River Island Hotel

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for River Island Hotel

The River Island Hotel facade with arched windows and a black entrance.
A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and a leather armchair.
A chef in a white uniform with a red trim, preparing food at a counter with a variety of dishes and bottles in the background.
A beach with a rocky cliff and a person walking on the sand.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a staircase, and a red carpeted floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $88
$78 nightly
$88 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

View in a map
Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry
  • Place, CastleIsland River Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, An Riocht Health & Leisure
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Castleisland

With a stay at River Island Hotel in Castleisland, you'll be near the airport, just a 2-minute walk from CastleIsland River Walk and 9 minutes by foot from An Riocht Health & Leisure. .This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Killarney National Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Crag Cave.

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An Riocht Health & Leisure - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Killarney National Park - 30 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Ross Castle - 35 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Muckross House - 39 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Farranfore Station - 8 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kerry Airport Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪sherwoods bar & restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Riada's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Forge Coffee & Market Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Country Market - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River Island Hotel

River Island Hotel offers 51 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Sliabh Luachra, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Sliabh Luachra - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Cons Irish Bar - Onsite brasserie. Open daily.
Shanowen Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cons Irish Bar
  • Shanowen Bar
  • Sliabh Luachra

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel River Island
River Island Hotel
River Island Castleisland
River Island Hotel Ireland/Castleisland
River Island Hotel Killarney
River Island Hotel Castleisland
River Island Castleisland
Castleisland River Island Hotel Hotel
Hotel River Island Hotel
River Island
River Island Castleisland
River Island Hotel Killarney
River Island Killarney
Hotel River Island Hotel Killarney
Killarney River Island Hotel Hotel
Hotel River Island Hotel
River Island Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Castleisland
River Island Hotel Castleisland
River Island Hotel Hotel Castleisland
River Island Hotel Hotel
River Island Hotel Castleisland
River Island Hotel Hotel Castleisland

River Island Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 287 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, hotel and room clean, very good spread of breakfast, convenient location. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location - clean and comfortable with great hospitality. Food was excellent and the breakfast outstanding !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and amenities were great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castleisland is a nice town with restaurants, pubs and local merchants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, was great. Bit dated, but absolutely no problems with the property, staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Community overall was incredibly friendly. Would visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used the hotel for two days of travel around the ring of Kerry. It had good breakfasts and very good dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great spot! It was quiet and cozy. The staff were fantastic. The restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location...things were limited by events outside their control related to water access.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent very friendly and food was delicious, enjoyed the quaintness of this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean LOVLEY staff Food was ok but not the fried food fish was not nice at all Waitresses was lovely Restaurant manger was very grumpy and not very nice to one particular waitress which was noticed Other then that the hotel is lovely and peaceful and definitely will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! And lovely breakfast, perfect stop on the way to Dingle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, staff helpful, room comfy, restaurant on site was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking trail in the hotel. Good restaurant and bar in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Bathrooms need update. Dinner and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, excellent buffet breakfast included in the price. Had supper there one of the two nights we stayed and it too was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with an excellent dining room! The service was great and the staff were so welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning! The room was very hot but the staff tried to be accomodating. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff very helpful and room was warm Bed was nice firm solid bed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and cozy lobby interior, wonderful restaurant and night bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025