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About the Hotel

College Street, Killarney, Ireland

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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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Triple Room
Max:
3 persons
260 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Heating
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Superior Triple Room
Max:
3 persons
325 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
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Superior Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Killarney400 ft
Airports
Kerry (KIR) 10.6 mi
Cork (ORK) 54.8 mi
Train
Killarney Railway Station1000 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

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
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Location

College Street, Killarney, Ireland
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College Street, Killarney, Ireland
Nearby
Church
Killarney Methodist Church
1000 ft
Church
St. Mary's Church of Ireland
1300 ft
Killarney Enterprise Centre Saint Mary's Road Mission Road - Beech Road
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty Memorial
1300 ft
Gallery
Peter Cox Photography Gallery
1300 ft
Museum
Killarney House
1300 ft
Church
Franciscan Friary
1500 ft
Library
Killarney
400 ft
Museum
Killarney House Gardens
1300 ft
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Meeting of the Waters
1300 ft
Fossa
Tomies Wood
1300 ft
Blasket View House Skellig Ring Foilnagearagh
Kerry Cliffs
1500 ft
18 Muckross Drive
Old Boathouse Trail
1800 ft
Mall
Killarney Outlet Centre
800 ft
93 New Street
Irish Whiskey Experience
1300 ft
Valley
The Black Valley
1300 ft
Gallery
The Gallery 21 Fine Art Photography
600 ft
6B Scott Street Off of College
The Back Lane Gallery
800 ft
Fair Hill
Speir Bhean Monument
1000 ft
Barrys Lane
Dermot McCarthy Studio
1100 ft
Junction of Rock Road
I.R.A. Memorial
1300 ft
Ross Island
The Copper Mines
1300 ft
Store
David O'sullivan
1300 ft
6 Bridewell Lane
Frank Lewis Gallery
1600 ft
18 Muckross Drive
Arthur Young Trail
1800 ft
Restaurants
Lord Kenmare's Restaurant
100 ft
18 College Street Murphy's of Killarney
Cronins Restaurant
200 ft
9 College Street
Kitty O'Se's Seafood and Grill
100 ft
College Street Distance from railway and bus station
Scotts Bar & Courtyard
300 ft
Courtyard Cottages Scotts H otel Scotts Street,
the Failte
200 ft
College Street
Sandtrap Sports Bar & Grill
200 ft
College Street McSweeney Arms Hotel
R&B Restaurant
300 ft
8 College Street
The Candle Room
300 ft
College Street
Garret's Killarney
300 ft
8 College Street
Dan Linehan's Bar
300 ft
College Street
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