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The Climbers Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Glencar with free parking

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The Climbers Inn provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Glencar, The Climbers Inn is in the mountains. Caragh Lake and Carrantuohill reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dhu Varren Garden and Blueberry Hill Farm. Kayaking, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing nearby.
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Lyranes, Glencar, Glencar, V93 RD30

What's nearby

  • Carrantuohill - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Caragh Lake - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Killarney National Park - 33 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Gap of Dunloe - 37 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Ross Castle - 49 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 43 min drive
  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Fox Inn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Inn - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Towers Pub - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Emilie's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ashes Bar and Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

About this property

The Climbers Inn

Hotel in the mountains
The Climbers Inn provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and secured bicycle storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
More amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Climbers Inn Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 20 to March 15:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Climbers Inn Hotel
The Climbers Inn Glencar
The Climbers Inn Hotel Glencar

Frequently asked questions

Is The Climbers Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Climbers Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– midnight for a fee of EUR 10.00.

What time is check-out at The Climbers Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Climbers Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Caragh Lake, Carrantuohill, and Kerry Bog Village Museum. The Basement Museum and Beaufort Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Climbers Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located to access hikes in the Reeks. Lively bar and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MacKenzie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were reasonably clean and comfortable. The bar had really good food for dinner. Breakfast was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness
This property consists of a few rooms above a pub. The rooms and generally clean, cozy and fairly quiet. A good option to stay in the area for the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spectacular location, close to hiking routes, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, good facilities, food is good, bar and restaurant on the premises, located in the middle of the hills in the middle of the Ring of Kerry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people and good food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing, friendl very clean very good shower, good food in restaurant. Continental breakfast, quite good, lovely fruit salad. Good service at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and welcoming. Good evening meal at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, welcoming pub on a rainy day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place

Easy to find with friendly staff, the room was very clean with an amazing view and is only a short journey to the mountains. Made it back for dinner and the food is delicious with plenty of choice. Will be back to explore the area as I only stayed for one night. Thank you for a great visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Difficult to reach location as it’s in a beautiful area of Glencar, a tiny village up the mountains. Staff were exceptionally warm and friendly and went above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uniqueness and location. Convenience of the pub in the first floor was nice after hours of sightseeing. Used it as a hub for the ring of Kerry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great for climbers

Perfect location if your doing Carratounill and want a good location to pitch yourself for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for access to the Kerry Highlands. Friendly attentive staff, great little shop, lots of parking. The bar gets lively on the weekends (End of Apr 24) but you can't hear it from the accommodation. Good food menu & well set up for camper vans too. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful surroundings

Spent 2 nights at Climbers Inn. The inn is in a stunning location in the mountains. The inn is a bit dated but clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location will not appeal to everyone as it is deep in the mountains away from any major cities or towns.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for folks looking for convenient stay.

Served its purpose of a quick overnight stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was average. Seems like a good place for hikers. Shower head sprayed sideways which we tightened a bit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a busted tire in the Ring of Kerry and were unable to make it to our original planned hotel in Galway that night. The climbers Hotel was a special surprise. Very peaceful, fresh air on top of the mountain, friendly staff, adorable pub attached to it. This was my kids favorite hotel of our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were amazing and friendly. I left my purse and they found it and held it in the safe for me u til I got back. The drive to and from the hotel amazing but drive slowly lol. Overall the hotel was a wonderful Ireland experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tapio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice family-like hotel and bar/restaurant with full scale of accommodation from camping to individual family room in the middle of nature. New construction, but shower basin cleanliness/conctruction could be more up-to-date
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place to stay if you are hiking in the area. The staff is super friendly and helpful, there is a restaurant and bar onsite that is frequented by the locals, and they have a store for all your hiking/camping food and toiletry needs. And there's a full breakfast avilable in the morning. And they'll even pack you a sandwich for the hike! Seriously, if you need anything just ask and they can probably help!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Drive up the mountain was rewarded

Easier to find them expected as our GPS won't accept Irish Post Codes and places never give street number or name . So we put Glencar in and it's The Climbers Inn. Lovely room. Good continental breakfast. Really enjoyed our meal in the hotel well prepared and excellent taste. David the barman was very helpful. Met up with other international travellers and have a hiker a 60km car ride to save them trying to walk the trail in a storm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Louiza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room doesn't look like the pictures from expedia or the website of the climbers inn. It is less than basic. Small rooms, a lot of dust. Things were growing form the airco in the shower. The coffee and continetal breakfast were very simple. Only the dinner was good enough!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
there was no real bedside licker ,or lamps In the room Beds were very small En suite was really good The only lamp b style light in the room was up at the ceiling You had to stand on the bed to turn it on Margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Off the beaten path. A fine stay

The drive to this hotel was precarious, at best, but once we arrived everything fell into place. Off the beaten path. Wanted to experience different places to stay in Ireland and this was unique.Family room was a little tight for four adults but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. Totally quiet, except for the donkey braying all night, but we enjoyed listening to her. Enjoyed a delicious meal in the pub. Friendly servers. Breakfast provided was continental, yet filling. You could have ordered a hot breakfast. We didn’t. The only downside was no wifi in the guest rooms but we had media downloaded in advance and brought books. Little else to entertain you there but the solitude was a nice change of pace.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023