Muckross Park Hotel & Spa

With its monastic theme inspired by the peaceful lifestyle of the nearby 15th century Franciscan Abbey, The Spa at Muckross Park Hotel Killarney is all about peace and luxury. An adult-only environment where service revolves around a sensory journey for the individual, it consists of a Jacuzzi, plunge pool, sauna, outdoor hot tub, salt grotto, ice fountain and tropical shower, steam room, thermal loungers, and foot spa.

Naturally, amidst all of this, the spa also offers a range of treatments from rituals, to facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, wraps, scrubs, and everything else in between. They use a combination of product lines; leading international spa brand Pevonia Botanica and Germaine De Capuccini, all to be enjoyed against the backdrop of the Killarney National Park.

A five star hotel with a tradition of hospitality dating back to 1795, Muckross Park Hotel has been named Best Five Star Accommodation in Ireland, while the surrounding Killarney National Park offers guests scenic walking trails, cycling routes, horse riding, history, and lake activities, all just four kilometres from Killarney town centre. It has 68 rooms and suites with modern facilities, while continuing their history of classic service dating back to the Victorian era.

Overlooking the hotel grounds, dining at the hotel is an experience in itself. Yew Tree Restaurant is the fine dining option, which has an AA Rosette for its a la carte menu, while Molly Darcy’s Traditional Irish Pub provides an open hearth and rustic meals. After dinner, Monks Bar is the place to retire amidst wood paneled walls for whiskies, wines, and cocktails.