Kilkea Castle

Castle
9.6
/10
Exceptional
426 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Colette

10.0
/ 10
Wonderful stay, but we only had a night. Delicious breakfast and we enjoyed walking around the historical cemetery and the little brook and gardens, even though it was a rainy March day! Highly recommend

Peter

10.0
/ 10
It is difficult to fault Kilkea Castle as every aspect of the property impressed. The little things therefore matter and small faults in maintenance, which should be dealt with in a luxury property, tend to stand out more. However, that is digging into the fine detail. So, first impressions carried through from first stepping inside with a warm welcome, the engaging housekeeping staff and superbly professional dining/breakfast room staff. On site activities are a nice touch and worth looking at. Food was well prepared and delivered well. Room was well appointed and tastefully decorated in keeping with the overall castle make-over. Would we go back, in a blink of an eye. Well located in Co.Kildare, the castle offers a great location to explore Ireland's spinal counties. Is Kilkea a great location to simply relax at, absolutely. Go on, indulge.

Jeremiah

10.0
/ 10
Everyone welcome from the front desk down to the waiters this morning. I had a wonderful breakfast. We host for breakfast was out of the world. She answer questions about the castle.
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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Athy, Leinster, Kildare, Ireland

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Elevator
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General


On a river

Location


Located in Kilkea, Kilkea Castle is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and Carlow Golf Club. This golf castle is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Oak Park Forest Park and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Athy Par 3 Golf Course.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Athy Heritage Centre-Museum - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Oak Park Forest Park - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Carlow Golf Club - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Athy Par 3 Golf Course - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Delta Sensory Gardens - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Dr. Cullen Park - 13 km / 8.1 mi
Carlow Town Park - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Browne's Hill Dolmen - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Liberty Tree - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Carlow Farmer's Market - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Croppies Grave - 13.9 km / 8.7 mi
Fairgreen Shopping Centre - 14.1 km / 8.7 mi
Gold Rush Casino - 14.1 km / 8.7 mi
Carlow County Museum - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi

Facilities


Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this castle include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. This castle has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Grab a bite to eat at one of the castle's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Rooms


Stay in one of 41 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Elevator

Things to Do

  • Spa
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

General

  • Banquet
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Hotel Services

  • Welcoming drinks
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Sports and Recreations

  • Archery
  • Golf course

Transportation

  • Airport transfer

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Kilkea Castle

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 23:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
, The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Kilkea Castle
41
Number of floors in Kilkea Castle
3
Another facilities in Kilkea Castle
Smoke-free area, Safety deposit box, Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in lobby, Spa

Frequently asked question in Kilkea Castle

What are available facilities at Kilkea Castle?
There are top facilites at Kilkea Castle such as Restaurant, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Kilkea Castle?
The standard check-in time at Kilkea Castle is starting from 15:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Kilkea Castle provide breakfast?
Yes, Kilkea Castle provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Kilkea Castle
Kilkea Castle has a 5.0-star rating.
How many floors does Kilkea Castle have?
Kilkea Castle has 3.
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9.6
Exceptional
From 426 reviews
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9.8

