Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa is in the middle of the town and sits directly next to Killarney National Park, which gives it one of the most convenient locations in Killarney. It has one hundred and ninety eight rooms and suites, so it can usually fit families, groups and last minute bookings, and it has the facilities of a big hotel without feeling impersonal. The rooms range from Classic Rooms of about eighteen square metres to Deluxe Rooms, Superior Deluxe Rooms with views over the park, the Reeks or the town, and Plaza Suites of about thirty six square metres with a fireplace and a jacuzzi bath.
Location and getting around
Step out of the hotel and you are in the town centre, with restaurants, pubs, shops, the jaunting car stands and the bus and train stations within a few minutes. The park entrance is next door, so a morning walk to Knockreer and Ross Castle, about forty minutes away, needs no transport. For Muckross House, Torc Waterfall and the Gap of Dunloe, you can join tours that collect in town, hire bikes, or take a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Classic Rooms are compact and air conditioned, Deluxe Rooms add bathrobes and marble topped bathrooms, and Superior Deluxe Rooms with a super king bed are the ones to request for a park or mountain view. Family Rooms of around twenty eight square metres with a double and single bed and interconnecting rooms help larger groups. The hotel has a spa with seasonal offers and a mud chamber experience, a wellness option, and several places to eat, including Cafe du Parc, The Tan Yard and Le Grand Pey, which suits a wet evening.
Who it suits and what to know: first time visitors, families and anyone who wants location and choice at a mid range price. The hotel is large, so it can be busy at weekends and during events, and the classic rooms are small, so consider an upgrade for a longer stay. Ask whether breakfast is included, check the parking arrangements for your car, and request a higher floor or park view for quiet. Rates are mid range and fall in the colder months, when spa packages are common.
Why stay here
- ✓Next to the national park
- ✓198 rooms and suites
- ✓Family and interconnecting rooms
- ✓Spa with mud chamber
- ✓Cafe du Parc
- ✓The Tan Yard
- ✓Plaza Suites with jacuzzi
- ✓Walk to pubs and shops
Good questions
Is Killarney Plaza near the park?+
Yes, it sits directly next to Killarney National Park and in the town centre. You can walk to Knockreer and Ross Castle.
Does it have family rooms?+
Yes, Family Rooms of around twenty eight square metres with a double and single bed, plus interconnecting rooms for larger groups.
What dining is on site?+
Cafe du Parc, The Tan Yard and Le Grand Pey, plus special occasion and private dining. Opening times vary, so check when you book.
