Muckross Park Hotel & Spa

We were delighted we picked Muckross Park Hotel for our wedding in September. We could tell from the initial viewing with Orla, the venue’s wedding coordinator, and Niall, the events manager, that the staff were friendly, extremely helpful and very experienced. The overall setting is beautiful, not only did we have a choice of reception rooms, there was a separate stunning ceremony room and garden that we were able to use for our drinks reception, avoiding repeated use of the same room during the day, a factor which put us off a lot of other venues where the ceremony and reception rooms are one and the same. On the day itself, we went to the beautiful National Park across the road for our photographs, allowing us to return to the reception quickly as the hotel is so close by. Orla and Niall had great relationships with the majority of our other wedding suppliers (such as Tie the Knot Weddings, our celebrant Ealish Whillock, Konrad and Adam Paprocki (our photographer/videographer) and Gabi Bakes Cakes) which helped lessen our to-do list on the morning of the wedding. We had our reception in the Abbey Suite which was everything we had hoped it would be, the food and wine were complimented by everyone as being some of the best they’ve ever had at a wedding. Orla and Dónal ensured that the day and evening flowed smoothly with everything happening at the time it was supposed to, again taking a load off of us as a result. We also had our Day Two in the hotel, enjoying the spa and the National Park with our guests early in the day, having more fantastic buffet food in Colgan’s bar in the late afternoon, finally finishing up the day by having sublime cocktails in the Monk’s Lounge later in the evening. The breakfast is also worth a mention, with a massive variety and the most accommodating staff that couldn’t do enough for us. Some of our guests were even sent away with boxes of pastries and were absolutely delighted! Overall we couldn’t recommend the Muckross Park Hotel and Spa highly enough and encourage anyone in two minds to go ahead and book it for your special day!

Couldn't fault the hotel. It was a fantastic and memorable day and feedback from our guests was that it was one of the best weddings they've attended. Orla O'Driscoll was a pleasure to deal with from day one of meeting her. Niall on the day was excellent. Attention on the day received was second to none. Thank you all for making our day amazing !!!

My husband and I got married at Muckross Park Hotel and Spa in August 2023 and were blown away with the hotel and service. We are currently living in Boston, so it was a bit stressful planning a wedding from a different country, but Orla put us at ease right away. Through a few zoom calls and emails, we were able to get a great idea on how the wedding day would look and flow, without ever setting foot in Muckross Park. We were able to view it in person for the first time at Christmas and Orla walked us through everything. We also learned they have a fantastic spa and I booked my mom, sister and I for the day before my wedding – it didn’t disappoint, I just wish we had more time to enjoy the pool!

The hotel offered us welcome drinks the day before our wedding, which was great for all of our friends and family who had just arrived in Killarney to attend and have a lowkey night before the wedding. The Snug was the perfect location for that event and the appetizers were fantastic.

On the actual day, we didn’t worry about a thing, with room service for breakfast and the hotel handling all of the vendors. Niall was beyond fantastic that day and completely transformed the Abbey Suite for our special day. He was also a great MC for the dinner portion setting up the speeches.

We got lucky with the weather and were able to have our drinks reception partially outside which was a plus. The lights and gardening made it so special.

The dinner portion blew all of our guests away – the food was amazing and the timing of the dishes was great! Normally wedding guests don’t rave about the food, but we’ve had so many people tell us it was one of their favorite meals! Niall and his team then quickly cleared a few tables to make way for the dancing portion of the night and the transition was effortless. We were so happy with how the night turned out and couldn’t have been in better hands.

The location is also perfect and right next to Killarney National Park. It made for some great pictures! We cannot recommend this place enough!!

I highly recommend Muckross Park Hotel for your wedding. They went above and beyond to make our day so special. The venue is spectecular and the surrounding areas for photos is stunning. The food was delicious and the staff were just exceptional, they couldn't do enough for us. This should be your number one choice for your wedding venue.

Firstly no one can deny that Muckross Park Hotel & Spa is absolutely stunning! Then to top it the service is superb. They made planning a wedding from Canada seamless and they go the extra mile to make sure the day is perfect for the couple both in the lead up to, and on the actual day. The food was also delicious. They are well known for hosting great weddings (based on those who have attended several there) and I experienced first hand. Thanks for making our special day perfect!

