"Beautiful castle. We loved staying here. The grounds around the castle were beautiful. The dining options were good. Staff was nice. We absolutely recommend. "
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About this castle / palace rental
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include designer toiletries, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(389 Ratings)
"Beautiful castle. We loved staying here. The grounds around the castle were beautiful. The dining options were good. Staff was nice. We absolutely recommend. "
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include designer toiletries, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Free parking
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia
Ratings and reviews
9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(389 Ratings)
5.0 / 10.0
Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.
5.0 / 10.0
Pillows were a little hard.
Would prefer more traditional style sausages with the breakfast.
Would be nice to have option of seeded brown soda bread with breakfast.
5.0 / 10.0
Staff, grounds, food and drinks were all top tier. The castle is beautiful. Andrew , our bartender, was extremely helpful and attentive. Recommend staying. Room was great as well, but there wasn't any way to control the temperature and we sweat all night. I'd love to have played some golf, which also looked amazingly well maintained, however, we were only in for the evening.
4.0 / 10.0
We stayed in one of the carriage rooms at Kilkea Castle on the last night of our 9 day / 8 night vacation across Ireland. The castle and the grounds are both beautifully maintained and quite impressive to see as you drive up. We walked around the inside of the guest areas within the castle including the restaurants and they were very beautiful and welcoming. We had booked a one night stay in a carriage room as the castle was completely full the night we were there. Unfortunately we were not as impressed with the carriage rooms as we were with the rest of the castle. The first room they gave us was a wheelchair accessible room which was not what we had requested and it was quite small. When we went back and asked if another room was available the manager eventually approved moving us to another room. The second room was larger than the first and more comfortable. We were under the impression that the carriage rooms had recently been renovated based on the website; however the carpet was pretty worn out as was the mattress. Our reservation was to include breakfast however we had to leave for the airport before breakfast started at 8am. The person checking us in said they would put breakfast bags together for us instead; however these were not available at the time we checked out which was just before 8am. We also weren't able to eat on the property ground the evening before as the hotel didn't communicate that reservations were necessary at the time we booked it.
5.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property, very comfortable room and excellent service in the restaurant in the evening, even though we didn't have a reservation. Was disappointed breakfast wasn't available before 8 and we had to leave before that for a flight, though they did have coffee and pastries.
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing one night stay for our 25th wedding anniversary trip to Ireland! Beautiful and historic location! I was excited to discover that breakfast was also included. Excellent food! Clean and spacious rooms. Will definitely be staying here again!!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful castle. We loved staying here. The grounds around the castle were beautiful. The dining options were good. Staff was nice. We absolutely recommend.
4.0 / 10.0
Castle rooms are nice (no A/C as is not unusual for Ireland). Staff is excellent and service is top notch.
10.0 / 10.0
Truly loved staying here, definitely regret not staying more than one night! Loved the castle, the carriage rooms, and the grounds were spectacular. Golfing was fun and all the staff were very nice. Food was great too! Would recommend travellers to stay here for a few days and enjoy the beauty!
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay at the castle could not have been nicer from the moment we arrived and met Seamus, who welcomed us and helped us bring our bags in, we knew we were in for a great stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful and couldn't have been nicer. The castle itself is in remarkable condition and they seem to have paid great attention to all of the little details. I cannot say enough great things about the grounds and the wonderful work the gardeners and groundskeepers do at Kilkia Castle. While walking the grounds, the words immaculate and breathtaking were said more than once by members of our family,. Our room was as nice as the rest of the castle. We stayed in the Lady Emmaline (I hope I got that name right) room and we found it to be very comfortable and cozy and were surprised by how large the room was. We hope to return in the future. Next time I may bring my golf clubs and play on the immaculate course that surrounds the grounds. Overall I would say it is an unforgettable stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property
10.0 / 10.0
Just a lovely place to stay with great staff and friendly atmosphere. This is a “proper” castle - built 900 years ago. We ate at one of the restaurants and had a lovely meal. Gardens have several walks including a long walk through local woods which we enjoyed.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed in the carriage house and a friend stayed in castle. Both were great. Breakfast was fantastic and we had a great meal at the golf restaurant. I love running, and there are some great country roads nearby to walk or run.
10.0 / 10.0
We had an unforgettable stay at Kilkea Castle! From the moment we arrived, we were enchanted by the stunning grounds and historic charm of the property. We stayed in Carriage Room 230, which was beautiful and had great viewst thanks to windows on all sides.
