The Lake Hotel
Lake Shore, Muckross Road, . Killarney, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 2095 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Cute hotel with a great restaurant. It was a bit out of town, but would be great if you were staying for a few days. There was a castle on the grounds that you could explore, which was neat.

On the shores of Loch Lein, The Lake Hotel has magnificent mountain views. Just one mile from Killarney, the hotel has rooms with private bathrooms, a restaurant and an outdoor hot tub. Rooms at the 4-star family-run hotel have bathtubs and shower. They also have satellite TVs, hair dryers and most rooms have countryside views, some have balconies. Morning coffee is served in the Sun Lounge while traditional breakfasts are available in the dining room. Fine Irish cuisine is on the menu at Castlelough Restaurant which overlooks the gardens. The Lake Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1820 and Queen Victoria stayed there in 1861. Wander down its ancient pathways to the ruins of the 12th-century McCarthy Mor Castle. Enjoy a drink at the elegant Devil’s Punch Bowl Bar, which is named after a Lake on Mangerton Mountain which is visible from the bar.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Excellent Breakfast
Categories:
See what guests loved the most:
- Shannon
United States of America
“Cute hotel with a great restaurant. It was a bit out of town, but would be great if you were staying for a few days. There was a castle on the grounds that you could explore, which was neat.” - Cherrie
Australia
“the location at the side of the lake was wonderful, lovely walk to Muckross abbey and Muckross house. The hotel is amazing, open fires, great atmosphere with old style furniture, sitting areas, bar. Grounds are lovely, I saw some deer. Its worth...” - KKristen
United States of America
“Great staff throughout the facility. Dining was unbelievably tasty and creative. 5 Stars in every aspect.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Castlelough Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
Amenities of The Lake HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Excellent Breakfast
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Evening entertainment
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Dining area
- Desk
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
The Lake Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
For long stays of 4 nights or more contact hotel directly.
Full payment is due on arrival.
All public areas of the hotel are nonsmoking.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Lake Hotel
-
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Lake Hotel on this page.
-
The prices at The Lake Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
-
The Lake Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Killarney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
-
The Lake Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Fitness
-
Room options at The Lake Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
-
Check-in at The Lake Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
-
The Lake Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Castlelough Restaurant