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
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 7 of 15
Hotel★★★★Castlelough
The Lake Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 5 of 15
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?
- 11.2 km closer to the city centre−1.2 km
- 2More guest reviews (148 vs 46), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 34 vs 19)+15
Why is The Lake Hotel better than The Brehon Hotel & Spa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2Has 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 vs The Lake Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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