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9.6

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9.6

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Colette
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Wonderful stay, but we only had a night. Delicious breakfast and we enjoyed walking around the historical cemetery and the little brook and gardens, even though it was a rainy March day! Highly recommend
Peter
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It is difficult to fault Kilkea Castle as every aspect of the property impressed. The little things therefore matter and small faults in maintenance, which should be dealt with in a luxury property, tend to stand out more. However, that is digging into the fine detail. So, first impressions carried through from first stepping inside with a warm welcome, the engaging housekeeping staff and superbly professional dining/breakfast room staff. On site activities are a nice touch and worth looking at. Food was well prepared and delivered well. Room was well appointed and tastefully decorated in keeping with the overall castle make-over. Would we go back, in a blink of an eye. Well located in Co.Kildare, the castle offers a great location to explore Ireland's spinal counties. Is Kilkea a great location to simply relax at, absolutely. Go on, indulge.
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Brian
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Location, staff, food
Louise
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff
Jeremiah
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Everyone welcome from the front desk down to the waiters this morning. I had a wonderful breakfast. We host for breakfast was out of the world. She answer questions about the castle.
Margaret
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Everything thing was wonderful
Lisa
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wow the best place
Tammy R
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Our stay at Kilkea Castle was very nice. The carriage room was spacious and nicely appointed. The grounds were lovely, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The only area for improvement was with dinner....we ate at Hermione's and the food was so-so. Definitely room to improve with the dinner options.
Jennifer
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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Excellent service, lovely room, and stunning estate! The archery and escape rooms were great fun.
Clare
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.
Doreen
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.
David
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Pillows were a little hard. Would prefer more traditional style sausages with the breakfast. Would be nice to have option of seeded brown soda bread with breakfast.
Trevor
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's definitely a unique experience staying in the Luxury Castle rooms. The staff were attentive, the food was overall really good, and the Thermal Spa experience was a nice addition to our stay. I would absolutely recommend to stay at Kilkea Castle for at least 2 nights.
Monique
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is an incredible property. Truly one of a kind. Food was amazing, grounds stunning and historic. The room was perfect and cozy. We will definitely return if given the opportunity. Loved this place!!!
Louis
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lakisha was absolutely incredible, we didnt understand the lock on our door (silly us) and she was super patient showing us, also all her recommendations were excellent for the last day of our international trip. She deserves recognition for her efforts! Thank you lakisha!!
James
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Who doesn't want to stay at a 900-year-old castle when you visit Ireland? It was a magical visit and the capstone of our visit to the Emerald Island. The staff was beyond welcoming and excellent. The setting was perfect - the room was luxurious and the food was first class. We could not have asked for more and have recommended this to our friends!
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Andrew
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Everything was amazing, beautiful property!
Aaron
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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Staff, grounds, food and drinks were all top tier. The castle is beautiful. Andrew , our bartender, was extremely helpful and attentive. Recommend staying. Room was great as well, but there wasn't any way to control the temperature and we sweat all night. I'd love to have played some golf, which also looked amazingly well maintained, however, we were only in for the evening.
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Aly
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We stayed in one of the carriage rooms at Kilkea Castle on the last night of our 9 day / 8 night vacation across Ireland. The castle and the grounds are both beautifully maintained and quite impressive to see as you drive up. We walked around the inside of the guest areas within the castle including the restaurants and they were very beautiful and welcoming. We had booked a one night stay in a carriage room as the castle was completely full the night we were there. Unfortunately we were not as impressed with the carriage rooms as we were with the rest of the castle. The first room they gave us was a wheelchair accessible room which was not what we had requested and it was quite small. When we went back and asked if another room was available the manager eventually approved moving us to another room. The second room was larger than the first and more comfortable. We were under the impression that the carriage rooms had recently been renovated based on the website; however the carpet was pretty worn out as was the mattress. Our reservation was to include breakfast however we had to leave for the airport before breakfast started at 8am. The person checking us in said they would put breakfast bags together for us instead; however these were not available at the time we checked out which was just before 8am. We also weren't able to eat on the property ground the evening before as the hotel didn't communicate that reservations were necessary at the time we booked it.
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Georgette
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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This has been the nicest place we’ve ever stayed in in all of Ireland. Staff were amazing, servers in the restaurant were amazing and fun. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend
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9.6
Exceptional
From 426 reviews
Cleanliness

9.8

Room Comfort

9.6

Service and Facilites

9.6

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Traveler Reviews Kilkea Castle

