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Ballyseede Castle

Property class: 4

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A large, historic building with a formal garden and a large lawn.
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A formal garden pathway leading to a white building with a symmetrical design, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.
A dining area with stone walls, paintings, a fireplace, and chandeliers.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and potted plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
$219 nightly
The current price is $249 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry
  • Place, Ballyseedy Woods
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballymacelligott Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballyseedy Memorial
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Castle – Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a TV, and a desk.

Castle – Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through the window.

Castle – Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of the bathroom.

Castle – Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with patterned armchairs, a large chandelier, and a view of the garden through the windows.

Castle – Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tralee

With a stay at Ballyseede Castle in Tralee, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Ballyseedy Woods and 8 minutes by foot from Ballymacelligott Church. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballyseedy Memorial and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Tralee Workhouse.

What's nearby

  • Ballyseedy Woods - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ballymacelligott Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ballyseedy Memorial - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tralee Town Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Killarney National Park - 29 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tralee Station - 12 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack Mac's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bookshelf Coffee House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ballyseede Castle

Ballyseede Castle offers 45 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Tralee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at O'Connell Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
O'Connell Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Pappy's Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • O'Connell Restaurant
  • Pappy's Bar

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1721
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 4 to March 5:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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

Ballyseede Castle Hotel Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel
Ballyseede Castle Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel
Ballyseede Castle Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel Tralee

Ballyseede Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 598 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 598 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 598 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 598 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 598 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful estate, good restaurants in the castle, very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Simply wonderful. The staff are terrific, especially Esther. You will always remember your stay at Ballyseede.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful property! Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a fun experience of staying in an Irish castle. The hospitality was warm, the grounds were beautifully maintained, and our room in the west wing was lovely. The adorable Irish wolfhounds, Dolan and Joe, added that special touch of magic to our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place is perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful rooms very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Joseph was awesome on the breakfast staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about this place was perfect. Staying in this castle was probably the coolest hotel experience I've ever had and the staff was so nice and helpful. Also if your an animal lover then this place is definitely for you ! They have 4 dogs, donkey and a pony !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely a 5-star stay. Historic property with interesting history that is immaculately maintained. The staff is wonderful. The breakfast was excellent. Very pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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They make you feel like loyalty. Great food with great surroundings. Grounds are perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The entire experience was great. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful, especially breakfast staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved our experience at Ballyseede Castle. Our room (in the West Wing) was massive and very comfy, with a beautiful view of the impressive gardens. We loved having coffee in one of the drawing rooms, and the included breakfast in the dining room. So many wonderful sitting areas and nooks to explore, and absolutely beautiful grounds. The staff was very friendly and helpful too. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay, relaxing and good food and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful castle Friendly staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were all friendly and professional. Nice breakfast. Beautiful grounds with a couple of big and friendly Irish hounds roaming around. Great trail walk in behind the grounds which we weren't aware of ahead of time. We really enjoyed it. Maybe it goes without saying, but just know that it's a quiet, historic visit, not a party. Unless you're booking a wedding and taking the place over. Would be perfect for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had the most wonderful stay at Ballyseede castle. Felt totally relaxed with a lovely homely feel. Staff were so nice and food delicious. Lots of rooms to just hang out and enjoy some quiet time . Room was lovely and comfortable with great shower. Beautiful grounds for walking around and just enjoying the castle. Fantastic stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at Ballyseed Castle and had an amazing dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful and lovely experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We came on a girls bithday trip. It was absolutely lovely. Being dog lovers it was was nice to see all the animals. It made it feel more relaxed. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay at Ballyseede. Stella, Tom and Joesph excellent servers. Delicious meals. Walking the grounds was lovely. Excellent nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay! Our son and family booked a family room that was huge! We also had a lovely 2 person room. The grandkids loved the Irish Wolfhounds that freely roam the property. The bar is exquisite; the dining room lovely (and delicious); the grounds beautiful and staff were wonderful! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The beds was amazing and we loved the house dog!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay here! Guaranteed to be one of the most superb experiences. Best value for money on our trip and pure luxury on every regard. West Wing suite was magnificent and main hotel room stay was nearly as good. Beds comfy. Food and drink options were plentiful - from casual to fine dining. Staff great to exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026