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The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

Property class: 4.5
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with golf course

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Property entrance
Indoor pool
Aerial view
Indoor spa tub
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Kilkea, Kilkea
  • Place, Carlow Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Athy Heritage Centre-Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Dr. Cullen Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Three Bedroom Self Catering Lodge

Three Bedroom Self Catering Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Lodge Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Lodge Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kilkea

Close to airport.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find Oak Park Forest Park and Carlow Golf Club. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Delta Sensory Gardens and Dr. Cullen Park.

What's nearby

  • Oak Park Forest Park - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Carlow Golf Club - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Athy Heritage Centre-Museum - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Dr. Cullen Park - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • St Patrick's College - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Athy Station - 11 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O’Brien - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Tandoori - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J-One Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bradbury's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 1180 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with golf course
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a steam room. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Lodges at Kilkea Castle. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kilkea hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle offers 33 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 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.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is CA $283
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includes taxes & fees
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Kilkea Castle

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • 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
  • Gym
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11:00 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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 12.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. 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 hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Lodges Kilkea Castle
Lodges Castle
Kilkea Castle
The Lodges At Kilkea Kilkea
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle Hotel
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle Kilkea
The Lodges at Kilkea Castle Hotel Kilkea

The Lodges at Kilkea Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Over all very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't quite what I was anticipating, but quite roomy. The staff and meals were great ... particularly the options and care taken for my dietary requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Dublin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here the place is stunning with loads to do. Enjoyed a couple of pints in the castle by the fire and had a great breakfast the next day. The lodges are huge and very well maintained. A real getaway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, great food and cosy atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

gee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge is more like a motor inn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay, everything was perfect and staff were so helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely breakfast options and service and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect for my needs. The hotel grounds are just stunning Breakfast in a castle is pretty top tier! Good options for breakfast and everything was well cooked and delicious, had more a bed and breakfast feels rather than hotel with more intimate table service. I would have preferred better quality and more options with bread, rather than low quality white and brown sliced for toast that was served. I did feel this let down the breakfast. This is the only reason I dropped a star.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Resort, we wished we had booked a few more days there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrible staff, non working appliances in the room, terrible bathroom. I just don't see anything redeemable about this property other than the grounds. This is soooo not worth the price. I wouldn't stay here for free which is saying a lot. It's apparently developed by a builder in the US. I am not sure what he's building in the US but he certainly did not build a nice property here despite all the potential.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing experience to stay in the lodges at this beautiful castle!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Fun property with a great breakfast that was included. I used the spa services and my husband golfed. Both were reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff and absolutely gorgeous grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay, 5 star staff

Staff were amazing, so friendly and answered any of our questions or requests. Food at the golf club restaurant was delicious and the breakfast was really good. Grounds are stunning to stroll around and well kept. Comfy bed in the lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CATHERINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle with lovely pleasent, helpful staff. We stayed 1 night & had an excellent dinner & breakfast in the 1180 Restauant. However for a 5 star hotel I was a little dissapointed with a few things: We went to the bar for a pre-dinner drink and there was only one waiter behind the bar & no floor service, one had to queue at the bar for a drink & carry it back to the table. The overall lodge decor felt a bit dated. The kitchen was well enough stocked but it & the lounge area was very dull. Dispite a large picture window, here was only 1 small window for ventilation & this appeared sealed so we had to open the door to the terrace. It was nice that the bedroom had french doors which lead to the terrace, as well as the living room. The bed was big, very comfortable & good pillows. The room had a charming garden view. Regarding facilities; I had to request a bathrobe & slippers which should have been provided. The bathrobe was synthetic & not good quality. There are no hooks in the bedroom or bathroom so I could not hang the robe anywhere. There were no chairs in the bedroom either (just a wee stool) so we had no-where to put clothes at night. I had to put the bed throw on the floor as no place to put it, so not very hygenic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing customer service and very friendly and accommodating staff. A+++++
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Bangor

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality venue for golf, spa and events.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalies

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We last minute booked a stay and it was the best decision we could’ve made. Rooms were clean and staff were so friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Must do the falconry and escape room if you have time. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025