Parknasilla Resort & Spa

The hotel was amazing, spotlessly clean, even though a little tired. The grounds are amazing, with fantastic walks for all type of walkers. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. We ate in both restaurants and the food was top notch. The drinks were a bit pricy, with cocktails 17 euro. The main pool, the saunas and steam rooms were well maintained, with the infinity pool, warm and very welcoming. It would have been nice to have had some live music in the main bar at night. We will most definitely be visiting here again. Thanks for a great weekend x

The location is truly spectacular; a tranquil haven on the shores of Kenmare Bay, with the breathtaking Kerry Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop. The facilities are excellent with indoor pool, gym, spa and the heated outdoor infinity pool that looks out over the sea. The resort's hundred-acre private woodland is another highlight. The walking trails are well maintained, weaving through stunning scenery, but be secured to bring good waterproof hiking boots. The staff incredibly friendly and professional and the food is excellent. Enjoy the lobster!😀 Parknasilla is an unforgettable experience that perfectly blends spectacular location, great facilities, and the most amazing staff and food.

From the moment you arrive at Parknasilla the friendly members of the resort’s team look after your every need. The Princess Grace Suite was spectacular with a separate bedroom, bathroom and living room and all were very well appointed. One this missing USB charging ports but the reception staff provided us with an adapter that worked fine. This suite had two balconies where you could enjoy the spectacular views of the area and the sea. While there is no in room safe there is a good set up in the lobby should you wish an individual safe to store your valuables. This worked very well and is monitored closely by security cameras so we had no concerns. In addition to the indoor spa and pool there is a beautiful saltwater sea pool and beach if you are brave enough to venture into the chilly waters of the Atlantic. Spectacular grounds with a variety of walking trails from short walks to two hour treks. The breakfast buffet and made to order items are delicious and with a good variety where there is something for everyone. Everything about Parknasilla is well done and I would therefore highly recommend staying there without hesitation.

Fantastic hotel, full of beauty and charm. Staff are amazing, so accommodating. Especially Amy who we couldn’t thank enough for being so helpful and looked after us throughout our entire stay.. a big thank you. Food is great. Pool and spa facilities 10/10. Would stay again and again and again.

A fabulous location with spectacular grounds. There’s so many walking trails to choose from. Our room was gorgeous, it was so spacious with a separate area for the kids and a great view! We really enjoyed the ‘mission impossible’ trail! We were only staying one night which was a real pity as we really loved this place and there was so much more for us to do. Next time!

Look it was lovely. But the fact that they had NO conditioner was horrible. They had conditioner shampoo two in one . Which made your hair greasy and more knotted. The staff were lovely but the person who decided what to put in the rooms …. As a spa hotel at least pick GOOD toiletries.

Parknasilla was a wonderful resort stay for myself, friends and our small families. They kept the place nice and clean, the resort has plenty of activities to do if you don’t want to leave. Beautiful views, lovely flowers. Food was alright, which is why I only gave 4/5 stars. It was expensive for the quality. The service, however, was all around outstanding from reception to servers to housekeepers. I loved the dated look. However would not recommend for someone needing elevator service as we had to only use stairs here (not an issue, just a warning).

What a terrific experience! This resort is located on the water, with many hiking trails on their extensive property. They have an indoor and well as an outdoor infinity pool with jacuzzi type jets, and temperatures allowing one to linger in the water. We did not sample their golf course. The food in their Pygmalion restaurant was top notch with great vistas from the glass enclosed room (including a few terrific views of rainbows on the night we attended). Their bar/pub restaurant was also quite nice and had two folk singers who were excellent performers. Food was far above typical pub food. The staff were all professional and courteous. We also opted for massages that were about average, leaving us refreshed during a long Irish driving tour.

I was a big fan of this place- the grounds are magical, with a splendid setting right on the Atlantic ocean on 500 acres. They have 3 pools, a nice spa with free steam rooms and gym, ocean access (though bring a wet suit!), and two restaurants. I thought service was excellent, and the food in the restaurants was very good. They have a family room (king plus two twins) which was very reasonable and a great option for families. There's lots to do- a game room, tennis courts, walking trails, murder mystery, etc. We really enjoyed our stay, and it was the kid's favorite place in Ireland. Be aware though that the resort is historic, which some would perceive as dated. It's also off the beaten path, with most other dining options some drive away so plan on eating at the hotel a lot. My only other gripe would be that you have to make reservations for the pool, which is kind of a hassle.

Upsides: great location and facilities & grounds. Nice and very accommodating staff. Many guests were Irish families which added to the charm. Downsides: it's quite isolated so you can't walk to a local restaurant, pub, cafe etc. Also the majority of the restaurant and bar staff have a very loose grip on English and seem quite ill I formed about the food and drinks like where did the fish come from or what's a good local whiskey. The food itself was also pretty mediocre

I was concerned coming having not been back since 1979 the last time I visited Ireland. I was wrong to be concerned, the service was exemplary. The day I checked in my tv did not work & there was no heat in my room. I called the front desk at 8:30pm and someone was in my room within 5 minutes. They brought me a heater while they worked on the heating and brought a new cable box & restored the tv immediately. I woke up around 10pm turned off the heater and opened the windows because I was hot. Every employee I have come into contact with has been nice, accommodating and very social. What a great place to visit! I'm usually fairly conservative in spending on hotels, but this was well worth whatever the cost! Several family members have enjoyed the spa & scheduled additional treatments for before we leave tomorrow. Overall: well worth the cost of staying of staying here!

