Name: Kilkea Castle
Address: Kilkea Demesne Kilkea Castle, Kilkea, Ireland, Kilkea Demesne Kilkea Castle, Kildare County, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $195 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Majestically beautiful. Staff could not be finer people. The food was excellent and the bar was quaint. Our room was so elegant and the spa smelled amazing and the massage was a great treat after a long plan ride. We cannot wait to return again!!

Kelley

United States of America

The location is rural and very beautiful. The breakfast was cooked to order and very delicious. The dining room is so beautiful! Being able to stay in an old castle was a travel highlight for everyone!

Becky

United States of America

This was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The hotel and grounds are beautiful. The staff was warm and inviting. The hostess greeted us at the door, checked us in, and walked us to our room. She made sure we were pleased with the room. We had dinner at the bistro, the food was nice, and the wait staff was very attentive. Thank you to the staff at Kilkea for a wonderful stay!

James

United States of America

Most amazing place ...everyone should try this place at least once in a lifetime.... would love to stay here a week ....great food....great staff.... highly recommend!!!!!!

Lonny

United States of America

Fabulous property! Dream come true to stay in a castle steeped in history. Restaurant caters to your every need. Staff is wonderful. Would give more than five stars if I could.

Linda

Canada

This place is a hidden gem, it is almost beyond my ability to describe it. The Castle is in pristine condition for being close to 900 years old! We stayed in a carriage room and found it to be very up to date, and yet cozy and charming. The patio bar above the rose garden was a wonderful place to unwind, and the bartender Connor entertained with great service and conversation. Breakfast is served on the second floor and is nicely done. Dinner at the onsite Bistro was wonderful. Kudos to Justin our server, very efficient and witty, and the Doctor of cocktails Jamie, who made us very delightful gin concoctions. This is the place to get away from it all and enjoy the Irish countryside.

John

United States of America

Spectacular grounds and garden, not to mention its history. Great little bar area. Wonderful breakfast.

Kevin

United States of America

Weekend dinners in the Castle dining room were wonderful fine dining experience.

Andrew

United States of America

Best was so comfortable! Andrew the bartender was amazing and he has some great stories about the castle's history. Loved the breakfast display in the book shelf, very unique.

Andie

United States of America

Excellent breakfast, dinnier not quite up to the same standard

Maurice

Ireland

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9.7

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What guests loved the most:
“Majestically beautiful. Staff could not be finer people. The food was excellent and the bar was quaint.”

Kelley United States of America
“The location is rural and very beautiful. The breakfast was cooked to order and very delicious. The dining room is so beautiful!”

Becky United States of America
“This was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The hotel and grounds are beautiful. The staff was warm and inviting.”

James United States of America
“Most amazing place ...everyone should try this place at least once in a lifetime.... would love to stay here a week ....great food....great staff.... highly recommend!!!!!!”

Lonny United States of America
“Fabulous property! Dream come true to stay in a castle steeped in history. Restaurant caters to your every need. Staff is wonderful. Would give more than five stars if I could.”

Linda Canada
“This place is a hidden gem, it is almost beyond my ability to describe it. The Castle is in pristine condition for being close to 900 years old!”

John United States of America
“Spectacular grounds and garden, not to mention its history. Great little bar area. Wonderful breakfast.”

Kevin United States of America
“Weekend dinners in the Castle dining room were wonderful fine dining experience.”

Andrew United States of America
“Best was so comfortable! Andrew the bartender was amazing and he has some great stories about the castle's history. Loved the breakfast display in the book shelf, very unique.”

Andie United States of America
“Excellent breakfast, dinnier not quite up to the same standard”

Maurice Ireland

Located in Kilkea, Kilkea Castle provides a garden, bar and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. The accommodations offers a concierge service, valet parking and luggage storage for guests.

At the resort, each room has a desk and a TV.

Continental and à la carte breakfast options are available daily at Kilkea Castle. Hermione's Restaurant and the Bistro serves food and drinks for guests during their stay.

