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Great Southern Killarney

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Local cuisine, garden views
Lobby
Property amenity
2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Town Centre, Killarney, Kerry, V93 R866
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • INEC Killarney
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ross Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ambassador Suite

Ambassador Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grace Kelly Suite

Grace Kelly Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Victorian Suite

Victorian Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Great Southern Killarney

Victorian hotel with a full-service spa and bars
This hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. 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. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine and garden views while dining at Killarney Wine Rooms
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with hot stone massages, manicures and pedicures, or aromatherapy 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. Parking is available for a fee.

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
  • Parking on site (EUR 3 per day)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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 available for EUR 50.0 per night.

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
  • Self parking fee: EUR 3.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 394 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Rooms were great. Staff was especially helpful. L
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benedict, Westlake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna, Leonberg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
No AC old bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend away

It was a fabulous hotel, staff were amazing 👏, at breakfast we waited 40 minutes familys that came in after us were all served and had eaten and left before we got ours. Even do our order had been taken 40 minutes prior, but saying that the food when we got it was 5 stars, Would stay again and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent!

Excellent property, wonderful staff, excellent amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paudie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Beautiful Christmas breakaway.

Beautiful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Great facilities including a pool and Gym. The food in the restaurant was stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone should stay at this hotel! It was a charming and wonderful experience from beginning to end. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Sudbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely blown away! From the moment we stepped foot in GSK we were greeted and treated so kindly. We were told they upgraded our room and also added complementary breakfast to our two night stay. The room was immaculate and staff was always willing to help or guide us on our stay. Thank you for making our first visit to Killarney so special Great Southern Killarney! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mariela

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just so so.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, water available, workers were polite, helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly amazing experience. Managers and staff went above and beyond with exceptional service.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024