Top spa hotels in Killarney for the ultimate weekend of TLC

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life with a stay at the peaceful Brehon Hotel & Angsana Spa. You’ll find contemporary interiors in your double or superior room, with calming neutral decor featuring splashes of tartan and fresh flowers. Wind down with a soak in a hot bath, or brew yourself a coffee and admire views of the mountainous Killarney countryside from your large bedroom windows.

Treat yourself and friends to the traditional afternoon tea of dainty sandwiches, freshly baked scones and decadent sweets, accompanied by a crisp glass of prosecco. On Sundays, relax to the soothing melodies of the hotel’s resident pianist with a drink in hand. When you’re ready for dinner, head chef Chad Byrne adds his own twist to classic Irish dishes like seafood chowder, using market-fresh ingredients from local producers.

An experience at the Angsana Spa is not to be missed, especially as each therapist is trained at the Banyan Tree Spa Academy in Thailand. Unwind with a range of treatments that fuse Eastern and Western techniques. Take a dip in the tropical, stone-pillar surrounded pool, spend time in the vitality pool with its underwater jets, or clear your mind in the herbal sauna. Tired skin is revitalised with a facial from luxe Parisian beauty brand Anne Semonin, and muscles are soothed with a deep tissue massage. If you feel like adding feminine polish to your look, opt for a French manicure.

Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa is the height of luxury – just what you need for a relaxing weekend away. The award-winning team of therapists are ready to recharge your mind and body with treatments including scrubs and wraps, facials, massages and reflexology. With your partner? Don’t miss the dedicated couples’ treatment room. Be sure to drop into the Thermal Suite to experience four different heated areas scented with aromatics.

Situated 20km from Killarney airport, the hotel has sweeping mountain and lake views and is just a 15 minute drive from Killarney National Park. Recharge your batteries on some of the hikes, trails and cycle routes spread over 100 square km. After all that fresh air, you’ll probably have worked up an appetite, so head to the two AA Rosette-awarded Lake Room restaurant. Order a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and watch the sun set from the Terrace bar with its views of the lakes while you pick your main course. Expect locally sourced cuisine, such as sea trout with wild garlic, gnocchi, fava beans and lemon mussel froth, or Cordal goats cheese with Irish beetroot and rooster potato.

Slip into your robe and slippers in a Deluxe Lake View room and take in the panoramic views of the Killarney Lakes and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Before you slide into your king-sized bed, made ready by the turn-down service, pour yourself a gin and tonic from your mini-bar. In the morning, enjoy a coffee in bed, courtesy of the Nespresso machine.

Book a trip to the Killarney Park Hotel to experience a seriously luxurious spa, stylish contemporary interiors and a menu of flavour-packed dishes. The decor here blends traditional period features with modern touches. Warm up by an open fireplace, or put your feet up in bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and plush velvet-upholstered beds. Celebrating a special occasion? Go for a premium room and you’ll get to enjoy a king-sized bed, cosy fireplace, and large open-plan sitting area all to yourself.

The hotel’s spa and wellness space, with its eight treatment rooms, nail bar and caldarium is the ultimate place to relax. Before you sink into your Elemis back and shoulder massage, warm up your muscles in the heated pool with a few lengths, unwind in the steam room or relax in the outdoor hot tub with views of the lush countryside. If you fancy taking a wander, you’re just a 5 minute walk to shops at the Killarney Outlet Centre, and around a 7 minute drive to Lough Leane and masses of country walks.

When the sun’s shining, head to the outdoor Terrace and Barbecue pit for juicy steaks and burgers. Not so sunny? Take afternoon tea in the elegant drawing room. Feast on light bites such as roast beef on grilled ciabatta with onion marmalade or horseradish prawn cocktail with Avruga caviar, plus mouthwatering treats like lavender and poppy seed macaroons and passionfruit tart.

Pamper yourself with a stay at the grand Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, just a 5 minute walk from the town centre and a 10-15 minute drive from the natural wonders of Kerry. The hotel’s spa lets you get away from it all and relax in an oasis of pure calm, invigorating and restoring your mind and body. Choose from a variety of treatments from Decléor and Carita including a hot-stone massage, Power Booster facial or firming body exfoliation. Afterwards, take a magazine and chill out in the spa relaxation garden before a dip in the hydrotherapy pool where multi-level jets target certain muscles in the body to ease any tension.

