Great experience. Beautiful spacious garden rooms with comfortable beds and pillows. Great shower, hot water and pressure. Wonderful products. Great breakfast Very highly recommended Slainte read more

On our vacation through Ireland, we stayed at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney for 2 nights. I honestly can't understand the negative reviews on Yelp because this is a beautiful hotel. I know it's recently been renovated so maybe that's why. The lobby and downstairs areas were elegant and the rooms were huge. The location of this hotel is perfect. Killarney is a small quaint town and it's an easy walk from the hotel. Parking here is a bit of a challenge, but not too bad. The Irish breakfast was delicious. I loved the porridge served with fruit and fresh honey. We also had wine at the bar in the evening which was very nice. If you're visiting Killarney. the Great Southern Hotel is a great choice to stay at! read more

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I'll preface this review by saying that it is only for the afternoon tea - I was not a guest of the hotel so I can't speak to the rooms at all. My partner and I booked a table for the afternoon tea at 3pm on a Sunday. When we arrived we spoke with an employee who told us to sit and wait for her coworker to get us, which never happened. We sat for 10 or so minutes and when our tea time started we went into the room ourselves and the attendant greeted us. We were shown to a table and the waitress took our drink orders. My partner got tea and I just had water. We thought that we would have a selection of teas to choose from since tea is in the name, but there was only one basic tea that wasn't anything special. A bit of a let down there. The food was about average. Maybe we were spoiled by an amazing tea experience elsewhere in the past, but nothing really blew us away here. There were three tiers for the platter. The bottom tier had scones and a mini lava cake, the middle tier had sandwiches, and the top had desserts. The scones were definitely the highlight. They were absolutely delicious, especially with the jam that was provided. There was also a wrap that had a curried chicken that was pretty good. The banana bread was the worst part of the meal. It was incredibly dry and crumbly and was almost like eating sand. I had just one bite before I left the rest and needed a big drink of water. The other two tables that were dining at the same time as us also didn't like the banana bread. I think it's a common complaint as the waitress offered us something else instead, but we were too full by then so we didn't take her up on it. I don't know why they don't change the recipe or replace it with something else entirely. The waitress was nice and fairly attentive. She disappeared for a while here and there but all three tables seemed to be cared for before she left each time. She was nice but spoke very quietly so it was hard to catch what she was saying sometimes. The building itself feels very posh and a bit dated. The carpets seem old and the whole building (even the bathrooms) have a very strong floral scent, almost like an old lady just sprayed perfume all over the place. It was fairly off-putting and I was anxious to get out so I could freshen up my air passages. The bathroom was clean but a bit hard to find at first. Overall this was a mediocre experience that cost almost €50 per person, so I don't know if it was really worth it. Some of the food was good but it wasn't €50 good. I don't think I'll be rushing back any time soon. read more

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Our Garden Deluxe Room didn't look at all like the photo online, not at all. It is a beautiful hotel that needs a major renovation. There were too many tired and depressing looking seating areas. The way to the spa and pool through a glass walkway was nice except for the fact that the big room where the spa entrance is located is used as an event venue. There was a party there while we we dressed in robes on our way to the pool. Very awkward. There was no valet parking but the parking lot wasn't too far away. read more

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Our stay at Great Southern was beyond unbelievable. We were greeted by Marijana and she made sure we had everything we could possibly need for our stay. The rooms had large windows with pillow soft beds and an updated bathroom. The tall ceilings, fresh flowers and grand staircase make every morning feel like a scene from your favorite historical fiction novel. The other wonderful people we met made our stay so very enjoyable. Zuzana and Daria at the front desk always greeted us with a smile and helped us every time we needed a new key due to the fact that we didn't want to leave and kept extending our stay. Sean at the front door was always ready with new ideas for adventures in beautiful Killarney. Our last day was extremely special because we finally met the famous Martina that serves a magical afternoon tea with the love and care of a doting mother. I recommend this lovely place and if I could I'd never leave. read more

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This was the second place we stayed in Ireland, and while Killarney is great fun, this place left a lot to be desired. The hotel overall feels run down and tired, like they don't really have any attention paid to detail, experience or quality. The rooms are small, the furniture is worn, and the bathrooms are super poorly designed (shower with half a pane of glass that gets water all over the floor, super low sink with a separate faucet for hot and cold (?)). We had a complimentary breakfast each day and even that was less than mediocre. I also used their gym, which is in the basement and kind of dank and not very inviting. There are many hotels in Killarney - I'd suggest choosing something different. read more

