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4.5 of 5 stars 267 reviews
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#3 of 38 hotels in Killarney
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  • Rooms: 35
Description: Considered a historic townhouse hotel -The Arbutus is best described as a Country House Manor in the towncentre of Killarney . Whilst small ( 35... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
College Street
Town center
Killarney 0
Ireland
Check Rates: $236 (€161) Avg. Price
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“True Irish Craic”

Arbutus Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Illinois
Mar 24, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

This hotel was our favorite on a 9-day journey throughout Ireland. Conviently located in downtown Killarney, all shopping and pubs are literally right outside the door. Betty, the hotel owner, and her family and staff were incredibly attentive making us feel more like house guests and friends then hotel guests and strangers. And Mario and the connected bar were the source of some great late nights. This hotel has Irish old-world charm with state-of-the art bathrooms and facilities. A five-star in our book!

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Boscoe2's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: March 24, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Average price*: $236 (year-round)
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“Beautiful Hotel, had a great time”

Arbutus Hotel

Mar 23, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Stayed here for two nights. staff were wonderful and the rooms were beautiful. had dinner on one night, very nice and the breakfast was lovely too.
We loved the older rooms, really gave the hotel a cosy warm feel.
Perfect location too.
car park next door but its a pay one.
Hot tip, to save getting out of bed to pay for the parking just do it the night before for a few hours.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Rooms and breakfast
    • Disliked — Nothing
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KomoriGrandmaster's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: January 20, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Other
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Average price*: $236 (year-round)
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“Irish Hospitality!”

Arbutus Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
Mar 7, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I really enjoyed my stay at The Arbutus on a side trip to Killarney from Dublin. The hotel was in a great location, the room was clean and large, and the low winter rate included a delicious full Irish breakfast. The best part of my stay was the dining room and reception staff who were so friendly and helpful. They even held my bags when I checked out so I could take a hike in the National Park before catching my train. It was a great 3-star hotel and would stay at The Arbutus again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The staff, location, and full breakfast
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
kmlamont's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 14, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $236 (year-round)
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“Just about perfect”

Arbutus Hotel

Feb 11, 2008
0/4 found this review helpful

We had four people in a room and we were in no way lacking space. Breakfast was the absolute best (hands down) I have ever had in a European hotel-- highly recommend the french toast. The first night we stayed there we used decaf coffee and all the creamer. The next day after room service had been there in our room we noticed double the creamer had been replaced, and twice as many decaf packets as the previous day. They really pay attention to detail and it shows. I would love to stay there again. It was so relaxing with a fire going each night.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The breakfast
    • Disliked — the smell of the water in the bathrooms
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studenttraveler08's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 18-24
Member since: February 11, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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Average price*: $236 (year-round)
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“loved the atmosphere”

Arbutus Hotel

Feb 11, 2008
1/6 found this review helpful

we used the hotel as a base for a sightseeing trip around the beautiful ring of kerry. the hotel was ideally situated in the centre of the town.
it is spotlessly clean, and our room was lovely.
the receptionist on arrival was friendly and helpfull,and we were amazed at how quiet our room was even though the town was busy.
the restaurant was intimate and comfortable, and the waitresses could not have been nicer to us. there were families there with young children, who they treated very well,which was good to see.
all in all, a lovely experience, which we will repeat as soon as we can.
kay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — atmosphere
    • Disliked — car parking was hard to find
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kay1155's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 11, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $236 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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College Street | Town center, Killarney 0, Ireland