The Lake Hotel

Nestling on the lakeshore of Loch Lein, Killarney’s lower lake, The Lake Hotel,

Killarney, enjoys the most magnificent setting with the truly unique backdrop

of the mountains, islands, woodlands and the 12th century McCarthy Mor

castle ruins. The Lake Hotel is a four star, family run and owned hotel and has

been welcoming guests since 1820 so a long tradition of warm Irish hospitality

awaits all visitors.

Awaken with breakfast in the elegant dining room, the Castlelough Restaurant

and observe the wild deer stroll across the lawn, unwind over morning coffee

in the Sun Lounge and absorb the peace and tranquillity imposed by the

presence of the lakes. Wander down the ancient pathways to the castle ruins

and be surrounded by the freshest of air and a landscape that is untouched by

centuries of visitors and admirers. As the light fades and colours change,

enjoy an aperitif in the Devil’s Punch Bowl Bar before tasting the finest of Irish

food and reflecting on the abundance of natural beauty in this part of the

world. 

Staying at The Lake Hotel is like experiencing history. Since 1820 guests

have been coming to stay in the hotel to enjoy its unique vista and although

additions have been made over the years, a guest relaxing in the piano

lounge today could be sitting in the very same spot as Queen Victoria when

she visited the region and stayed at the hotel in 1861.

At The Lake Hotel we pride ourselves on offering a truly Irish welcome, a

tradition that has been fine-tuned over many years by the hotel owners, the

Huggard family. As a family owned and family run hotel, ensuring that all of

our guests are comfortable and happy is our business. There is something for

everyone staying with us at The Lake Hotel with Killarney town on the

doorstep, just 2 km away, the Killarney National Park adjacent to the property,

several championship golf courses within a 5 mile radius and wild deer and

eagles residing on our grounds. Equally this is the ideal setting for an

essential escape from daily life with nothing to distract you from the

panoramas outside the hotel windows.