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Kilkea Castle

5.0 star property
Riverfront castle with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Garden
Restaurant
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 15.00 per person)
Indoor spa tub
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$306
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Carriage Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 22.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Castle Bedroom

Luxury Castle Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room (Classic Carriage Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fitzgerald Suite

Fitzgerald Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Castle Bedroom

Deluxe Castle Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Carriage Room

Superior Carriage Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare

What's nearby

  • Carlow Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Dr. Cullen Park - 13 min drive
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 14 min drive
  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre - 14 min drive
  • Kildare Shopping Village - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Athy Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andersons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New moon tandoori Indian restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mad Hatter Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 1180 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clancys Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kilkea Castle

Luxury castle by the river
Take advantage of a golf course, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Kilkea Castle. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap or a body treatment at the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and wedding services
  • A banquet hall, massage treatment rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilkea Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kilkea Castle?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilkea Castle on 10 Mar 2025 start from AU$306.33, 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.

How much is parking at Kilkea Castle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kilkea Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kilkea Castle?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Kilkea Castle provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kilkea Castle located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury castle is within 9 miles (15 km) of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Oak Park Forest Park and Carlow Golf Club. Athy Par 3 Golf Course and Delta Sensory Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Kilkea Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 307 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

We came to Kilkea to celebrate our anniversary and could not have been more pleased! From the moment we walked through the castle doors, the staff was gracious and friendly. Everyone remembered our names…so it certainly had a Cheers from Boston vibe! From the front desk, the spa, the dining, the historical grounds, and bartenders at The Keep, what more could we have asked for. We can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Amazing spot to visit and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

5 star experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

COURTLAND

liked the seclusion
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Beautiful property and area. Wonderful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

Beautiful hotel set in amazing grounds. Very frosty conditions during our stay which added to the overall ambience. Staff very attentive. Food was excellent. We had a lovely dinner in the Hermione restaurant. Breakfast choice very good. Bar was very busy in the evening with just one person serving so it could have been better staffed. Open fire in lounge was a lovely touch but went out early in the evening and there was no one to relight it despite our requests. Shame as it was an extremely cold night. Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

We had such a beautiful break in this hotel!! It is so unique with so much character & charm. Breakfast in 1180 room was beautiful and Dinner in The Drawing room felt very special. Staff are so friendly and helpful, Spa and Thermal suite was amazing, Room was massive and comfortable. Highly recommended, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

A must do, there is nothing like staying in a real castle. Food was ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Absolutely loved our stay here. The property and grounds were stunning. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Golf course was beautiful. Would absolutely recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Kilkea castle
Beautiful location and grounds. The staff were very polite and helpful. Had Dinner and breakfast. Both had great service and food good. The Spa was extra treat but you only get 1 hour which i feel you could do with extra time. Would definitely recommend at would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Castle Stay Was a Dream Come True!
What an experience! Staying in this gorgeous, ancient castle was a dream come true. Everything about it was magical! From the cozy room in the castle, delicious meal in the Hermione Cafe and drinks afterward in the beautifully decorated lounge area, our experience was unforgettable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Love, love, love! Great stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Multiple restaurants on site. Staff friendly and accommodating. Love exploring the grounds and learning history of castle. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Wife wanted to stay in a castle!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

An amazing castle full of history. The food was splendid and the atmosphere was amazing. Mine and my wife's 20th anniversary and definitely don't regret staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Truly a magical experience with great service. Fantastic golf course and spa, truly a relaxing gem of a stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Kilkea Castle was a lovely last day to our trip in Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

The accommodation and staff are excellent, courteous, and friendly. My only dissatisfaction was the breakfast, served at the table cold, and the staff immediately replaced it with slightly warmer servings, but unfortunately, the only quality item was the fried egg, all the other ingredients were sub-standard. Not the good last memory to take away from a superb stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Very relaxing and the service was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

This property is simply stunning! We had the best stay and would return in a heartbeat. The grounds are beautiful, the property is so much fun to explore and the Carriage House rooms are beautiful. We ate at the club house restaurant and the service was top notch. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stunning property, everybody was super nice. Golf course is excellent and an extreme bargain at 50€ for 18 and 30€ for 9 holes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

I recently stayed at this hotel, and it was truly unforgettable! I got engaged in their beautiful rose garden, which was an absolutely magical setting. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special—so warm, welcoming, and attentive. We enjoyed a delightful lunch at the golf club, where the menu options were diverse and delicious. The dinner offerings were equally phenomenal, with every dish prepared to perfection. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone seeking a perfect getaway, whether for a special occasion or simply to relax. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Onsite Golf Course
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
5.0