Reviews of The Fairview Boutique Hotel 4 stars
College Street, Killarney, Ireland
#36 of 46 hotels in Killarney
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 713 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Racquel
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“Quirky”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Inconvenience of parking but not overly bad. Not being picking but they could cheer up a bit.
It was very unique and quirky. Breakfast was excellent. Beating Cork and Dublin in the breakfast stakes. Parking was up the road no convient but it is what it is.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Rui
United States125 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room was a little warm and humid without air conditioning. Wi-Fi signals were not strong. Water pressure was low. The room was not sound proofing.
Front desk staff were very helpful. Public parking was about 200m from the hotel. Room was big and clean. Many restaurants are nearby.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Larry
Ireland17 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Kathleen
United States6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi was a little weak.
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Elizabeth
United States1 review9.0“Wonderful but sometimes noisy”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It gets loud at night when the bin man empties the trash bins which woke me up several times throughout our stay. Bad view, room overlooked the trash cans and the street.
Wonderful location, car park nearby that’s relatively inexpensive, wonderful staff and delicious breakfast. It does get warm without AC for Americans but they’re very accommodating with providing extra fans.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Cathy
Ireland6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No dinner available..
Very central ,nice staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Eklund
United States8 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was fine, water pressure in shower was poor, WiFi very weak. Breakfast mediocre.
Location great.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Penny
New Zealand10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Enjoyed being so central for our three night stay in Killarney. Good breakfasts.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Ivonne
Puerto Rico7 reviews9.0“Perfect and charming stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
Intimate and perfect!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Claire
United Kingdom52 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable and ideal location for town centre”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room decor is a little dark/dull. The view was of the back of the hotel (room #206) so nothing to see. The walls are also quite thin. We could hear those in the next room quite clearly. The room was quite warm and whilst the room has air con it didn't really do much (if anything). There was no water in the room so we took a bottle from breakfast the next day. Later, when the room was made up there were two cartons of water left for us (although we had to use the glasses from the bathroom). It looks like there should have been water initially but was an oversight on the first night. Not a major issue and one that could easily have been remedied if we'd asked Reception.
The hotel staff were welcoming and helpful. Check in was easy. The room was spacious and the bed comfy. The breakfast was ok, nothing exceptional and made to order rather than a buffet style seen in some bigger hotels. The location is ideal for Killarney and surrounding area, just a 5 minute walk to the main street. Despite there being no onsite parking (as is stated) the nearest car park is just 150 yards away and very cheap at 3 Euro for 24 hours. Don't be fooled by the signs for parking at the side of the hotel. This is 5 Euro per day and is actually further away than you think.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Jason
Ireland5 reviews8.0“Enjoyable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Alarm going off during the night twice.
Breakfast and location were great.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Cher
Ireland6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very central location with convenient parking ,
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Nils
Germany13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Nice hotel in Killanery”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice hotel to enjoy Killarney. And starting point for trips around Ring of Kerry and Dingle. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Noel
Ireland5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Penthouse Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very well presented, lovely ambience. Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Elaine
Ireland2 reviews8.0“Comfortable, clean and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small lounge bar
Location excellent
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Helen
Ireland15 reviews9.0“I would gladly recommend a stay at The Fairview Hotel. I look forward to staying there again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Liked everything about it. It was ideally located in the town centre. The room was very nicely furnished and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Paul
Ireland13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Well located and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff good choice for breakfast
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Maura
Ireland2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location. Great breakfast
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Kevin
Australia52 reviews9.0“A nice hotel, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hair dryer was hard to keep gpoiung. It cut out after some 30 seconds - not long enough. The main shower head would not stay in place - too loose
Great Location Good room, nice size. Good beds. Terrific breakfast. Nice staff . Generally a happy stay with a couple of minot issues
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 19 March 2025
Katherine
Ireland35 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom facilities lacks more towels , toilet paper needed , instead of the embarrassment of asking front desk theses need to be looked at only for that would have rated 5 *.
Lovely hotel, nice breakfast , centrally located, pleasant staff.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Dympna
Ireland3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No restaurant opened in evening
Locality was excellent
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Sarah
United States2 reviews8.0“The service and hospitality were great”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A little loud at night from street
Great location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Dermot
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Accommodating friendly staff that went the extra mile to ensure your stay was everything abd more. Very happy”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, facilities & rice
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Gwen
United Kingdom15 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was the only negative it was quite squeaky, and as it was two beds put together there was a small difference in height which meant it wasn't as comfortable as expected.The beds in all the rooms are possibly different although this was disappointing I would go back but ask for a different room
A short walk to the train station, very central to the shops and restaurants, we stayed in room with spa bath so relaxing after a long walk, a lovely hotel, staff very pleasant and helpful, good choice of food at breakfast and cooked to order.
Stayed in March 2025
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