FAILTE HOTEL, Killarney – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Family-Run Accommodations
The Failte Hotel offers 14 bedrooms with orthopaedic mattresses, non-allergenic microfibre duvets, and central heated radiators. All rooms include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and telephones. Private bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries, towels, and linen.
Local Irish Dining
The award-winning Failte Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner using locally sourced ingredients from Cronin's butcher and Spillane's Seafood. Menu highlights include Beef and Guinness Casserole, fresh battered cod, and gluten-free options. Failte Bar features Muckross Killarney Ale brewed 2 miles away, Guinness on tap, and occasional live traditional music performances.
Killarney Exploration Base
Located adjacent to Killarney National Park entrance, the hotel provides free secure bike storage for exploring the Ring of Kerry. The area offers golf, fishing, horse-riding, boating, and hiking trails. Bike rental services operate nearby for accessing Muckross House, Lakes of Killarney, and Torc Waterfall.
Central Town Location
The hotel sits in Killarney town center, 5 minutes' walk from Killarney Train Station and bus station. Adjacent to public car parking, cinema, shops, and Hop on/Hop off bus stops. Walking distance to Killarney House courtyard, St. Mary's Church, and Franciscan Friary. Kerry Airport is 20 km away.
Family Hospitality Since 1960
Operated by the O'Callaghan family since 1960, the hotel received recognition from the Irish Hotels Federation for 50 years of continuous service. Eileen O'Callaghan oversees the restaurant while her sons manage the bar. The property offers free WiFi throughout and secure bicycle storage for guests.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV