Fossa, . Killarney, Ireland
#1 of 46 hotels in Killarney
Guests' ChoiceBased on 503 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Lance
CanadaEverything. The food, the view, and mostly the staff. One of our favorite hotels from our travels.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Kenneth
United StatesNothing!
The owners were so welcoming!! And the location….there are not enough words to express its beauty!! Fantastic rooms!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Bobmak
IrelandN/A
The owner and his staff were extremely welcoming and accommodating. Room was very clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Timothy
United StatesNothing negative to say about this place.
Wonderful location and excellent service and food.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Lesley
United KingdomEverything was perfect as always! Fantastic room, stunning views, lovely breakfast and wonderful hosts, I would highly recommend 😊
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Louise
IrelandLovely place to stay with gorgeous views of the lake
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Huisman
NetherlandsWe enjoyed everything, it was perfect. A fantastic end of our holiday.
The beautiful lake view and genuine hospitality make you feel truly immersed in Ireland.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Sextbrian
IrelandA most relaxing stay, we were looked after from the moment we arrived. Evening meal excellent as well as breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Richard
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like.
Big easily accessible car park reached by a short drive off the main road. A friendly welcome from Annette who showed us our huge room with a very comfortable bed and a big seating area. The en suite was large with twin basins, a bath and a walk in shower. The view out of the double aspect window was over open farmland with the lake and mountains in the distance. Breakfast was cooked to order and always delicious 😋. A really superlative room and stay!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Ludovica
ItalyThat we stayed there only two nights and not longer.
Beautiful country house in quiet Fossa, just outside Killarney and very close to Killarney golf club. Great view of lake Lein , relaxing garden outside where you can see Ross castle. Spacious and clean rooms. Good breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Amyjaneosullivan
IrelandGorgeous large room, and large bathroom. Stunning views and a lovely breakfast. Clean and cosy.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Jennifer
AustraliaBeautiful location, lovely staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Mary
United StatesDuring very warm weather, a top sheet would be better than a heavy comforter
Excellent food.Ideal location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Sarah
United KingdomAttention to detail . Nothing was too much trouble. Staff were very friendly and happy to make sure you had everything you needed . This Hotel is in a beautiful location. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Tamsyn
United KingdomNothing
Quiet and beautiful location on the shore of the lake, yet so easy to access all the things to see and do in the area. It was super relaxing and nothing was too much trouble for Annette and Paul.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Gerard
IrelandExcellent location , fantastic hotel , lovely people
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Mary
United StatesI loved everything about our stay at Loch Lein. I would stay again for sure and highly recommend it to anyone staying in the Killarney area.
It was exquisite, a very special stay. Paul and Annette were warm and the ultimate professionals, always making sure we were taken care of. The house is on Loch Lein and backdropped by the McGillicuddy Reeks mountain range so the views are stunning. I particularly LOVED the locale since it was literally minutes from everything (Gap of Dunloe, Carantoohil, Killarney’s city center, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney National Park, the Franciscan Friary, the Muckross Spa…) yet not at “ground zero” so the retreat was peaceful and relaxing. There is comfortable lawn furniture as well, in the gardens for further relaxation and comfort. The hotel ALSO boasts a bar and restaurant which is quite superb. We LOVED our stay at Loch Lein.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Mesut
United KingdomThe property is a beautiful little country house in an equally beautiful location. The hosts and staff are absolutely lovely and most helpful. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful and Annette never turned down a request for a cup of tea or a drink at the bar no matter when we asked. Our stay here was genuinely lovely.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Margaret
United KingdomNothing at all comes to mind - it was all good.
The hotel is in a delightful position, overlooking a lake. The hosts are lovely people, as are their staff. We felt very welcome the moment we arrived and that impression remained throughout our stay. The rooms were beautifully decorated and well appointed. There were comfortable places to sit and enjoy a drink and a perusal of all the interesting books placed on the tables. The food was outstanding and the attention of the staff left nothing to be desired. We would definitely recommend it to anyone because we know they would not be disappointed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Marisa
CanadaNothing
I loved the location, Anette and Paul, my room, the facilities. They went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. From the room upgrade, to our suprise of prosecco in our room to celebrate our honeymoon, to the kind authentic service and hospitality, we loved our stay!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Dragana
IrelandWe stayed only one night, room and bathroom spotlessly clean. Comfortable chairs and bed. Food ok (We had only breakfast) Sitting areas comfortable, filled with interesting and informative books and board games. Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Jennifer
United KingdomThe rain when it came.
We were treated like old friends and made to feel very welcome. Annette and Paul were always there to help and advise us; nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Caron
United KingdomThe only criticism we would have is that there were no tea or coffee making facilities in our room.
Fantastic setting. The food was amazing, both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Angela
United StatesBeautiful
Stayed in July 2025
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