Parknasilla

Unlike many venues on the NCG Top 100s: GB&I Resorts list, there are not multiple courses at the resort. In fact, there isn’t even 18 holes, as the Parknasilla Resort & Spa only plays host to a 9-hole course, situated at Parknasilla Golf Club. The course is a five-minute walk from the hotel, and is of parkland nature, but plays with views of the water throughout a round.

The view of the water starts from the opening tee box, but you can’t let that distract you from the fact you’re starting with a par 3 at Parknasilla. In fact, there are a trio of short holes on this 9-hole layout, with the 4th being the next of those. The elevated tee box provides more panoramic views of the course and the setting, while also offering a great view of the green below. The 8th is the signature hole at Parknasilla, thanks to the backdrop of Kenmare Bay from another elevated tee box. Once again, accuracy is vital, with the green being guarded by bunkers and trees.

The only par 5 on the layout comes at the 6th, and it is not necessarily a hole that the longer hitters can overpower. Playing as a dog-leg left, the 6th requires three good shots to get home to have a chance of making birdie. From there, 7 and 9 are both strong, uphill par 4s, with the last being a great finishing hole, and once again with the bay as a glorious backdrop to end the round.

Following a tough day on the golf course, The Spa at Parknasilla is the place to go to relax and unwind. As with the golf course, the spa also offers incredible views of Kenmare Bay, the many small islands and the Atlantic Ocean.

The wellness facility has plenty to offer its guests, with three swimming pools, including both indoor and outdoor infinity pools, along with a wonderful thermal suite. This includes a herb sauna, salt room, laconium, rainfall shower, mist shower and an aromatherapy steam room.

The Spa at Parknasilla also offers a wide range of treatments, with Sothys products in use throughout. Body massages, facial treatments, body rituals and much more are all on offer from a team of trained therapists.

Guests visiting the Parknasilla Resort & Spa are spoilt for choice when it comes to their accommodation for their stay. There are both rooms and suites available in the main buildings of the resort, while a selection of lodges and villas are also available for those guests looking for a more private time on their break.

Starting with the rooms, and there are five types on offer. The Cosy Loft Rooms and the Parkland View Rooms are the standard offering, but both come with double beds and glorious views of the surrounding areas. The Superior Double Rooms are a step up, while the Manor House Rooms are situated in the original manor house on the estate. The resort also plays host to a number of Family Rooms, with beds for both parents and children.

Five types of suites are also available for guests looking to treat themselves during their time in the southwest of Ireland. These are the Library Suite, the Penthouse Suite, the Rossdohan Suite, the Balcony Suite and the Princess Grace Suite – all of which have their own style.

The Courtyard Lodges offer a two-bedroom property for those looking for a self-catering stay at Parknasilla, all of which sleep up to four people. The lodges sit in the courtyard of the estate, beside the Bishop’s House. There is also a selection of more than 35 Woodland Villas, all of which comes with three bedrooms, sleeping six. Guests staying in the Woodland Villas have full access to the resort, including the spa facility, as well!

Where is the Parknasilla Resort & Spa?

The Parknasilla Resort & Spa is based in the southwestern corner of the Republic of Ireland, in County Kerry. It is just outside the town of Sneem, and sits on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking Rossdohan Island and Sherky Island. Killarney is 30 miles north, while the city of Cork is around 75 miles from Parknasilla.

What is the nearest airport and station to Parknasilla?

Thanks to its location in the southwest of the country, Cork Airport is the nearest major international airport to the Parknasilla Resort & Spa. It is 75 miles from the venue, while Dublin Airport – the busiest in the nation – is more than 230 miles away to the northeast. Killarney and Rahmore are home to the nearest train stations to the resort, but both are a 30-mile drive from Parknasilla.

What golf facilities does the Parknasilla Resort & Spa offer?

Along with the 9-hole course, Parknasilla also has a pitch and putt course, which can be used to practice wedge play. There is also a putting green and mini golf as well.

What are the green fees at Parknasilla?

The price of a green fee at the Parknasilla Resort & Spa changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend. There are also stay and play offers at the resort as well.

For more information on current green fees at Parknasilla, visit their website here (opens in a new tab).

What accommodation is on offer at Parknasilla Resort & Spa?

You name it, Parknasilla has it! There are five types of rooms and five types of suites, all housed in either the main hotel or the original manor house of the estate. Parknasilla also has a range of Courtyard Lodges and Woodland Villas for those larger groups looking for a more private stay.

What other venues on the NCG Top 100s: GB&I Resorts list are nearby?

The Parknasilla Resort & Spa is somewhat on its own compared to other venues on the NCG Top 100s: GB&I Resorts, with no other venues on the list within a 90-minute drive. The closest are Fota Island and Adare Manor, but both are more than 80 miles from Parknasilla.

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