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Kilkea Castle

5.0 star property

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Golf
Golf
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Place, Oak Park Forest Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlow Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Dr. Cullen Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

About the neighborhood

Kilkea

Kilkea Castle is located within a 15-minute drive of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and Carlow Golf Club. This 41-room, 5-star castle has a golf course, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants.
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What's nearby

  • Oak Park Forest Park - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Carlow Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Athy Heritage Centre-Museum - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Browne's Hill Dolmen - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Dr. Cullen Park - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Athy Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Moon Tandoori - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O’Brien - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J-One Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 1180 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kilkea Castle

At Kilkea Castle, guests have access to a golf course, a full-service spa, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury castle include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Archery
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1180
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the castle at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Kilkea Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 428 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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Really enjoyed everything about our stay. The staff at the castle and at Hermione’s restaurant were friendly and helpful, the food was brilliant, the room wasspacious and the bed was comfy, the spa was very relaxing… no complaints and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff, food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colette

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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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen

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Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Wow the best place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything thing was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Excellent service, lovely room, and stunning estate! The archery and escape rooms were great fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning castle and grounds with excellent onsite restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kilkea Castle was amazing. Beautiful grounds, lovely ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
View from the garden
The drive in
Walking around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing spot to visit and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CONRAD

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Very cool place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle, exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and excellent service!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, excellent room, food and staff! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Tammy R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025