Killarney National Park
Choose Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee, Co.Kerry
The Killarney National Park is a 30-minute drive away from the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. This popular tourist attraction sprawls across 10,236 hectares and is the idyllic place to explore the Kingdom of Kerry. The park has many unique features which encompass the stunning Lakes of Killarney and breath-taking views of the Macgillicuddy Reeks – Ireland’s highest mountain range. Killarney National Park was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1981 and is part of a world network of natural areas which have conservation, research, education and training as major objectives. The park is famous for its’ native natural habitats and species including oak Holly woods, yew woods and red deer.
Visited by millions of tourists each year, the focal point of the National Park is Muckross House and Gardens, which is beautifully situated in the centre of the park. The house is presented as a 19th-century mansion and includes all the necessary furnishing and artefacts from this era. Visitors can also experience the working conditions of the servants employed in the house in the basement downstairs. While exploring the park, enjoy a relaxing coffee or meal in the onsite Garden Restaurant located in the scenic surroundings of the park, which boasts a spectacular backdrop of the Torc and Mangerton Mountains. Located across the road from Muckross House, you’ll find Killarney’s most well-known tourist attraction and a traditional stopping point for bus and coach tours, Torc Waterfall. This impressive waterfall is approximately 80 feet high and is easily accessed from the road (N71).
Why Stay With Us?
Ballyroe Heights hotel is your gateway to exploring the Kingdom of Kerry. We offer a variety of accommodation ranging from classic, deluxe, family rooms and accessible rooms, each of which is beautifully crafted with walnut wood furniture and warm fabrics. With fresh whiten linen sheets, duvet and large fluffy pillows you are guaranteed to have a restful sleep at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Book your stay with us today directly on our website to avail of our best rates.
