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About the Hotel

College Street, Killarney, Ireland

Unique Accommodation Options

The Arbutus Hotel offers individually decorated rooms featuring antique furniture and Celtic Deco pieces from the 1920s. Choose from classic rooms, superior rooms with air conditioning or separate shower and bath, family rooms accommodating up to 2 adults and 3 children, and cozy double rooms with double or twin bed options. All rooms include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries.

Traditional Irish Dining

Breakfast is served daily until 11:00 AM with a full Irish cooked to order using local produce. Buckley's Bar serves home-cooked meals from traditional Irish recipes alongside pints and occasional traditional music. The dining room offers sit-down dinners in a traditional setting. Breakfast-to-go options are available for early sightseeing starts. Gift vouchers can be used for dining experiences or overnight stays.

Historic Bar Experience

Buckley's Bar features oak-panelled walls, a turf fire, and traditional Irish music sessions. The bar serves home-cooked meals and operates Friday and Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM, Sunday from 12:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult until 20:30.

Central Killarney Location

Located on College Street in Killarney town center, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the train and bus station and 10 minutes by car from Killarney National Park. The property is surrounded by shops, pubs, and restaurants, with Killarney House gardens within walking distance. Kerry Airport is 17 km away with direct flights from the UK, Germany, and Portugal. Eircode: V93 AYP9.

Family-Run Hospitality Services

Operated by the same family for 86 years, the hotel offers 24-hour reception, complimentary tea on arrival, and best room priority for direct bookings. Babysitting is available with prior notice. The hotel can cater for groups up to 60 people. Parking is available in the adjacent car park, with accessible parking spaces located 100 meters from the hotel.

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24 m² 
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30 m² 
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18 m² 
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Getting around

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City Centre
Killarney100 m
Airports
Kerry (KIR) 17.0 km
Cork (ORK) 88.2 km
Train
Killarney Railway Station300 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

College Street, Killarney, Ireland
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College Street, Killarney, Ireland
Nearby
Church
Killarney Methodist Church
300 m
Church
St. Mary's Church of Ireland
380 m
Killarney Enterprise Centre Saint Mary's Road Mission Road - Beech Road
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty Memorial
380 m
Gallery
Peter Cox Photography Gallery
380 m
Museum
Killarney House
380 m
Church
Franciscan Friary
440 m
Library
Killarney
120 m
Museum
Killarney House Gardens
380 m
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Meeting of the Waters
380 m
Fossa
Tomies Wood
370 m
Blasket View House Skellig Ring Foilnagearagh
Kerry Cliffs
440 m
18 Muckross Drive
Old Boathouse Trail
530 m
Mall
Killarney Outlet Centre
240 m
93 New Street
Irish Whiskey Experience
380 m
Valley
The Black Valley
380 m
Gallery
The Gallery 21 Fine Art Photography
180 m
6B Scott Street Off of College
The Back Lane Gallery
220 m
Fair Hill
Speir Bhean Monument
300 m
Barrys Lane
Dermot McCarthy Studio
310 m
Junction of Rock Road
I.R.A. Memorial
370 m
Ross Island
The Copper Mines
380 m
Store
David O'sullivan
390 m
6 Bridewell Lane
Frank Lewis Gallery
470 m
18 Muckross Drive
Arthur Young Trail
530 m
Restaurants
Lord Kenmare's Restaurant
20 m
18 College Street Murphy's of Killarney
Cronins Restaurant
40 m
9 College Street
Bombay Palace
30 m
10 College Street
Sandtrap Sports Bar & Grill
40 m
College Street McSweeney Arms Hotel
the Failte
40 m
College Street
Vendricks Restaurant & Wine Bar
70 m
3/4 The Courtyard Fairhill
R&B Restaurant
70 m
8 College Street
Garret's Killarney
70 m
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130 m
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