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Great Southern Killarney

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A covered greenhouse corridor with a central walkway, potted plants, and hanging lanterns.
Business centre
Daily full breakfast for a fee
A grand lobby with a piano, plush seating, and large windows.
A large building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Town Centre, Killarney, Kerry, V93 R866
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinema Killarney
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a teddy bear, and a dining table with breakfast items.

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ambassador Suite

Ambassador Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grace Kelly Suite

Grace Kelly Suite

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a table with amenities, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Railway Residence

Railway Residence

  • City view
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Victorian Suite

Victorian Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a blue sofa, a nightstand, a table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Kennedy Suite

Kennedy Suite

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Great Southern Killarney

This hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and outdoor tennis courts.
Great Southern Killarney offers 177 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Killarney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
During your stay at Great Southern Killarney, you're just a quick walk from Killarney National Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and garden views while dining at Killarney Wine Rooms
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with massages, body treatments, or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a 24-hour gym, and a steam room
  • Steps from Speir Bhean Monument and Knockreer Estate
Great Southern Killarney offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the luxury Great Southern Killarney. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Killarney hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Killarney Wine Rooms - Overlooking the garden, this wine bar specializes in local cuisine and serves light fare only.
Garden Room Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Open daily.
Brownes Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
The Grand Foyer - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 22.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Brownes Bar
  • Garden Room Restaurant
  • Killarney Wine Rooms
  • The Grand Foyer

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1854
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 22.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Malton
Malton Hotel
Malton Hotel Killarney
Malton Killarney
Great Southern Killarney Hotel
Great Southern Killarney Hotel
Great Southern Killarney Killarney
Great Southern Killarney Hotel Killarney

Great Southern Killarney Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 454 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zsigmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, worth the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, great staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member was extremely kind and accommodating. Beautiful hotel, amazing breakfast, fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel...will stay again...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who represent this incredible historical landmark are incredible. Their keen focus on customer experience is unsurpassed by any previous travel experiences. We will return to the hotel for certain!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually don’t leave reviews, but this hotel was absolutely spectacular. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and comfortable throughout my stay. The facilities are beautiful and well-maintained. Easily one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at—I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, good breakfast and right in the heart of town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere and staff very relaxed and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service here is phenomenal. From the second we entered the hotel, all staff were exceptional. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dabheoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stunning hotel. Perfect mix of family run but with a big luxurious feel. Steeped in history.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fionna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly efficient staff. Room spacious and spotless. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautifully maintained property with exceptional staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Room was lovely. Enjoyed t
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, beautiful rooms and common areas, and convenient to all the attractions of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

exceptional service in a great location

Really amazing spot – food was great, cocktails at the bar were wonderful, the hotel & service were truly exceptional. Perfect location in Killarney
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel. Clean, comfortable, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025