The Ross vs Abbey Lodge
Both are in Killarney, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Killarney
The Ross
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★★Dromhale
Abbey Lodge
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Ross
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 290 m apart.
Choose The Ross if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Ross better than Abbey Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0)+0.4
- 245 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+45
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Abbey Lodge better than The Ross?
- 1260 m closer to the beach (2.1 km vs 2.4 km)−260 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Ross vs Abbey Lodge: which hotel is better? | The Ross | Abbey Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.4 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.8 +0.4 | 7.4 |
| Beach access | 2.1 | 3.0 +0.9 |
| Public transport | 8.5 +0.7 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.1 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.4 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 12 +5 |
| Rank in Killarney | top 42% +14% | top 56% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 +0.4 | 7.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 140 m | 170 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km | 2.1 km −260 m |
| To public transport | 420 m −130 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 116 +45 | 71 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
290 m apart
The Ross or Abbey Lodge: common questions
Which is better, The Ross or Abbey Lodge?
The Ross leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Abbey Lodge is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Ross or Abbey Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Abbey Lodge is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; The Ross is 2.4 km.
How far apart are The Ross and Abbey Lodge?
The two hotels are 290 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