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Great Southern Killarney

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

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

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
  • Place, The Kerry Way
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, INEC Killarney
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ross Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Ambassador Suite

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grace Kelly Suite | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grace Kelly Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Victorian Suite

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

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Killarney

City center retreat .With a stay at this Killarney City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Speir Bhean Monument and Knockreer Estate. Killarney House Gardens and Cinema Killarney are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Kerry Way - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • INEC Killarney - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ross Castle - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Muckross House - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 4 min walk
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Donoghue's Public House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tatler Jack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy O'Brien's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Great Southern Killarney

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Killarney National Park
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.

  • 177 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1854
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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.

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 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

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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Southern Killarney to the airport?

Great Southern Killarney is 10.7 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 Great Southern Killarney?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Southern Killarney on Nov 16, 2025 start from $185.49, excluding 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 Great Southern Killarney have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Southern Killarney.

Does Great Southern Killarney offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Great Southern Killarney, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 22.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Great Southern Killarney?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Great Southern Killarney?

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

Is there free parking at Great Southern Killarney?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 3.00 per day.

Does Great Southern Killarney have a pool?

Great Southern Killarney features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Great Southern Killarney have a restaurant?

Great Southern Killarney is home to Killarney Wine Rooms, which features local cuisine, garden views, and light fare.

Does Great Southern Killarney have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features aromatherapy, body scrubs, and hot stone massages.

How close is Great Southern Killarney to downtown Killarney?

Great Southern Killarney is 0.1 mi away from Killarney.