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Great Southern Killarney

Town Centre Co. Kerry, Killarney, Ireland, V93 R866
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Built in 1854 with the remit to ‘take the guest’s breath away’, Great Southern Killarney stands proudly a premier incentive and business event destination. Centrally located in Killarney town, the hotel offers seamless access for both domestic and international delegates while serving as an ideal gateway to the Ring of Kerry and Ireland’s south‑west. Set on six acres of beautiful private gardens, Great Southern Killarney delivers a rare sense of space and exclusivity in a town‑centre location. The property has been newly refurbished, elevating its historic grandeur with contemporary luxury, elegant interiors, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed for modern meetings and high‑end incentive experiences. Great Southern is also part of the The Scally Hotel Collection which is an independent portfolio of unique Irish properties owned and managed by the Scally family. Hoteliers for three generations, the Scally family are also the proprietors of Hayfield Manor in Cork, Killarney Royal Townhouse, and St. Helen’s in Dublin. For groups, events, and corporate partners, the Scally Hotel Collection also offers the convenience of booking multiple properties under one contract, creating a seamless and efficient experience for multi‑location stays and nationwide programmes.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1854
Renovated2025
Total meeting space21,528 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms177
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Failte Ireland
Discover Ireland
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
*Gold Medal Awards 2023 - Business & Conference Hotel *Historic Hotels - Best Historic Hotel in Europe 2020 *Irish Golf Tour Organisers Association Awards 2018 - Best Large Golf Hotel *Gold Medal Awards 2018 - Best Hotel Breakfast *Bar of The Year Awards 2018 - "Bar of the Year 2018 - Brownes Bar" *Costco Travel- Preferred Partner Award *Gold Medal Awards 2017 - 4 Star Hotel of the Year *National Hospitality Awards 2017 - Best Conference Venue

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Dec 24 - Dec 31May 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Apr 30Oct 01 - Oct 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 23Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
21,527.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,741.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
3,928.8 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,229.2 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
25,833.4 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
9,741.3 sq. ft.
144.4 x 72.2 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
1000
-
650
1000
950
700
100
-
3,928.8 sq. ft.
72.2 x 72.2 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
350
70
220
340
350
250
70
176
2,734.0 sq. ft.
37.7 x 72.2 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
283
60
150
283
280
200
60
120
3,078.5 sq. ft.
45.9 x 72.2 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
255
50
150
255
220
150
40
104
3,067.7 sq. ft.
78.7 x 38.4 sq. ft.
12.6 ft.
225
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225
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861.1 sq. ft.
42.7 x 19.7 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
100
-
60
100
-
60
60
-
344.4 sq. ft.
24.9 x 13.8 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
12
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12
-
344.4 sq. ft.
24.9 x 13.8 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
10
10
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10
-
2,744.8 sq. ft.
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
177
Suites
19

Location

Getting Here

From Cork Airport: Once departing Cork Airport take Avenue 2000 to N27 for 1.2 km. Drive from N22 to Killarney for 87.3 km. Turn left and your destination will be on the right. From Shannon Airport: When leaving Shannon Airport head northeast for 850 m. Drive from N18 to N21 to N23 and N22 to Killarney for 134km. Turn left and Graet Southern will be on the right
Distance from airport 10.56 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Gap of Dunloe

Gap of Dunloe

Recreation
20 mins
Step back in time with one of Ireland’s oldest tours, starting with a Pony and Trap journey through the stunning Gap of Dunloe, followed by a visit to the tranquil Lord Brandon’s Cottage. Relax on a scenic open-top boat ride across Killarney’s Lakes before concluding at the iconic Ross Castle. A truly unforgettable adventure!
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Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport

Airport
300 kms
Regular flights to and from all major UK cities, Mainland Europe including France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands and Croatia among others. There is also many long haul flights per week including flights to the USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Qatar, UAE, Ethiopia & Morocco
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Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry

Historical landmark
5 mins
The famous Ring of Kerry renowned for its amazing scenic beauty is one of Irelands most recognised and travelled tourist attractions stretching over 175km. Escape for a whole day through Mountains, Lakes and majestic Sea views stopping along the way in picturesque villages. It’s no wonder this journey is adored and remembered by all who complete this dramatic circle along Irelands coastline
Ross Castle

Ross Castle

Historical landmark
3 kms
Ross Castle is located on the edge of Killarney's Lower Lake. It is a typical example of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the middle ages. It was built by O’Donoghue Mor in the 15th century. The Castle is open for tours seasonally.
Ross Road
Killarney, IE
Muckross House & Gardens

Muckross House & Gardens

Historical landmark
3 kms
Located in the heart of Killarney National Park, Muckross House is one of the main attractions within Killarney. Muckross House dates back to 1843, once a private residence, it is now run by The Muckross House Trust. It is located close to the shores of Muckross Lake and is set against some of the most beautiful scenery in Killarney. Visitors to Muckross House can experience a tour that takes in all of the history and traditions of such a majestic house.
Muckross House & Traditional Farms
The National Park, Killarney,
IE
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Killarney Outlet Centre

Killarney Outlet Centre

Shopping
0 kms
At Killarney Outlet Centre there is a variety of shops under one roof, including a Nike factory store, a Blarney Woollen mills store, Kerry GAA store.
Fair Hill, Ardshanavooly,
Killarney, IE
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Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport

Airport
134 kms
Regular flights to and from all major UK cities, Mainland Europe including France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands and Croatia among others along with direct flights to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto in North America
Shannon Airport
Shannon, Co Clare
IE
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Cork Airport

Cork Airport

Airport
90 kms
Regular flights to and from all major UK cities, Mainland Europe including France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands and Croatia among others
Kinsale Road
Cork
IE T12P5NF
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Kerry Airport

Kerry Airport

Airport
17 kms
Kerry Airport is located just 17km from Great Southern Killarney. There are direct flights between London Stansted, London Luton, Manchest, Berlin, Frankfurt, Faro and Alicante. Visit the Kerry Airport website for flight schedules.
Farranfore
Killarney, IE V93 KHF7
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Pets are not permitted, and it is a smoke-free property.

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

48 Hours prior to arrival for individual bedroom bookings.

Additional details

*Awarded Ireland's Business & Conference Hotel at the 2023 Gold Medal Awards *Great Southern Killarney is easily reached via rail, road and air. *AV Facilities to accommodate Hybrid events *Purpose built events centre for up to 950 delegates & Auditorium for 225 delegates *Number of flexible Syndicate rooms available *500mbps Wi-Fi & Broadband *Kerry Airport is approximately 17km from the hotel. Killarney Bus & Train Stations, with good links to Dublin, are located directly adjacent to Great Southern. *Great Southern has a purpose built events centre with conference and auditorium facilities and is ideally located for visiting world-famous Killarney landmarks, exploring the Kerry mountains, and enjoying outdoor team-building activities.

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Great Southern Killarney Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Great Southern Killarney's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.greatsouthernkillarney.com/about/sustainability
Does Great Southern Killarney have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, In line with Repak Ireland

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Great Southern Killarney and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Great Southern Killarney's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Great Southern Killarney developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes : HSE - Irish Health Service
Does Great Southern Killarney clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Yes, within current health guidelines
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