Opera & Gardens in the Kingdom of Kerry

All rooms offer crisp white sheets and duvet, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, selection of soft fluffy towels, bathrobe and slippers, luxury bath products, multi-channel TV, tea & coffee making facilities, mineral water, direct dial telephones and Wi-Fi.

Standard Double/Twin - West Wing. Rooms are decorated in soft colours with a view of the Kerry Mountains and feature a large double bed, spacious seating area, writing desk and en-suite with bath and shower.

Superior Double/Twin - West Wing. Spacious and bright these rooms have recently been refurbished. Some enjoy the lovely sea view which is synonymous with Parknasilla and others look on to the majestic Kerry Mountains. All have King Beds, relaxing reading area and stunning new bathrooms with bath/shower or shower only.

Manor Sea View - Main House. Rooms are designed in keeping with the period when Parknasilla was built with restored mahogany and walnut furniture. With breath-taking views of the Kenmare Bay, Parknasilla’s lush grounds and the Kerry Mountains beyond, each room has their own character and style. These rooms feature a King size bed and en-suite with shower only.

Superior Manor Sea View - Main House. Rooms are beautifully spacious and open plan in design with a large sleeping area and relaxation space with awe inspiring view of Kenmare Bay and the Kerry Mountains. These rooms feature a Queen size bed and en-suite with shower only.

Manor Suite - Main House. This suite exudes the air of understated elegance of a bygone era. Individually designed with breath-taking views of the Kenmare Bay, Parknasilla’s lush grounds and the Kerry Mountains beyond. Bathrooms with stucco lustro painted walls and elegant Thomas Crapper and Co Victorian/Edwardian fittings. Rooms feature a king size bed with bath and shower.

Balcony Suite - West Wing. Indulge your taste for contemporary luxury in the Balcony Suite with a large bedroom and separate sitting room. The Balcony Suite contains floor to ceiling windows leading on to a large balcony to ensure that the serene views of Kenmare Bay or the Kerry Mountains are truly memorable. Rooms feature a king size bed with bath and shower.

Parknasilla Suite with Balcony - West Wing. Situated in the newest part of the West Wing, the Parknasilla Suite with balcony rooms are open plan with soft couches and lavish furnishings. The Parknasilla Suite with Balcony feature floor to ceiling windows leading on to a large balcony to ensure that the stunning views of Kenmare Bay or the Kerry Mountains are truly memorable.

Princess Grace Suite - Main House. Parknasilla’s most famous suite is the Princess Grace Suite and is made up of a large living area, double bedroom, spacious bathroom and separate toilet. The wonderful sea views and large wrap around balcony makes the suite extra special. This suite features a King size bed with bath and shower.

SINGLE ROOMS - WEST WING

Small Parknasilla Superior Single. These rooms are designed in a contemporary style and located in the newest part of the West Wing with a double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower.

Standard Single - West Wing. These rooms are smaller than the Superior Singles and offer a double bed with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower.

Our stay at Parknasilla Resort & Spa includes breakfast and dinner daily in addition to two afternoon teas. The delightful Pygmalion Restaurant is decorated in an elegant Victorian style with high ceilings, impressive paintings and chandeliers and the bay windows provide a majestic view over Kenmare Bay. Begin your day with an Irish breakfast or continental style options. The dinner menu boasts imaginative cuisine highlighting the best of modern Irish cooking. Afternoon tea is served in the Doolittle Bar which has a casual atmosphere and offers Irish beers and stouts.

Once a grand house, Parknasilla has grown gracefully into her life as a hotel. The ground floor of the original main house is where you will find a number of delightful sitting rooms, all offering wonderful views. Here also is the Pygmalion dining room where gourmet food is provided using many locally sourced fine meats and fish. The health spa with a magnificent swimming pool is a new addition and the views from the pool across the sea have to be seen to be believed. Ultimately, what makes a great hotel is its staff. Here, you will find some of the best in the world all dedicated to making your stay in Kerry a most memorable and joyful experience.

Hotel Directory

Please find below further details pertaining to the hotel or click on the booklet to download. 

Parknasilla Resort & Spa overlooks the Atlantic coast on 500 acres of tropical paradise along the Wild Atlantic Way and The Ring of Kerry, sixteen miles from Kenmare town and two miles from the village of Sneem.

The Hotel has 89 bedrooms including stunning suites. Unwind in the sanctuary of County Kerry’s spectacular and awe inspiring resort, nestling next to the breathtaking Kerry Mountains and caressed by the lapping waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The facilities of this historic hotel include an elegant restaurant, traditional bar, indulgent spa and 12 hole golf course.

ADAPTORS

A limited number of adaptors for hairdryers, mobile phones etc. are for sale from the Concierge Desk, located in the foyer.

