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County Kerry HotelsIrish Car HireCounty Kerry is, perhaps, the most visited county in Ireland and it certainly has the hotels available to accommodate those who wish to go there. The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Bay, really old stone dwellings, all these and some of the best weather in Ireland are found in County Kerry. Because Kerry is such a popular place to visit, it has an abundance of hotels. We suggest visiting the Ring of Dingle if you wish to avoid the crowds. There are excellent hotels there like the Dingle Skellig Hotel & Peninsula Spa and Hillgrove Dingle. Along the Dingle coast you will find hidden bays, cliffs and coastal roads to compete with any coastline in the world. If you are visiting the Killarney National Park, you will also find numerous hotels in the adjoining town of Killarney.
From € 45 pps Situated in the heart of Tralee, the Abbeygate Hotel offers the perfect base for exploring Kerry.Home to the Roses, the internationally known festival of Kerry, Tralee boasts some of Ireland’s top heritage and leisure facilities. Take a trip back in time to the middle ages at the award winning 'Kerry the Kingdom’ Museum or enjoy a play in Siamsa Tire, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland. Visit the Jeanie Johnstonin Blennerville Village, only a few minutes from Tralee or make a splash in the fun-filled Aqua Dome.
From € 41 pps The King family invites you to experience the delights of Killarney and Kerry from their newly refurbished B&B, Abbey Lodge. This four star lodge features luxury combined with personal service for a stay you will remember. The house is tastefully decorated throughout and features many interesting antiques and art. Situated on the Muckross road (N71) a short stroll from the town centre, this accommodation is at an ideal location for visitors of all tastes. Outdoor pursuits such as touring, golfing, fishing and walking are all easily accessible, while the lively town of Killarney is within easy walking distance. All tours can be arranged.
From € 53 pps Ashville is a spacious family run Guesthouse with a private car park and a varied breakfast menu to suit all tastes. The guesthouse also boasts Wi-Fi and Internet access and a private residents lounge with a library. Declan & Elma assure you of a warm welcome at Ashville - Awarded the AA 4 diamonds award and the RAC 4 diamonds, Sparkling Diamond and Warm Welcome Awards. The guesthouse is located just 2 minutes walk from Killarney Town Centre on the main Tralee Road (N22). It is conveniently located for the Killarney National Park, pony trekking, golf, fishing and is an ideal base for touring the Ring of Kerry, Dingle and the Beara peninsula.
From € 84 pps The Malton (formerly the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney) was established in 1854 and has been welcoming visitors for 150 years. The Malton rests amongst 20 acres of scenic landscaped grounds, its ivy clad facade and impressive Victorian features are a reminder of the elegance of a bygone era. The hotel offers a choice of dining experiences, the Garden Room Restaurant with its magnificent 19th century room with dome ceiling offers classic cuisine while the á la carte restaurant is a modern setting. The Hotel offers a full leisure centre consisting of the following: 17m indoor heated swimming pool ,Steam room ,Jacuzzi ,Monsoon Shower and Gymnasium. Also on offer at the Innisfallen Club and Beauty Rooms is a wide range of treatments on offer using the YON -KA skincare range.
From € 100 pps Ballyseede Castle offers you the chance to appreciate history, while relaxing and enjoying a break from hectic life. Come and hear the stories, sample the fine cuisine and enjoy the craic in the heart of Kerry, in Ireland. Ballyseede Castle is an impressive three-story building. The entrance is via a broad flight of steps, flanked by two lions. Inside the lobby, Doric columns lead to an elegant wooden staircase of fine oak joinery, which is almost unique in Ireland. The Castle is just 3 miles outside Tralee, 8 miles from Kerry Airport and 75 miles from Shannon Airport. It is ideally located for touring both the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, which are two of the most scenic areas in Ireland. Enjoy the breath taking ever-changing scenery around the Lakes of Killarney, the Macgillycuddy Reeks and the Atlantic Shore line. If you enjoy Golfing you will see that Kerry has some of the best golf courses in Europe. There are a number of championship courses including Ballybunion and Killarney, to pay-as-you-play facilities in Dunloe and Dingle and Tralee Golf Club.
From € 50 pps The Brandon Hotel is only a minutes walk from the town centre, which makes it the perfect location to relax after doing a spot of shopping, taking in the sights or sampling the nightlife. Home of the internationally acclaimed Rose of Tralee festival, the town of Tralee is located on the coast of Tralee Bay in the heart of Kerry. The capital of the county, Tralee is a vibrant, bustling town packed with great theatres, pubs and restaurants. Combining elegance and comfort, the Brandon Hotel has been synonymous with quality since it opened in 1966.
