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Ballyseede Castle

4.0 star property

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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.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and potted plants.
Serves lunch, dinner, and brunch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $342
$301 nightly
$342 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(8 reviews)
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Castle – Single Room

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 10 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Green Door - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gally's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brasserie - ‬3 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

  • Bedsheets 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

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. 491 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 572 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sabra

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

Steffany

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Beautiful rooms very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

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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

Deirdre

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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

Michael

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

Alison

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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

Denise

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

Renner

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Very good would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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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

Diane

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Beautiful stay, relaxing and good food and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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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

Jason

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

Kathy

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The castle was spotless, staff was extremely friendly. I could not reccomed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

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This castle is beautiful. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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Incredible stay, the grounds are gorgeous. Room was divine, most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

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Lovely rooms, great dinner and a really lovely traditional, classy environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LOUISE

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A beautiful and historical house surrounded by lovely woods where you can ramble for hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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The rooms were spacious, clean, updated bathrooms. Breakfast was really good. The grounds and castle are beautiful. The kids loved the dogs! Tralee was a great town to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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If you have the funds available and you want a special experience for accommodation, this is a wonderful place to stay. We consider this a highlight accommodation of our trip. Beautiful grounds, delightful staff, fabulous room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelique

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Such a treat to stay in this castle. Awesome staff and yummy food! I’ll be back ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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Can’t say enough good things. Lovely room. Staff was extremely friendly. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful. Would like to have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property that also has a nice trail that meets up with the Ballyseede Woods trail nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

Perfect stay

Perfectly clean. Great job.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025