Keep the laidback vibe going with a Bellini or two at the hotel’s charming Café du Parc bar. With cosy leather and Chesterfield sofas, antique bookshelves and local memorabilia adorning the walls, it’s the ideal spot for a post-massage wind-down. When it’s time for dinner, head to chic hotel restaurant, the Tan Yard and choose from succulent steaks and burgers, freshly caught fish and zingy salads.

Settle down for the night in your stylish and spacious executive room. Rooms are elegant and comfortable, with soft, luxe fabrics, a marble bathroom and plenty of natural light. Everyone deserves a treat now and then, so why not choose a luxury suite and soak in your deep Jacuzzi bath with a glass of bubbly?

For a relaxing and memorable weekend away, plump for a stay at Great Southern Killarney. You can dream away in a top spa, take in the surrounding countryside, and experience fine dining day and night. Chef Rory Gabriel cooks creative, classically influenced dishes using local and homegrown produce, as well as pastries and bread from the hotel’s on-site bakery. Splash out on dinner in the gold-gilded dome of the Victorian Garden Room restaurant for fine fare such as local beef, pork or seafood, Killorglin Gouda cheese, and sweet Killarney honey.

Book one of the more traditional rooms here for rustic design including paisley wallpaper and mahogany furniture. More modern spaces have leather headboards and silk curtains. Drift off to sleep in a comfortable four-poster bed, but not before pampering yourself with The White Company toiletries in your plush bathroom.

Treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime in the hotel spa. Go for a refreshing swim or a game of tennis if you’re away with friends and you want to perfect that service action. Next, make a beeline for the Innisfallen treatment room and ease yourself into a hydrotherapy bath before indulging in a full-body massage. To look your most elegant for dinner, get an Essie manicure to complement your outfit, or try make-up styling by Make Up Forever.

Sister hotel to the Dromhall, the Randles Hotel has been welcoming guests to its country manor house since 1906. Whether you’re with friends, family, or your other half, take the time you need to recharge your batteries here.

The hotel’s Zen Day Spa makes for an ideal spot to rest and unwind, with its wide range of holistic treatments, alongside massage and beauty. Take a dip in the 20 metre heated pool and detoxify in the steam room and sauna. Next, let the therapists work their magic on you with all manner of soothing facials and aromatherapy massages, using the high-end line of Payot products.

Continue the pampering by treating your taste buds to a three-course meal at the hotel’s Checkers restaurant – named after its marble monochrome floor. Here you can sample a fine-dining menu of Irish cuisine, with locally caught fish and meat ever so elegantly presented. After dinner, make your way to the hotel’s Wiggs’ bar for a nightcap – maybe to try a new single malt – and wind down for the evening.

With stylish and comfortable deluxe rooms, signature kings, or junior suites – some of which have mountain views – you’ll look forward to bedtime! They’re decorated in calming, neutral tones with deliciously spacious king-sized beds. Welcome extras include fresh flowers, fruit bowls and roll-top baths.

Make the most of a relaxing girly weekend away at the luxurious Dromhall Hotel in the heart of Killarney. Located just a 10 minute stroll from the town centre, you can spend a leisurely morning browsing the boutiques and craft shops. If you love a good long walk, pull on your boots for a hike around the Lakes of Killarney.

In the afternoon, treat yourself to some serious pampering at the lavish spa. Take an invigorating swim in the hotel’s 20 metre indoor pool before soothing your muscles in the peaceful steam room and sauna. Make your way to the calming Zen Day Spa to choose from a number of wonderfully indulgent treatments including deep tissue massage, reflexology, hydrating facials and nail treatments. Expectant mums can put their feet up and opt for a foot and hand treatment, pregnancy massage or relaxing full body ritual. All treatments here use eco-friendly, high-end products from Aurora Organic Products.

Gather the girls for a delicious three-course meal at the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant the Abbey. Dishes like prime roast sirloin of Irish beef with red wine and rosemary jus are packed with hearty flavours – wash it down with a glass (or two) of Malbec. When bedtime beckons, drift into a dreamy night’s sleep in a deluxe king room or a double. These come complete with 6ft king-sized beds with premium ‘flotation’ mattresses. The blue, white and cream colour scheme makes it feel even more serene.