Huge compliments to all the staff in Muckross. The Wedding Co-ordinator was very welcoming; warm and efficient. The Banqueting Manager was very pleasant and calm and had the service run very smoothly. The food was well complimented by guests and they really enjoyed the hotel facilities including the spa.

Had our wedding here on Saturday 25th March which was fantastic - the wedding organisers at Muckross are exceptional.

We arrived on Wednesday 23rd March, staying for 5 nights and the staff cannot do enough for you from the moment you walk in. Concierge are fantastic - they helped us a lot. We stayed in two different rooms during our stay, 2 nights in The Belfry Suite then 3 nights in The Tower Suite (bridal suite) - both were beautiful, spacious and very comfortable.

The Spa is beautiful, always clean and never over-crowded. Massages were great and the post-massage area is very relaxing. Everyone there is friendly and helpful.

Have had some of the best wine in my life at Muckross & the food is delicious. Our wedding catering was something else.

We visited family staying at the self-catering apartments on site and can say they are also lovely and spacious.

The location is 6 minutes drive from Killarney centre and literally over the road from the National Park/ Lakes.

We will 100% be back in the future and plan to make use of Muckross' dog friendly accommodation options next time.

I honestly hope that my review will do this Hotel justice. We had our Full Wedding Day, Ceremony and Dinner Reception at the Muckross Park Hotel on Friday 17th March 2023.
From the minute we arrived the day before our wedding every single detail was looked after. The Hotel staff were utterly exceptional, helping us get organized and ready for our big day.
The Thursday night we stayed in two of the self catering apartaments, one for the bride with her bridesmaids and one for the groom with his groomsmen. The apartment took us by surprise, they were absolutely immaculate, very spacious and the perfect place to wake up on your wedding morning.
We had the Infinity Package for our wedding so the whole wedding journey was such a breeze for us, this package supplied us our Photographer, Makeup and Hair, Band and Dj, Flowers and All Decorations.
The wedding morning itself was extremely relaxed. Joanne henderson (Hairdresser) and Sandra Flynn (makeup artist) were absolutely unbelievable. They worked together like a dream, everything flowed so naturally and easy making the whole morning such a beautiful memory.
The photographer who was also supplied by the Hotel, Micheal O’ Sullivan was just simply terrific. He made all the pictures feel so easy and natural. Micheal has such a great personality making all the photos so fun to do.
We had our Wedding Ceremony in the Atrium, and there isn’t a good enough word to describe the beauty of this particular room. It is just utterly breathtaking! The hotel staff had this space arranged and decorated to perfection.
Our Dinner Reception was in the Abbey Suite. A stunning room with such a warm vibe, all the tables were set up so beautifully with excellent attention to detail, the candles all around the room set such a romantic mood.
Our guests commented that the food was some of the best they had ever had at a wedding and we completely agree!
The bar and wait staff were beyond attentive and professional, the whole dinner service ran so smoothly and was extremely enjoyable.
The band Arklight who was supplied by the hotel were out of this world. This is all our guests spoke about for days after our wedding. Finbarr and the rest of the band are super talented. We are extremely grateful to Muckross Park for getting them for us. The night would never of been the same without these lads.
The wedding Coordinators Niall and Orla.
We would like to give a special mention to Niall who has to be the calmest man I have ever met, absolutely nothing phases him. Niall is a total gentleman who assisted us throughout the whole lot of the wedding day - Niall is absolutely fantastic at his job!
During the whole wedding planning journey and general build up to the big day we had Orla who was just brilliant from start to finish.
Orla’s professionalism and excellent organisational skills made the preparation for our wedding day seamless.
Orla was always quick to respond and bent over backwards to help us with any queries or worries - she’s such an asset to the hotel!
We will be forever thankful to Orla for helping make our wedding an absolute dream.

I would have no hesitation in recommending the Muckross Park Hotel for a wedding venue - It was truly exceptional.

