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Reviews of Ballyseede Castle This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Ballyseede, Tralee, Ireland

#1 of 12 hotels in Tralee

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 800 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    Authentic Ireland Hotel that gives you a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Ballyseede Castle was so nice! I wish I could stay longer! If I come back to Ireland, I will definitely be booking here again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Lovely place to stay- you'll think you're at Downton Abbey!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Gorgeous gardens- I enjoyed walking in them and on the trail next to the hotel. I also LOVED the dogs on the property- so friendly and photogenic! The food was excellent, and the service exceptional!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful luxury in beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Castle Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi in our room on the first floor did not connect. Good elsewhere.

    Very tasteful decoration in keeping with the age and structure. Great rooms and staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    WOW!!! A spectacular castle located in beautiful grounds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Castle Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    Rooms are outstanding and a great size for a couple. Facilities are superb and staff were very friendly and helpful with any of our requests. Special mention for the wonderful service to all the Restaurant staff for our evening dinner & Esther, Doreen & Katie @ Breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    A first class place to stay and eat in a great location for exploring the Kerry region.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Junior Castle Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning.

    The service from staff was excellent. Katie, Doreen and Esther each morning provided very attentive breakfast service. We also enjoyed great service in the Orangerie for meals and drinks.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    10
    Beautiful Castle with friendly dogs on site
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough dogs..haha. We were able to meet 4 pups during our stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Molly and Joe

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing bad to say.

    Everything!!! The Staff especially Joe and Doreen serving an outstanding breakfast. The rooms, the ability to have an elegant dinner or a casual one and outside seating. Walking the gardens and a larger Walking path through the woods. And of course the canine greeters! The food is just fabulous also.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    10
    Amazing; everything I wanted and expected in a castle stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Lodge Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing!

    I absolutely loved the dinner served, and I love the fact that it combined the elegance and historic feel of a castle stay with charm and a more laidback vibe. Staff was super friendly and helpful during my stay. Rooms were actually larger and more comfortable than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Great value luxury stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Lodge Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff were brilliant, old school charm and professionalism

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Always love coming back here for complete chill out, everything you could want from a stay in an exceptional castle, and more. Esther and her team, and the entire staff couldn't have been nicer. They were very attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel so comfortable. The AHERN room is sensational, nicely furnished with a wonderful view of the gardens, clean, warm and have all the amenities needed. The breakfast was fantastic. The service was astounding. This is a great location, a great castle, with exceptional attention to guests. I don't know how/why it isn't 5 star! I'd recommend this place to anyone. We loved every minute of our stay and we will 100% be back. Thank you, Nataliya & Christopher

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Staff were top drawer Helli was a joy to meet at reception. We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    for such a lovely hotel the glasses could do with a polish rather than straight from the dishwasher

    Cutlery was not greatest, breakfast potato feii? and toast was poor, every thing else including the omelette was smashing , no complaints about the great room and shower and dinner was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Exceeded expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn't fault the facilities at all, but not close to the Town Centre, as you would expect for an Estate like this.

    We had hoped for a room in the Castle itself, so we were initially disappointed when told we were in the Guest House/Gatekeeper Cottage at the entrance to the Estate. Until we opened our Room door that is. Amazing room with lots of space, a clawfoot bath and a separate seating/office area. Plus a 4 poster bed made it even better. Very comfortable and a lovely stroll up to the Castle for Dinner. Packed up in the morning then drove up for breakfast. Loved the fact that the Irish Wolfhound (pictured) was immortalised in the stained glass in the Dining Room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were on the ground floor and unable to get wifi in the room.

    Beautiful property and amazing extensive breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Ballyseede Castle - come home and relax !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • The Lodge Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Ballyseede Castle is fascinating ! Not only is it a beautiful “ old worldly “ hotel but it’s very much like staying at “ your favorite relative’s home “ where you’re treated like family, the dogs roam freely and are so loving and you immediately feel at ease. I travel solo and thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Ballyseede. It was truly one of the highlights of my trip in Ireland.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Fantastic Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Castle Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Staff were very friendly and helpful all areas of the hotel was clean and tidy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    We had a lovely stay with so much to take in as we walked through the castle and its grounds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything about the property!

    The castle, the dining room and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. Our favorite part of the castle was Molly the Irish Wolfhound who greeted us daily from her sofa. I wish we could have stayed another day. Our dinner was delicious and was served in what I felt like was such a historic room. Our servers couldn’t have been more gracious and kind.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Beautiful place to stay! Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Junior Castle Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Rooms were wonderful. Staff was very helpful and friendly! Excellent property! Loved afternoon tea!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Unbelievable standard of accommodation. Bridal suite had plenty of space and was amazing. Bed was very comfortable and g
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Castle Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing.

    Unbelievable standard of accommodation. Bridal suite had plenty of space and was amazing. Bed was very comfortable and great shower. Bath was a winner out in the main room. Staff were amazing from check in to the bar, dinner and breakfast. The grounds were stunning and the local dogs a welcome addition.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing I didn't like

    I liked everything from the check-in to the checkout, the big comfortable bedroom, the lounge areas, the well tended grounds, the fabulous food, the staff, the impromptu piano recital we were treated to by another guest and overall everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    We will always remember our amazing 30th Wedding Anniversary x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For me two bottles of water in room instead of one . There was nothing I didn’t like .

    Breakfast room lovely Food delicious Staff very friendly and kind My Husband And I truly enjoyed celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary in pure style in an amazing Castle with beautiful decor and amazing grounds . Loved the dogs hope Molly the eldest dog is feeling better soon x The Food was delicious and amazing and the staff so friendly and warm x

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Fanstastic - would certainly visit here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Continental breakfast was wonderful. Hot breakfast was OK- pancakes were very chewy.

    Rooms were very spacious and comfortable. Service was friendly. They accommodated our request for a double twin room without a problem. Large bath tubs were relaxing. The dogs were lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On site car chargers not working

    Friendly staff, beautiful castle and grounds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Junior Castle Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bar was very small

    Perfect hotel with EV charger

    Stayed in March 2024

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