Built in 1854 with the remit to ‘take the guest’s breath away’, Great Southern Killarney stands proudly as Killarney’s Premier Historic Hotel.

A family business led by local hoteliers, Great Southern is a truly unique and iconic hotel. As well as being surrounded by 6 acres of beautiful gardens right in the heart of Killarney town centre, Great Southern Hotel is also within a short walking distance of the infamous Killarney National Park.

Steeped in history, as the hotel was built by the Great Southern and Western Railway Company and was the first hotel to be owned by a railway company in either Ireland or Great Britain and Ireland's first purpose-built hotel

Sister hotel to the Great Southern Hotel, the Killarney Royal Hotel is a luxurious 4-star hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Killarney town. Family owned and proudly managed for three generations, the Killarney Royal is brimming with character, charm and a loyal team dedicated to ensuring that each stay is a memorable one. Accommodating 32 luxurious bedrooms, the Killarney Royal also offers their guests traditional cuisine in the Candle Room Restaurant and the Bar Bistro. Complimentary car parking, swimming pool and health club facilities are available for our registered guests at our sister hotel, the Great Southern Hotel.