Hi Orla,
We had a beautiful wedding, a love and fun filled few days in Mockrosspark Hotel. What a beautiful venue for our Christmas Wedding with the Christmas decorations and open fires.
Thank you so much for all the organising and step by step guidance and over seeing the day and what was needed for day two also. The menu with Vegan food was delicious, there was something for everyone. We can’t speak highly enough of the staff, who were professional and polite putting everyone at ease. A special shout out for yourself, Niall, and Joanne on the top table. The Wedding was a huge hit with all our family and friends. We danced all night with the Bentley boys rocking the night away.
Day 2 , was a relaxed Buffet with live music in the bar. My daughter spoke with Staff and the Musicians and before we knew it, we were dancing the Seige of Ennis.
Thank you again for helping me stay calm during the planning. We will recommend you highly.
We couldn’t be more pleased with how our wedding went.
All the best to you Orla and the wonderful kind staff at Muckross Park Hotel.
Warmest regards
Jacqui Kearney & Ger O’Sullivan

We were so happy that we choose the Muckross Park hotel for our Wedding Reception in October. What a beautiful venue!! Orla & Niall were a dream & nothing was ever a problem or any trouble. They made the whole experience even better! The drinks reception & room (We had the Valentia suite) were set up so beautifully, the room was so elegant & more than we could have hoped for on the day. The food was amazing! Everyone loved it & are still talking about it. The service was fabulous! I would highly recommend the Muckross Park to host your wedding day. (If only we could do it all over again ????) Thank you to all the staff who helped make our wedding day simply perfect.

We are so happy that we chose the Muckross Park Hotel for our wedding.
Orla and Niall made everything so easy and were always so friendly to deal with. The ceremony room, outside drinks reception and reception room were all set up beautifully and the decor provided by the hotel was fabulous, including fresh flowers for all the dinner tables. All of our guests commented on how good the food was and the wine was definitely flowing throughout the meal. We would highly recommend this hotel for your wedding if you want and amazing stress free day!
Thanks so much to all the staff, especially Orla and Niall for giving us our dream wedding day!!

We had our wedding at the Muckross Park in September 2022 and we are absolutely thrilled with our choice of venue.
From the day we booked the venue to the actual day itself, everything was perfect.

The staff went above and beyond for any request that was made. Our guests absolutely adored the hotel. Food was delicious and we are still getting compliments to this day regarding the meal and how much the staff went above and beyond.

The decor that they offered with their wedding packages was beautiful. The bridal suite was brilliant - from having enough space for 6 adults to get ready to still being romantic for the bride and groom. They even had our room decorated for us with rose petals and another bottle of Prosecco after the wedding which was a nice touch. All our guests were thrilled with their rooms and spoke about how lovely the rooms were.

It is an absolute dream to have your wedding here. I can't thank the staff at Muckross enough, they really made our day. Nothing was too big or too small for them. Special shoutout to Orla, Niall and Oisin who were absolutely fantastic.

Big plus, they were really flexible for any changes we made and everything just ran smoothly. If I could, I would relive that day over again and again at the Muckross

Pleased beyond measure!
Highly recommend!

We had our wedding reception in the Muckross Park Hotel on the 31st December 2021. If anybody is looking for a luxurious wedding venue, in a stunning location, with exceptional food and top class staff then look no further. We were blown away by the professionalism of everyone working in the hotel. The lead up to our wedding was challenging given changes to government guidelines and new restrictions but the Muckross Park went above and beyond their call of duty. The enthusiasm and kindness they showed us for our day with weddings back to back all week was incredible. If there were 10 stars we would give them. We are bursting with pride with the experience our guests received. If you have your wedding here, it will be one of the best decisions you ever make. Thank you again to everyone, especially Orla, Niall and Caroline. It is a pleasure to work with people so excellent at what they do.
Kate and Eóin Tallon

Thank you so much to Niall, Bernie, Carolina, Medina and all of the team at Muckross Park Hotel for looking after us and making sure our wedding was everything we dreamed of. We are so glad we chose them to look after our wedding day. Right from the beginning, we knew that we would be in good hands. Firstly, our first meeting with Bernie (the Wedding Sales Manager) was such a lovely experience and really helped us to visualise the type of wedding we could have at the hotel. Nothing was too big an ask and Bernie included very generous offerings to make the package that little bit "extra". She was excellent with her contact throughout all of our wedding planning months. Caroline in room reservations was so helpful for all of our bookings and queries and never minded if we needed to change details at any stage. Niall (the Banqueting Manager) was an absolute pleasure to work with and we cannot convey everything he did for us. Niall was our go-to for every detail of the planning, from the set up of the room to the entertainment, food and guest planning. He was so flexible to make sure we were able to get anything we needed, and the week leading up to the wedding he was so attentive to make sure we had everything sorted ahead of the day. We cannot thank Niall enough - professional to a 5 star standard but also such a great guy:) The night before and on the day itself, Medina was there to assist with all of the decor and table set up. With Niall & Medina looking after everything, we knew we could fully relax and not even worry about details for our venue on the day. The food was exquisite (the guests are still talking about it!) and the hotel were extremely generous with their portions and even seconds!

