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Kilkea Castle

5.0 star property
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Garden
Garden
Indoor spa tub
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 15.00 per person)
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Carlow Town Park
    13 min drive
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    14 min drive
  • Kildare Shopping Village
    27 min drive
  • Kilkenny (KKY)
    53 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Carriage Room

  • 22.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Castle Bedroom

Luxury Castle Bedroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room (Classic Carriage Room)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fitzgerald Suite

Fitzgerald Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Castle Bedroom

Deluxe Castle Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Carriage Room

Superior Carriage Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (84)
The price is AU$280
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

About the area

Kilkea

Located in Kilkea, Kilkea Castle is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and Carlow Golf Club. .This golf castle is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Oak Park Forest Park and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Athy Par 3 Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Carlow Town Park - 13 min drive
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 14 min drive
  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre - 14 min drive
  • Kildare Shopping Village - 27 min drive
  • Kilkenny Castle - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Athy Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andersons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New moon tandoori Indian restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mad Hatter Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 1180 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clancys Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kilkea Castle

Riverfront castle with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Kilkea Castle offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 41 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this castle include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the castle's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. This castle has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kilkea Castle has 2 restaurants on site.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Kilkea Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 299 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. The property and grounds were stunning. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Golf course was beautiful. Would absolutely recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel, and it was truly unforgettable! I got engaged in their beautiful rose garden, which was an absolutely magical setting. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special—so warm, welcoming, and attentive. We enjoyed a delightful lunch at the golf club, where the menu options were diverse and delicious. The dinner offerings were equally phenomenal, with every dish prepared to perfection. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone seeking a perfect getaway, whether for a special occasion or simply to relax. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited food choices. Otherwise very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a dream come true! I decided to wake up in a castle for my birthday and based the rest of the days itinerary on the availability which I booked just 3 months in advance. The entire staff was so friendly & helpful,especially Christian who greeted us at the door and continued to offer services of direction, help with photos and also a warm smile. We had a delicious dinner at Hermione’s(warmly greeted by Ava who also served us!)and a delicious breakfast in Restaurant 1180. It’s great to have checkout at noon so one can walk the grounds if only staying one night. There was a wedding getting ready as we drove away and I can imagine weddings there are exquisite. Although we don’t play golf, this, too, was the place to be for that. The history of the castle drew me in as well as there is ample explanation of the who,what, where and how it all began. I hope to return someday!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HILLARY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I visited Castle Kilkea recently and had an absolutely magical visit. We did not have enough time to enjoy all the activities offered as our main goal have a couple of days of girl time with our favorite books in an Irish castle setting. From check in to check out we received VIP treatment from everyone. I cannot express enough how nice everyone was. We sat by the fireplace in the common room and read our books, drinks and snacks in the “The Keep” (the pub), and the Spa. The thermal spa is worth every penny! Do not skip this. Breakfast was included and very good. The buffet had good options and they also offered some prepared dishes. Both restaurants were wonderful as well. Oh! The gardens and grounds are picturesque. Walking around the estate gave a grandeur feeling that ties it all in together. Really, the whole experience was just magical. I would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing castle full of history. The food was splendid and the atmosphere was amazing. Mine and my wife's 20th anniversary and definitely don't regret staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I checked off a bucket list by stating in an amazing castle. Everything was perfect. Emma at the front desk and Emmett and Andrew at the 1180 Restaurant were great. Christian helped us as soon as we got to the property and was friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wife wanted to stay in a castle!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, San Leandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you drive onto the castle grounds you understand this is a special place. We were lucky to have blue skies for our stay, and the beauty of the castle, grounds featuring sprawling lawns, gardens and fragrant wisteria plants, all highlighted at their springtime best. Allow time to explore the grounds, as this property is full of beauty and surprise, down to the falconer on the front lawn. The staff is courteous and professional, befitting such a luxurious hotel. Our carriage house room was lovely, with a separate sitting area from the bedroom, a bathroom that was stunning with a large shower, and thoughtful touches including robes. We had a wonderful dinner at Hermione’s restaurant and enjoyed time in front of the large fireplace in the lobby. The included breakfast in the castle dining room is a great perk, and the surroundings, food choices, service, linens and china were superlative.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is simply stunning! We had the best stay and would return in a heartbeat. The grounds are beautiful, the property is so much fun to explore and the Carriage House rooms are beautiful. We ate at the club house restaurant and the service was top notch. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with highly attentive staff. Prices were good and rooms were nice. One of our rooms had a clogged drain so the shower flooded the floor. Was not corrected when mentioned to staff. Other room had no working tv and the cabinet that holds the safe, fan and bath robes was stuck closed. Other than those few things everything was perfect. The views are beautiful and walking trail near by was also nice. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a castle stay, if room had mini fridge and microwave it would've been a 5
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only wish there was AC, but other than that it was simply beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Kilkea Castle was a lovely last day to our trip in Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its history ... and its links to our family history
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Kilkea Castle. The staff was above amazing. The room was clean, spacious and fantastic. We ate at Hermione's for dinner and it was delicious! The view was beautiful and the service was so enjoyable. Definitely recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a magical experience with great service. Fantastic golf course and spa, truly a relaxing gem of a stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stop
What a treat! First night in Ireland and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful spot, great staff, loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tennis courts were quiet and the surface was good, but buy new balls. The spa was great thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024