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Kilkea Castle

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Fitzgerald Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Golf view
Deluxe Castle Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Castle Bedroom | Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Carlow Town Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Kildare Shopping Village
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Carriage Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Castle Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Castle Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (Classic Carriage Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fitzgerald Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Fitzgerald Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Castle Bedroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Castle Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Carriage Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Carriage Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 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, (104)
The price is CHF 284
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

About this property

Kilkea Castle

Luxury castle with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
This smoke-free castle features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Kilkea Castle offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 on-site 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.
The breakfast at Kilkea Castle gets high marks from our customers. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, manicures and pedicures or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course and archery
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 11 minutes by car from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and 12 minutes from Carlow Golf Club
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Kilkea Castle, you'll find a full-service spa and a golf course. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Kilkea Castle. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Kilkea castle is smoke free.

The castle hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Archery
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1180
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the castle before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Kilkea Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 362 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing grounds to explore on a nice day

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a little small
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and a historic sight. There is some work that could done to improve restaurant service and organization.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly especially the bar staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicja

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay! The castle and grounds are incredible. Breakfast was top notch. The attached golf course is reasonably priced and easy to book. The best welcome to Ireland we could have asked for!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How fun to stay in a castle! This one is accessible but still luxurious. We didn't have time to take advantage of the gorgeous golf course or spa services, but the fine dining restaurant for dinner, breakfast and grounds were everything we were hoping for and more. Would highly recommend and hope to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Staff are engaging and helpful, breakfast is delicious with many options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Just an exceptional experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The absolute best part of our trip was the time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was part of the old carriage house (horse stables) attatched to the castle. The castle and the grounds are beautiful. I wish there was more to explore/see in the actual castle. The reception, bar, sitting areas, and breakfast are in the castle proper.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was wonderful, it was clean, and breakfast was way beyond anything I expected. The staff was friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 out of 10

The Kilkea Castle was a dream start to finish. The staff was wonderful, the grounds are amazing and would absolutely stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONRAD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! The grounds are gorgeous, the food divine! We had a drink in the bar and Glenn was phenomenal! An instant friend! Give him a visit! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cormac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous castle. We stayed in a beautiful, spacious carriage room. We had a lovely evening meal in Hermione's restaurant at the clubhouse followed by drinks in the Keep bar. Breakfast the next morning was so nice. Lots to do and see. We couldn't fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall it was a nice enough stay. The food and service wasn’t the best experience. Service was quite slow, they seemed to have had some issues with their systems. The hotel is lovely and the location is great but the food and service fell short especially given the expectations you have for a place like Kilkea castle. The fine dining restaurant also wasn’t open which I wasn’t aware of when booking. Only dinner option was the golf clubhouse which had a somewhat limited menu. Would not recommend room service as the food didn’t taste the best. The food fresh from the clubhouse is much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to Kilkea to celebrate our anniversary and could not have been more pleased! From the moment we walked through the castle doors, the staff was gracious and friendly. Everyone remembered our names…so it certainly had a Cheers from Boston vibe! From the front desk, the spa, the dining, the historical grounds, and bartenders at The Keep, what more could we have asked for. We can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025