Thank you so much to all the team. We were treated as if we were the only couple to have a wedding at the hotel and we were made to feel so special any time we called in, be it just a pop in, meal tasting, and especially for the wedding weekend itself.

We would highly recommend this hotel as a venue for any wedding couple. It provides such a unique experience with the rustic setting and the highest quality for everything.

Michelle & Barry

It is difficult to know where to begin in expressing how we feel about Muckross Park Hotel and its’ staff. We are not natives of Killarney but from the first moment that we set foot in Muckross Park, we felt at home and knew right then and there that it was going to be our wedding venue. Bernie very kindly met with us – unplanned, that first evening and that was the beginning of our very special journey with both Bernie and the hotel.
Over the next year and a half, we made many trips to Muckross Park from Galway and each time, we were made feel so welcome and treated like royalty. We knew that we were in the most incredible hands and when we met with our wedding co-ordinator Madina, we felt as if we had won the lotto! She ensured that each and every detail of our wedding was organised with exceptional professionalism. While she is incredible at her job, she also makes you feel as if you have known her forever. She is extremely personable and not only are you in the hands of an amazing wedding co-ordinator, you also gain a very good friend who is there for you throughout the process.
Each and every member of staff whom we encountered along the way made us feel as if we were V.I.P.’s. They carry out every aspect of their jobs with the highest of standards and always go above and beyond their duties. From the fabulous accommodation, to the impeccable service, to the most delicious food, we could not have asked for more, both in the lead up to and on our big day. Our wedding guests still talk about the beautiful hotel in the heart of Killarney. We felt as if we were living out a true life fairy-tale during our wedding weekend and the staff at Muckross Park played a massive role in that.
We will be forever grateful and only wish that we could do it all over again! The staff are absolute experts at what they do and any couple who is lucky enough to have their wedding there, is truly blessed. It is an exceptionally special hotel and we will forever hold a special place in our hearts for both it and its’ wonderful staff.

Muckross Park Hotel was fantastic, our wedding day was just perfect, the hotel staff are extremely professional and helped us in any way they could, they went above and beyond for us. Both Bernie and Daniel were a pleasure to plan and organise with and certainly delivered on an amazing 5 star wedding experience! Thanks to everybody in Muckross for a fabulous wedding day and a lovely after wedding party on day two.

Outstanding, I'd recommend Muckross Park to any couple getting married. From the 1st time I went to view the venue all the way up to and including the wedding their professionalism was 100%. Bernie was our wedding planner she was so lovely and I felt she really understood what I wanted and needed. Niall, well what can I say you made everything so seamless for us a million thank yous! Madina I felt like you were the 4th bridesmaid you helped so much that weekend. The hotel is stunning the food was delicious. All of the staff in Muckross were fantastic. Our guests said the check in staff made them feel special and made a fuss out of them. I've had comments of praise for the hotel from everyone who attended. I'm so happy we picked Muckross park for our wedding. Thank you all again. Anne-Marie & Shane xx

We cannot recommend The Muckross Park Hotel enough. From the very day we stepped foot into the hotel on the day of their wedding fair we knew there was something special about this hotel. The staff are simply amazing, so genuinely caring, interested and helpful. Bernie, Niall and Caroline to name but a few couldn't have done more to help us on our special weekend never mind the day itself. We got married in April 2019 and since then our guests have done nothing but compliment us on the venue, from the unique atmosphere of the Atrium to the beautifully designed Valencia suite, the food which was exquisite and the excellent service throughout.
Many of our guests had to travel and were blown away by the tastefully decorated rooms in the hotel and the apartments that are only a short walk from reception were perfect for groups of family and friends.
There is nothing too big or too small for the staff and everyone made sure that all our needs were met. In the lead up to the wedding they dealt with all our queries and questions and catered for all our needs above and beyond our expectations. They really put us at ease and we were confident that our wedding was going to be the most amazing day, which it turned out to be. A huge thanks to everyone connected to the hotel for making it the most memorable, enjoyable and special day that we truly will never forget.

Fabulous venue, unreal food. Value for money, excellent location...extremely helpful staff.