From € 142 pps Cahernane House Hotel dates back to the 17th century when the Earls of Pembroke had their residence there. Today it is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Located a mere 10 minute walk from Killarney town, Cahernane hotel is situated in its own parklands, with spectacular views of the famous McGillicuddy Reeks mountains. Enjoy a walk on the grounds while taking in the beautiful mountain vistas and unspoiled countryside, or why not take a jaunting car ride from the hotel to explore the spectacular scenery of Killarney National Park.
From € 64 pps The Castlerosse Hotel Killarney is the perfect place to relax and chill out. This well known Kerry Hotel is located on the shores of the Lakes of Killarney just 2kms from Killarney Town. It is the only Killarney Golf Hotel with its own golf course and its other facilities include Health and Leisure Club with 20m. pool, tennis and a wide range of guest activities. The Killarney Horse Riding Centre is just 3 minutes drive from the Hotel. Its friendly staff and personal service make the Castlerosse one of the most popular hotels in Killarney. Killarney is now Ireland's most popular tourist destination and has an impressive range of attractions to support its world famous claim. Firstly there is the spectacular scenery where lakes, mountains, waterfalls and parkland blend into a majestic pastoral tapestry. Then there is the town, bustling with energy with its shops, pubs and lively entertainment. Finally, the choice of organised activities will ensure there is never a dull moment during your stay in Killarney. Golf, fishing, horse riding, hill walking, cycling, boat trips, jaunting cars, coach tours... the list of activities is endless.
From € 79 pps Located in the heart of the Dingle Peninsula, the area is famous the fabulous scenery which can be enjoyed by boat, on foot, or on long leisurely drives. For the nature lover and the sportsman the Dingle area is a dream come true. Benners Hotel is ideally situated for the many activities that the Dingle Peninsula has to offer. Recently transformed, the interior now offers guests authentic Irish antique furnishings blended with the best of contemporary design. Each of the 52 rooms are luxuriously appointed providing an intimate cosy atmosphere for a relaxing stay and all rooms feature TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and ironing facilities.
From € 72 pps The Dingle Skellig Hotel is located on the Dingle Peninsula, the most westerly town in Ireland and Europe, yet it is only 50 minutes from Kerry Airport, 2.5 hours from Cork Airport and 2.5 hours from Shannon Airport. The Hotel sits on the shores of Dingle Harbour with scenic views from both public and private areas of the hotel. It is but a short walk to the heart of Dingle town, which is cosmopolitan yet traditional with a maze of streets full of shops, bars and restaurants offering an abundant source of variety.
From € 45 pps The Eviston House Hotel is located in the centre of Killarney making it ideal for visiting all the local attractions. Close by are many fine restaurants, traditional Irish pubs, craft, art and gift shops. The town of Killarney is set on the verge of the majestic lough Leane and is surrounded by the spectacular McGillycuddy Reeks - Ireland's highest mountain range. Here you will find oak woodlands inhabited by red deer, sparkling waterfalls and ancient castles. The Killarney National Park & The Ring of Kerry are definitely worth seeing and offer breath taking views of beautiful Kerry.
From € 46 pps Gleann Fia is a large, Victorian style Country Guesthouse, with many attractive features, including complimentary parking. The guest lounge offers music and reading library with open fires, a conservatory and seated patio area. The Country House breakfast offers a buffet and choice of cooked breakfast. The guesthouse is located 1.5km from Killarney town. Close to Killarney National Park and Lakes, Muckross House & Gardens, Torc Waterfall, Ross Castle, Aghadoe and the Gap of Dunloe. Daily trips to the Ring of Kerry, Dingle and Beara Penninsulas can be arranged. Activities include golf, fishing, hill walking and cycling.
From € 41 pps The Grove Lodge Country House, (formally Lord Ventry’s hunting lodge) offers guests luxurious and spacious accommodation in a relaxed family run environment, where personal attention and care to all guests needs is the staff's cornerstone. The guesthouse is centrally located on Kerry’s premier tourist route the “Ring of Kerry”, 20 minutes from Kerry County airport and 5 minutes walk from Killorglin town centre. It is ideally located for all your holiday activities: Golfing, fishing, hill walking, sightseeing, beaches. A private boat is available for boating and fishing trips. Killorglin boasts numerous Gourmet restaurants and traditional pub entertainment.
