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About
Located in the heart of Killarney, the historic Arbutus Hotel has been run by the same family for over 86 years. This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Each room has its own distinctive décor, and some rooms have the original Celtic Deco style from the 1920s. In the mornings, freshly cooked breakfasts can be enjoyed until 11:00. This is served alongside fresh scones. Guests can enjoy a fine pint in the award-winning Buckley's Bar, which also serves home-cooked meals made from traditional Irish recipes. The Arbutus is one of Killarney's original hotels. It is a 5-minute stroll from the train and bus station and only 10 minutes’ drive from Killarney National Park. The hotel is set among Killarney’s shops, pubs, and restaurants.
342 Reviews
What Guests Say
- “It was lovely,all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The room was so warm beds very comfortable. Tea/coffee making facilities.…”
- “Lovely hotel and bar and staff”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Triple Room
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Cleaning products
1/4Classic Double Room
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Cleaning products
1/4Superior Double or Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Executive Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Superior Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Classic Twin Room
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Cleaning products
1/4Deluxe Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 342 reviews
Pros +
- It was lovely,all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The room was so warm beds very comfortable. Tea/coffee making facilities. Lovely shower.
- Lovely hotel and bar and staff
- Beautiful hotel and lovely friendly staff
Cons -
- I liked everything. Location perfect. The bar was great too,traditional music ,great bar staff,shout out to Thomas,he was gas
- Food and the presentation was a bit disappointing
- The pillows were too hard for me
It was lovely,all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The room was so warm beds very comfortable. Tea/coffee making facilities. Lovely shower.
I liked everything. Location perfect. The bar was great too,traditional music ,great bar staff,shout out to Thomas,he was gas
Lovely hotel and bar and staff
Beautiful hotel and lovely friendly staff
Food and the presentation was a bit disappointing
Great variety/options for breakfast.Helpful,friendly staff.Central,convenient location
Location is excellent, close to everything. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, a very enjoyable stay.
The pillows were too hard for me
Location and lovely staff
Bit dated, could do with being modernised
The location of the hotel is fabulous and the interior lovely but really it was the staff that made this stay 10/10, so so friendly, warm and welcoming and couldn’t do enough to help and be nice, we really appreciated it and I will definitely rebook
Nothing :)
Beautiful suite! Authentically decorated with modernized bathroom. Staff were wonderful! I definitely recommend this hotel for solo, as well as group travelers.
Desk lamp didnt work, nor was there a USB port next to one of the beds. Shortage of outlets in the sitting room.
I liked the old time vibes and the comfortable facilities.
I found it a little hard to get to my room but after I got there once it was very easy to find again
Friendly, clean, comfy areas to hang out. Excellent water pressure in the shower.
As with everything in Ireland there’s no where to park close unless you get lucky.
Large comfort room, 2 beds, comfort Mattress, midtown, close parks, laundry 20euro x one full bag, water , tea maker
Would love in any room the Nespresso coffee machine provided only in suitesCould cost a bit less (300 x night is a bit high - perceived Value 220/250)
This is a beautiful old historic hotel that has been updated. The gal at the front desk, Michelle??, was warm, friendly and had excellent customer service skills. She held our bags in the morning before we could check in since we had an early tour and helped us out with our luggage the next afternoon. She was lovely and helpful. I did hear her on the phone telling someone that only the superior rooms have AC. I was super glad we had booked a king room because we had AC! The tub was the most comfortable I've ever taken a bath in and I have a LOT of experience in this area. I love a nightly bath! Breakfast was delicious and there were several options plus everything on the continental buffet.
We didn't love the room key. It was a large leather key holder with a skeleton key. Very historic but not fun to carry around.
Location central. Quiet
I felt it was a bit overpriced for the lack of room deluxe feature you would expect for that price. Eg. Complementary drinking Water in the room , biscuits to go with coffee/tea, and facecloths. Towels were thin. Furniture layout in the room was not really user friendly. No place for our case in a large room was odd.
We really enjoyed the Arbutus hotel, with its lovely lobby and connected pub.
We had two rooms. My adults sons had the double queen, which was much more spacious and I wished my husband and I had that room instead of our less-inviting king room.
We really enjoyed the Arbutus hotel, with its lovely lobby and connected pub.
We had two rooms. My adults sons had the double queen, which was much more spacious and I wished my husband and I had that room instead of our less-inviting king room.
Room, facilities and staff were very good.
Breakfast was a bit average.
. Everything the holiness of the place tge staff noting to much trouble had irish coffee after 1130 very nice too good music and good atmosphere look forward to returning bar staff young and old excellent and quick good food served as well good fir sport as well and room spacious lovely bed v comfortable .look forward to going back in autumn
Nothing all good .leaving only sad
The hotel is beautiful! Spacious, inviting and great staff!We were greeted warmly at check in by Ina, who was also very helpful giving us info about getting around in Killarney. Also, James, another member of the staff was very helpful. Our room was spacious and had everything we needed There were 3 of us ladies. We each had a bed. Bathroom was spacious too. The breakfast downstairs was lovely and delicious. The Buckley bar attached is very nice. Enjoyed the Irish music while we ate and had drinks. Very good location--near train and bus stations.
Cannot think of a thing I didn't like.
The location was perfect, close enough to the center of attraction to be convenient, but perfectly quiet at night. The staff on the front line is all family and or people who have been working there for years, close to thirty years, which tells a story in and of itself.
The location was perfect, close enough to the center of attraction to be convenient, but perfectly quiet at night. The staff on the front line is all family and or people who have been working there for years, close to thirty years, which tells a story in and of itself.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
All credit cards will be pre-authorized 48 hours prior to arrival. Guests may be required to fill in a form along with any government issued photo ID (front and back) prior to arrival. Please note that early check-in and late check-out is subject to availability. Please contact the property for more information.
Location
College Street, Killarney
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