From Day 1, at our initial consultation to our wedding day. We were treated to every one of our wishes, we would recommend Muckross to anyone(we already have).

We had a very pleasant experience while planning our wedding in the Muckross Park hotel. Both Niall and Bernie were extremely helpful and professional throughout. The service on the day was brilliant and everybody really enjoyed the meal.

The staff of the muckross Park were fantastic. They were extremely helpful. If there was any problem Beirne was only a phone call away and was always there to help. On the the day the staff were amazing along with the venue. Food was incredible and all the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Niall Tagney was the manager on the day and he could not of been more helpful. With the lead up to the wedding he was so professional and really took good care of us. We had the best day ever and could not recommend the muckross Park team more. The reservations team and Caroline were always in contact making sure all our guests were looked after.

It really was a fantastic venue!

We had our wedding reception in the Muckross Park Hotel just over a month ago and we cannot say enough about the hotel or recommend it more. To any couple considering the Muckross Park Hotel as the venue for your wedding, dont hesitate. First impressions have a lasting effect and when we met Bernadette, our wedding coordinator that first time she put us right at ease and talked us through everthing. She was there to guide us along the way and offered us every support. Whether it was email correspondence or calling out to the hotel, no query was too small and she really gave us her undivided attention each and every time. Caroline was amazing in reservations and dealt seamlessly with all our requests and Madina who was looking after us on the lead up to the big day and on the day itself seemed to go above and beyond in every task. Every couple wants their day to be the stuff of dreams and Madina certainly made that happen for us as did all the staff in the hotel. We took over for the weekend and we were made to feel right at home. This hotel will not disappoint, it is the perfect venue for the perfect day.

Everything was A1 couldn’t do enough for us

I couldn't recommend the Muckross park Hotel highly enough. From the minute we met with Bernadette to book our wedding we knew we had made the right decision. They couldn't do enough for us. The staff were always so friendly and always greeted us on a first name basis when visiting the hotel. We dealt with Veerpal for the finer details and were very happy with his attention to detail and professionalism throughout. The level of service on the day was to such a high standard and we could not have been happier with the food and service on the day. I would have no hesitation in recommending the hotel to any couple looking for a venue in Killarney. You will not be disappointed.

We were married in the Muckross Park Hotel (MPH) on May 19 of this year and there is literally nothing we could fault! The whole experience from start to finish was the best we could have hoped for. All the staff at the MPH are a credit to the hotel, there was no job too big or too small for them. From the porters, accommodation assistants, wait staff, wedding staff, and management - everyone went above and beyond for our weekend.

We had our wedding ceremony there in the Abbey Suite, our drinks reception in the Atrium, and our wedding reception in the Valencia Suite. All three suites are beautiful and well appointed, and the layout ensures there's a good flow to the day and everyone stays together.

Special thanks to our amazing wedding coordinator Madina. She really is top class and one of a kind. She gave us lots of ideas for our drinks reception which our guests were raving about afterwards, and most importantly she kept us calm and organised and made sure the day ran to schedule.

We cannot thank the staff at the MPH enough for making our wedding weekend so special and so memorable.

Every little detail was done to the highest standard. Niall made the planning stress free and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for any more to be done for us and we are so grateful.

Couples can come under a lot of stress coming up to the wedding
Our wedding co ordinator James couldn’t do enough for us and was very helpful even when I turned slight bridezilla
Muckross strive to be the best and on the day they delivered
I wish I could do it again
Everyone is still talking about our wedding
Any staff you meet are lovely from Caroline at reception dealing with our accommodation to breakfast and bar staff
From initial booking right through to our special day I couldn’t fault it
Highly recommend muckross for a wedding

We had an absolutely flawless day at the Muckross Park. The Sun even shone in November in Kerry!
Huge thanks to Veerpal and his team. From day 1 they showed nothing but the utmost respect and professionalism. No request was too big or too small.
We booked the Abbey Suite for 112 guests and it was the perfect location.
The food was delicious both on the tasting night and on the day and the bridal suite is one of the nicest hotel rooms I've ever stayed in. Wish we could have stayed there for the week!
Looking forward to returning to Muckross Park soon! Thanks guys!
P&M

From the moment we met with Niall in the Muckross Park Hotel we knew we had found the perfect venue for our special day. Everything we asked for was accommodated without fuss or hesitation. Niall and his staff went above and beyond for us and I cannot recommend them highly enough. My only fault was that the day passed by so quickly.