Awesome, awesome, AWESOME hotel. We arrived around 2pm and ate a small lunch in their bar room. Very good food but smaller portions. We were able to check out their workout room which is filled with ellipticals, treadmills, a cycle machine, free weights, and several weight machines. It was perfect! The hotel also includes a huge pool with a swim lane for those who want to swim laps. The only downside to the pool is that swim caps must be worn. The hotel sells them for 2 euros a person, but it seems kind of ridiculous. The spa is incredible. The two outdoor hot tubs were perfect after a long day of travel and exploring and offered a great view of the ocean. Inside the spa, several saunas with different aromatherapy options are offered for adults. The hiking trails around the hotel are great too and the golf course- even in March- is worth playing a few holes. We got our golf for free since the hotel was not prepared for people wanting to golf in such a rainy season but renting clubs, tees, and other golfing essentials, the price stays under €50. The rooms are very nice but our bed was rickety since a wheel was broken on one corner. Our toilet also stopped flushing in the middle of the night and we couldn't get it fixed until the next morning. Also- be sure to turn your air conditioning on before you go exploring or else your room will be sweltering when you come back. Overall great stay. Pretty expensive but dinner and breakfast are "included" and the other amenities are worth it. WiFi can be extremely spotty.

We stayed in the villas for one week and enjoyed our getaway. It's not so much about the resort itself as it is about the location and the grounds. The site is just beautiful. Outdoors, there are a number of trails and so many breathtaking views to take in if you love nature. As for the hotel itself, it has an old beauty and charm about it. I love the sitting rooms and enjoying a glass of port while listening to a pianist. The food quality is also excellent. And as for the spa, it is very inviting with an indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub and loads of other fun features to keep you busy on a rainy afternoon! The villas are up a path from the main building; but, they're lovely for families or a group of friends. We enjoyed staying in a two-story, three-bedroom villa with lovely views to take in from every window. And we walked to the main hotel for dinner which is so nice if it's warm and dry outside. There were a few hiccups when we arrived and we had to call the onsite maintenance crew a couple times; but, in the end it was enjoyable overall and a lovely getaway in spite of the rain... Note: The hotel has WIFI available but it's very spotty and not available in the villas. We had to pick up a signal by walking from room to room in the main hotel until we finally made a connection. But, hey, if you're there to get away, put the smart phone away too...!

Gorgeous and worth the trip. Pros: - Dennis the porter -- so helpful. - Caitlin at spa -- fabulous. - easy check in - lovely looking rooms - delicious food - cool bar!!! - Tomas in bar --- thank you for the chair issue - many sitting areas - huge indoor pool - great spa (see below for more) - includes breakfast - amazing views - set back and private - kid friendly -- but easy to find peace amongst them - easy parking - clean - beautiful place - check out 12 pm, reasonable. Can still use amenities Cons - no elevator to rooms (pack light) - blue light in bathroom looked like poltergeist - dinner ends at 9 - completely empty by 11 pm and slightly spooky if alone - expensive - windy (on ocean!) - paper thin walls (heard annoying ladies up til 3 am next door). Caitlin in spa did fabulous facial and body wrap. She explained everything and was very caring. Reviewed products at end. Comfort was 100%. Great spa rooms. Relaxing after spa meditation room and sauna with gorgeous views. Skipped the pool way too many children. Overall loved it. Pricey but I think worth it. Suggestions: - wash cloths in spa and sauna - cold water in spa and sauna - toiletries in dressing area (razor, lotion, soap) - separate kid area for dressing area

This review is specifically for the spa: I visited the spa with my best friend for multiple vacay de-stress treatments. Although the facility is lovely and modern, my experience was less than lovely. My treatment room was freezing. As I had a coconut scrub that required showering and then a massage, I spent two hours shivering. I did ask my therapist to increase the heat but the temperature never altered. My ice cold limbs and chattering teeth definitely detracted from my ZEN experience. After my treatments, I was eager to use the thermal spas and sauna. Unfortunately, two families with children were using the pool. One of the children was extremely loud and unsupervised. His mother clearly thought Junior's snot and poo-poo's should be bronzed and enshrined because she beamed at him while I was gritting my teeth from his nails-on-chalkboard like screeching. I alerted the staff about the Zen-shattering annoyance but they were as unresponsive as my deep-freeze therapist. My best friend had the Indian Head Massage and was completely disappointed. She said there was no massage in the Indian Head Massage, just a whole lot of oil slathering. When we spoke to the manager about the disappointing head massage she again shrugged it off. In an email later she conceded that "perhaps the brochure is misleading as it's not quite a massage." Again, lovely facilities but the flaccid staff and disappointing treatments make it not worth the Euros. Other comparable facilities offer more peace for your Peso, more calm for your cash.

Outside of Dublin, Kerry is easily my favourite county. It's simply stunning. I've stayed in several very nice hotels around the area in the last year or two and I think this might be my favourite. I was here for a wedding of a good friend, so I am a little biased but the hotel itself was fantastic. The grounds/walks on the coast are worth it alone. Staff, food and facilities were all excellent. Try the outdoor jacuzzi, brilliant. Price wise as well it is very affordable for what's on offer.

I loved the pub here. Their staff is so friendly and attentive. They take great care in making your cocktails. Everything was delicious. I got a crab and avocado salad and the crab portion was super generous and very tasty.

Parknasilla Resort & Spa is a great place to go for a fantastic break I enjoyed going here the staff there are fantastic and the surrounding places are great and always full of life! I would like to go here again though in the future it is a awesome break away to get pampered! I travel abit and right now I am in Dubai in a place called the Sapphire Villa and this is a beautiful Villa NOT TOOOO expensive and worth a look the villa is amazing check them out...