5 Star Hotels in Ireland

In the heart of Kenmare

Since 1897

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Welcome

At the end of the winding, flower-studded drive and past the twisting iron lamppost is Park Hotel Kenmare. A meeting point between the land and the sea, our hotel rests on the rich soil of Kerry, a potent land that feeds the spirit of who we are.

With a spectacular team that offers the best of Irish hospitality, a seasonally driven kitchen that transforms the local harvest into something magnificent, a ground-breaking collection of poignant and internationally reclaimed art, and an ever-present feeling of warmth and openness, Park Hotel Kenmare offers a new kind of destination.

With our stained-glass windows casting a transformative hue over the Kenmare Bay, we see ourselves as the portal that provides a beam of sunlight across the dancing shadows of the Caha Mountains and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Park Suite with Garden View

Our Rooms

Explore our range of rooms, suites at Park Hotel Kenmare represent traditional elegance. All rooms and suites are individually and lovingly designed, combining many original features with the latest modern luxuries.

History of the Hotel

History
The Lawrence Photograph Collection French, Robert, 1841-1917 photographer

Park Hotel Kenmare has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1897. Initially constructed as a railway hotel, Park Hotel Kenmare was designed as a place to stay whilst travelling in the southwest of Ireland. Throughout the centuries, this iconic 5 star hotel has retained the charm, year-round wood burning fireplace, eccentricity, and elegance it was built with, while integrating modern comforts and amenities. 

Today, Park Hotel Kenmare is proudly run by Bryan and Tara Meehan, who believe that owning a hotel is more than running a business–it's the chance to build community, celebrate Irish culture, and showcase a new type of hospitality. 

Under their guidance, the sun streaming through the stained-glass windows shines a new light on the Park Hotel Kenmare, which is transforming into a place that invites guests into a place of comfort, connection, and storytelling, while honouring the rich history of the Kerry land we rest upon.  

Landline

Dining

Menus are created out of ingredients that are seasonal, local and fresh. Located within the hotel’s Sean Scully Room, the restaurant itself ooks out upon Kenmare Bay.

Drink

Occasions

It would be our honour to host you on a special occasion, and to ensure that your stay goes above and beyond your expectations.

Location and Views

Our Location

The South West of Ireland is famed for its natural beauty. The Heritage Town of Kenmare is one of the Ireland’s few towns to win the coveted Tidy Town Award highlighting its uniqueness. Kenmare is an idyllic haven of tranquillity within easy reach of international airports, trains, and national road networks.