The town of Killaloe is amongst Ireland’s most picturesque attraction. The village is on the south end of Lough Derg, while the settlement spreads across the River Shannon, with the County Tipperary side known as Ballina. The surrounding area is popular for hill-walking. Killaloe was the birthplace of Ireland’s famous High King, Brian Boru. He ruled from Kincora, which is believed to have been in modern-day Killaloe. The town is made up of charming narrow streets, flanked by old shops along the steep hill looking down over the 13th-century cathedral. Planning a holiday here? Read on for our top Airbnb vacation rentals in this area.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.
1. Cottage with garden (from USD 77)
This cottage looks onto the river garden and boasts stunning views of the shores of Lough Derg. Set in a great location, this place is a 5-minute walk from pubs, restaurants and has great places for fishing, boating and hiking. This cozy and comfortable place has one bedroom which can sleep two people comfortably. A lovely kitchen, private entrance, free WiFi, free parking, central heating, TV and all other essentials. are provided as well.
Top guest reviews
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great hospitality from dorothy with tea/coffee etc included and a breakfast packagethere is a lovely little outside area with table and chairs and a new bbqit was a lovely touch to have breakfast bits and tea/coffee/milk/chilled water waiting for uswe loved the breakfast (eggs from their own chickens) and the water from the wellthe room was cleverly laid out with a smart pull-out bed double bed which was surprisingly comfortableCleanliness:
very clean well fitted out accommodationthe place was clean and cozyimpeccably clean perfectly set beautifully hostedvery clean quiet well equipped and organizednice well thought out accommodation - very clean with tasteful touches would utilise again if ever in the areaHost:
and the host was very kindvery detailed care from ownerthey're the best hosts i've ever hadlots of lovely special touches from a lovely hostshe is very accommodating and gave great recommendations for food in the local areaRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic place in a super location about 30 mins walk from balina/killaloethe location was perfect for our daily adventures just wish we had more time theregreat place to stay in good locationwe stayed here in july to be close to our friends weddingthis place is adorably cute and has everything you will need
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2. Bright room in Heritage town (from USD 64)
Just a few kilometres from Ballina Killaloe, bars, coffee shops, and restaurants, this one bedroomed cottage is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your break. A total of two people can sleep here comfortably and enjoy all the amenities which this place offers such as a fully equipped kitchen, free parking, WiFi, central heating and all other essentials. This property has stunning views of Lough Derg while Shannon, Ennis and Limerick are some of the beautiful walks nearby.
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the space was clean and comfortableroom is spotless and has really nice decormarie’s place was wonderful clean comfortable and spaciousour bedroom was warm comfortable and very cleanroom was clean with en suite and use of kitchen for breakfastHost:
our host marie was marvelousmarie was a great hostmarie was an outstanding hostmarie is a super hostmarie was a fantastic hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is just perfect close to everything within walking distancelocation was excellent a shot distance to the townperfect location for our overnight stayit is walking distance from the village so you can park up and enjoy the your staygreat location for a wedding at the lakeside hotel
3. Stunning riverside home (from USD 324)
This beautiful, comfortable and modern architecturally designed home will appeal to couples, families, and all those who want to seek peace, tranquillity, and comfort in a beautiful safe location. Local amenities and activities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, river cruising, fishing, sailing, canoeing, walking, hiking, cycling, boat hire, golfing are nearby. This place also offers you many other facilities like a fully furnished kitchen, indoor fireplace and central heating to keep you warm and cosy, WiFi for your enjoyment, free parking, private entrance, TV, and all other essentials.
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this is a clean warm and comfortable housevery relaxing comfortable and spotless house with every convenienceRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location beside the marina and close to restaurants and shopsthe house and the location made our vacation amazingwhat a location right on the lake with stunning views walking distance from ballinawe are really glad we chose this placeall in all a perfect family holiday home within walking distance of killaloe
4. Family home in Killaloe Village (from USD 150)
This place is peaceful and quiet with stunning views from all areas of the house. Located adjacent to the centre of the village, UL Adventure Centre and lake, this place offers you many leisure activities like fishing, biking & many water activities. It has a total of three bedrooms which can sleep six people comfortably. This place has many things to offer such as a fully functional kitchen, TV, indoor fireplace, free WiFi and free parking. Enjoy the tranquillity of Ireland in this spacious and peaceful cottage.
