Title: TOP Historic Hotels in Southwest Ireland for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Southwest Ireland Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Ireland.dx6051464)[Hotels in Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Ireland-Hotels.d6051464.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Ireland-Holiday-Rentals.d6051464.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Southwest Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southwest-Ireland.d6051464.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southwest Ireland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southwest-Ireland.d6051464.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southwest Ireland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwest-Ireland.d6051464.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075854/881344e1-df6d-4082-90d7-29b771f6e769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075854/881344e1-df6d-4082-90d7-29b771f6e769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - 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18 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cork-Hotels-Hayfield-Manor.h54822.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239500/4239456/38409258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239500/4239456/546bdf21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239500/4239456/925c4dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239500/4239456/4c050fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Killarney Avenue Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-Killarney-Avenue-Hotel.h4239456.Hotel-Information) Avenue 9.4/10 Exceptional (567 reviews) "Nice hotel great location fabulous breakfast " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Adrian £104 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-Killarney-Avenue-Hotel.h4239456.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10210000/10207800/10207726/6a89a914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10210000/10207800/10207726/1057498d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10210000/10207800/10207726/f89e9ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10210000/10207800/10207726/28783fa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballymaloe House Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cloyne-Hotels-Ballymaloe-House.h10207726.Hotel-Information) Cloyne 9.6/10 Exceptional (75 reviews) "Upscale ancient hotel with amazing restaurant, grounds & accomodations, would stay longer next time. Gift & cafe is amazing. " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Kerry £270 includes taxes & fees 26 Mar - 27 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cloyne-Hotels-Ballymaloe-House.h10207726.Hotel-Information) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106997400/106997372/07d82245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106997400/106997372/8bdc93be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106997400/106997372/10e2378f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106997400/106997372/998bb4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emmet Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clonakilty-Hotels-Emmet-Hotel.h106997372.Hotel-Information) Clonakilty 9.6/10 Exceptional (4 reviews) "Great location. Very helpful staff. Enjoyable and comfortable stay." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Karen £146 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clonakilty-Hotels-Emmet-Hotel.h106997372.Hotel-Information) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522528/24e8d571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522528/aaac8177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522528/49c4302c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522528/683ac935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Killarney Royal Townhouse [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-Killarney-Royal-Hotel.h522528.Hotel-Information) Killarney City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (260 reviews) "Amazing atmosphere and service. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Stella £132 includes taxes & fees 12 Mar - 13 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-Killarney-Royal-Hotel.h522528.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2680000/2672700/2672617/b76d46f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2680000/2672700/2672617/08fb4bbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![House, 4 Bedrooms | Living room | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2680000/2672700/2672617/97295130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2680000/2672700/2672617/w531h364x14y0-f5648ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### O'Donnabhains Kenmare Townhouse [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-ODonnabhains-Kenmare-Townhouse.h2672617.Hotel-Information) Kenmare 9.0/10 Wonderful (279 reviews) "We stayed in a flat across from the B&B. It was lovely & clean. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Annmarie £94 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-ODonnabhains-Kenmare-Townhouse.h2672617.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64740000/64739800/64739763/17fa4e47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64740000/64739800/64739763/ec7b35c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64740000/64739800/64739763/125f847f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64740000/64739800/64739763/98bc4d9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lansdowne Kenmare [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-Lansdowne-Kenmare.h64739763.Hotel-Information) Kenmare 9.6/10 Exceptional (106 reviews) "Highly recommended! Great location within walking distance to everything, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jennifer £123 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-Lansdowne-Kenmare.h64739763.Hotel-Information) ![Park Suite overlooking the Kenmare Bay | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17934000/17933934/6150c809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17934000/17933934/a52ec8ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17934000/17933934/f4cfb601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17940000/17934000/17933934/1bbb5d2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Park Hotel Kenmare [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-Park-Hotel-Kenmare.h17933934.Hotel-Information) Kenmare 9.6/10 Exceptional (80 reviews) "Beautiful hotel with exceptional service. Warm and welcoming staff." