Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa vs Arbutus Hotel
Both are in Killarney, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Killarney
Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Killarney
Arbutus Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa better than Arbutus Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
- 2240 m closer to the beach (2.4 km vs 2.6 km)−240 m
- 3More guest reviews (56 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×8.0
Why is Arbutus Hotel better than Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa?
- 1220 m closer to public transport−220 m
- 2Earlier 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.
| Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa vs Arbutus Hotel: which hotel is better? | Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa | Arbutus Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.6 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 2.1 +0.8 | 1.3 |
| Public transport | 8.1 | 9.3 +1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.6 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 56 +49 | 7 |
| Rank in Killarney | top 6% +63% | top 69% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 | 8.0 +0.3 |
| Distance to Killarney centre | 240 m | 150 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km −240 m | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 500 m | 280 m −220 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 116 +4 | 112 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 11 +2 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| 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
280 m apart
Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa or Arbutus Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa or Arbutus Hotel?
Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Arbutus Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa 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 beach?
Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa is 2.4 km from the nearest beach; Arbutus Hotel is 2.6 km.
How far apart are Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa and Arbutus Hotel?
The two hotels are 280 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