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title: "The Brehon Hotel & Spa vs The Lake Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Brehon Hotel & Spa or The Lake Hotel in Killarney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Brehon Hotel & Spa vs The Lake Hotel

Both are in Killarney, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Woodlawn
## [The Brehon Hotel & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-brehon-hotel-spa-killarney/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 7 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2191696/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Castlelough
## [The Lake Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lake-hotel-killarney/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 5 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204113/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Brehon Hotel & Spa

It comes out ahead on 7 of 15 compared facts. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose The Brehon Hotel & Spa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (890 m / 2.1 km)

### Why is The Brehon Hotel & Spa better than The Lake Hotel?

1.  1.2 km closer to the city centre (−1.2 km)
2.  More guest reviews (148 vs 46), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 34 vs 19) (+15)

### Why is The Lake Hotel better than The Brehon Hotel & Spa?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1) (+0.2)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Brehon Hotel & Spa | The Lake Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Location | 4.2  (+1.5) | 2.7 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Public transport | 4.3 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1 | 9.2  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 148  (+102) | 46 |
| Rank in Killarney | bottom 45% | top 17%  (+38%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.2  (+1.5) | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 890 m  (−1.2 km) | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | – |
| To the airport | 15 km  (−1.2 km) | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km | 400 m  (−610 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 123 | – |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+13) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:30  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.2 km apart

The Brehon Hotel & Spa: city centre: 890 m, nearest station Killarney railway station: 1.2 km, Kerry Airport (KIR): 15 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

The Lake Hotel: city centre: 2.1 km, Kerry Airport (KIR): 16 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Killarney

[Killarney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/ireland/munster/killarney/weather)

## The Brehon Hotel & Spa or The Lake Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, The Brehon Hotel & Spa or The Lake Hotel?

The Brehon Hotel & Spa leads in 7 of 15 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. The Lake Hotel is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Killarney.

### Which is cheaper, The Brehon Hotel & Spa or The Lake Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Brehon Hotel & Spa is closer: 890 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for The Lake Hotel.

### How far apart are The Brehon Hotel & Spa and The Lake Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-brehon-hotel-spa-killarney-vs-the-lake-hotel-killarney/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/