Parknasilla Resort & Spa

We stayed in a lodge. It was grand, but I wouldn’t say it was overly comfortable. Beds weren’t great and the sofa was not comfortable at all. As we had an 8 month old with us, we had to spend a lot of time in the lodge. So comfort was important. The main hotel & facilities were great, but the standout for us was the staff. They were all excellent, polite and extremely helpful. For a family break it’s probably more suited to families with older kids. Location is good, with the local village only a 5 minute drive away. The views in front of the hotel are outstanding and the multiple trails are great. They’re a nice little touch. It is quite expensive though….

The scenery is absolutely amazing! The infinity pool is stunning, the staff are very friendly and the food is nice. However, I was surprised at how many kids are at this resort, it is definitely more tailored to young families than couples and when you’re paying 400€ a night, you don’t exactly expect screaming children everywhere. The price of the bar is extortionate for what you get, especially as the staff aren’t trained properly on how to make drinks or pull pints. The Guiness was 7€ and it had bubbles in it which is a sure sign of a poor pint! 17€ for a cocktail is daylight robbery. They’re charging 5 star prices when the hotel is not to that standard. I don’t mind paying for something that’s justified but the staff are young college students who have clearly no training on mixing drinks etc. The rooms haven’t had a hint of renovation since the 1990’s. The lockers / wardrobes etc are all damaged and the paint is scratched off. The shower is one of them old ones where you have to step into a bath. The rooms are so disappointing. It feels like you’re paying extortionate prices just for a decent view. It was a nice stay but just nice. Not worth the money and definitely would not recommend it to people. There’s nicer places around Kerry with similar views and better rooms/facilities. Overall I was disappointed.

Exceptional in every way, staff are friendly and attentive, the hotel is spotless, the outside area is lovely. The room was lovely and clean, the one we got was abit on the small side for the price. But the rest makes up for it. The spa facilities are top class, the infinity pool was something else. Great hotel for families with lots of play areas, walks and activities. Just give the extra star and make it 5. Would go back in the heartbeat.

This hotel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, mainly thanks to its outstanding staff. The team is incredibly friendly, attentive, and always willing to help, making the stay very pleasant. The location is fantastic, especially for nature lovers—perfect for hiking and exploring the surrounding area. However, there are a few areas that could be improved. The lobby often has a noticeable firewood scent, which can sometimes be a bit too strong. While the rooms are decent, there is definitely room for improvement in terms of comfort and amenities. That being said, they are still good enough for a comfortable stay. Overall, a great option with excellent service and an ideal location for outdoor activities. Just a few small changes could make it even better!

We absolutely loved our stay in Parknasilla. This was our first visit. Bedroom bright and comfortable. Very good breakfast. Lunch and dinner excellent. Every member of staff was extremely warm and welcoming. The service was second to none, and thankfully not stuffy or overbearing. Genuine, natural, and warm hospitality. The hotel has great facilities, and activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our shore walk with Vincent ( marine biologist) , and our visit with Andy and his Owls. There were lots of other activities, which we didn’t get around to, but certainly will on our next visit!

A fantastic place to bring the family and there is something for everyone to do and enjoy. We stayed in one of the villas and it was the cleanest place I've ever stayed in Ireland. The kind and friendly welcome we received from John was also received by every member of staff. The only negative was the overpricing of coffees and snacks. I think that could be a far more lucrative and successful business if the beverages and snacks were reasonably priced. The location, the amenities and five star service by all the staff team make this a real gem. We will definitely return!

My wife and I stayed here 2 night last weekend. The grounds are incredible and the beautiful weather was an added bonus. All staff we encountered were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Breakfast was perfect. We did the Murder Mystery Trail which takes you all around the grounds and is a fun and innovative way of exploring. Would highly recommend and already looking forward to going back again.

Lovely Oceanside resort with beautifully appointed rooms. Attention to detail is unmatched. We were on a one week tour of Ireland with stays in 'castle hotels' and this was our favourite. Definitely a bit out of the way and the roads driven to get there are not for the faint of heart but worth it! ||Just an FYI - this place caters to families and there were a lot of young families during our stay ... It doesn't make for the best dining experience, mostly in the a la carte dining room.

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...