Carlow is 9.3 mi from the accommodations, while Kildare is 17 mi away. The nearest airport is Dublin, 52 mi from Kilkea Castle, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing

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Max adults: 2	Carriage Room 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2	Fitzgerald Suite 1 full bed
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Max adults: 22	Exclusive Castle Experience Bedroom 1: 1 full bed Bedroom 2: 1 full bed Bedroom 3: 1 full bed Bedroom 4: 1 full bed Bedroom 5: 1 full bed Bedroom 6: 1 full bed Bedroom 7: 1 full bed Bedroom 8: 1 full bed Bedroom 9: 1 full bed Bedroom 10: 1 full bed Bedroom 11: 1 full bed
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Max adults: 6	Castle Experience Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Deluxe Castle Bedroom 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2	Luxury Castle Bedroom 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2	Superior Double Room 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2	Superior Carriage Room 1 king bed
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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Kilkea Castle
0 miles
Kilkea Dressage Centre
3.2 miles
Athy Farmers' Market and Craft Fair
5.2 miles
Athy Heritage Centre-Museum
5.2 miles
Duckett's Grove
6.1 miles
Carlow Golf Club
6.2 miles
Oak Park Forest Park
6.4 miles
Athy Par 3 Golf Course
6.7 miles
Baltinglass Abbey
7 miles
St. Dympna's Hospital
7.1 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Hermione's Restaurant Restaurant
0.2 miles
Londis Supermarket
5 miles

Closest Airports *

Dublin Airport
42.8 miles
Waterford Airport
50.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location Facilities Staff Great food ”

Terrie

Australia

“From a perfectly cooked steak to the elegance and comfort of the facilities we were more than satisfied. But the real feature than one is over was the hospitali...”

Emhicsheoin

Ireland

“In fact the bed was extra comfy! Like I was being hugged all around! I was staying with my partner after work employee awards and we had amazing time! The food ...”

Donal

Ireland

9.5

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3 Restaurants On Site

Hermione's Restaurant Kilkea Castle Golf Club

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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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

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 20 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 20 per child, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Please note the Castle building is exclusive for a private event and there will be no access between 15:00 and 00:00 on the following dates:

- 09, 14, 20, 25 and 26 July 2019
- 04 and 31 August 2019
- 07, 13, 14, 20 and 21 September 2019
- 17 and 26 October 2019
- 30 November 2019
- 30 and 31 December 2019
- 20 June 2020
- 23 August 2020

Check-in for all guests is in the reception area in the Clubhouse.

“Majestically beautiful. Staff could not be finer people. The food was excellent and the bar was quaint. Our room was so elegant and the spa smelled amazing and the massage was a great treat after a long plan ride. We cannot wait to return again!! ”

“The location is rural and very beautiful. The breakfast was cooked to order and very delicious. The dining room is so beautiful! Being able to stay in an old castle was a travel highlight for everyone!”

“This was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The hotel and grounds are beautiful. The staff was warm and inviting. The hostess greeted us at the door, checked us in, and walked us to our room. She made sure we were pleased with the room. We had dinner at the bistro, the food was nice, and the wait staff was very attentive. Thank you to the staff at Kilkea for a wonderful stay!”

“Most amazing place ...everyone should try this place at least once in a lifetime.... would love to stay here a week ....great food....great staff.... highly recommend!!!!!!”

“This place is a hidden gem, it is almost beyond my ability to describe it. The Castle is in pristine condition for being close to 900 years old! We stayed in a carriage room and found it to be very up to date, and yet cozy and charming. The patio bar above the rose garden was a wonderful place to unwind, and the bartender Connor entertained with great service and conversation. Breakfast is served on the second floor and is nicely done. Dinner at the onsite Bistro was wonderful. Kudos to Justin our server, very efficient and witty, and the Doctor of cocktails Jamie, who made us very delightful gin concoctions. This is the place to get away from it all and enjoy the Irish countryside. ”

“Best was so comfortable! Andrew the bartender was amazing and he has some great stories about the castle's history. Loved the breakfast display in the book shelf, very unique. ”

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Reviewed: December 9, 2019

Catherine
Ireland
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite overpriced for the stay considering breakfast wasn't included.
The grounds and castle.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 30, 2019

Kelley
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Majestically beautiful. Staff could not be finer people. The food was excellent and the bar was quaint. Our room was so elegant and the spa smelled amazing and the massage was a great treat after a long plan ride. We cannot wait to return again!!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 19, 2019

Alex
Ireland
10

“Could not fault this beautiful location! We will definitely return. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stunning scenery, beautiful garden, tasty food