From € 53 pps The International Hotel is situated right in the centre of Killarney and just a few yards from the entrance to the National Park Demense. Close by are the cinema, the rail & bus stations and the Killarney outlet shopping centre. The hotel would be pleased to arrange golf on Kerry’s championship courses, fishing, horse riding or hill walking if required. The hotel has recently updated its facilities to include a 3D golf simulator, and a sauna and gym.
From € 45 pps The Killarney Court Hotel is located on the Tralee Road, and is a 10 minute walk from Killarney Town, and Ideal base for touring Killarney and the surrounding areas. The location is very convenient for many outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, horse-riding, golfing, boat and fishing, all of which the hotel staff are happy to help you arrange. The hotel's beauty centre is now open, and provides a range of treatments including, facials and massages for men and women of all ages and skin types, aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures, waxing, make up, reflexology, tanning, and luxury packages for those special occasions.
From € 46 pps Welcome to Tralee's new luxury destination, The Manor West Hotel Spa and Leisure Club. Nestled in the shelter of the Slieve Mish mountains, with a panorama of town and country stretching into the west, the Manor West Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Kerry, on the Killarney, Dingle and Limerick Roads, and on the site of Kerry's largest Retail Park, also named Manor West. Situated just 20 minutes from Kerry Airport, the Manor West Hotel is the ideal location in which to explore the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula and Kerry's many other jewels. The area is perfect for enjoying many outdoor activities, which the hotel can help to organise for you, such as golfing, hiking, walking, horse-riding, boating and angling. Also nearby are wealth of clean beaches, and the town features many festivals and theatre performances, especially in the Summer months.
From € 50 pps Just 5km from the picturesque fishing town of Dingle and 48km from Kerry Airport, Smerwick Harbour Hotel is situated on the Sea Head Drive, which boasts some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery. The surrounding area of the Smerwick Harbour Hotel is a treasure trove of amenities, where guests can engage in such activities as golf, angling, surfing, diving, horseriding and bracing walks amid archaeological antiquity.
From € 52 pps This Killarney Accommodation is a Boutique Hotel and is set in the Heart of Killarney's Lakeland. Victoria House Hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Killarney was the first Tourist Destination in Ireland and has a tradition of welcoming visitors for over 250 years. Monarchs, Poets, Artists, Writers and Composers have visited and been inspired by the unique and unsurpassed beauty of the region.
From € 60 pps The Whitegates Hotel is situated just 1km from Killarney town centre and is very close to Muckross House and Gardens, headquarters of the famous Killarney National Park and is the perfect base from which to explore the Ring of Kerry, the Ring of Beara and the rugged Dingle Peninsula. This recently refurbished family hotel features 27 en-suite rooms each with TV, telephone, hair dryer and tea making facilities. Packed lunches are available by arrangement and evening entertainment is provided in the bar. The hotel also has its own garden for the use of guests and offers a laundry service and private parking. All this is provided in a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere to ensure guests enjoy the highest standard of service.
From € 90 pps The Arbutus is considered a historic townhouse hotel. It can also be described as a Country House Manor located in the heart Killarney town. Historic in character yet up to date with facilities standards, iIt features the luxurious accommodation and services expected from a larger hotel with the advantage of all the personal intimate attention that a smaller property can offer. Its special location offers countless possibilities within easy distance for shopping restaurants pubs antique shops art galleries sightseeing golf and business. All bedrooms have been carefully renovated enhanced over the last few years with the guest's comfort in mind. They are decorated and equipped with what one expects today from a quality hotel.
The Coachman's Inn is a town-centre, small, intimate B&B accommodation run by
the Jones family for over 30 years in Kenmare. Situated the the centre of the heritage town of Kenmare on the famous ring of Kerry the newly built Coachman's offers sparklingly modern air-conditioned bedrooms music bar snug locals bar internal courtyard and restaurant.
From € 70 pps Offering an intimate atmosphere with unrivalled hospitality the charming Butler Arms Hotel on the scenic Ring of Kerry has been owned and managed by four generations of the Huggard Family since 1915. Three comfortable lounges provide peaceful relaxation while many of the tastefully furnished bedrooms and 12 luxury suites have magnificent ocean views. The Fishermen s Bar is noted for superb bar food and cosmopolitan ambience and our award winning restaurant specialises in locally caught seafood. Waterville's Lough Currane is renowned for salmon and sea trout fishing and deep sea fishing can also be arranged. The south west is home to many famous golf links including Waterville Championship Links Ballybunion Tralee and Old Head Kinsale. It is an ideal base for touring the Ring of Kerry and local archeological sites Staigue Fort Church Island and the offshore Skelligs monastic settlement. Fine beaches hill rambling cycling and horse riding are close by. Excellent woodcock and snipe shooting is available from November to January. Two RAC dining awards.
