In central Killarney, next to the gates to the National Park, the family-run Castle Lodge provides the ideal base from which to explore the Ring of Kerry. Start each day with a cooked-to-order traditional Irish breakfast before heading out to explore County Kerry. Castle Lodge’s comfortable communal areas include a TV lounge, terrace and gardens. Public areas in Castle Lodge have free Wi-Fi, and the lounge has internet access for a small charge. All bedrooms have private bathrooms and include satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, tea & coffee-making facilities and hairdryers. The friendly staff is very happy to help arrange tours and local activities, jaunting car trips to Muckross House and Ross Castle; tours to the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head; or walking, cycling, golf, fishing and horseback riding.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Killarney, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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1 twin bed
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2 full beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2

This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Homely , with the comfort of a more expensive hotel. Four minutes walk to town centre. Friendly welcoming staff. Secure parking. Spotlessly clean.
  • Kenneth
    United States of America United States of America
    Castle Lodge is an excellent place to stay in Killarney. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Everything is maintained ti perfection. Highly recommend.
  • Sherisse
    Canada Canada
    The staff were extremely friendly! This place felt extremely luxurious to me after bad hostel experiences for a week. My view from my window was of the mountain. The bed was also extremely comfortable. There was a nice tea/coffee station in the...

Host Info

9.3
9.3
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Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Castle Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Castle Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Castle Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Groups are welcome. If you require extra beds then please request them on booking.

Please note, this property has the right to pre-authorize credit cards at the time of booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Castle Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Castle Lodge

  • Room options at Castle Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at Castle Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Castle Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Castle Lodge is 1,500 feet from the center of Killarney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Castle Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)