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Kilkea Castle

Property class: 5 and above

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A castle with a large courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a modern building with a parking lot.
A castle surrounded by lush greenery and a golf course.
Restaurant
A castle with a tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a chessboard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $200
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Place, Kilkea Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Wicklow Mountains National Park
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Castle Courtyard Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Castle Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Fitzgerald Suite

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Fitzgerald Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Castle Bedroom

A bedroom with a large bed, a television on the wall, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Castle Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a chandelier.

Luxury Castle Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Castle Courtyard Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a handbag.

Superior Castle Courtyard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room (Classic Castle Courtyard Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a magazine, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room (Classic Castle Courtyard Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

CLASSIC CASTLE

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for CLASSIC CASTLE COURTYARD

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

CLASSIC CASTLE COURTYARD

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kilkea Castle

5-star Kilkea castle with golf course
This smoke-free castle features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Kilkea Castle offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
Kilkea Castle features a full-service spa and a golf course. Dining is available at one of the castle's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the castle's 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

2 meeting rooms are available. This luxury castle also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Kilkea Castle is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kilkea Castle has 2 restaurants on site.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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. 375 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 452 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The property was beautiful and the dining was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was wonderful, windows and views were so beautiful , restaurant and breakfast lovely, grounds stunning. Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful grounds for walks and pictures.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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What an amazing experience and stay! The property was absolutely stunning and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Amazing all the way around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unique setting with amazing grounds and lovely renovated castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms and the staff was wonderful. Breakfast was great plenty to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It’s more picture perfect than the photos! We had a photographer meet us and the castle staff was incredible, allowing us to shoot the most amazing pictures. Great experience and amazing people!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was the most beautiful property!! I 100% recommend staying here to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay with many amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning property and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was a very fun and unique experience! Everything was fun, clean and delicious! Highly recommend for staying in a castle!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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

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Truly a magical place. The staff were beyond friendly and helpful. The grounds were exquisitely manicured. The castle was awesome inspiring. Could not recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff, food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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What an amazing stay, even if it was only for 1 night! From the ambiance of the castle, the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff, we enjoyed every minute. The only minor disappointment would be the size of the bed in the carriage house room, which was small for a couple (it seemed like a double or twin, definitely not a queen size). Other that that we had a very enjoyable visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful property. We had a carriage room and it was clean, luxurious, and comfortable. Drinks in the bar inside the castle were delicious. As was dinner in Hermione's and breakfast the next morning in the Castle. I would like to have stayed longer to see more of the area.
View from the garden.
View of our room (on the first floor.)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This property upon entering and driving up to the grounds, which are beyond gorgeous and nothing short of a fairytale was breathtaking, our warm welcome we received as well as our dinner experience which were all perfect. Our waiter Emmet was so charming and delightful and the Bartender Andrew with a local named Edward were so nice to us, they were a treat to talk to. Breakfast staff was also friendly and helped answer questions we had about the castle and area. the carriage house rooms were clean and lovely and very comfortable. We so enjoyed our Archery lesson with Natasha who was so friendly and fun at the Activities center. We only wish we could have stayed longer. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Kilkea Castle, and the Kildare area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Incredibly beautiful castle, grounds and room. Highly advise a castle bedroom if you can! Very clean, comfortable and huge. Biggest drawback was limited dining options during the week-same menu for lunch and dinner that gets boring pretty fast. Breakfast was tasty and lots of options all included. Close to Dublin- we didn’t have a car but 45 minutes by train and then 10 minute taxi made it easy (except book taxi ahead as Athy is pretty small). Worthwhile for the luxury to stay in a castle!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning castle and grounds with excellent onsite restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025