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jennifer £283 includes taxes & fees 24 Mar - 25 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-Park-Hotel-Kenmare.h17933934.Hotel-Information) ![Standard House, 2 Bedrooms | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44190000/44186900/44186802/9ee39ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard House, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44190000/44186900/44186802/0ecd1d4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard House, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44190000/44186900/44186802/b165549f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard House, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44190000/44186900/44186802/00089b97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carrig Beag [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-Carrig-Beag.h44186802.Hotel-Information) Kenmare 10/10 Exceptional (1 review) £237 includes taxes & fees 16 Mar - 17 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenmare-Hotels-Carrig-Beag.h44186802.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773400/18773387/1fc32746.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773400/18773387/5847d13c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773400/18773387/3b29d59f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773400/18773387/19483a92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Seaside Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Waterville, Ring of Kerry [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caherdaniel-Hotels-Luxury-Seaside-Cottage.h18773387.Hotel-Information) Kerry 9.4/10 Exceptional (85 reviews) "Lovely stay inthis beautiful cottage by the sea! We hope we can visit again soon! " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jean U. £351 includes taxes & fees 10 Mar - 11 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Caherdaniel-Hotels-Luxury-Seaside-Cottage.h18773387.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19®ionId=6051464&adults=2&specialized_stays_group_explore=historic_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=AFFINITY_SPRING_PROMO_6051464) ## Top Southwest Ireland Hotel Reviews ![Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/115400/115365/d52249c4_y.jpg) ### Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork 10/10 Excellent "Lovely room, spotlessly clean. Great staff. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Hotels-Maldron-Hotel-Shandon-Cork.h115365.Hotel-Information) ![The Lake Hotel Killarney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/176200/176130/161dd540_y.jpg) ### The Lake Hotel Killarney 10/10 Excellent "From the start to the end, it was fantastic!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-The-Lake-Hotel-Killarney.h176130.Hotel-Information) ![The River Lee Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13650/3566d3e2_y.jpg) ### The River Lee Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Super hotel all round " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Hotels-The-River-Lee-Hotel.h13650.Hotel-Information) ![Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel, BW Signature Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1180500/1180498/4c0d70dc_y.jpg) ### Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel, BW Signature Collection 10/10 Excellent "Great rooms, breakfast, staff - highly recommend." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blarney-Hotels-Blarney-Woollen-Mills-Hotel.h1180498.Hotel-Information) ![Leonardo Hotel Cork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13300/13262/85b885b8_y.jpg) ### Leonardo Hotel Cork 10/10 Excellent "One of the best hotels I have stayed at. Everything was of good quality and comfortable. Good breakfast and a friendly bar. Great location and great view. Very clean and well maintained." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Cork.h13262.Hotel-Information) ![Clayton Hotel Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152000/1151975/c792b4c7_y.jpg) ### Clayton Hotel Cork City 10/10 Excellent "Clean hotel and great breakfast!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Hotels-Clayton-Hotel-Cork-City.h1151975.Hotel-Information) ![Killarney Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4239500/4239456/38409258_y.jpg) ### Killarney Avenue Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Great location & wonderful staff. My only complaint was when i booked it said parking available. There is but it's limited. And very very tight. So it requires some navigating to get in & out of the spots. There is public parking across the way but it should be specified " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Hotels-Killarney-Avenue-Hotel.h4239456.Hotel-Information) ![Isaacs Hotel Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/916700/916601/8d399ec5_y.jpg) ### Isaacs Hotel Cork City 10/10 Excellent "Everything about Hotel Isaac was great. The staff was so friendly. It was perfectly located a close walking distance from center city and the apartment was awesome " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Hotels-Isaacs-Hotel-Cork-City.h916601.Hotel-Information) ![Killarney Heights Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1869700/1869623/03530b02_y.jpg) ### Killarney Heights Hotel 10/10 Excellent "This hotel was exactly what you expected. Clean rooms friendly staff, beautiful entryway, had a fitness and pool section. Don't forget to bring your swim cap. Because they are mandatory if you want to go into the pool." 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