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Reviews of Lyrath Estate 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!

Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland

#6 of 20 hotels in Kilkenny

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2431 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a most wonderful 1night stay next time it will be at least 2 nights.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Estate View Triple
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything went well, staff very helpful, professional, polite, friendly, taxi driver very friendly and a fountain of local knowledge, I think his name was Tony.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Fab hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely break in great setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tv was difficult to work out so instructions would have been useful Bar and grill served good food, but a bit overpriced and the table for 2 was too large...difficult to talk across such a large size.

    Lovely setting with plenty of options for walks. Hotel decor very attractive including beautiful atrium. Room was a good size with well designed ensuite and rituals toiletries. Small but lovely pool, sauna and jacuzzi. Full choice of breakfast options, with great service even though we arrived at a busy time Staff throughout our stay were pleasant, friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel. Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was disappointed that there was no shampoo in the shower. I rang Reception and the phone was not working. My friends phone in another room was not working either. I found a Supervisor and requested shampoo and was told it was on a shelf in the shower. I checked and there was no shampoo. Again, I found the same Supervisor and told her that there definitely was No Shampoo. She said she would get some but laughed as I walked away. I got the shampoo within 10 mins. There were two Barry's tea bags and 4 health tea bags in room. . I requested ordinary tea bags and got some extra. . Small things but for the price I would expect a better service. The room was cold on arrival but I adjusted temperature.

    Location is beautiful. The grounds and walled garden are stunning . The reception area is impressive with beautiful decor. Grill room was busy at night. Attentive staff and good service. Pint of Guinness was 7 E. Glass of wine 10 E. Bed was large size and comfortable. Breakfast was great with plenty of choices. Staff were attentive. Bathroom is spacious with a large bath. Separate shower . Plenty of towels. Room was cold on arrival but temperature can be adjusted.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Not 5* facilities!
    • Couple
    • Signature King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For a 5* hotel, the pool area is very poor, more in keeping with a 3 or 4 star hotel -.clean but not luxurious and there were not enough chairs for the number of people at the pool. We were happy to pay for a high B&B rate as it was a busy weekend, but were not impressed that the thermal suite cost an additional €25 pp. We have stayed at a number of other 5* hotels and the spa facilities are available to all guests. I think at the prices Lyrath charge, this should be included to bring the leisure facilities up to 5*. Our room was also not cleaned fully, with finger prints and dust all over the bedroom surfaces. I passed these two issues on to a member of staff, who took our room number and said she would pass onto the manager, but did nothing about it. A lovely hotel but not worth the 5* star prices.

    Huge spacious rooms, beautiful lobby and good food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Great hotel and atmosphere . Bar and restaurant cool
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Estate View Triple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Function a little noisy at lift

    House and grounds

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant overnighter, but disappointed with gym as I like to work out each day Patricia Karla when away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Estate View Triple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The gym very poor considering it is known for its spa experience. Gym equipment very very limited.

    Lovely food, good staff and nice vibe. Feels like a classy hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food in the Grill bar was expensive. Every item on the menu had gone up in price since booking at Christmas time. The thermal spa was €50 for the two of us as we had not booked a treatment. There were two saunas and steam rooms, however one of each were not working. A bit overpriced in my opinion.

    Very nice room. Hotel was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All excellent thanks

    Excellent hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    Fantastic hotel & definitely will be returning..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had dinner & breakfast there & food was just amazin, staff were very professional & helpful & the most relaxing stay ever..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Beautiful hotel, exceptional staff. Perfect place for a relaxing break.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable relaxing weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Manor House Rooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Attention to detail could be paid in the manor house rooms. Chipped paint on windows etc.also having to pay to use the spa pool at a spa hotel when the normal pool is not one for a luxury hotel. Also even when you are willing to pay there is barely any tome slots available.

    We stayed in the manor house. The room was a bit dull with dark wall paper and could do with sone attention to detail. However, the bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. The bathroom is absolutely gorgeous. The staff at lyrath are the reason my family and I choose to celebrate big occasions there.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Creating and a complete break away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not all choices on menu available

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wow 🤩 wonderful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice hotel grounds beautiful definately be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything lovely

    Breakfast very nice. Grounds beautiful lovely walks Hotel beautiful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful night away with delicious food and surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All fantastic

    Really warm and friendly staff in beautiful surroundings

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hardworking staff. Excellent food.9

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place but with a few small changes it could have been extraordinary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate View Guestroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed on the 1st floor close to the entrance to the pool area, as the doors to the pool area were left wide open and it was all an open space with the pool there was a very strong smell of chlorine throughout the first floor but especially strong around the end of the corridor where our room was. Also, I tried to book the spa a couple of weeks in advance but both spa and thermal suite were booked out so if you want to use the spa while there maybe check availability before booking your stay. Dinner at the Grill & Bar was disappointing. We made a reservation in advance for 8:30. The restaurant looked nice and menu looked good, Starters arrived with no issues however there was almost an hour gap before we got our main. At some stage a manager came to let us know they were about to plate our food but it took another 20 minutes for it to arrive, we could see what was being plated because it is an open kitchen. Our order was one of the last ones to come out and they were literally packing up the food as kitchen was closing, My lamb shank was delicious and would even say worth the wait but my partner's steak was mostly gristle and inedible. We gave this feedback to the staff who were lovely and apologetic and refunded the steak, however, as the restaurant was now closed there was no alternative offered to order something else. One of the staff even followed us downstairs as we left the restaurant to apologise so I would not fault the staff. But yeah, for the place we were in the quality of the steak was dreadful and restaurant should stay open later as most people staying at the Lyrath probably dine onsite and the kitchen seemed overwhelmed to deal with the dinner rush.

    Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Lots of beautifully decorated areas to sit around and enjoy a drink and a chat. The room was spacious, clean and had lovely views of the grounds. There was evening entertainment which was very good & breakfast was delicious. The grounds of the hotel are also lovely to go for a walk.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    It was good, but would like to have more access to facilities on a next visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t get best value out of the stay, it was a late booking and there was not any availability for spa treatment nor thermal spa access, and due to bad weather we didn’t have a walk on the estate; dinner in yew restaurant was limited choice but good and good service but lacked atmosphere as there were only 5 tables occupied in a huge room

    Great hotel

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Manor House Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price

    The location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    10
    We were so excited about our visit to Lyrath. Everything we read lived up to what we expected. We will be coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Manor House Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish they offered transportation to you and from town.

    We love walking the beautiful grounds. The rooms are so comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

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