From € 42 pps Killarney's famous mountain scenery provides a magnificent backdrop for Dromhall Hotel Spa Leisure Club. Ideally located only 5 minutes stroll from Killarney town centre, the hotel offers the comfort service one associates with a first class hotel while retaining the friendliness welcome of a family run hotel. Care and attention has been given to each of our 72 bedrooms. All are comfortable and spacious offering the guest a quiet haven for a good night's rest. All rooms have direct dial telephone and satellite TV as standard. Our ensuite bathrooms are well equipped with Bath Shower and marbled vanity unit. Room and Laundry services are available on request. Enjoy a choice of restaurants including the Award Winning Kaynes Bistro. Kaynes Bistro offers contemporary food in comfortable surroundings with an emphasis on fresh produce excellent service. Our exclusive Club Sante Leisure Centre offers our guests the ultimate in relaxation with its 17m Pool Sauna Steam Room. For pure indulgence pay a visit to Zen Day Spa. Golf Packages also available.
From € 34 pps Acorn Cottage is a cosy, friendly Irish cottage with three ground floor guest rooms furnished in pine.
Views of the countryside and Kerry mountains. Five minutes drive from Tralee choice of shopping restaurants traditional pubs golf courses riding stables and beaches and the AquaDome swimming pools . Sorry, no smoking.
From € 45 pps The Randles Court Hotel Spa Leisure Centre is perfectly located 5 minutes stroll from Killarney's bustling town centre. Family owned run this deluxe hotel offers all the elegance charm of a country manor house. Dating back to 1906 the hotel has been tastefully restored with beautiful furniture open log fires. Treat Yourself to a truly unique dining experience in the renowned Checkers Restaurant which overlooks our landscaped courtyard. Club Sant Leisure offers the ultimate in relaxation and for pure indulgence take pay a visit to Zen Day Spa. This charming hotel is an ideal base for touring for golf in Ireland's South West.
From € 35 pps Harbour House and Leisure Centre is superbly located on the tip of the Maharees Peninsula and has its own indoor heated swimming pool gym and sauna. Its Islands Restuarant has panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery of the Maharees Islands and offers an excellent range of locally caught seafood prime steak meat and vegetarian dishes. If you want tranquility serenity charm and true Irish hospitality this is the place for you. Local amenities include golf walking scuba diving windsurfing surfing fishing horseriding and cycling.
Location
The Dingle Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry and the Lakes of Killarney lie
to the south, while stunning day trips can be enjoyed by visiting the Shannon
Estuary, The Burren of Clare and the mighty Cliffs of Moher to the north.
The menu is based on wholesome Irish
food using fresh local produce from North Kerry and seafood from the Atlantic
served on the day it is caught. Tasty and light bar food is available along with a fine selection of beers and spirits.
Location
Location Décor is fresh and soothing with oak panelled walls and subdued lighting offering an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Our dedicated team of chefs incorporate the best Kerry produce using prime Kerry Lamb, Beef and Kenmare Bay Sole, Prawns and Sea trout to create tasty traditional Irish cuisine. A unique feature of the hotel is that we breed peacocks on the hotel grounds adding a most peaceful and relaxing element to your stay. |
What's on in County Kerry
Kerry Drama Festival, Castleisland. Kerry Arts Festival, Tralee Dingle, Festival of May, Feile Na Bealtaine, International Arts & Politics Festival Kenmare Walking Festival, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Various Organised Walks Listowel Writers Week, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Literary Festival Festival of Lughnasa, Cloghane - Brandon, Co. Kerry. Ancient Irish Festival. July 25-28, 2007 Ballyheigue Summer Festival, Family Events. July, 2007 Ardfert Festival, Family Fun. July, 2007 Waterville, Summer Splash, Family Fun. July, 2007 Cahirciveen Celtic Music Festival, Traditional Music. August 1-2, 2007 Brendan Kennelly Summer Festival, Ballylongford, Family Fun. August 10-13, 2007 Puck Fair, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ancient Irish Festival. August 10-12, 2007 Rose of Tralee, International Festival. August 17-21, 2007 Chamber Music Retreat, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, Classical Music. August 30-September 8, 2007 Sneem Welcome Home Festival, Family Fun. August, 2007 Dingle Regatta, Boat Race. August 2007 Listowel Harvest Festival, Family Fun. September 15-19, 2007 Tom Crean Walking Festival, Annascaul, Co. Kerry. October, 2007
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