The Ross vs Arbutus Hotel
Both are in Killarney, 230 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
- 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 The Ross
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 230 m apart.
Why is The Ross better than Arbutus Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7)+0.7
- 2220 m closer to the beach (2.4 km vs 2.6 km)−220 m
Why is Arbutus Hotel better than The Ross?
- 1Earlier 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.
| The Ross vs Arbutus Hotel: which hotel is better? | The Ross | Arbutus Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Beach access | 2.1 +0.8 | 1.3 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 9.3 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.1 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 7 |
| Rank in Killarney | top 42% +27% | top 69% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.0 +0.2 |
| Distance to Killarney centre | 230 m | 150 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km −220 m | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 420 m | 280 m −140 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 | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 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
230 m apart
The Ross or Arbutus Hotel: common questions
Which is better, The Ross or Arbutus Hotel?
The Ross leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Arbutus Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Ross 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?
The Ross is 2.4 km from the nearest beach; Arbutus Hotel is 2.6 km.
How far apart are The Ross and Arbutus Hotel?
The two hotels are 230 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