Top guest reviews
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the kitchen was very well laid out and had all the necessary utensils etc for cookingliving room was a really nice space with really cool decorCleanliness:
there are two bathrooms - both spotlessly clean with plenty of towels for us allcomfortable house clean and with all you needvery clean and well provided a comfortable family homewhat a great house - cool decor spotless very spacious with seperate areas for adults & kidsbeautiful house spotlessly clean very informative hostHost:
kind and helpful hostbeautiful modern place with hosts that caredamien was very helpful in providing clear directions and loads of great advice on the areadamien was responsive and the house manager helped with any of our questionslovely host friendly and really helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location 5 min walk from the townnice location enabling day trips to many must-see placesthe house it's in a perfect location short walking distance to all restaurants pubs and cafeseasy walk into towneasy walk into town
5. Bellevue house with panoramic lake views (from USD 338)
This lovely modern holiday home is located adjacent to Kincora Harbour on the shores of Lough Derg, a 10-minute stroll from the cathedral town of Killaloe. Killaloe has many fine craft shops and great pubs with traditional music, restaurants and coffee shops. The lake is ideal for water sports and UL Activity Centre, located just 10 minutes along the lake shore from the holiday home. This place offers you six bedrooms which can sleep 12 people comfortably. A kitchen, TV, WiFi, central heating, free parking and all other essentials are provided. Enjoy the tranquillity of Ireland in this beautiful house with a lake view.
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stunning views can be seen from living room and outside areasmajestic 360 views comfortable bedsbest view ever but there was deferred maintenance for the jacuzzi the house the kitchen and outside furniturewith wifi cable tv and a games room there is plenty to keep you entertainedthe house is beautiful with glorious views of the lake and very comfortable for the 5 of usCleanliness:
the house is in need of an urgent deep clean specially the bathroomswhile it's all cleaned up and nicely decorated it hasn't been properly re-mediatedthis house was perfect for our group of 10 - comfortable spacious clean and with incredible countryside viewsHost:
cillians was friendly and helpfulcillian was a great host and very responsive to our questions and concernsgreat host and a fantastic placecillian was a great hostexcellent host would definitely stay againRead more reviewsLocation:
the location of the house is amazingthis is a beautiful locationthe location is very beautiful and peacefullovely house in a fabulous locationbellevue has a stunning location overlooking the lough
6. Open plan villa with stunning views (from USD 360)
Situated about 3 miles (4.82km) from Ballina/Killaloe Heritage towns, this detached house is located in a quiet and secluded place enjoying magnificent views over the Lough Derg. This beautiful and modern home offers many amenities like a kitchen, free parking, free WiFi, central heating, indoor fireplace and many other essentials. The house sleeps up to ten adults in comfort and it will appeal to couples and families seeking peace, tranquillity, and comfort set in a beautiful safe location. It is fitted throughout with all the modern conveniences you could want and also close to all the shops, bars and restaurants.
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she come to the house and made sure we knew where things were and we were comfortableHost:
sarah was a very responsive and gracious hostand of course sarah was a great hostwould highly recommend this to others great host easy to contact and really helpfulwe all would highly recommend sarahs house as she was an amazing host and very welcomingbeautiful house great host fantastic area 5 starRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfect and in walking distance to everythinggreat house in a fabulous locationlocation is close to the village but feels like ur in the countryside with big garden spacevery central and an easy walk to killaloe or ballinait was absoutely amazing and in a beautiful location
7. Studio overlooking Lough Derg in Ballina-Killaloe
This studio is situated in Ryninch, 4 miles (6.43 km) from the historic twin towns of Killaloe Ballina. This beautiful place offers breathtaking views of Lough Derg and it also offers many leisure activities like fishing, sailing, walking, cycling and golf. This town is the birthplace of Brian Boru High King of Ireland and offers you many recreational activities with popular restaurants, pubs and local parks with open-air heated swimming pool. This one bedroom apartment with a garden also offers you many amenities like an open kitchen, free WiFi, central heating, free parking and many other essentials. This place is perfect for you with an array of activities that can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings.