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Top reviews
Colette
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wonderful stay, but we only had a night. Delicious breakfast and we enjoyed walking around the historical cemetery and the little brook and gardens, even though it was a rainy March day! Highly recommend
Peter
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It is difficult to fault Kilkea Castle as every aspect of the property impressed. The little things therefore matter and small faults in maintenance, which should be dealt with in a luxury property, tend to stand out more. However, that is digging into the fine detail. So, first impressions carried through from first stepping inside with a warm welcome, the engaging housekeeping staff and superbly professional dining/breakfast room staff. On site activities are a nice touch and worth looking at. Food was well prepared and delivered well. Room was well appointed and tastefully decorated in keeping with the overall castle make-over. Would we go back, in a blink of an eye. Well located in Co.Kildare, the castle offers a great location to explore Ireland's spinal counties. Is Kilkea a great location to simply relax at, absolutely. Go on, indulge.
Read More
Brian
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Location, staff, food
Louise
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff
Jeremiah
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everyone welcome from the front desk down to the waiters this morning. I had a wonderful breakfast. We host for breakfast was out of the world. She answer questions about the castle.
Margaret
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything thing was wonderful
Lisa
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wow the best place
Tammy R
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Our stay at Kilkea Castle was very nice. The carriage room was spacious and nicely appointed. The grounds were lovely, the staff was friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The only area for improvement was with dinner....we ate at Hermione's and the food was so-so. Definitely room to improve with the dinner options.
Jennifer
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent service, lovely room, and stunning estate! The archery and escape rooms were great fun.
Clare
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.
Doreen
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.
David
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Pillows were a little hard. Would prefer more traditional style sausages with the breakfast. Would be nice to have option of seeded brown soda bread with breakfast.
Trevor
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's definitely a unique experience staying in the Luxury Castle rooms. The staff were attentive, the food was overall really good, and the Thermal Spa experience was a nice addition to our stay. I would absolutely recommend to stay at Kilkea Castle for at least 2 nights.
Monique
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is an incredible property. Truly one of a kind. Food was amazing, grounds stunning and historic. The room was perfect and cozy. We will definitely return if given the opportunity. Loved this place!!!
Louis
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lakisha was absolutely incredible, we didnt understand the lock on our door (silly us) and she was super patient showing us, also all her recommendations were excellent for the last day of our international trip. She deserves recognition for her efforts! Thank you lakisha!!
James
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Who doesn't want to stay at a 900-year-old castle when you visit Ireland? It was a magical visit and the capstone of our visit to the Emerald Island. The staff was beyond welcoming and excellent. The setting was perfect - the room was luxurious and the food was first class. We could not have asked for more and have recommended this to our friends!
Read More
Andrew
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was amazing, beautiful property!
Aaron
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff, grounds, food and drinks were all top tier. The castle is beautiful. Andrew , our bartender, was extremely helpful and attentive. Recommend staying. Room was great as well, but there wasn't any way to control the temperature and we sweat all night. I'd love to have played some golf, which also looked amazingly well maintained, however, we were only in for the evening.
Read More
Aly
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We stayed in one of the carriage rooms at Kilkea Castle on the last night of our 9 day / 8 night vacation across Ireland. The castle and the grounds are both beautifully maintained and quite impressive to see as you drive up. We walked around the inside of the guest areas within the castle including the restaurants and they were very beautiful and welcoming. We had booked a one night stay in a carriage room as the castle was completely full the night we were there. Unfortunately we were not as impressed with the carriage rooms as we were with the rest of the castle. The first room they gave us was a wheelchair accessible room which was not what we had requested and it was quite small. When we went back and asked if another room was available the manager eventually approved moving us to another room. The second room was larger than the first and more comfortable. We were under the impression that the carriage rooms had recently been renovated based on the website; however the carpet was pretty worn out as was the mattress. Our reservation was to include breakfast however we had to leave for the airport before breakfast started at 8am. The person checking us in said they would put breakfast bags together for us instead; however these were not available at the time we checked out which was just before 8am. We also weren't able to eat on the property ground the evening before as the hotel didn't communicate that reservations were necessary at the time we booked it.
Read More
Georgette
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This has been the nicest place we’ve ever stayed in in all of Ireland. Staff were amazing, servers in the restaurant were amazing and fun. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend
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