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Kilkea Castle

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Aerial view
2 bars/lounges
Golf
Restaurant
Golf

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $342
$301 nightly
$342 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Place, Oak Park Forest Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlow Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Dr. Cullen Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Castle Courtyard Room

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

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Fitzgerald Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Fitzgerald Suite

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

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Deluxe Castle Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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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Luxury Castle Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Castle Bedroom

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

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Superior Castle Courtyard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

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The Lodges at Kilkea Castle
Kilkea
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 140 reviews
$225 nightly
The price is $255
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

About the neighborhood

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

  • Oak Park Forest Park - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Carlow Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Athy Heritage Centre-Museum - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Browne's Hill Dolmen - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Dr. Cullen Park - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Athy Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

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

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

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. 349 out of 424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 424 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone welcome from the front desk down to the waiters this morning. I had a wonderful breakfast. We host for breakfast was out of the world. She answer questions about the castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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
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10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been the nicest place we’ve ever stayed in in all of Ireland. Staff were amazing, servers in the restaurant were amazing and fun. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's definitely a unique experience staying in the Luxury Castle rooms. The staff were attentive, the food was overall really good, and the Thermal Spa experience was a nice addition to our stay. I would absolutely recommend to stay at Kilkea Castle for at least 2 nights.
View from the garden
The drive in
Walking around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kilkea Castle was amazing. Beautiful grounds, lovely ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trent

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

8/10 Good

Tammy R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay at Kilkea Castle was very nice. The carriage room was spacious and nicely appointed. The grounds were lovely, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The only area for improvement was with dinner....we ate at Hermione's and the food was so-so. Definitely room to improve with the dinner options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and excellent service!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle, exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredible property. Truly one of a kind. Food was amazing, grounds stunning and historic. The room was perfect and cozy. We will definitely return if given the opportunity. Loved this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, excellent room, food and staff! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kilkea castle and grounds are spectacular. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. The room is comfortable and the bathroom is spacious. The food at the restaurant is delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025