Arbutus Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Killarney
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
The Arbutus Hotel offers individually decorated rooms with antique furniture and supremely comfortable beds. Choose from classic, superior, or family rooms, some featuring air conditioning, separate showers and baths, or space for up to 2 adults and 3 children. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities.
Dining & Irish Pub
Start the day with a full Irish breakfast cooked to order. The hotel's traditional dining room serves dinner with local ingredients. Buckley's Bar, with oak-paneled walls and a turf fire, offers home-cooked meals, Irish music, and a fine pint. Breakfast-to-go is available for early explorers.
Explore Kerry's Highlights
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Killarney town center and a short drive from Killarney National Park, Muckross House, and Torc Waterfall. Boat tours to Skellig Michael depart from Portmagee, an hour away. The Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way start nearby.
Family-Run Hospitality
Operated by the Buckley family since 1926, the hotel blends Celtic Deco furnishings with modern comforts. Guests receive complimentary tea on arrival. Babysitting is available with prior notice. The 24-hour reception assists with local tips and bookings.
Central & Accessible
Located on College Street, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Killarney's train and bus station. Kerry Airport is 17 km away, with direct flights from the UK, Germany, and Portugal. Parking is available nearby. Fitzgerald Stadium and the INEC venue are within 1.5 km.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No parking
- 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