COMMUNICATIONS

If you wish to contact the hotel please call + 353 (0)64 6675600. There is a phone in your hotel room, which has access to an outside line. Outgoing call costs will be advised by reception. You can make room-to-room calls free of charge (see section on Telephone Calls). You can contact the hotel by email at reservations@parknasillaresort.com. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

DAILY PROGRAMME

Your Tour Manager will confirm the following day’s arrangements as well as any specific information about the day’s activities the previous evening.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

If you have any dietary requirements such as vegetarian, low salt, gluten free or low cholesterol, please notify the Reservations Department at Noble Caledonia. We regret that not all dietary requests can be guaranteed. If you have any specific or special foods that you require we recommend that you take some with you although we will endeavour to accommodate your needs. Once checked in, please speak with the Maitre’D on your first night to reconfirm your requirements.

DINING & DRINKING

Pygmalion Restaurant

Begin a new day with hot Irish porridge, a traditional Irish breakfast or a selection of tempting continental pastries and fresh fruit, served in the Pygmalion Restaurant by the highly trained and highly personable waiting staff. In the evening dine by candlelight in the Victorian splendour and comfort of the Pygmalion, where culinary art is complemented by breathtaking views. The menu offers the best in modern Irish and international cuisine. After a busy day exploring the grounds or being pampered in the spa, look forward to freshly caught fish, local farm vegetables and prime Irish meat, accompanied by a fine selection of wines. The dress code is smart/casual.

Doolittle Bar

The beautifully decorated Doolittle Bar is the perfect place for a light bite or lazy lunch. Come in the evening when the bar bursts into life with conversation, song and laughter. Enjoy a pint of local beer, a glass of chilled wine, an aged Irish whiskey or watch as the expert bartender mixes your favourite cocktail.

DRESS CODE

You may dress however you feel comfortable, whether it be casual, summery or smart.

ELECTRICITY

The voltage is 220 volts. All bathrooms are equipped with a shaver socket. There are a limited number of adaptors available in the hotel, which can be provided upon request.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the unlikely event that an emergency should occur during your stay, we ask that you remain calm and follow the instructions of the staff. We request that as soon as you enter your room, you carefully read the safety instructions fixed on the inside of your hotel room door.

END OF STAY QUESTIONNAIRE

We are always looking for ways to improve our holidays and the services provided and in order to do this we welcome feedback from our guests. Your comments are important to us therefore we request that you complete the questionnaire that will be provided to you by your Tour Manager.

GRATUITIES

Gratuities have been included in your holiday price.

LAUNDRY SERVICE

A laundry service is available in the hotel. Laundry bags and a price list can be found in the wardrobe in your hotel room. Please fill in the laundry list and leave it together with the items to be laundered and call reception to have it collected. In the interest of the environment, towels will not be automatically changed every day. We ask that you put used towels in the bath if you wish them to be changed for fresh towels. Towels left hanging on the towel rack will not be changed.

LIFT

There is only one lift in the hotel and this services the floors which include the Manor Seaview rooms, Superior Manor Seaview rooms, Manor Suites and Princess Grace Suite. The hotel rooms in the West Wing are only accessible by stairs. 

LOST PROPERTY

Before you check out, please check your hotel room to ensure you do not leave anything behind. If you discover you have left any items behind, please contact Noble Caledonia directly. 

MAIL

Letters or postcards can be left at reception for postage. The post leaves the hotel each day from Monday to Friday at 11.30am. (Excludes Bank Holidays). Postage can be bought at reception and charged to your room account.

NEWS

News channels are available on your TV in your hotel room.

PUBLIC AREAS

Lounges

The Lounges, with open fires and soft couches, are the perfect place to curl up with a good book or read the daily newspaper while taking in the breathtaking views over Kenmare Bay and the Kerry mountains.

Fitness & Sport

Walking is one of the most popular ways to immerse yourself in the pleasures of the lush vegetation, woodland setting and coastal delights. Maps, markers and guides are available to help you enjoy the many scenic walks around the resort. In the gym, located in the spa, you will find dumbbells, treadmill, cycling machine, cross trainer, bench press/shoulder press, rowing machine and free standing weights for more focused workouts, and the adjoining thermal suite area will enhance your general well-being.

ROOM ACCOUNT

All guests will have their own “room account” once credit card details have been given to reception on arrival which allows you to sign for any expenses and then settle your bill at the Reception Desk at the end of your stay. Prices are shown and charged in Euro. Your room account can be paid by: • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express). • Cash (Euros) 

ROOMS & SUITES

From antiques and soft pastels to contemporary chic, the hotel offers spacious rooms to satisfy the most diverse and discerning tastes. All rooms offer crisp white sheets and duvet, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, selection of soft fluffy towels, bathrobe and slippers, luxury bath products, multi-channel TV, tea & coffee making facilities, mineral water, direct dial telephones and Wi-Fi. Approximate sizes of rooms listed below.

