Lake Hotel and nearby sports venues in Killarney, Ireland

Built in 1820, The Lake Hotel is a traditional, family run property set on the shores of Killarney's National Park Lake overlooking the castle. This four floor hotel features 125 traditionally decorated guestrooms characterised by old world charm and classic furnishings, all of which include satellite television, direct dial phones, dial up Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities and trouser presses. Bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers and complementary toiletries.
The hotel's restaurant and bistro offer a blend of traditional Irish dishes and international cuisine, prepared using fresh, local ingredients. Guests can relax in the outdoor spa and hot tub, unwind in the library which features free wireless Internet access for those with laptops, work out in the gym, and enjoy the sauna and steam room. Spa and beauty treatments include hot stone therapy and Thai body massage. Practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk and room service. Adjacent Killarney National Park offers miles of running paths, walking tracks, climbing, cycle paths and horse riding. Boats are available for hire on the lake, and fishing for salmon and trout can be booked at the hotel, which also has its own tennis court. The property is in an excellent position for exploring the surrounding area; the centre of Killarney is two kilometres away, and Carrauntuohil, Ireland's highest mountain, is 12 kilometres distance. Cork International Airport is 87 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 80 minutes.