There were spiders all over the rooms. The window was open when we walked in so that's probably where they came from. Got up in the middle of the night and a spider the size of a quarter was on the bathroom ceiling. Could not sleep because of that. Also found a spider in a bed. Food was good my only complaint was that the steak was way undercooked. I asked for medium but I got rare. NO AC! You can ask for another fan if you would like. UPDATE: It has been a day since we arrived. Breakfast was good. We got back and room was cleaned. Windows were not left open. If they would just leave the windows shut before guests arrive that would solve all of their problems. When we came back to the room it felt cleaner than when we first arrived. read more

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All I say is Wow. What a place. Food and service was excellent. Can't wait for another visit

I had a great stay here. The hotel lobby was very posh, the check in procedure was VERY quick and friendly. I arrived at 8pm and had to check in, and then haul ass right back out the door to get to a show that I had reservations for at 8:15pm. The desk agent knew I was in a hurry and made sure I got checked in, lickety split. I didn't even go to my room, and left my luggage in the car. Then, I was out the door and on the way to our show in under 7 minutes - we made it to the show on time! The front desk even gave us advice on parking, etc. for the venue we were going to. The room was clean, we had plenty of space, but it was just a tad on the small side, and very European if you know what I mean. It is an older hotel by the way. Regardless of all that, I had zero complaints with the room at all. The ONLY reason they didn't get 5 stars is because when I returned to the hotel around 2am, the front doors were locked up tight. We had to ring a buzzer to get the night porter to let us in because he was busy scrubbing floors. It took a good 15 minutes of ringing the buzzer to get inside. There is LITERALLY only one person on staff late at night. I double checked with the front desk the next morning, because we were considering staying out late the next evening as well, and they confirmed that there is only night porter on duty and we have to ring the buzzer. I guess I'm just spoiled from staying in hotels in the U.S. where your room card/key gets you in at any time of the night or day. I'm glad we stopped by to check-in before our show, or we might not have been able to check-in after the show since we got back so late. So just make a note of this, if you are planning for a late arrival. Call ahead and find out what their policy is. read more

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The hotel itself is nice, the review is for the Garden restaurant in the hotel. I was expecting a high end meal and this was anything but. Everything about this meal was average. Nothing bad, nothing good, just okay. You could easily duplicate all these recipes at home with the same average results. The steak was ok. A little on the tough side. But just okay. Pan fried Hake was well done although the couscous topping was a very odd accompanying texture. It did not work for me. Scallops stater were good but the accompanying black pudding was an odd addition. It did not fit with the scallops. Deserts were forgettable. Service was friendly and professional although a little slow but it was very crowded. read more

