Great Southern Killarney vs Arbutus Hotel
Both are in Killarney, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Killarney
Great Southern Killarney
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Killarney
Arbutus Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 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 Great Southern Killarney better than Arbutus Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is Arbutus Hotel better than Great Southern Killarney?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Great Southern Killarney vs Arbutus Hotel: which hotel is better? | Great Southern Killarney | Arbutus Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.7 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.2 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.6 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 25 +18 | 7 |
| Rank in Killarney | top 19% +50% | top 69% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Distance to Killarney centre | 290 m | 150 m −140 m |
| To the beach | 2.6 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 150 m −130 m | 280 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 102 | 112 +10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| 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
Great Southern Killarney or Arbutus Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Great Southern Killarney or Arbutus Hotel?
Great Southern Killarney leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Great Southern Killarney or Arbutus Hotel?
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 Great Southern Killarney and Arbutus Hotel?
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