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Overview
Nestled in Killarney National Park, just 4 km from Killarney town, the five-star Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is an idyllic place where you can escape the hustle and bustle and take time to explore the breathtaking Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. With a history dating back to 1795, the hotel mixes old and new, affording guests all the comforts of modernity while paying homage to its history. Guests also experience the best local produce that the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer. From hand-picked prime Munster Beef to freshly landed seasonal Atlantic seafood, the elements of every dish are crafted to bring out the unique flavours of Ireland.
Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has exceptional food offerings with several dining options available for you to savour. The award-winning Yew Tree Restaurant at Muckross Park Hotel is the hotel’s main fine dining restaurant.
The team at The Yew Tree pride themselves on showcasing the excellent produce from local farmers, fishermen and food producers. The strong connection between the hotel and its suppliers is a key to the success of this food offering. Menus are generally altered each season to reflect the availability of produce.
The Monk’s Lounge is the more casual dining space and the menu here is all about comfort food with an elegant flair.
Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has an exciting gastro pub dining option in the form of Major Colgan’s, where you can soak up the atmosphere of an authentic Irish pub experience.
Diners are treated to marvellous menus highlighting the best produce from the Wild Atlantic Way with a terrific selection of wines to go with each dish.
Expect to see Ring of Kerry venison and Kerry beef on the menu alongside a seasonal Atlantic seafood selection, country-style terrines and a wild game bird special. Diners certainly are spoiled for choice.
Each dish is seasoned to perfection and artfully constructed and accompanied by carefully selected components to enhance and compliment the flavours of the main ingredient. Sweet treats and an artisan cheese board for dessert round off a memorable meal. Chocolate lovers, your eyes and taste buds will light up with the signature chocolate tart and those who dig dairy will swoon over the artisan cheese board severed with grapes, biscuits, house preserves and, if we may be so bold to suggest, an old Tawny Port to finish.
Each dish on the menu has a carefully suggested wine pairing which provides you with a well-rounded dining experience that feels incredibly exclusive.
If you are looking for a gourmet sandwich at lunch, a delectable tea in the afternoon or fancy cocktails in the evening, the light and bright Monk’s Lounge ticks all the boxes. A series of comfortable couches surrounding a large open fireplace makes for an elegant but very relaxing space where you could easily spend all day unwinding and enjoying great food and creative drinks. On sunny days you can retire to the terrace and bask in the warm rays and listen to the Blue Pool River as it runs past with the magnificent national park as your backdrop. There really is no place like it.
The menu at Monk’s Lounge is all about comfort food with an elegant flair. Enjoy favourites such as traditional fish and chips or a juicy beef burger served with a sweet onion relish and a special burger sauce. Add some spice with a delicious beef stir-fry or warm up after a day of discovering the national park with a hearty seafood chowder. A range of desserts are on hand to finish off the meal or to enjoy on their own with a cup of tea or coffee. For something stronger, the impressive bar collection has a wide range of craft beers, gin and other spirits, with Irish distillers playing centre stage.
Major Colgans is a traditional Irish pub with a wonderfully cosy vibe thanks to the wooden floors, old stone walls, beamed ceilings and big open fireplaces. Sink to a sofa or pull up a stool at the bar and order from the wide selection of national and international stouts, beers, spirits and wines. When you get hungry you can order from the bar menu which features only the best locally sourced produce. Dig into a selection of burgers, pasta and curry dishes or try the famous Irish black pudding or a selection of baked flatbreads as a light bite. Desserts feature an intriguing blackberry indulgence and strawberry pavlova along with ice creams and freshly made scones.
To truly get that genuine Irish pub experience make sure you stick around for the live Irish music and dancing on selected dates during the week. You’ll quickly find out the meaning of the Irish saying, ‘the craic is mighty’.
A delectable Afternoon Tea in The Tea Rooms is the feather in the cap of the wonderful experience you will have at Muckross Park Hotel & Spa. You couldn’t find a more relaxing and inspiring location in which to enjoy Afternoon Tea with friends and family. The tranquil setting of the lakes of Killarney surrounds you.
The culinary team at Muckross Park Hotel & Spa, have created a decadent selection of savoury and sweet treats that will tantalise your tastebuds. These include warm crumbly scones, delicate sandwiches and perfect pastries. The attention to detail is astounding as Executive Chef Scott Kapitan has incorporated various different aspects of the Killarney National Park into the sweet selection of their Park Afternoon Tea Stand. From the renowned Yew Tree at Muckross Abbey and an eagle’s nest to represent the magnificent White Tailed Eagles who have settled throughout the National Park.
There are plenty of Afternoon Tea options to enjoy, even a sparkling option if you would like to enjoy a tipple and also a kids offering too.
