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Kilkea Castle

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A castle with a large courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a modern building with a parking lot.
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A castle with a tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a chessboard.
A castle surrounded by lush greenery and a golf course.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $201
$177 nightly
$201 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Place, Kilkea Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kildare Shopping Village
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Castle Courtyard Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Castle Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Fitzgerald Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a television on the wall, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Castle Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a chandelier.

Luxury Castle Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Castle Courtyard Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a handbag.

Superior Castle Courtyard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a magazine, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room (Classic Castle Courtyard Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

CLASSIC CASTLE

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

CLASSIC CASTLE COURTYARD

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Kilkea

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

  • Kilkea Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kildare Shopping Village - 32 min drive - 32.6 miles
  • Mondello Park - 36 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 48 min drive - 43.6 miles
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 49 min drive - 38.7 miles

Getting around

  • Athy Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant 1180 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J-One Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Tandoori - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O’Brien - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kilkea Castle

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1180
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property class

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. 361 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 438 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the dining was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful, windows and views were so beautiful , restaurant and breakfast lovely, grounds stunning. Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Burton

Beautiful grounds for walks and pictures.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and the staff was wonderful. Breakfast was great plenty to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most beautiful property!! I 100% recommend staying here to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay with many amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very fun and unique experience! Everything was fun, clean and delicious! Highly recommend for staying in a castle!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed everything about our stay. The staff at the castle and at Hermione’s restaurant were friendly and helpful, the food was brilliant, the room wasspacious and the bed was comfy, the spa was very relaxing… no complaints and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a magical place. The staff were beyond friendly and helpful. The grounds were exquisitely manicured. The castle was awesome inspiring. Could not recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay, even if it was only for 1 night! From the ambiance of the castle, the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff, we enjoyed every minute. The only minor disappointment would be the size of the bed in the carriage house room, which was small for a couple (it seemed like a double or twin, definitely not a queen size). Other that that we had a very enjoyable visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff, food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. We had a carriage room and it was clean, luxurious, and comfortable. Drinks in the bar inside the castle were delicious. As was dinner in Hermione's and breakfast the next morning in the Castle. I would like to have stayed longer to see more of the area.
View from the garden.
View of our room (on the first floor.)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, but we only had a night. Delicious breakfast and we enjoyed walking around the historical cemetery and the little brook and gardens, even though it was a rainy March day! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful castle, grounds and room. Highly advise a castle bedroom if you can! Very clean, comfortable and huge. Biggest drawback was limited dining options during the week-same menu for lunch and dinner that gets boring pretty fast. Breakfast was tasty and lots of options all included. Close to Dublin- we didn’t have a car but 45 minutes by train and then 10 minute taxi made it easy (except book taxi ahead as Athy is pretty small). Worthwhile for the luxury to stay in a castle!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was lovely but we were in the Courtyard rooms and walls were paper thin. Could hear every conversation next door, which really impacted our stay in a negative way. Staff were nice and hotel itself has been expertly refurbished. Food was very good but could be elevated to make it really amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Wow the best place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning castle and grounds with excellent onsite restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything thing was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, lovely room, and stunning estate! The archery and escape rooms were great fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025