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Buckle your seat belts folks, I've a lot to say about my stay here. I was excited to stay here, as I had heard great things about the Great Southern over the years. Unfortunately the expectation did not match the reality. I had high expectations for this 4-star hotel. We booked in for two nights over the Christmas period 2022. We were travelling with our 6 month old and decided to book the Junior suite as there would be more space and we fancied a bit of added luxury. We arrived at the hotel in the evening after a day of travelling. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no parking next to the main entrance. I popped in and asked for guidance on parking and was directed to a lot in the back near the leisure centre. When we got to the desk to check in there was some confusion about access to our room. We tried to find out how to get to the room. But we were not given the information. Instead we were informed that another staff member would assist us to our room. I was confused and thinking this was their way of pushing service on us when we really didn't need it. We were travelling with our stroller, one case and personal small bags in tow. It was when we got closer to our room that we realized the room was not accessible for a stroller, as there was a staircase that needed to be climbed. The hotel does have an elevator, but our room was located in an area not accessible with the elevator. This was the main issue we had. It was not made clear during booking, or check in that we would not be able to access our room with the stroller. This was very frustrating, as we had booked a crib for the room so staff were aware of our need. And when we tried to get this clarification at check in we were not told. The room was pretty nice, but a bit dated and not kept in excellent condition. For example, the toilet holder was hanging off the wall. The room lacked some of the staples I am used to when staying in hotels these days. For example, there was just a kettle and no coffee maker in the room, the coffee and tea provided was pretty basic, there was no drinking water in the room, the tv had no streaming services (Netflix etc) available, just basic local channels. Not a big deal, but these are things I am used to when staying in hotels. The room felt dated to me. I understand the hotel is historic, so some things are not able to be updated. But when staying at other historic hotels they add these modern touches (modern tv/coffee machine etc) which make the difference. Our booking included breakfast, so I was excited to see what was on offer. Again, it was lack luster. There was a nice spread of self service buffet items available such as cereal, fruit, warm pastries, meat and cheese, yoghurt, juice etc. We were provided a menu to order from also. I went for the eggs Benedict and my other half ordered American style pancakes. Again, it was mediocre. The English muffin was dry, no garnish was on the plate, the eggs were just ok. My other half had a similar feeling about his pancakes. They weren't what I would consider American style. We lucked out with a dinner in our booking, which was complementary. This was the star of the show for our stay, ironically. This was a three course meal, with a sorbet between starter and mains. I went for the goat cheese tart, the beef and a cheese board to end it all. My other half started with the soup, had the venison for mains and finished with a frangipan. We both enjoyed a mulled wine sorbet. The dinner was fantastic. We were recommended a tasty bottle of Sauvignon blanc to accompany our meal. The staff in the dining room were great. We had one lady serve us every time we dined. She was super friendly and attentive. We popped to the bar a couple of times and the service was not great. We were largely ignored. Is it table service? Do I need to go to the bar? Who knows. I ended up going to the bar as we sat at the table and no server came by. The service was slow. Staff looked at me and then looked away. We asked one person to clean our table from previous patrons and we were told that staff member worked on the other side of the bar. The person working on our side looked at us and looked away. All in all, I was pretty disappointed with our stay. I was expecting a 4-star experience, but received what I would consider a 2-star experience which stings when you pay 4-star prices. The lack of transparency on access for a stroller was very frustrating. I got the impression the staff were overwhelmed or disinterested. The hotel really needs some tweaks to bring it into the modern standard for hotel stays. We stayed at other 4-star hotels in Ireland during this same time period and they were excellent. I hope the Great Southern gets there soon. read more

This hotel was built in the 1860s. However it has been modernized and in ways that make it quite comfortable. The bed and linens were excellent. The bathroom was clean and comfortable. The lobby has multiple areas where you can have a rest, a drink or a cup of tea/coffee. Without exception, the staff works hard to provide a positive experience. Also you are literally right next to the train station should you desire to take a train. The complimentary breakfast was excellent and so fresh. Mossimo works hard to insure that guests are well cared for and have a delicious breakfast. The cocktails are excellent and the day that we had dinner here was perhaps one of my favorite meals. The dish was a waffle with coleslaw and chicken. It didn't have dairy (yay) and was so delicious and unique! read more

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We had a fantastic stay here. Prices were relatively affordable considering. Beautifully decorated and delicious food. I would definitely love to stay in Killarney again. They greeted our tour group with Bailey's and wine at the door. The bed had a quilted comforter and I felt like a princess. And, the live music the first night was perfect to enjoy in front of the fire. We had a few minor issues: 1) The electricity was accidentally shorted with my hair dryer. We called the front desk, and before I hung up there was a knock at the door. Now, that's what I call customer service. They even gave us an extra adapter. 2) The hot water gave out on the 2nd night. They even called back to check up and make sure it came back on 3) Breakfast the 2nd day was a little slow. We were the first ones at the table and noticed all of the surrounding tables were getting their orders before ours I can't say enough great things about this place read more

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The hotel is nice and we booked a suite which was nice, a few "tired" spots that could use refurbishment but all in all it's a nice hotel. Here is the bad part... The dinner was the worst we have had in Ireland... Steal was cooked like shoe leather, chicken dish was so dry, the seafood chowder was so overcooked that the fish and vegetables were cooked so long that they disintegrated into mush and little pieces and it was incredibly salty. The service was absolutely horrible, I have never ever seen service that bad in a restaurant. I had to ask for attention after sitting there 18 minutes with not one person attending to our table!! Stay at the hotel but don't eat there for dinner. read more