Reviews of The Birches Killarney
Countess Road, Killarney, Ireland
#18 of 61 B&Bs and Inns in Killarney
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 531 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Grainne
Ireland2 reviews6.0“Only ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn’t really look how it did when I was booking it. We expected it to be bigger and more facilitated.
Breakfast was not a great selection. Location was close to town.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Gretchen
United States3 reviews7.0“Except for no coffee available during early morning this was a great place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
This was a great location, walkable to Kilarney. My only complaint was no coffee was provided in room and we were told the coffee downstairs was available 24/7. We get up early to beat the crowds and the coffee room was locked both mornings we were there.
Great location, large room, convenient. good parking.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Pallavkumar
United States2 reviews7.0“Good option.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Receptionist was rude (may be passive aggressive) because he didn't like it the fact that we reached hotel at midnight, 3 hr later than intended. But we were on road trip (precise arrival time is sometimes difficult to commit) - but he was nice enough to realize that and apologized in the morning. No harm done. Overall super convenient location and big rooms. Parking at the property. I'd stay here again.
Good location, big rooms and spacious bathroom, clean property
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Declan
Ireland43 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Average”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They did not clean the room automatically- they said we should have put out a sign to clean ! 😂 The opposite to the rest of the world ! No sorry or anything
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Claude
Canada44 reviews2 helpful votes4.0“Budget hotel at a premium price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lugging three flight of stairs with two pieces of heavy luggage. The room was quite noisy with both inside and outside noises. This is a budget hotel with no air condition, safe, fridge or the usual amenities found in hotel with this level of pricing (had to request shampoo). Breakfast was quite limited.
Monica who checked us in was quite pleasant and helpful with information. Free parking and location proximity to downtown Killarney.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Laura
Ireland28 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
we mistakenly thought the check out time was 12 instead of 11:30 and a male member of staff spoke v rudely to us despite us leaving straight away when confronted. Disappointing after spending the wknd there and having a good experience otherwise
very clean and modern, rooms were v spacious
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Lawrence
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room very warm at night Not much of a choice at breakfast
Nice spacious room and clean nice friendly hosts
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Fiona
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Loved Killarney and location of hotel was really good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no comfy lounge to sit in or bar
location was great. bed was huge and really comfortable. and the shower was fab
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Emma
Ireland17 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no kettle in the room . room was too warm
location was amazing. Big bathroom. Beautiful Big bed
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Josephine
Ireland10 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No hot breakfast. Guests were getting in each others way trying to get their breakfast. Poor layout.
Location was good. Very clean
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Sam
France34 reviews7.0“comfortable place for a few days in Killarney with lovely staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
damp smell in room. coffee machine was not always available. no kettle or tea in rooms.
good location. nice lounge room for breakfast. lovely staff. spacious rooms.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 27 September 2022
Gillian
United States2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
breakfast was limited.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 19 June 2022
Sara
Singapore12 reviews7.0“Pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast. Could have been better. A cooked breakfast would have been nice. But I understand Monica was on her own and the hotel had recently been opened since Covid.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 14 June 2022
Ct
Australia53 reviews11 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No room service. Also not enough room to hang towels to dry to be reused. Place has very thin walls.. can hear everything. Our sheets were also stained
Location was fab, host was lovely, room size, free parking, close to everything, suggestions from host
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Anonymous
Ireland1 review9.0“10/10 would recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was hot at night time but besides that I liked everything else!
The location was amazing. Very short walk from centre. The room was very clean and well furnished. Constant hot water. Would definitely recommend. The staff were so lovely as well.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Anonymous
United States1 review10“Great small hotel with friendly and accommodating staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Property was clean and new. great location, walking distance to town center.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Anonymous
United States3 reviews10“Perfect gem of!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
not applicable
This was definitely one of the most comfortable places we stayed in our 10 days in Ireland. The whole place was spotless and bed was by far the most comfortable and shower had best water pressure and again was spotless. Sad that we only had one night here. It was a Monday night and we could not hear any noise from others staying here. Very nice selection of breakfast items in the morning, and we would absolutely recommend this place! What a gem!
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Anonymous
Portugal54 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Modern room and building with exterior car parking for free. Well located, at 5 minutes walking distance from everything. Super clean, one of the best during our trip in Ireland. They also had a light breakfast available, self-service in a community space. A really nice surprise, totally recommend!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 23 March 2023
Anonymous
Ireland3 reviews10“excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
clean, spacious, everything you need, very close to centre of Killarney, friendly staff, very accommodating
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Anonymous
United States19 reviews9.0“very comfortable clean hotel a short walk from town”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the bathroom is a bit large and feel it could use the space better. it would be nice to have a kettle in room to make drinks.
very clean and modern. it is a short walk from town with ample parking. there is a small kitchen lounge room where there are limited breakfast items and coffee/tea/juice available in morning and throughout day.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Anonymous
Ireland19 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
lovely place to stay. comfortable room.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Anonymous
United States3 reviews10“very beautiful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no iron
it was close to me everything and it was a very intimate great location
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 7 June 2022
Anonymous
Ireland5 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
NA
close to town, friendly staff, big bed
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 6 June 2022
Anonymous
Ireland9 reviews9.0“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not enough shower products supplied.
Great location and has parking. Finding a hotel located centrally with parking in Killarney is very difficult.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Anonymous
Ireland2 reviews6.0“Central, very clean, manager very accommodating. Could do new pillows and kettle in the room and more toiletries.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
lumpy pillows. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable I every sleeted in and was a little to high for my 5’2 frame. 😀 There was no kettle in the room and the room with tea and coffee facilities was locked at night. Not enough toiletries in bathroom for two people. No breakfast available.
location. it was very clean. The shower was excellent.
Stayed in April 2023
