From 5-star Relais & Châteaux properties in Kenmare to warm 4-star hotels in Killarney — Kerry's accommodation is as varied and high-quality as its golf. Every hotel below has been chosen for its proximity to courses, its golf-friendly attitude and its overall quality as a base for a Kerry golf break.
Two nights at The Brehon or Killarney Park Hotel with two rounds at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club (Killeen and Mahony's Point). Includes breakfast. A classic Killarney golf short-break combining the Irish Open course and the lakes-edge parkland. Best Apr–Oct.
Four nights across Killarney and Kenmare, with rounds at Ballybunion Old, Tralee, Waterville and Dooks. The four great Kerry links in one tour. Mix of Aghadoe Heights (Killarney) and Sheen Falls Lodge (Kenmare) for a luxury version, or Ballygarry House for a slightly more economical alternative. Best May–Sep.
Set on a hillside above Killarney with panoramic views of the lakes and mountains, Aghadoe Heights is widely regarded as Kerry's finest hotel. The spa is excellent, the restaurant (The Lake Room) is one of Kerry's best, and the location — 3km from the town, 5km from Killarney G&FC — makes it the ideal base for a Killarney golf stay. Concierge can arrange tee times at all three Killarney courses.
Check availability →A luxury townhouse hotel in the centre of Killarney — walking distance from the town's pubs and restaurants, 5 minutes by car from Killarney G&FC. The Park is consistently ranked among Ireland's top hotels, with spacious rooms, an excellent spa and a restaurant with strong Kerry produce credentials. An excellent choice for groups who want to be in the heart of Killarney.
Check availability →The Brehon sits between Killarney town and the national park, with views of the mountains and access to the park walking trails. A solid 4-star with a good spa (ANGSANA), a popular restaurant and a warm, professional atmosphere that makes it a favourite with visiting golfers. Competitively priced relative to the 5-stars and the golf courses are the same distance away.
Check availability →A family-owned 4-star hotel on the Tralee road, 2km from Killarney town centre and well-positioned for access to both Killarney G&FC and Tralee Golf Club. Ballygarry House offers excellent value for groups — the rooms are spacious and well-appointed, the spa is one of Kerry's best, and the restaurant and bar are consistently reliable. A popular choice for golf societies.
Check availability →Kerry's most luxurious hotel — a Relais & Châteaux property set on the falls of the River Sheen above Kenmare Bay, with 71 rooms and suites, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa and standing arrangements for tee times at Ring of Kerry Golf Club (10 minutes). One of the finest hotel experiences in Ireland. Also within 35 minutes of Waterville and Kenmare Golf Club.
Check availability →The most convenient hotel for playing Waterville Golf Links — set right in Waterville village, just minutes' walk from the course. The hotel is unpretentious but comfortable, with a focus on golfer-friendly service. A good base for golfers who want to play Waterville (and possibly a second round at Dooks or Ring of Kerry GC) without the drive back to Killarney each evening. Waterville village has a handful of good pubs and seafood restaurants.
Check availability →| Golf area | Recommended hotel | Nearest courses |
|---|---|---|
| Killarney courses | Aghadoe Heights or Killarney Park | Killarney G&FC (5 min), Beaufort (15 min) |
| Ring of Kerry links | Waterville Lake Hotel | Waterville (5 min), Dooks (40 min) |
| Kenmare area | Sheen Falls Lodge | Ring of Kerry GC (10 min), Kenmare GC (5 min) |
| North Kerry / Ballybunion | Ballygarry House (Tralee road) | Tralee GC (20 min), Ballybunion (45 min) |
| All-Kerry tour base | Aghadoe Heights or The Brehon | Killarney (5 min), Ballybunion (70 min), Waterville (60 min) |