In 20 years of traveling to Ireland, this was simply the best hotel I've stayed in. Great location, charming atmosphere, comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast, and by far the best staff anywhere. Friendly, happy, efficient, professional people work here, and will cater to any need you have. This is a great hotel. Relaxing and charming.

I am sure many people choose this hotel for its location by the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula, but you will return because of the kindness of the staff.   You arrive and are greeted in a beautiful, wood carved lobby with a warm fire, a pot of tea, freshly made ginger bread and hospitality that is classically Irish.... More

The Arbutus Hotel in Killarney Town is one of these types of Hotels that are are hard to to find these days. Personal Service, Calm, Great Staff who are very Professional without being in "in your face". Bedrooms are Modern, Comfortable and Large with all the mod cons. The Breakfast is freshly cooked and served by good-humoured and cheerful Staff.... More

My husband and I stayed here for two nights while in Killarney. The hotel is very nice and is centrally located. The rooms were clean and spacious. No parking at the hotel, but the car park is only ~30 meters away and is free from 7pm-9am. Reception was welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was average. My husband preferred the omelette... More

As stated before this is a lovely, friendly hotel, and is central to all Killarney Town has to offer. The bed was large and comfortable, the shower over the bath was excellent, easy to use and quite powerful. Even though it is on the high road there was no problem with noise from either outside or the bar. Breakfast was... More

The Arbutus Hotel was a charming hotel, convenient to all the shops, restaurants, and pubs in Killarney. The staff was very accomodating and extremely helpful. The breakfast was delicious and the presentation was excellent. The rooms were large and clean with bathrooms that included both a shower with a separate large tub. If I ever return to Killarney, I will... More

The Arbutus Hotel is the ideal hub for day trips out of Killarney, and for touring the town itself. Centrally located on the main street, everything--bank, pharmacy, PUBS--is within easy walking distance. The hotel rooms are spacious and clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. And the breakfast selection is the best around. I'm not normally a scone eater, but their's... More

Really enjoyed the location of this one. Staff were friendly and quick to lend a hand.

We stayed at the Arbutus Hotel in March 2012. It is on one of the central streets of Killarney, Ireland. The Arbutus has large rooms, charming bathrooms, no air conditioning but good windows for fresh air. The staff was more than helpful and friendly. The Arbutus is located in the heart of town with shops and pubs located next door.... More