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River Island Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Castleisland with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Beach
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Golf
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Castleisland, River Island Hotel is in a rural area and near the airport. Wellspring Gallery and Kerry County Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Manor West Retail Park and Tralee Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium or Fitzgerald Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, hunting and rock climbing.
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Map
Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crag Cave - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Killarney National Park - 20 min drive - 27.1 km
  • INEC Killarney - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Ross Castle - 25 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Farranfore Station - 7 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kerry Airport Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Forge Coffee & Market Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peig Sayers Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slice Of Life Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sherwoods Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

River Island Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at River Island Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A 24-hour front desk, laundry services and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, wedding services and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Cable channels, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cons Irish Bar
  • Shanowen Bar
  • Sliabh Luachra

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is River Island Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Island Hotel?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Island Hotel on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$222.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at River Island Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at River Island Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is River Island Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from CastleIsland River Walk and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Crag Cave. Ballyseedy Memorial and Ballymacelligott Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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River Island Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent very friendly and food was delicious, enjoyed the quaintness of this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, excellent buffet breakfast included in the price. Had supper there one of the two nights we stayed and it too was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast and beautiful hotel in a lovely town. The only downside was the restaurant specials where abit disappointing. But the staff where very helpful and it was a nice old fashioned hotel but in very good nick.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, staff helpful, room comfy, restaurant on site was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Lovely!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel restaurant and both were delicious. Lots of pubs to walk in and out of within a couple of blocks. Met some of the locals and had a fun evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here because we wanted to explore the Ring of Kerry, and it turned out to be the perfect location. The locals were incredibly sweet and welcoming—we ended up having some great evenings playing pool and chatting with them. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Breakfast was hearty and satisfying, and dinner was just as delicious. The staff were wonderful—friendly and full of great recommendations for nearby sights. A great stay all around!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! And lovely breakfast, perfect stop on the way to Dingle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really beautiful small Hotel, in a small Town, but everything was perfect and superb quality facilities with a Classic Style and at a super reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great Hotel near Kerry Airport

Lovely hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

The staff could not do more for you. Rooms, Food and Cleanliness excellent. Myself and my daughter stayed and had a great time. Thank you Riverisland hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious room, excellent value. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fintan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.. Leah-Anne at reception was so helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

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

Brilliant

Lovely place to stay staff were lovely,and the breakfast buffet was great,the staff kept an eye on things and refilled when neccesary,definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were v friendly,,, property was clean food service for us was quick they way we like it,,,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Etta

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

Memorable stay

Enjoyed the old world charm of this hotel with a wide open staircase and a balcony library.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were friendly, and breakfast good. Property has a dated feel and needs an update, but it was a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old hotel with a great staff and a nice breakfast. There is no parking at the hotel but there is quite a bit of safe street parking in this quaint little town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The hotel is old but well maintained and renovated. Staff was friendly and there was a lovely pub a few steps away with live music:
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Only hotel in Castleisland

Had a vey soft mattress first night but the hotel was more than accommodating in moving us to another room that was very acceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent I can't fault this and the town was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023