Arbutus Hotel vs Great Southern Killarney
Both are in Killarney, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Killarney
Arbutus Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Killarney
Great Southern Killarney
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Great Southern Killarney
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 140 m apart.
Choose Great Southern Killarney if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Arbutus Hotel better than Great Southern Killarney?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Great Southern Killarney better than Arbutus Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arbutus Hotel vs Great Southern Killarney: which hotel is better? | Arbutus Hotel | Great Southern Killarney |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Beach access | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 10.0 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 25 +18 |
| Rank in Killarney | top 69% | top 19% +50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Killarney centre | 150 m −140 m | 290 m |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 280 m | 150 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 112 +10 | 102 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
140 m apart
Arbutus Hotel or Great Southern Killarney: common questions
Which is better, Arbutus Hotel or Great Southern Killarney?
Great Southern Killarney leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Arbutus Hotel or Great Southern Killarney?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Arbutus Hotel is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 290 m for Great Southern Killarney.
How far apart are Arbutus Hotel and Great Southern Killarney?
The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score