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Ballyseede Castle

Property class: 4
4-star Victorian hotel with free breakfast

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A large, historic building with a formal garden and a large lawn.
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A formal garden pathway leading to a white building with a symmetrical design, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and potted plants.
A dining area with stone walls, paintings, a fireplace, and chandeliers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry
  • Place, Ballyseedy Woods
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballymacelligott Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballyseedy Memorial
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Castle – Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a TV, and a desk.

Castle – Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through the window.

Castle – Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of the bathroom.

Castle – Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with patterned armchairs, a large chandelier, and a view of the garden through the windows.

Castle – Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Tralee

Tralee retreat .Your stay at this Tralee hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Ballyseedy Woods and Ballymacelligott Church. Also, Ballyseedy Memorial is within half a mile (1 km) and Chute Hall Ogham Stones is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballyseedy Woods - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ballymacelligott Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballyseedy Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Killarney National Park - 29 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Tralee Station - 12 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack Mac's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chopin's Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ballyseede Castle

4-star Victorian hotel with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Ballyseede Castle.

This Victorian Tralee hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1721
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ballyseede Castle offers 45 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Tralee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 4 to March 5:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Ballyseede Castle Hotel Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel
Ballyseede Castle Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel
Ballyseede Castle Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel Tralee

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ballyseede Castle to the airport?

Ballyseede Castle is 9.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Killarney (KIR-Kerry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballyseede Castle?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballyseede Castle on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $311, excluding 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.

Does Ballyseede Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ballyseede Castle.

How close is Ballyseede Castle to the beach?

This hotel is 11.7 mi (20-min drive) from Fenit Beach and 12 mi (28-min drive) from Banna Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ballyseede Castle offer free breakfast?

Ballyseede Castle offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Ballyseede Castle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ballyseede Castle?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Ballyseede Castle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ballyseede Castle have a pool?

Ballyseede Castle does not have a pool.

Does Ballyseede Castle have a restaurant?

Ballyseede Castle is home to O'Connell Restaurant, which features local cuisine. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from January 4 to March 5.

Does Ballyseede Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ballyseede Castle to downtown Tralee?

Ballyseede Castle is 2.5 mi away from Tralee.

Ballyseede Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 603 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful estate, good restaurants in the castle, very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a unique hotel experience, located in a nice beautiful place to relax and enjoy the grounds . Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful property! Had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely amazing. This was definitely the standout of our trip. We will definitely try to stay here. Every chance we get when we come to Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Simply wonderful. The staff are terrific, especially Esther. You will always remember your stay at Ballyseede.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a fun experience of staying in an Irish castle. The hospitality was warm, the grounds were beautifully maintained, and our room in the west wing was lovely. The adorable Irish wolfhounds, Dolan and Joe, added that special touch of magic to our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful rooms very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Joseph was awesome on the breakfast staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about this place was perfect. Staying in this castle was probably the coolest hotel experience I've ever had and the staff was so nice and helpful. Also if your an animal lover then this place is definitely for you ! They have 4 dogs, donkey and a pony !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely a 5-star stay. Historic property with interesting history that is immaculately maintained. The staff is wonderful. The breakfast was excellent. Very pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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They make you feel like loyalty. Great food with great surroundings. Grounds are perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The entire experience was great. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful, especially breakfast staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay, relaxing and good food and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful castle Friendly staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved our experience at Ballyseede Castle. Our room (in the West Wing) was massive and very comfy, with a beautiful view of the impressive gardens. We loved having coffee in one of the drawing rooms, and the included breakfast in the dining room. So many wonderful sitting areas and nooks to explore, and absolutely beautiful grounds. The staff was very friendly and helpful too. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at Ballyseed Castle and had an amazing dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had the most wonderful stay at Ballyseede castle. Felt totally relaxed with a lovely homely feel. Staff were so nice and food delicious. Lots of rooms to just hang out and enjoy some quiet time . Room was lovely and comfortable with great shower. Beautiful grounds for walking around and just enjoying the castle. Fantastic stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were all friendly and professional. Nice breakfast. Beautiful grounds with a couple of big and friendly Irish hounds roaming around. Great trail walk in behind the grounds which we weren't aware of ahead of time. We really enjoyed it. Maybe it goes without saying, but just know that it's a quiet, historic visit, not a party. Unless you're booking a wedding and taking the place over. Would be perfect for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful and lovely experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We came on a girls bithday trip. It was absolutely lovely. Being dog lovers it was was nice to see all the animals. It made it feel more relaxed. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay at Ballyseede. Stella, Tom and Joesph excellent servers. Delicious meals. Walking the grounds was lovely. Excellent nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025