Hotel Dunloe Castle, Killarney

Advantages: Beautiful, unspoilt countryside. Captivating.
Disadvantages: You won't want to come home!!!

...the National Park: Ross Castle – The castle is situated 2km south of Killarney on the shores of Lough Leane. It is open to the public via an entrance fee. The building itself dates back to the 15th century. Although a beautiful site, I myself did not find the actual castle interior overly interesting. With only the usual ‘museum pieces’ and reference material. InnisFallen Island – The island is situated on Lough Leane and can only be reached by hiring a motor boat and driver (costing 5 Euros) or taking the more commercial Waterbus trip from Ross Castle. The island is the site of the early Christian monastery of St. Faithlinn (Fallen) and is also associated with St. Finian the leper. The first impression of the island is just how isolated it is and how tranquil an environment. If you have hired your own boat to reach... Read review

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Advantages: stunning location, large rooms
Disadvantages: located outside town centre - best accessed by car

...We stayed here as part of our honeymoon in September 2005. The hotel is located 5-10 minutes drive from Killarney town centre and has an absolutely stunning location. The hotel overlooks the lake with lovely views of the mountains (including Macgillycuddy Reeks) and gap of Dunloe. You can go for peaceful walks in the grounds and walk right down to the lake. There is a tea house in the grounds. Bedrooms: We were upgraded from a golf view room to a lake view room - these are definitely worth the extra money if you want to enjoy the view. The rooms were really large and had balconies. However the decor is not the most up to date - decorated in rather old fashioned orange and gold. The bathroom is also huge - with a bath on one side of the room and toilet and shower on the other and two huge sinks. Lots of nice extras like dressing gowns... Read review

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Advantages: Quality hotel, good service and food
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I've been a regular visitor to Kilarney town for a number of years and was delighted to stay in this newly built hotel on the outskirts of town. The hotel is located next to the INEC concert venue and is within a 15 minute walk to the town. The exterior of the building is impressive with a slight ski chalet look. The interior is just as impressive with acres of wood and marble abound. Hotel staff were friendly and efficent throughout my stay. The bedrooms were tastfully decorated and extremely clean. My only gripe would be the absence of tea making facilities in the rooms which is what you would expect in a 4 star hotel. I ate in the bar once and thought the food was quite good and breakfasts were equally as good. My partner available of the numerous spa treatments available and graded them as "superb".... Read review

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