The Lake Hotel
The Lake Hotel
Nestled on the shores of Loch Lein, The Lake Hotel has magnificent mountain views. Just 1.2 mi from Killarney, a restaurant and the hotel has rooms with attached bathroom. Rooms at the 4-star family-run hotel have baths and shower. They also have satellite TVs, hair dryers and most rooms have countryside views, some have balconies. Morning coffee is served in the Sun Lounge while traditional breakfasts are available in the dining room. Fine Irish cuisine is on the menu at Castlelough Restaurant which overlooks the gardens. The Lake Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1820 and Queen Victoria stayed there in 1861. Wander down its ancient pathways to the ruins of the 12th-century McCarthy Mor Castle. Enjoy a drink at the elegant Devil’s Punch Bowl Bar, which is named after a Lake on Mangerton Mountain which is visible from the bar. Our Lake Thermal Suite is now open to residents. There is a charge of €20.00 per person for 1.5 hours. Advance booking is required.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Degraffenreid
United States“Beautiful location and views. Very well decorated for holiday” 
Kathleen United States“The location and setting is amazing. Very tranquil.”- Teplitz United States“Awesome property. Gorgeous views and beautiful property. Spacious room with balcony, very comfortable. Big bathroom which was nice since goes against most European standards. Cafe on property pricy but good food. Highly recommend.”
- Supitcha
Switzerland“The location, the breakfast, the hot tub, the decorations” 
Jonathan United States“The view out across Lough Leane from the room was incredible. Having a balcony to sit on and watch the birds made it extra special. The room was huge and spacious, and the beds were very comfortable.”- Talbot United States“This was such a beautiful place in a beautiful setting on the lake. Everything about it was top-notch. They treated you so well and provided so much, it is well worth the value.”
- KKaris United States“Amazing and attentive staff, good breakfast, and nice view.”
- YYvonne United States“Staff was wonderful. Property was clean and beautiful!”
Veronica United States“Everything about the hotel was impeccable. The grounds, the rooms, the restaurant and bar all beautiful and spotless. The food was amazing. The breakfast was so fresh and delicious with so many choices. Every single member of the staff were...”- Carolyn United States“The view from the dining room is incredible. It was so much fun to watch for deer in the evenings. Mornings were just as nice. It is hard to beat the view!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Castlelough Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
Amenities of The Lake HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Activities
- Evening entertainment
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
- Dining area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Spa
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Lake Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
For bookings of 5 rooms or more contact hotel directly as different terms and conditions apply.
For long stays of 4 nights or more contact hotel directly.
Full payment is due on arrival.
All public areas of the hotel are nonsmoking.
Our Wellness Center is undergoing a full refurbishment, during this time all our wellness facilities will not be available.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about The Lake Hotel
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Guests staying at The Lake Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
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The prices at The Lake Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Lake Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
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Check-in at The Lake Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The Lake Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of Killarney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Lake Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Triple
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The Lake Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Castlelough Restaurant
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Lake Hotel on this page.
