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Kinnitty Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor wedding
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kinnitty, Kinnitty, Offaly
  • Place, Bernard's Pyramid
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Birr Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Athlone Towncentre
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kinnitty

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Bernard's Pyramid, Kinnitty Castle Hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Irish High Cross Kinnitty. This 37-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bernard's Pyramid - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Birr Castle - 20 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Ballaghmore Castle - 29 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre - 30 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre - 47 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 20 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dungeon Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Library Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peavoy’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slí Dala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ball - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Luxury hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Kinnitty Castle Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and meeting rooms. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free newspapers, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and designer toiletries. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include phones and desks.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dungeon
  • Library

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 40.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 40.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 per night

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Castle Kinnitty
Kinnitty Castle
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
Kinnitty Hotel
Kinnitty Castle Hotel Hotel
Kinnitty Castle Hotel Kinnitty
Kinnitty Castle Hotel Hotel Kinnitty

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Kinnitty Castle Hotel?

Kinnitty Castle Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Kinnitty Castle Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kinnitty, close to Slieve Bloom Display Centre, Slieve Bloom, and Irish High Cross Kinnitty. Bernard's Pyramid is also within a driving distance of 1.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at Kinnitty Castle Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Kinnitty Castle Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Kinnitty Castle Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kinnitty Castle Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Kinnitty Castle Hotel?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as 2 bars and a restaurant.

Does Kinnitty Castle Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kinnitty Castle Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Kinnitty Castle Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Library.

Will Kinnitty Castle Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kinnitty Castle Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Kinnitty Castle Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kinnitty Castle Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Kinnitty Castle Hotel.

Kinnitty Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 312 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was great. Staying in an old castle was a cool experience. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The only downside was the room which smelled musty and the windows had no screens so we had to be mindful of the bugs when airing it out. The bed was tiny, but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, Unique Castle Stay

Kinnitty Castle is a magical place to stay. The staff is warm and inviting, the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the common areas are lovely. The beds are HUGE and very comfortable; the "throne room" has the most amazing soaking tub and was a welcome amenity after a chilly, rainy hike. The hotel provides a brochure with history of the castle; each room is named for a historical person who is affiliated with the castle and there is a bio for each. There are hiking trails (including a fun fairy trail) around the beautiful, forested property as well as other fun activity options: whiskey tasting, archery, and I believe you can arrange for horse riding. The hotel is currently transitioning to new ownership and they are making strides to refresh the hotel; although there were a few very minor areas of concern (wear & tear, paint, etc), we did not feel like those areas were a negative, we felt like they enhanced the ambiance. We dined in the Dungeon bar both nights and the food was very good. It can be a little chilly down there, so bring a light sweater or wrap; again- it added to the ambiance. For breakfast, we dined in the main dining room which is very lovely and the food was delicious; we were even blessed by a beautiful rainbow! The staff, especially Aoife, was so excellent. Make sure you book a whiskey tasting with Connor and the lovely afternoon tea! We stayed two nights and it wasn't enough; we will return to the castle on our next visit to Ireland.
Beautiful entry
Kinnitty Castle
Library bar
Lounge (afternoon tea is served here)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very comfortable Dinner in Dungeon Bar was very good as well as the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the experience of staying in a genuine castle! It was a beautiful property with trails for walking and wildlife wandering on site with horses! The only thing I’d change were the sheers on the bathroom window (felt a little exposed. The staff were lovely and we would definitely stay again and longer to enjoy the area more! Offaly is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming Castle

Gorgeous property! They made us feel very special, you know, like someone that stays in a castle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds and hotel are amazing. I was disappointed with substandard pillows and shower curtains for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, room was comfortable staff were amazing helpful and friendly Food and drink was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check in staff did not offer help with our luggage. As it is an old castle getting to our room involved several flights of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Forest trails-amazing, room-not so good.

Family of 3 stayed in standard room. 2 double beds pushed together. This room was in serious need of a deep cleaning. Windows were very dirty in the room and bathroom. I do not think they have been cleaned for years. No privacy curtain on bathroom window just a sheer curtain nailed into wall. Bathroom needs to be scrubbed. Mirror was rotting on the bottom of frame. Cobwebs and spiders on ceiling in bathroom. Door frames had cobwebs/dust bunnies all around. For the amount paid, I would have hoped for a clean space. The experience was decent because of the woods around the castle. It was amazing and beautiful walking through the forest trails. I would go back just for that.
Kinnitty castle
Forest trails
Bathroom
Bathroom mirror
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle is wonderful. It’s really fun to explore the property and the grounds. The dungeon is exceptionally good. A+++
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was quite an experience. I will recommend it to all my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The castle felt authentic. Dungeon Bar was fun and staff were friendly. Loved the castle cat - Bootsie!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and charming hotel. Each room with a particular character. Amazing food and hospitality!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eliza

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly, not the same great experience we had in 2019 which is what brought us back. I heard that it was under new ownership, and that things had downhill but decided to see for ourselves. The property is still awesome and we love the authentic feeling of the house and buildings but the staff just didn't seem like they wanted to be there, let alone provide great service. The check in girl send like she was eager to leave for the day and the dungeon dining experience was the worst we had in Ireland. My husband has to get up twice to ask for things that should have been caught by our servers (silverware, the check) It was very quiet and there was maybe two other tables well into their meals so it's not like it was a busy night or anything. The first server to finally great is just first out asked 'if we knew what we wanted for our main course'. No drink order, no hello. I had to explain that we hadn't even gotten drinks yet and that we actually wanted appetizers before our main entrees. The overall feeling I got was that they were very young, inexperienced people working there now that have not had the proper training nor management. We live Kinnitty and really hope this aspect improves.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

History at its best!

Conor was amazing at check in - couldn’t do enough. Sabina, was delightful, friendly and again, couldn’t do enough. Service in Dungeon Bar, a bit hit or miss. No plate under Chowder, didn’t know what a finger bowl was for chicken wings - had to explain. Table sprayed and cleaned whilst food was on the table. Need a wee bit of training, easily fixed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely Gothic castle with some nicely renovated parts but quite shabby and makeshift. Rubbish strewn around the building- it seems to be no one‘s job to pick it up and keep the place tidy. My bedroom was makeshift, to say the , looking like a DIY job. Staff were all very nice and breakfast was good. It would take millions to put the place right
The castle
9C High Cross in the grounds,
Bedroom wing
A famine pot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experiencing a completely different type of accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
The grounds were beautiful, the food was pretty good and the people were super friendly but the rooms really needed some upgrading they were run down the faucets were loose the heat was constantly on with no AC! The room had a weird smell. Not one of our better hotels that we stayed at in Ireland and without upgrading I probably wouldn't again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and beautiful. Would recommend to everyone. Wish we were staying more days but adventure awaited us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing experience, the staff were so kind and organized horse back riding for us in a days notice. They helped make our experience so special in Ireland. Beautiful view of the horses out front from our room. So lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience! Especially if you ever imagined staying in a castle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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