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 17, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland

6 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have no complaints. Just a fantastic break away. Highly recommend kilkea castle!!
Just a fine fine stay from start to finish. One of the nicest places I’ve stayed in Ireland

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Stephen
Ireland
6.0

“Cant see myself or my partner going back and paying that kind of rate for a box room.”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was horrendous for what we paid for it. I had ate one pancake then realised a massive hair in the middle of my plate. Then my partner discovered that her pancakes weren't cooked properly. Awful breakfast for what we paid.
We enjoyed the shower in the carriage room. The room was tiny. The TV didn't work but got sorted eventually.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 14, 2019

Rachael
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed in the carriage rooms, which were lovely but a little on the small side, considering the price. Also at checkout, an additional expense had been added to our bill that was clearly obtained by someone outside our party.
Beautiful castle and surrounding grounds. The staff were very helpful, professional and friendly. The breakfast and lunch were a really good standard

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Nicholas
United Kingdom
10

“Loved it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Magical hotel. Great staff, wonderful food. Lovely location.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Traolach
New Zealand
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not being able to dine in the castle for dinner. Decor and atmosphere in the castle bar could be greatly improved. Dinner in the golf club was very disappointing as there were far too many people trying to dine there. Menu served was not menu ordered.
Breakfast was excellent. Accommodation in the carriage rooms was very good but was looking forward to staying in the castle.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 28, 2019

Becky
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Super unique, stunning surroundings and wonderful to be able to stay in an actual castle.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
There isn't a town or food nearby so be prepared to eat onsite. We ate at the golf clubhouse and the food was good and about 35 euros per person.
The location is rural and very beautiful. The breakfast was cooked to order and very delicious. The dining room is so beautiful! Being able to stay in an old castle was a travel highlight for everyone!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 22, 2019

Katherine
United States of America
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked rooms for the castle and then were sent an email that the castle would be closed The evening and part of the day we were arriving. However nothing in the email told us we would not be staying in the castle rooms still. When we arrived we were out in the carriage house rooms. Which were still lovely(but super small). For the amount we paid I would have made other arrangements. They did give us a 10 percent discount when I discussed it with the day manager, which they didn’t have to do and was nice, but I wish the email had been more direct in saying that our rooms would be in the carriage rooms and not in the castle.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Lesley
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Every thing

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 17, 2019

James
United States of America
10

“Castle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The hotel and grounds are beautiful. The staff was warm and inviting. The hostess greeted us at the door, checked us in, and walked us to our room. She made sure we were pleased with the room. We had dinner at the bistro, the food was nice, and the wait staff was very attentive. Thank you to the staff at Kilkea for a wonderful stay!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Lonny
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Most amazing place ...everyone should try this place at least once in a lifetime.... would love to stay here a week ....great food....great staff.... highly recommend!!!!!!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 10, 2019

Dave
Ireland

1 helpful vote
4.2

“Poor value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was overpriced considering we didnt have access to the main hotel or restaurant and could only use the golf club. Tge food in the golf club was poor. We were not informed prior to booking that there would be a restriction on facilities
... the weather was good.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 3, 2019

Jo
United Kingdom
6.3

“Beautiful setting but I wouldn't go back in a hurry”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
I attended a wedding reception in August and the location was very pretty, but as a hotel it wasn't a great experience. I dislike nitpicking but... My room in the carriage house was very noisy facing the carpark and the road. I'm not a light sleeper but I really needed ear plugs and didn't have any - probably worse for two weddings that weekend and lots of rowdy guests roaming about til dawn. The guy cutting the grass thought it was a great idea to start mowing at 7am on Sunday which was inconsiderate. The heating must be fixed in the carriage rooms - it was roasting hot - you couldn't actually turn the radiators off - or have the windows open for the noise outside. The room I was in had no privacy without closing the curtains which made it quite dark even with lamps on. At breakfast in both the castle and golf club, they had a lot of catering staff who were all nice kids but poorly trained and in desperate need of someone to show them the ropes. Finally, my car got smashed up in the car park, and whoever did it just left me to deal with the costly repercussions. Overall, my stay wasn't what I'd hoped for but it is what it is.
The grounds were beautiful

Stayed in August 2019

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