In the heart of Killarney's town centre, this family-run hotel offers charming accommodation, great food and exceptional service. The McSweeney Arms Hotel is a landmark in Killarney. The McSweeney family are welcoming guests since 1950. Proud of their long tradition of hospitality, attention to detail and overall friendliness, Tony, Pauline and Kelly Ann McSweeney as well as their team work hard to provide a high-quality service. All bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms, flat screen satellite TVs and seating areas. There is public car located in close proximity to the hotel on Lewis Road which cost €3 per day. McSweeneys is just 2-minute walk from both the bus and rail stations. "McSweeneys Since 1950" our bar/restaurant is the heart of the hotel and enjoys a great reputation for its atmosphere and food. The hotel's good location and comfortable accommodation makes it a great base from which to enjoy the delights of Killarney and the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way coastline.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Killarney, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sharon
    Portugal Portugal
    Staff where amazing and very responsive. Location was good but noisy. Breakfast was lovely .
  • Joanne
    Ireland Ireland
    Fabulous hotel. Great location. Hotel is spotless. Breakfast lovely. Staff so friendly and nice
  • Chloe
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were more than polite and very friendly Room was also lovely and the pub had amazing food

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Sandtrap Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of McSweeney Arms Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Polish

House rules

McSweeney Arms Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash McSweeney Arms Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform McSweeney Arms Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about McSweeney Arms Hotel

  • McSweeney Arms Hotel is 550 yards from the centre of Killarney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • McSweeney Arms Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Sandtrap Bar & Grill

  • Check-in at McSweeney Arms Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • McSweeney Arms Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at McSweeney Arms Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin

  • The prices at McSweeney Arms Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.