, and convenient to all the attractions of the town.

6

Kathleen

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't t have time to fully appreciate the property and its rich history. The room, restaurant and gym were all very nice. It was an excellent location to town and had convenient parking adjacent to the hotel which was a major selling point for us!

10

Lorraine

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great base for exploring Killarney & enjoying the city center. The staff was friendly & attentive. Loved that they have babysitting suggestions too. Highly recommend!

8

Benedict

16 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A charming traditional hotel with a beautiful garden area. Breakfast was excellent, both food and service. The majority of the guests were seniors. It was a quick five minute walk to the main restaurant and pub area. I would go back sometime.

10

bonnie

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is beautiful and clean. The staff is very friendly and go out of their way to help. They are as accommodating as possible. We got in very early from the US and we were exhausted, they allowed us to check in a little early and even comped our breakfast the first morning. The breakfast is included and is incredible! So many options and so delicious, I looked forward to it each morning. I missed it when I got back home. The hotel is near the center of town and it's just a short walk to all the restaurants and shops. We loved our stay and we would definitely stay here again.

10

Dane

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with great service. Close to town. Free Parking. Radiator heater was loud in the room. Kids loved the pool. Would recommend and would stay here every visit Killarney.

8

Mary

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location! Walking distance to pubs, shops, etc. very safe and quiet area.

8

Elaine

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice. Good location

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety, and many enjoyed the restaurant, bar, and high tea. One review felt the food was only okay.

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10

LAURA

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

By far the BEST Hotel we stayed during our vacation in Ireland. everything was perfect. the staff was very professional and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. the parking was convenient and right next to the hotel property. we walked everywhere in town. the Hotel has a very nice bar with live music. would stay there again and will for sure recommend to anyone traveling to Killarney.

10

mary

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfotable room. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious varied breakfast. Enjoyed swim etc in leisure centre. Convenient location especially for train travellers. Mass at Friary. Walked to Cathedral and Castlerosse hotel. Absolutely fab hotel.

10

Brianna

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This has been hands down my favorite hotel I've stayed in. The history of this hotel and grounds is varied and interesting. The rooms were beautifully appointed. The beds were plush with firm and soft pillows to choose from. The staff is impeccable. Their attentiveness to our family during our stay made our stay memorable in the best way. The gastronomy options are excellent as is the wine and spirits selection.

10

Mary

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a fantastic time. The food was wonderful, the staff were friendly and the rooms were well-decorated and clean. I would definitely stay again

10

bonnie

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is beautiful and clean. The staff is very friendly and go out of their way to help. They are as accommodating as possible. We got in very early from the US and we were exhausted, they allowed us to check in a little early and even comped our breakfast the first morning. The breakfast is included and is incredible! So many options and so delicious, I looked forward to it each morning. I missed it when I got back home. The hotel is near the center of town and it's just a short walk to all the restaurants and shops. We loved our stay and we would definitely stay here again.

10

Helen

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Great facilities including a pool and Gym. The food in the restaurant was stunning.

10

Jeffrey

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

What a beautiful hotel. Very friendly staff. Had high tea on our first day in the hotel. What a great experience. Thank you for making it memorable

10

Margaret

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely, elegant place to stay in Killarney, close to the town center, but a quiet oasis harking back to a glorious time. The bar and lobby area of the hotel are gorgeous. Service is impeccable. And the breakfast is very good.

6

Barbara

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately really just mediocre. We loved the location and history of the hotel but the service , food and amenities was just okay. A real lack of attention to detail.

10

Michelle

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great, friendly and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay at the hotel and would definitely come back. We also enjoyed the breakfast buffet in the morning. Plenty of options and lots to select from.

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Month	Average price
January	US$357
February	US$253
March	US$263
April	US$311
May	US$434
June	US$401
July	US$374
August	US$429
September	US$420
October	US$321
November	US$213
December	US$249

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $475	10 $504	11 $529	12
13 $494	14 $470	15 $795	16	17 $625	18 $507	19 $454
20 $338	21 $424	22 $498	23 $416	24 $678	25 $452	26 $582
27 $350	28 $426	29 $436	30 $316

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $310	2 $358	3 $452
4 $252	5 $270	6 $271	7 $320	8 $306	9	10 $389
11 $260	12 $270	13 $280	14 $320	15 $310	16	17 $390
18 $260	19 $262	20 $274	21 $320	22 $300	23 $370	24 $389
25 $260	26 $275	27 $280	28 $310	29 $300	30 $370	31 $378

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