Standard Double/Twin – West Wing. Rooms are decorated in soft colours with a view of Kerry Mountains and feature a large double bed, spacious seating area, writing desk and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. (21ft4 x 11ft9)

Superior Double/Twin – West Wing. Spacious and bright these rooms benefit from lovely sea views which are synonymous with Parknasilla or look on to the majestic Kerry Mountains. All have king size beds, relaxing reading area and stunning bathrooms with bath/shower or shower only. (21ft x 11ft)

Manor Sea View – Main House. Rooms are designed in keeping with the period when Parknasilla was built with restored mahogany and walnut furniture. With breathtaking views of the Kenmare Bay, Parknasilla’s lush grounds and the Kerry Mountains beyond, each room has their own character and style. These rooms feature a king size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower only. (15ft9 x 24ft3)

Superior Manor Sea View – Main House. Rooms are beautifully spacious and open plan in design with a large sleeping area and relaxation space with awe inspiring views of Kenmare Bay and Kerry Mountains. These rooms feature a king size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower only. (17ft5 x 26ft)

Manor Suite – Main House. This suite exudes the air of understated elegance of a bygone era. Individually designed with breath-taking views of the Kenmare Bay, Parknasilla’s lush grounds and the Kerry Mountains beyond. Bathrooms with stucco lustro painted walls and elegant Thomas Crapper and Co Victorian/Edwardian fittings. Rooms feature a king size bed with bath and shower. (19ft x 11ft9)

Balcony Suite – West Wing. Indulge your taste for contemporary luxury in the Balcony Suite with a large bedroom and separate sitting room. The Balcony Suite contains floor to ceiling windows leading on to a large balcony to ensure that the serene views of Kenmare Bay or the Kerry Mountains are truly memorable. Rooms feature a king size bed with an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower.(33ft x 26ft)

Parknasilla Suite with Balcony – West Wing. Situated in the newest part of the West Wing, the Parknasilla Suite with balcony rooms are open plan with soft couches and lavish furnishings. The suites with balcony feature floor to ceiling windows leading on to a large balcony to ensure that the stunning views of Kenmare Bay or the Kerry Mountains are truly memorable. This suite feature a king size bed with bath and shower. (17ft x 26ft)

Princess Grace Suite – Main House. Parknasilla’s most famous suite is the Princess Grace Suite and is made up of a large living area, double bedroom, spacious bathroom and separate toilet. The wonderful sea views and large wrap around balcony makes the suite extra special. This suite features a king size bed with bath and shower. (37ft x 25ft)

Small Parknasilla Superior Single – West Wing. These rooms are designed in a contemporary style and located in the newest part of the West Wing with a double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower. (17ft9 x 16ft1)

Standard Single – West Wing. These rooms are smaller than the Superior Singles and offer a double bed with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. (13ft9 x 11ft2)

SAFE

There are a number of safety deposit boxes available at reception. Should you require one, please contact reception.

SAFETY DRILL & SAFETY

Emergency evacuation procedures are located at the back of your bedroom door in the event of an emergency. A fire bell test is performed every Friday at 11.00 am.

SMOKING POLICY

Parknasilla Resort & Spa offers a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted inside the hotel. Smoking is permitted only outside. We kindly request that smokers take the comfort of other guests into consideration.

SPA

Surrounded by the natural beauty of woodland, parkland, river, ocean and mountains, let your troubles drift away as you take in County Kerry’s awe-inspiring backdrop. Swim in the 18 metre pool, enveloped by floor to ceiling windows, and marvel at the sea and the sky with every stroke. Exclusively created for Parknasilla, the thermal spa experience helps to purify, detoxify and ultimately relax you, with a mix of warm, dry and wet heat as well as aromatherapy, steam, light, salt and herb therapies. Let the therapists pamper you from top to toe with a range of Elemis professional and Neom Spa therapies and enliven your senses with luxurious massages, facials, body treatments and hydrotherapies. Spa reservations can be made in advance or at the Spa Reception desk. Fees for all treatments are available at Reception and will be charged to your room account. 

TELEPHONE CALLS

Calls to other hotel rooms can be made free of charge by dialling the 8 before the room number. You can make external telephone calls from your hotel room. Lift the handset and press 9 for an outside line. Enter the country code then city code without zero (0) in the beginning followed by the phone number. Example for Ireland: 00 353 (0) phone number #. Costs are available from Reception and charges are automatically billed to your room account.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

DOOLITTLE BAR Dial 0

RECEPTION Dial 0

PYGMALION RESTAURANT Dial 0

SPA AT PARKNASILLA Dial 0

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Dial 911

TELEVISION

All hotel rooms are equipped with a 32” HD ready LED Television.

TOILETRIES

All hotel rooms are supplied with the following complimentary amenities: • Shower gel • Hair shampoo • Soap • Shower caps • Nail file • Tissues

WAKE UP CALL

Wake up calls can be requested through the Reception Desk.

WATER

Water from the taps in your room is safe to drink. 

WI-FI

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: These details should be used as a guideline only. Information is subject to change.

V.2 November 2019