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Reviews of The Grove Lodge Guesthouse 4 stars

Killarney Road, Killorglin, Ireland

#8 of 20 hotels in Killorglin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 154 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 October 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was meager. Seemed very impersonal. No one to greet us. We only saw one staff once

    Location; cleanlness

    Stayed in October 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2025

    7.0
    It did us grand for our short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thought it was a 5 minute walk from Kilorglin but with the footpath stopping short at least 600 yards and it also being most likely a 10 minute walk it would be treacherous to attempt to walk especially at nighttime

    It was a nice clean place to stay.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2025

    8.0
    Perfect spot to enjoy Killorglin and a good base to climb (and recover from) Carrauntoohil!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather in Kerry but can't change that :-)

    Very comfortable beds, warm and cosy guest house. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a mirror on the road to guide you out.

    Peaceful, quiet, river views.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2025

    9.0
    Regal in a homely way, attractively located, great breakfast included
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Normally I prefer to have tea and coffee facilities in the room, but actually, the kitchen area was just a short walk down the stairs and there is a range of drinks and snacks - coffee machine, a variety of teas plus croissants and pastries, freely available. That made up for it!

    Kerry is known as 'The Kingdom' and the name of the property has regal overtones. When you enter, the main lobby certainly makes a very good impression, a little bit palatial but also homely. There's a royal coat of arms over the fireplace. The room was very good, with comfortable beds and a well-appointed bathroom. The breakfast - included in the price - was actually better than in a lot of hotels, where you pay a heavy price for a heavy breakfast. Here, there was cereal, toast, jam, butter and as much tea, coffee and fruit juice as you like. The staff member on duty was very friendly and she spoke with a wonderful Kerry accent. The location is very nice, next to the River Laune, close to the magnificent attractions of County Kerry.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bread with mould that was out for breakfast on our second morning and when we told the staff member then we were told there was no more bread available. This was poor service.

    Location was quiet and comfortable. Meeting and talking with other guests in the room adjacent to tea and coffee facilities.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Over night stay and it was fantastic. Taxi driver recommended local pub and it did not disappoint
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it. Stunning area and close to village.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Not as expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of room, not what was suggested by booking.com pictures and description. Ground floor with terrace door as only fresh air option (no A/C). Other room upstairs wasn't possible as per management. Dining room next to our door --> noisy in the morning

    Provided breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was expecting to have kettle in our room to save me going downstairs to make hot drinks /but it's just my preference/.

    Outside area is amazing so is inside. Good location if you do Ring of Kerry. Got refreshment area downstairs. Also got breakfast area open 8-10:30am

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    7.0
    Convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needed updating and the carpeting in the room on the stairs Breakfast area too small to accommodate everyone.

    Great location. Slept well

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Short, sweet and lovely stay i'd totally recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like how peaceful it is, plus it is walkable to the town centre. They are very responsive in my inquiries too. Breakfast is lovely and the staff are helpful and friendly. They have a mini nook for snacks too and could easily refill my water bottle through the water jar in a station near the rooms. It was a very sunny Killorglin during my stay, and it could get really hot at night. So i'd suggest perhaps a fan may be available in the room for the guest's use too. But overall, it was a lovely experience and would definitely rebook this place when I go back to Killorglin.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location and grounds for the ring of Kerry, though a little dated and no staff around, but a comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very impersonal, we didn’t meet anyone, lady at breakfast didn’t say anything….were unaware of coffee & tea facilities downstairs…so just assumed there wasn’t any, as none in the room, also no cups/glasses in the room! A little dated, especially the bathroom!

    Location, set in lovely grounds! Comfy beds! Breakfast was adequate, self serve continental.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Private lodge on main road minutes from Killarney.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were there during a heat wave, which is no fault of the property; but we were unable to keep the curtains closed and get any breeze during the night. The window on one side would only open about an inch because of climbing flowers and ivy, which did look beautiful from the outside.

    The location of the lodge was very private, easy to get to from the main road. The breakfast room was nice with lots of options to sit or take and go. The bathtub in my room was spectacular! We reserved two rooms and the bathrooms were different, but both were very nice. Host was not on property, but very responsive to messages during our stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house is beautiful, located in a quiet area outside Killorglin. Easy to find and close to the city. The rooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms are clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well decorated and pleasing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy of location Peggy was wonderful to deal with Wendy was very helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff at all

    The room and surroundingd

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Everything was great—the room, the location, the vibe, and especially the breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    Very clean, extremely comfortable and welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I can only say this is my fault - w\I was hopeful form previous reviews that breakfast would be available however that is no longer the case - I didn't read my booking properly so that is entirely my fault. Alex - oil the hinges on the doors that lead to the bedrooms down the hall on the main floor - LOL :)

    Our host - Alex, was very knowledgeable about the area and was extremely welcoming. The room was very comfortable and had a wicked strong shower. Location was peaceful and convenient to other towns. My little patio would have been lovely if the weather was warmer. The grounds are lovely.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    9.0
    It was great I wish I stayed longer
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn’t figure out how to turn on hot water in the shower

    The location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They should offer breakfast like all the other guest houses. It’s over priced without the breakfast.

    Location was beautiful right on the River Laune and Alex was lovely. Spacious room and guest house. Very comfy beds!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    9.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a larger lodge and the host is the only person there. Therefore breakfast is no longer offered. The lodge needs some updating and TLC.

    The host, Alex(non owner) was absolutely fabulous. She was a wealth of information on the surrounding area for places to eat and places to see, giving great advice on tips for where to go depending on weather etc.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    9.0
    Very nice place to stay, within walking distance to city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice rooms. Many thanks to hostess Alex. 15 min walk to city center.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful location and stellar manager
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought it had breakfast but that was because booking.com and trip advisor but mention the amazing breakfast. The owners should bring that option back

    Alex made this property amazing! She is beyond helpful and knows the area and made us feel like family. She’s a keeper!

    Stayed in September 2024

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