Kilkea Castle | Resort in Kilkea

| 9.1 (698 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Kilkea Resort | Kilkea Castle

Resort in Kilkea

With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle provides accommodations set on 180 acres of woodland, gardens and a golf course. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge. A concierge service, free parking and luggage storage are available for guests. The estate features 140 bedrooms with several accommodations options. Each of the 11 Castle Bedrooms are uniquely designed and the Carriage Rooms are located within the courtyard of Kilkea Castle where guests can choose from interconnecting and wheelchair accessible rooms. All rooms feature HDTV, luxury bathroom amenities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a whiskey in the castle bar, The Keep, before dining at Restaurant 1180 with a view overlooking the castle gardens. This fine-dining restaurant provides seasonal local produce and offers traditional Irish cuisine with a hint of International. Alternative dining options are located in the Clubhouse and include The Bistro, which offers a more informal dining experience, as well as Hermione’s Restaurant which features a simple yet sophisticated setting. Kilkea Castle offers many outdoor activities such as an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, tennis, archery and fishing. The property also features a Spa with 5 treatment rooms including a large couples suite, a Relaxation Room, a Thermal Suite with a Hydrotherapy Pool and a Beauty Lounge for hair, make-up and nails. Carlow is 9.3 mi from the accommodations, while Kildare is 17 mi away. The nearest airport is Dublin, 52 mi from Kilkea Castle, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Kilkea Castle is located in Kilkea.

This 21 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Spa, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 698 reviews with the average score of 9.1 . Coming to Kilkea and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 21 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this place in Kilkea. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Kilkea Castle in Kilkea is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Kilkea Castle”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Tennis court
  • Beauty services
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Facial treatments
  • Aerobics
  • Fitness
  • Personal trainer
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Makeup services
  • Hair treatments
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Fishing
  • Light therapy
  • Spa
  • Body treatments
  • Archery
  • Waxing services
  • Pedicure
  • Tennis equipment
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Safe
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Concierge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Valet parking
  • Packed lunches
  • Baggage storage
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/out
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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 elevator, guests can enjoy complimentary use of the tennis courts.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.72
Location:
9.34
Staff:
9.46
Facilities:
9.23
Comfort:
9.44
Cleanliness:
9.42
Catherine
Apr 17, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Ireland
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Everything it was perfect
Summary: Girls night away
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Fitzgerald Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 45 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Fitzgerald Suite

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shampoo, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathrobe, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap

General

Safe, Private entrance, Ironing facilities, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Fold-up bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Luxury Castle Bedroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Luxury Castle Bedroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathrobe, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Towels, Body soap, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap

General

Safe, Private entrance, Ironing facilities, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Fold-up bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Superior Castle Courtyard
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior Castle Courtyard

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Towels, Body soap, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Private entrance, Ironing facilities, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

View

Inner courtyard view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Adapter
Classic Castle Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 17 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap

General

Safe, Private entrance, Ironing facilities, Key access, Heating, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Adapter
Classic Castle Courtyard Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Conditioner, Shower, Shower cap

General

Safe, Key access, Heating, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Coffee machine

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

View

Inner courtyard view

FAQ's

Is this Kilkea Castle pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Kilkea Castle?

Check-in time for Kilkea Castle starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Kilkea Castle have a swimming pool?

No, this Kilkea Castle does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Kilkea Castle?

Best-rates for the Kilkea Castle starts from $326 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Spa, Restaurant, Breakfast, Parking, TV, View, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Entertainment, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Bar, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, Toiletries, Child Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Kilkea Castle a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Kilkea Castle wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Kilkea Castle has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Kilkea Castle?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Kilkea Castle indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Kilkea Castle?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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