Kilkea Castle Hotel
52.943357, -6.886693Overview
Located in a historical area, the 4-star Kilkea Castle Hotel features parking on site. Featuring a restaurant and luggage storage, this Kilkea hotel is about 600 metres from Mullaghreelan Rath.
Location
The centre of Kilkea can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Tlachtga in Kilkea is about a 10-minute ride from the hotel. The nearby notable religious buildings include the Cistercian monastery "Bolton Abbey", about a 10-minute drive from this Kilkea property.
Kilkea Castle Hotel lies 85 km from Dublin airport.
Rooms
Some rooms provide a coffee maker as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can also use a rain shower and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. They offer views of the courtyard.
Eat & Drink
Breakfast is served every morning in the lobby.
Leisure & Business
Such facilities as a shared lounge and a picnic area are available for a surcharge. The Castle Kilkea provides guests with fitness classes, as well as access to a wellness area and a spa lounge. Archery, horse riding, and lawn tennis lovers will enjoy these activities on site.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Essential information about Kilkea Castle Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 917 NZ$ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 9.6 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 83.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dublin, DUB |
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Reviews of Kilkea Castle Hotel
What guests liked
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12th-century architecture, scenic gardens, really good dining, and attentive staff enhance the guest experience.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Octattentive stafflimited space
A magical castle experience
Waking up in the Fitzgerald Suite was pure bliss, with champagne waiting for us. The staff made our anniversary celebration special with their attentiveness and warm hospitality.
The bathroom layout could be better. I struggled with limited space for our toiletries, a minor inconvenience in an otherwise perfect stay.
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missingWrote a review on 07 Oct
The units are gorgeous which by today's standards is an excellent touch. It has tranquil and incredible location next to a fantastic castle.
The room is a bit shabby.
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missingWrote a review on 06 Oct
Everything was good during 1 day, really enjoyed its stunning and fantastic location right by both the castle and golf club and pub. The staff was nice, excellent service. The vibe here was unique. Had a great time.
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missingWrote a review on 10 Septdelicious diningaccommodating staff
Dining at Hermione was a highlight, offering superb dishes and really good service from the staff. Our room had modern amenities and was well-appointed for a comfortable stay.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Sept
The hotel was a fantastic base for enjoying a nice enough area, just next door to the 1180 restaurant as well as a 12 century castle beatifully restored. The location was lovely for our holiday. They gave a classic room with the bedroom, an excellent touch, view of the walled gardens as we booked
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missingWrote a review on 08 Sept
I booked suite with an excellent touch and view of the walled gardens and the bedroom. All the staff was nice, solved my issues.
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missingWrote a review on 10 Augclean roomcomfortable
It was just a fine choice for an overnight stay with great value-to-price ratio. The room wasnice and neat. Make sure to check the reception staff for directions, as it can be a bit confusing.
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missingWrote a review on 23 Julattentive staffreally good dining
great experience but minor room quirks
Every staff member was attentive and friendly. The restaurant's ambiance and the brie cheese appetizer were highlights. I also enjoyed the fine garden view from my classic carriage room.
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missingWrote a review on 18 Julreally good servicedelicious food
Couples treat worth every penny
The food at the club house was amazing, my partner and I ordered the special and it blew our taste buds away. The service in the restaurant was great! John, the waiter, was such a gem, he made sure we got the best table, sharing stories, made the vibe even better.
It wasn't exactly a bargain, but honestly, I'd say it was totally worth it given the experience.
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missingWrote a review on 13 Julmedieval decorcomfortable classic carriage roomgood breakfastlimited bar menulack of snacks
Our honeymoon at the castle surpassed all expectations. The fine medieval decor, combined with an comfortable classic carriage room. The highlight was the good breakfast with fresh pastries served in the majestic dining room.
no light bites available in the bar
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missingWrote a review on 09 Julmedieval decorbeautifully maintained groundsaccessible featureslimited bar menulack of snacks
Kilkea Castle is such a amazing venue with its fine medieval decor and beautifully maintained grounds. The accessibility features.
More variety in light snacks at the bar.
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missingWrote a review on 01 Julpicturesque groundsattentive servicecozy atmospherebathroom faucetextra chargeslack of information
Kilkea Castle has such a beautiful setting. I loved my Superior Carriage Room. It was spacious and comfortable. The castle grounds are picturesque, perfect for a stroll. Dinner in Hermiones Restaurant was excellent, thanks to John's attentive service. The thermal suite was lovely too, but that €30 fee per person felt a bit steep for hotel guests. The bathroom faucet was tricky to operate, annoying. They should really tell guests at check-in about the horse riding being 35 minutes away. I wish there were more options for light bites in the bar area too. More snacks would've been nice. It was relaxing and had a cozy atmosphere, but a bit more information and some extra convenience would enhance the experience.
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missingWrote a review on 10 Junhistoric venuecomfortable room
The castle is a beautiful historic venue, and the superior carriage room was so comfortable. They remembered my name and were super helpful. Enjoying dinner at the 1180 restaurant was a highlight, as was the lovely thermal suite that included a revitalizing facial.
totally recommend
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missingWrote a review on 09 Junfriendly staffbeautifully maintained groundsgreat dining
The staff was attentive. The dining experience was great, especially the brie cheese appetizer. The grounds were beautifully maintained. I highly recommend this location for a relaxing getaway 🏰
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missingWrote a review on 25 Mayattentive staffamazing groundsrich historysmall roomweak wifi
The experience was magical. Our stay in the Classic Carriage Room was made special by the attentive and personable staff, especially Ian, who went out of his way to ensure our comfort. The castle's amazing grounds provided a stunning backdrop for our visit, and we loved exploring the rich history shared by the staff. The service at the restaurant was excellent.
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