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Kilkea Castle

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Dr. Cullen 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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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 Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Dr. Cullen 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

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

Luxury 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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. 248 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 309 reviews

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

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Engagement stay
We stayed there for our engagement night , it was lovely and warm and calm with staff being really helpful to make sure you feel at home and on hand to give assistance if needed . Really was the best way to celebrate it .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JASMINE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a beautiful break in this hotel!! It is so unique with so much character & charm. Breakfast in 1180 room was beautiful and Dinner in The Drawing room felt very special. Staff are so friendly and helpful, Spa and Thermal suite was amazing, Room was massive and comfortable. Highly recommended, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

COURTLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
liked the seclusion
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kilkea castle
Beautiful location and grounds. The staff were very polite and helpful. Had Dinner and breakfast. Both had great service and food good. The Spa was extra treat but you only get 1 hour which i feel you could do with extra time. Would definitely recommend at would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The grounds is beautiful, and the room is very nice. However, the front desk is disinterested and unhelpful with any information. In both the day I checked in and the day I checked out, the front desk staff offered no help and information, and I had to return multiple times to get the basic important information about the property and my stay. I expect a lot more at the rates paid for one of the most expensive rooms on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A must do, there is nothing like staying in a real castle. Food was ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation and staff are excellent, courteous, and friendly. My only dissatisfaction was the breakfast, served at the table cold, and the staff immediately replaced it with slightly warmer servings, but unfortunately, the only quality item was the fried egg, all the other ingredients were sub-standard. Not the good last memory to take away from a superb stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent, Lamont

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot to visit and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Castle Stay Was a Dream Come True!
What an experience! Staying in this gorgeous, ancient castle was a dream come true. Everything about it was magical! From the cozy room in the castle, delicious meal in the Hermione Cafe and drinks afterward in the beautifully decorated lounge area, our experience was unforgettable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven, Huntington Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and area. Wonderful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love, love, love! Great stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Multiple restaurants on site. Staff friendly and accommodating. Love exploring the grounds and learning history of castle. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

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