Ryninch, Tipperary, Ireland
16.62 km (10.4 mi) from Nenagh CastleAccommodates: 2
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the bed is like sleeping on a cloudit has a beautiful view from patio/living room/kitchen and from bedroombeatiful views from the accommodation and a lovely comfortable spacevery comfortable appartment with great views of the beautiful lake in frontthe views are great even from the bed (you can look out on the hills)Cleanliness:
it was spotlessly clean and lovely linen and towels providedit was spacious clean and modernlovely clean quiet and cosy accommodationit was very clean and had the most amazing viewsthe space itself is lovely - clean comfortable and stylishHost:
mary is a wonderful hostmary and ann are fantastic hoststhe host was welcoming friendly and generousmary was very inviting and helpfulmary and ann are the most wonderful hosts such warm kind peopleRead more reviewsLocation:
great location as it is just 3 minutes by car from the city centrefantastic location and beautiful studio apartmenta walk to the nearby village is pure pleasuremary and ann's studio is located in a stunning location overlooking lough dergwonderful value near great places to sight see
8. A bright and airy apartment with a deck area
Situated within close proximity to a beautiful village and a lake, this bright and airy apartment makes an excellent choice of accommodation for families of up to six people. There are three spacious bedrooms available here, for everyone to sleep comfortably. The living room is so big that it comprises four separate areas – a reading area on one side and dining space on the other.
You will also find a kitchen here and there is an open fireplace in the living room. If you walk farther, you will get to the patio that will lead you to a spacious deck in the back garden. Here you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment.
Ballina, County Tipperary, Ireland
16.76 km (10.5 mi) from Nenagh CastleTop guest reviews
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very comfortable and cleanHost:
the host added great touches to make us feel at homegreat host friendly and helpfuljean was an amazing hostjean was a great host and we would definitely stay with her againjean was very responsive and provided lots of tips and suggestionsRead more reviewsLocation:
everything is easily within walking distance from the housethis is a super house in a brilliant locationhouse is in great location for day trips around the lower part or irelandthe location is great to access the whole of county clairejean's place in walking distance of everything you need it is light and airy and very clean
9. Lakeshore marina
This delightful apartment is located in Clarisford and connected to the River Shannon. The property features an open plan lounge/dining area, kitchen, TV, central heating, indoor fireplace, private entrance, free parking and all other essentials. There is plenty to do in the area with water sports, fishing, canoeing and boating available on Lough Derg which is on your doorstep. Restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway or Connemara are all within walking distance.
17.51 km (10.9 mi) from Nenagh Castle
10. Fabulous house
This stunning redecorated holiday home is located in Killaloe on the banks of Lough Derg and has a host of restaurants, pubs and many water-related activities, making it the perfect getaway location. This comfortable place provides three bedrooms with a kitchen, free parking, WiFi, TV, private entrance and all other essentials. It will appeal to couples and families seeking peace, tranquillity and comfort set in a beautiful safe location. The house is naturally warm and has gas central heating for those chilly mornings and wood burning stove for those evenings by the fire. The house sleeps up to six adults in comfort.
Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
18.29 km (11.4 mi) from Nenagh Castle
11. Spacious 3 bedroom townhouse
On the shores of Lough Derg, 5 miles (8.04 km) from Killaloe, is this charming holiday village. Lough Derg is famous for cruising and fishing and within walking distance, is a water sports camp and East Clare walkway. This cottage is equipped with three bedrooms, a kitchen, free parking, TV, central heating and all other essentials. Within a few miles, you will find a number of award-winning restaurants, traditional pubs and a range of boutique shopping.
Ballina, County Tipperary, Ireland
17.19 km (10.7 mi) from Nenagh CastleTop guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very clean would recommend to othersvery clean and rooms were spaciousthe house is clean comfortable and generally well equippedthe house is well equipped and cleanvery clean cosy and close to all amenitiesHost:
thanks again to our host fionafiona is an outstanding host responding quickly to questions and is very helpfulfiona was friendly and quick in responsefiona is a perfect host and always at end of phone to help in any wayhost was flexible and accommodating and there were fresh flowers on arrivalRead more reviewsLocation:
good location centrally located for travel to cork and kerryenjoyable stay in a great locationlovely house and great locationgreat location beside flanagans bar and the rivergreat location in the centre of ballina within easy walking distance of shops bars and the river
Explore Killaloe, Ireland!
There’s plenty of accommodation here, as well as the scores of excellent privately run guesthouses and Bed & Breakfasts available. This place is also home to the Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre. So don’t wait, pick one and book now!
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