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Kilkea Castle

Kildare, Ireland

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.79 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/59 Apr 2026

James • Family Trip

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.

5.0/525 Mar 2026

Jordan • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/518 Mar 2026

Colette • Family Trip

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

5.0/54 Mar 2026

Peter • Couple Trip

It is difficult to fault Kilkea Castle as every aspect of the property impressed. The little things therefore matter and small faults in maintenance, which should be dealt with in a luxury property, tend to stand out more. However, that is digging into the fine detail. So, first impressions carried through from first stepping inside with a warm welcome, the engaging housekeeping staff and superbly professional dining/breakfast room staff. On site activities are a nice touch and worth looking at. Food was well prepared and delivered well. Room was well appointed and tastefully decorated in keeping with the overall castle make-over. Would we go back, in a blink of an eye. Well located in Co.Kildare, the castle offers a great location to explore Ireland's spinal counties. Is Kilkea a great location to simply relax at, absolutely. Go on, indulge.

5.0/51 Feb 2026

Brian • Couple Trip

Location, staff, food

5.0/529 Jan 2026

Louise

Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff

5.0/526 Jan 2026

Jeremiah • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/519 Jan 2026

Margaret • Couple Trip

Everything thing was wonderful

5.0/522 Dec 2025

Lisa

Wow the best place

5.0/55 Dec 2025

Jennifer • Family Trip

Excellent service, lovely room, and stunning estate! The archery and escape rooms were great fun.

5.0/526 Nov 2025

Clare

Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.

5.0/528 Oct 2025

Doreen • Couple Trip

Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.

5.0/528 Oct 2025

David • Couple Trip

Pillows were a little hard. Would prefer more traditional style sausages with the breakfast. Would be nice to have option of seeded brown soda bread with breakfast.

5.0/523 Oct 2025

Trevor • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/515 Oct 2025

Monique • Couple Trip

This is an incredible property. Truly one of a kind. Food was amazing, grounds stunning and historic. The room was perfect and cozy. We will definitely return if given the opportunity. Loved this place!!!

5.0/514 Oct 2025

Louis

Lakisha was absolutely incredible, we didnt understand the lock on our door (silly us) and she was super patient showing us, also all her recommendations were excellent for the last day of our international trip. She deserves recognition for her efforts! Thank you lakisha!!

5.0/512 Oct 2025

James • Family Trip

Who doesn't want to stay at a 900-year-old castle when you visit Ireland? It was a magical visit and the capstone of our visit to the Emerald Island. The staff was beyond welcoming and excellent. The setting was perfect - the room was luxurious and the food was first class. We could not have asked for more and have recommended this to our friends!

5.0/56 Oct 2025

Andrew

Everything was amazing, beautiful property!

5.0/52 Oct 2025

Aaron • Couple Trip

Staff, grounds, food and drinks were all top tier. The castle is beautiful. Andrew , our bartender, was extremely helpful and attentive. Recommend staying. Room was great as well, but there wasn't any way to control the temperature and we sweat all night. I'd love to have played some golf, which also looked amazingly well maintained, however, we were only in for the evening.

5.0/530 Sep 2025

Georgette • Couple Trip

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

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare, IE

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Please note the Castle building will be hosting an exclusive private event on 02 May and 03 May 2020 and there will be no access between 15:00 and 00:00.Check-in for all guests is in the reception area in the Clubhouse.All rooms at the property are accessible by lift.Guests can enjoy complimentary use of the tennis courts.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

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

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the castle prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Kilkea Castle

Kilkea Castle Location
Located in Kilkea, Kilkea Castle is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and Carlow Golf Club. This golf castle is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Oak Park Forest Park and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Athy Par 3 Golf Course.

Kilkea Castle Facility and Service
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this castle include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Kilkea Castle Rooms
Stay in one of 41 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Restaurant and Cafe
Grab a bite to eat at one of the castle's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 - Wed, 22 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children