The Dunloe Hotel And Gardens, KillarneyThe Dunloe Hotel And Gardens in Killarney, Ireland has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 18 hotels we score in Killarney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.5.The Dunloe Hotel and Gardens is a five-star hotel on a 64-acre estate in Beaufort, County Kerry, set against the Gap of Dunloe and close to Killarney National Park, Lough Leane and Dunloe Golf Course. The grounds include 12th-century castle ruins, and the hotel offers a restaurant, spa, swimming pool, sauna, gym, room service and valet parking. It welcomes families and dogs, keeps horses for riding, and hosts weddings. Guest reviews praise the service, food and gardens, with strong scores across platforms. Note that the property is currently closed for renovation, so check reopening arrangements before planning a stay.What stands out

Warm, professional service

Extensive gardens and estate grounds

Spa, pool and sauna facilities

Dogs and families welcome

Watch out for

Currently closed for renovation

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