Great Southern Killarney

Built in 1854 with the remit to ‘take the guest’s breath away’, Great Southern Killarney still stands proudly as Killarney’s Premier Historic Hotel. Great Southern is part of the Hayfield Family Collection of properties, a family business led by local hoteliers, which also incorporates Killarney Royal and Hayfield Manor in Cork. 

Great Southern is a truly unique and iconic hotel, situated on 6 acres of beautiful gardens right in the heart of Killarney town centre. Great Southern Killarney has enjoyed a most interesting and impressive history, throughout which the hotel has fortunately retained its striking original Victorian features, while continually developing a deluxe guest experience featuring beautifully appointed accommodations. Guest facilities including the gourmet Garden Room Restaurant, the welcoming meeting point Brownes - The Bar, The Wine Room, home to the hotel’s wine tasting experience & a traditional Afternoon Tea service which is served daily in The Grand Foyer & the beautifully restful, Reading Room Residents’ Lounge. 

As well as being surrounded by beautiful gardens right in the centre of bustling Killarney town, Great Southern Killarney is also within a moment’s walking distance of the sublime Killarney National Park, & is favourably located alongside Killarney Railway Station. For visitors to Killarney, Great Southern presents a truly unrivalled location, be it for a social or leisure break to explore Co. Kerry, a luxury wedding or for a business conference, Great Southern Killarney provides the finest service coupled with outstanding facilities.

Great Southern Killarney is also home to Killarney’s premier events centre, with a choice of venues in which to host prestigious corporate and social events. 

Great Southern is known locally as an iconic location in which to exchange vows and celebrate both intimate or grand-scale weddings. For a special occasion Great Southern is a central venue of choice in Killarney with private dining celebrations and parties hosted in the hotel’s spectacular Victorian suites – The Garden Room, The Lake Room & The Picture Room. 

Great Southern Killarney also has a number of Self-Catering Holiday Homes that are ideal for families, groups of friends and event organisers looking for all the convenience of home along with the added luxury of the hotel’s extensive facilities. Each holiday home is tastefully decorated with spacious living and dining areas, ultra-comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, providing a central location from which to discover Killarney and Kerry’s attractions.
We look forward to warmly welcoming you to the Great Southern, a Landmark in Hospitality since 1854 and it is our utmost aim to create a host of delightful memories for you during your stay.

Fast Facts

Total Guest Rooms:  177 Rooms and Suites

Number of Meeting Rooms:   9 Rooms. Maximum capacity 650 Banquet style

Opened: 1854

Renovated:  2023

Seasonality: Year round

Restaurants:  1 Restaurant / 1 Bar

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