About this hotel
General information
The Killarney Park is a family-owned five-star hotel in the heart of Killarney, County Kerry, with Killarney National Park a two-minute walk from its gate. Independent and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it is built around personal service and an intimate knowledge of the region. The interiors follow a quiet-luxury approach: warm tones and textures drawn from the Kerry landscape, panoramic wallpapers based on historic watercolours of the national park, soft lighting and handmade furnishings by Irish designers and local craftspeople.
The hotel is best known for its spa, with eight treatment suites, a stone caldarium and a 20-metre indoor pool, and for The Peregrine, a restaurant cooking with seasonal local produce. Evenings drift between The Garden Bar, with the warmth of a traditional Irish pub and a serious whiskey collection, a quiet library stocked with books on Irish history and folklore, and the billiards table, while the concierge team shapes days in the mountains, on the lakes and along the coast.
Location
The hotel sits in Killarney town centre, a three-minute walk from the train and bus stations; Killarney National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve of lakes, woodland and mountains, begins two minutes on foot from the gate. Kerry Airport is about 30 minutes by car, Cork Airport about 1.5 hours, Shannon Airport about 2 hours and Dublin Airport about 4 hours. The hotel runs no transfers of its own, but the concierge can arrange a private car or taxi. Guests arriving by car have free private parking and six EV charging points.
Spa
The Spa at The Killarney Park has eight private treatment suites, a stone caldarium, a relaxation room with loungers and a panoramic saltwater aquarium, a sauna, a steam room, a bubble pool, an outdoor hot tub and the 20-metre indoor pool. Treatments use the British brand Elemis; signatures include The Retreat, three short treatments chosen from a mini facial, back massage, pressure-point foot massage and scalp massage, a body renewal ritual with dry brushing and a nourishing wrap, and a deep recovery massage designed for golfers, alongside hot-stone massage and LED facials. Treatments are for guests aged 18 and over.
Sports & leisure
The hotel makes an easy base for an active stay in Kerry, and the concierge arranges a number of private experiences.
- A 24-hour gym with treadmill, elliptical trainer, Concept2 rower, Peloton bike, power rack, dumbbells and kettlebells, plus one-to-one sessions with a personal trainer on request
- Complimentary Pashley bicycles, and picnic baskets or packed lunches with 24 hours’ notice
- Killarney National Park on the doorstep: walks to Torc Waterfall, woodland trails, boat trips and kayaking on the Lakes of Killarney, cruises from Ross Castle, Muckross House, and walking and cycling routes through the Gap of Dunloe
- Drives along the Wild Atlantic Way: the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle and Beara peninsulas and Skellig Michael
- Golf: Killarney Golf Club, with two championship parkland courses, is 10 minutes away and Ballybunion Golf Club, with two championship links, 1 hour 10 minutes; golfers have a purpose-built drying room, early breakfasts and secure club storage
- Private experiences through the concierge: a morning with a shepherd and his dogs on a lakeside hill, butter churning with a dairy-farming family and ancestry research with a local historian
- A library of books on Irish history, folklore and travel, with classic board games, and a billiards room
Restaurants & bars
Dining draws on seasonal Kerry produce, from breakfasts cooked to order to evening whiskey tastings.
- The Peregrine — the hotel’s main restaurant, relaxed contemporary fine dining built on local seasonal produce: breakfast daily and dinner from a menu that changes through the year, in a room with an oval cocktail bar, murals inspired by the national park and a private dining room for 20; afternoon tea is served here one Sunday a month
- The Garden Bar — an informal all-day bar and restaurant with the warmth of a traditional Irish pub: salads and sandwiches, seafood, locally farmed beef and lamb, a dedicated vegetarian and vegan menu, cocktails and wine
- The Whiskey Room — a small room within The Garden Bar holding Irish and international whiskeys, with personalised tastings, including a cheese and whiskey pairing
- The Terrace — a heated sunroom opening onto an outdoor deck with garden views, serving The Garden Bar menu and hosting private dinners and celebrations
Swimming
The light-filled 20-metre indoor pool, 1–1.5 m deep, is kept at 29–30 °C, with a bubble pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub alongside. Children under 16 swim with an adult, and evening hours are reserved for adults.
Pets
Pets are not accepted, with the exception of fully trained, registered guide and assistance dogs; the concierge can recommend local kennels.
Rooms
Rooms and suites are styled in a quiet-luxury idiom with Irish touches, from the cosy Classic King to the 133 m² Muckross Suite; several categories can be linked through connecting doors for families and friends.
Rooms have intelligent lighting and climate control, soft textiles, handmade furnishings, quality toiletries and a sweet welcome treat; suites add a Dyson hairdryer and Airwrap, Wildsmith toiletries, signature bathrobes, a rainforest shower, an electric fireplace, a safe, a smart TV with casting, USB and USB-C charging, a 110 V American socket, a clothes steamer, an Inish Living yoga mat, 24-hour room service, and laundry and dry cleaning.
Classic King Guest Room
A cosy room full of character and natural light, with a super king bed, a sitting area, a writing desk and a small dining nook.
Deluxe King Guest Room
A spacious open-plan room with an old-world, distinctly Irish elegance: a super king bed, a fireside sitting area and a marble-walled bathroom with a glass shower.
Deluxe King Balcony Guest Room
The same spacious open-plan layout with a super king bed, plus a balcony; the bathroom has a claw-foot bath and a glass shower.
Double Double Guest Room
A generous room with two queen beds and a sitting area, made for families or friends travelling together.
Signature Suite
A suite with a living area arranged around a sofa and fireplace, a super king bed, a writing desk and two large windows; the bathroom has a marble vanity and glass shower.
Garden Suite
One of the hotel’s favourite suites: a super king bed, a living area and wraparound balconies with garden views; the bathroom has a double vanity, a claw-foot bath and a glass shower.
One-Bedroom Suite
A secluded suite with a separate super king bedroom, a living room with a fireside seating area, garden views and a guest bathroom; the main bathroom has a double vanity, a walk-in rainfall shower and a claw-foot bath.
The Muckross Suite
The hotel’s largest suite, with a grand entrance, sitting rooms and views over Killarney: a separate master bedroom with a super king bed and two further queen beds, making it a natural choice for families; the bathroom has a double vanity and a claw-foot bath.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.