Arbutus Hotel College Street, Killarney Town centre, Killarney, Ireland | (251) 219-4428
Within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and public transportation
Homey rooms have flat-screen TVs and coffee/tea-makers
Traditional Irish pub on-site
Resident’s lounge with a fireplace
Made-to-order breakfast included in some rates
Price matching lower rates within 24-hours of booking
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Complaints about cleanliness, noises, and odors in rooms
Dated decor and furnishings
No on-site parking
The Arbutus Hotel is a value property situated off of Killarney's main
road and close to public transportation, making it a convenient base for tourists seeking to explore the city and surrounding area. It’s a
small and old-fashioned, family-run hotel with amenities that give it a homey atmosphere, such as the made-to-order
breakfast and traditional Irish pub. Its 25 Victorian-style
rooms, though dated in terms of some furnishings and decor, have flat-screen TVs,
coffee/tea-makers, and free Wi-Fi. As an alternative, The Fairview offers a similar homey vibe and intimate scale, though rates can be higher.
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Scene
Historic hotel with Victorian decor that caters to couples and families
Arbutus has
been operating as a hotel since 1880, but it was taken over by the Buckley family in 1926 and
has been owned and run by them ever since, spanning three generations. The historic
hotel features pleasant Victorian decor, though it might not suit all tastes -- elegant floral-printed wallpaper is paired with antique
wooden furniture, striped and floral patterned couches, large
Arabian print rugs, leather Victorian plush armchairs, and heavy drapes. Some of the furniture is dated, but overall, the property has a homey atmosphere. The bar has a more traditional Irish-pub style with dark wood
paneled walls, leather chairs and booths, vintage photographs, wooden floors,
and colorful floral tile. Guests tend to be older vacationing couples,
though families make their way here too.
Location
Walking distance to central areas of town, driving distance to surrounding attractions
With its central location, Arbutus Hotel makes a convenient home base to explore Killarney and surrounding areas. It’s
a short three-minute walk to High Street, a popular thoroughfare filled with shops and
restaurants. Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is also walking distance, just eight minutes on foot. But many places are best reached by car or bus, such as the Killarney National Park, which is a
six-minute drive away, and the Muckross House and Gardens, which is about a 15-minute drive. The Gap of Dunloe is a 26-minute drive, Ross Castle is seven minutes away, and the Torc Waterfalls can be reached in 13 minutes by car. A bus and train station
are a two-minute walk from the hotel. It takes 20 minutes to reach Kerry
Airport by car.
Rooms
Homey, but dated, rooms with flat-screen TVs and coffee/tea-makers
The Arbutus' rooms are decorated in a warm, homey style that’s
slightly more dated than the rest of the hotel, but pleasant -- though the floral-heavy patterns cloaking the spaces might not suit all tastes. Victorian-style decor includes floral wallpaper and colorful floral
carpets paired with blond wood furniture and antique plush patterned chairs that give the
rooms old-fashioned elegance. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Bathrooms are small, but pleasant, with white or tan
marble tiles and floral tiles as well as shower/tub combos. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Guests should note that some complaints have been made about cleanliness issues, stains on carpets and furniture, odors, and thin walls that permit bothersome noise.
Features
Made-to-order breakfast, Irish pub, homey lounge, and free Wi-Fi
Guests can begin their day in a spacious breakfast
room with a breakfast buffet that includes homemade brown bread, scones, and other
cold items and made-to-order dishes like a traditional Irish breakfast.
Breakfast is an additional fee, though it's bundled into some rate packages. A nightcap or a drink before dinner can
be had at the hotel’s Buckleys Bar, which sometimes provides live
traditional music for those wanting a true Irish-pub experience. There’s a
resident’s lounge known as the Drawing Room, with cozy couches and chairs
nestled around a fireplace. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and there's a nearby
public parking lot for a fee.
