Killarney Heights Hotel is a smaller, calmer hotel on the Cork Road in the Ballycasheen area, rated four stars. It has 71 ensuite rooms of around 194 square feet, with double, twin and triple layouts that sleep up to four, and guests consistently praise the helpful staff, the clean rooms and the breakfast. It does not try to be a resort, and that is the appeal: a comfortable room, a good meal and a welcoming bar at a fair price. Each room has a desk, a safe, a kettle, free WiFi, a hair dryer and a bathroom with a bath or shower, and there are fans rather than air conditioning, which is usually enough in the Kerry climate. The public areas include a lobby with a fireplace, complimentary tea and coffee and newspapers, a bar and the Mill Restaurant for breakfast and dinner.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a few minutes by car from Killarney National Park, Killarney House Gardens and the town centre, and the sports and leisure centre is a short walk away. Walking into the middle of town takes some time, so most guests drive, take a taxi or use the hotel to arrange transport.
Free self parking makes it easy for drivers who are heading out on the Ring of Kerry, the Gap of Dunloe or the Dingle Peninsula, and there is a car rental desk on site. The railway station and Kerry airport are both a short drive away.
Eating and extras
The Mill Restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and children meals, and a full breakfast may be an extra charge depending on your rate. The bar is a pleasant place for a drink after a day outdoors. There is a business centre, two meeting rooms and laundry service, and golf courses and hiking and biking trails are close by.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, small families and touring drivers who want good value and free parking close to the main sights. There is no pool or spa, so look at the larger hotels if you want leisure facilities. Late check out is available for a fee, subject to availability, and cancellation terms vary by rate, so check when you book. Because the hotel is out of the centre, it is quieter at night than the town hotels, which many guests prefer.
Guests who have stayed often mention the warm welcome at reception and the helpful advice on routes, weather and which sights to save for a dry day, which counts for a lot when the Kerry weather changes by the hour. Booking early is wise for summer weekends and festival dates, when the whole town fills up.
Why stay here
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Mill Restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓Complimentary tea, coffee and newspapers
- ✓Car rental on site
- ✓Business centre
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Is Killarney Heights Hotel close to the town centre?+
It is a few minutes by car or taxi from the centre and the national park. Walking takes longer, so most guests drive.
Is parking free?+
Yes, self parking is free.
Does it have air conditioning?+
No, the rooms have fans. Check when you book if this matters to you in summer.
