The Lake Hotel vs The Victoria
Both are in Killarney, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Castlelough
The Lake Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Poulnamuck
The Victoria
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Lake Hotel
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose The Lake Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
Choose The Victoria if you want
- to walk to the sights
Why is The Lake Hotel better than The Victoria?
- 1240 m closer to the beach (960 m vs 1.2 km)−240 m
Why is The Victoria better than The Lake Hotel?
- 1480 m closer to the city centre−480 m
- 2Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Lake Hotel vs The Victoria: which hotel is better? | The Lake Hotel | The Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Location | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Beach access | 7.1 +0.9 | 6.2 |
| Public transport | – | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 46 +20 | 26 |
| Rank in Killarney | top 10% | top 8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 1.6 km −480 m |
| To the beach | 960 m −240 m | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 16 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 10 +8 | 2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
500 m apart
The Lake Hotel or The Victoria: common questions
Which is better, The Lake Hotel or The Victoria?
The Lake Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Lake Hotel or The Victoria?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Victoria is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for The Lake Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Lake Hotel is 960 m from the nearest beach; The Victoria is 1.2 km.
How far apart are The Lake Hotel and The Victoria?
The two hotels are 500 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