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Kilkea Castle

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A castle with a large courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a modern building with a parking lot.
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A castle surrounded by lush greenery and a golf course.
A castle with a tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a chessboard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Castledermot, Kilkea, Kildare
  • Place, Kilkea Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kildare Shopping Village
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Castle Courtyard Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Castle Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Fitzgerald Suite

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Fitzgerald Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Castle Bedroom

A bedroom with a large bed, a television on the wall, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Castle Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a chandelier.

Luxury Castle Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Castle Courtyard Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a chair with a handbag.

Superior Castle Courtyard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room (Classic Castle Courtyard Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a magazine, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room (Classic Castle Courtyard Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

CLASSIC CASTLE

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

CLASSIC CASTLE COURTYARD

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kilkea

Close to airport.A stay at this castle places you within half a mile (1 km) of Kilkea Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Carlow Golf Club and Athy Par 3 Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Kilkea Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kildare Shopping Village - 32 min drive - 52.4 km
  • K Club - 46 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 48 min drive - 70.1 km
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 49 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

  • Athy Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J-One Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 1180 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Tandoori - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Square - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kilkea Castle

Luxurious 5-star castle with 2 restaurants
As a guest of Kilkea Castle, you'll find a full-service spa and a golf course. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Kilkea Castle. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Kilkea castle is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1180
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Kilkea Castle offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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The Lodges at Kilkea Castle
Kilkea
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 148 reviews
The price is CA $189
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the castle before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kilkea Castle have an airport shuttle?

Kilkea Castle offers an airport shuttle.

How much does it cost to stay at Kilkea Castle?

As of Sept 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilkea Castle on Oct 6, 2026 start from CA $222, 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 Kilkea Castle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kilkea Castle, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children.

Is there a casino at Kilkea Castle?

No, there is no casino at this castle, but Gold Rush Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Kilkea Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Kilkea Castle?

This castle offers free self parking.

Does Kilkea Castle have a pool?

Kilkea Castle does not have a pool.

Does Kilkea Castle have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Kilkea Castle have a spa?

This castle has a spa, which features massages, mani/pedis, and body wraps.

How close is Kilkea Castle to downtown Kilkea?

Kilkea Castle is 0.5 mi away from Kilkea.

Kilkea Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 443 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the dining was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful, windows and views were so beautiful , restaurant and breakfast lovely, grounds stunning. Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Burton

Beautiful grounds for walks and pictures.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique setting with amazing grounds and lovely renovated castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and the staff was wonderful. Breakfast was great plenty to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most beautiful property!! I 100% recommend staying here to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay with many amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property and grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very fun and unique experience! Everything was fun, clean and delicious! Highly recommend for staying in a castle!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a magical place. The staff were beyond friendly and helpful. The grounds were exquisitely manicured. The castle was awesome inspiring. Could not recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous castle great breakfast lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay, even if it was only for 1 night! From the ambiance of the castle, the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff, we enjoyed every minute. The only minor disappointment would be the size of the bed in the carriage house room, which was small for a couple (it seemed like a double or twin, definitely not a queen size). Other that that we had a very enjoyable visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, staff, food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
View from the garden.
View of our room (on the first floor.)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and amenities: great golf course and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful castle, grounds and room. Highly advise a castle bedroom if you can! Very clean, comfortable and huge. Biggest drawback was limited dining options during the week-same menu for lunch and dinner that gets boring pretty fast. Breakfast was tasty and lots of options all included. Close to Dublin- we didn’t have a car but 45 minutes by train and then 10 minute taxi made it easy (except book taxi ahead as Athy is pretty small). Worthwhile for the luxury to stay in a castle!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was lovely but we were in the Courtyard rooms and walls were paper thin. Could hear every conversation next door, which really impacted our stay in a negative way. Staff were nice and hotel itself has been expertly refurbished. Food was very good but could be elevated to make it really amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Wow the best place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, staff couldnt have been nicer. Food delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning castle and grounds with excellent onsite restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything thing was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026