The Ross

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Killarney National Park

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Exterior detail
Interior
Double Double | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Separate tub and shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Town Centre, Killarney, Kerry
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Killarney House Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Killarney

Killarney City Centre stay.With a stay at this Killarney City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from St. Mary's Well and St. Mary's Church. Killarney National Park and Cinema Killarney are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Killarney National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Mary's Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Killarney House Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cinema Killarney - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Kerry Way - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 8 min walk
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatler Jack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Laurels - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪J.M. Reidy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Donoghue's Public House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Ross

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Killarney National Park
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. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, karaoke, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Ross.

This 4-star Killarney hotel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ross offers 29 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night.

Property payment types

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Hotel Ross
Ross Hotel
Ross Hotel Killarney
Ross Killarney
The Ross Hotel
The Ross Killarney
The Ross Hotel Killarney

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ross to the airport?

The Ross is 10.5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Killarney (KIR-Kerry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ross?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ross on Jul 2, 2026 start from $303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Ross have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ross.

Does The Ross offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ross, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ross?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ross?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Ross?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Ross have a pool?

The Ross does not have a pool.

Does The Ross have a restaurant?

The Ross is home to The Lane, which features Modern European cuisine.

Does The Ross have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ross to downtown Killarney?

The Ross is 0.2 mi away from Killarney.

The Ross Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 297 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with some good food options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very welcoming, especially Shay who checked us in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel very well located for the centre of Killarney - great staff and excellent food. Very pleased we happened on this hotel for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice, stylish hotel with spacious rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big clean comfortable room, staff were great - friendly & helpful. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome and thoughtful staff and the best breakfast ever.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully decorated. The rooms are big. The showers are big. I love how the hotel offers free water. They have great customer service great staff willing to help with everything. The reception girl at the front. Her name was Shay. She was so awesome and so so helpful.!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel with great staff and surrounded by amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and pleasant, location close to everything, decor was so lively and interesting!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Siqing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, large bathtub, heated towels…a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right in town. Lovely decor and a trendy feel around the property. Comfy room and nice Voya products in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and best location possible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay - lots of dining in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and clean comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emmett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good food options on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

A great stay

Very comfortable and welcoming hotel. Great location and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Ross was great! The staff at the hotel were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely vibrent hotel beautiful deco all over the hotel. Rooms were lovely and spotless food was good great loction. Staff were very kind and helpful reception 10/10 very professional lovely manner. Second time stay at hotel 😊 We love it 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at The Ross! It is located in the perfect spot, easy to walk the town and see all the shops, restaurants and pubs. The beds are extremely comfortable, we slept like babies. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and Staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Junior suite was HUGE. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area, right in the center of Killarney and amazing property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025