Options Include:
The Park Afternoon Tea- Classic Afternoon Tea Selection including a Tea or Coffee of your choice. €39pps
Sereni-Tea – Afternoon Tea which is free from gluten and vegan friendly including a Tea or Coffee of your choice. €39pps
Sparkling Afternoon Tea- Upgrade The Park Stand or The Sereni-Tea by adding a glass of Prosecco. €49pps
Sweet Afternoon Tea- A selection of scones and pastries including a Tea or Coffee of your choice. €25pps
Kids Afternoon Tea- a selection of scones, sandwiches and sweets including a Hot Chocolate or Chocolate Milk. €20pps
These bespoke Tea Rooms are open Wednesday- Sunday. Bookings are available on two sittings, 1pm and 3pm.
Rooms & Facilities
With a history dating back to 1795, Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is a charming mix of both old and new in its design, giving guests all the comforts of modernity while paying homage to its historical past.
Warm Irish hospitality comes to the fore when you visit Muckross Park Hotel & Spa. Upon entering you will be welcomed with a comforting open fire and porters will greet you and assist with your luggage and the receptionists are only too happy to chat about the local area and interesting excursions to do.
Rooms are luxurious with all the comforts you could need to enjoy an overnight stay and as soon as you close the door, you’ll leave all your worries behind. Rooms range from Deluxe and Superior Rooms to Junior and Superior Suites.
Take your pick of romantic, elegant four-poster suites and contemporary spacious rooms, all beautifully furnished and finished. Lounge on the luxurious fabrics, sink into the plush beds and enjoy the many amenities like the large-screen multi-channel TV, coffee machine, climate control, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.
The beautiful and sizeable en-suite bathrooms are made for relaxing and pampering with powerful showers, luxurious The White Company toiletries and fluffy bathrobes and slippers.
The rooms are so luxurious and sumptuous you’ll find it hard to leave.
For a pampering session, the Spa at Muckross has fantastic facilities with therapists on hand to provide everything you may need to relax in the tranquil surroundings.
The Spa at Muckross Park Hotel is a tranquil space with a gorgeous gothic-inspired design. Stepping inside you instantly feel your shoulders sink down and your senses awaken. Pamper yourself from head to toe with a treatment from the extensive menu and then sooth away aches and pains and everyday tension in the thermal area. Here you can revive in the herbal sauna, relax in the steam room, refresh in the vitality pool and revitalise in the outdoor hot tub. Pure bliss.
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Your magical day deserves a magical setting, and you can’t get more magical than Muckross Park Hotel & Spa which is nestled amongst the woodlands, lakes and mountains of breathtaking Killarney National Park. Just think of the photos! You can also strike a pose in the hotel’s manicured gardens, the romantic gazebo and spectacular spa garden. Wherever you choose you can be assured of beautiful memories.
Muckross Park Hotel & Spa can host up to 270 people in the luxurious surroundings of its two banqueting suites. The hotel is also fully licensed to host wedding ceremonies, meaning you can have your whole wedding in the one stunning location.
A dedicated wedding planner will be at your disposal to help you plan your dream wedding be that an intimate traditional celebration or a more exuberant affair. Whatever your heart desires.
Of course, you will also wow your guests with a wedding dinner created especially for you using the best in local ingredients and artisan products that will truly make it a memorable meal for all the right reasons.
Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is an ideal venue to host your conference, product launch, team building event, gala dinner or business meeting. It is located just 4km from Killarney town centre with easy access from Killarney Train Station and the hotel even offers a complimentary shuttle bus transfer from Killarney town centre. For guests making their own way to the hotel, there is ample free parking.
The hotel has five meeting rooms which can host meetings of up to 350 delegates in a variety of seating styles and there is a dedicated Business and Events Team to help you plan your event and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Even though the hotel dates back to the 18th Century, the technology is thoroughly modern with all you need to conduct business successfully including audio visual technology, video conferencing and touchscreen-controlled sound, screens and projectors. The rooms also have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel can provide a range of dining options to keep you and your attendees nourished throughout the day and can help you plan team building activities and events such as rock-climbing, boating, horse-riding, bush-crafting and kayaking.
Sustainability
The Muckross Park Hotel & Spa advocates socially and environmentally sustainable business practices and is continuously trying to improve environmental performance and reduce the environmental impact of its activities, especially in the areas of energy, water, chemicals, resource consumption, and waste generation.
Muckross Park Hotel also keeps staff trained and up to date with the latest environmental practices undertaken on site, while also keeping its policies updated and under review in keeping with best practices advised by regulatory bodies.
The hotel also works with local suppliers procuring fresh, local, seasonal produce which is produced using sustainable methods. Furthermore, they stock products that have a reduced environmental impact while also sourcing from suppliers that show ethical, social and environmental responsibility.
Muckross Park Hotel is proud to support its local community along with its partner national charity Down Syndrome Ireland.
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