Dinner at Hermione's was a real highlight — not only was the food excellent, but the view of the illuminated castle in the evening was absolutely magical. After dinner, we headed to The Keep bar for drinks, where Andrew, the bartender, made the experience extra special. He was friendly, personable, and made us feel right at home.
Later, we took a peaceful walk through the rose garden and along the river to the pond — a perfect end to the evening. Breakfast the next morning was inside the castle and just as delightful.
What really stood out was the staff. My husband had accidentally left his wallet at the bar, and everyone — from the front desk to our servers — made sure we got it back. Their kindness and attentiveness made us feel so well cared for.
Highly recommend staying here for the beautiful setting, great food, and outstanding service. We’ll definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
It was a castle but felt very comfortable. Staff was very attentive and food was delicious! Wish I would have had time to play golf!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful grounds, excellent room, food and staff! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!
10.0 / 10.0
Our arrival and stay at Kilkea Castle was perfect and every detail was exactly as I had hoped. Clean rooms, exceptional service, and an amazing setting. Superb.
Trying to depart was not so great. The staff went above and beyond to assist us, and I only say this as a warning to others. Book your transportation through the hotel as our prebooked car never arrived, and the ride shares would not pick up in the early morning.
4.0 / 10.0
An event of a place. Done really nicely. Great food and service - Molly was a star. My only complaint is a stuffy bedroom as no opening windows or no aircon. Was 27C there. Still enjoyed the stay 👍
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful castle, exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff!
10.0 / 10.0
Completely renovated castle in the Irish Countryside is absolutely amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
I have never stayed at a castle before but after this I definitely plan to do it again! So cool and gorgeous driving up the lush green drive to Kilkea Castle, I felt like a princess immediately upon arrival. Check in staff were excellent, helpful and lovely. Slight issue with my first room that Keala resolved for me right away. Walking around the common grounds and gardens was so dreamy with the castle in the background and the plethora of seating areas downstairs/near the bar were inviting and relaxing. Not to mention how delicious and very princess-like the complimentary breakfast was in restaurant 1180 before my departure. Stay here, you won't regret it. The only thing I will say is if you want night life you will likely have to go to the closest town but if you're okay with a quieter evening in a freaking castle then there's nothing to worry about.
10.0 / 10.0
The Irish holiday dream!!
The staff was so nice, the location and castle was magical, and the vibe was so serene.
Would recommend this to anyone who wants a magical traditional Irish experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely surroundings … very relaxing
10.0 / 10.0
The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, the staff was wonderful and the room was clean, comfortable, spacious and luxurious.
5.0 / 10.0
This hotel is amazing! The property was beautiful! The food delicious! The breakfast is not to be missed! I wish I had time to play their beautiful golf course!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a beautiful property. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay but wish we could have stayed longer. Maybe next trip.
10.0 / 10.0
Shower leaked on the bathroom floor but resolved by a lovely manager
5.0 / 10.0
This place was absolutely amazing!!! Had THEE best stay. What a fabulous location with spectacular views of a castle, excellent customer service, welcoming accommodations and great food. We had the pleasure of having Glenn as our bartender one night. This guy was a fireball of energy, humor and a wizard with making drinks.
10.0 / 10.0
We felt like aristocracy spending the night in a 12th century castle
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at the Lodges for a birthday celebration. Staff,
10.0 / 10.0
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10.0 / 10.0
Amazing. The dinner at 1180 was superb. The rose garden was gorgeous. The service was top tier. Book it!
10.0 / 10.0
Great experience and breakfast in thew 1180
10.0 / 10.0
Kilkea castle grounds are absolutely beautiful and so very serene. It was a perfect last night to relax and decompress for the journey home. The staff was wonderful and very friendly and helpful. The room was extremely comfortable.
8.0 / 10.0
Rooms a little small
4.0 / 10.0
The grounds are lovely and kept very well. The staff were all very kind.
The main downside was the position of our room, 227. It is right on one of the roads that cars frequently pass so it can be very loud in there. There are 3 sets of windows in the master bedroom and the blinds don't do a job of keeping light out, the one facing the golf course can even not block line of sight to the room fully.
So as soon as the sun is up the room is flooded with light making it hard to sleep into the morning at this time of year.
6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful grounds and a historic sight.
There is some work that could done to improve restaurant service and organization.
FAQs
Is parking included with this castle / palace?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kilkea Castle. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this castle / palace?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Kilkea Castle. Enjoy the water!
Is Kilkea Castle pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this castle / palace is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kilkea Castle?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.
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