Ballyseede Castle

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (1144 reviews)
Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry , Tralee , IE

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Excellent food
Welcoming environment
Cons:
Dinner food could be improved
Cold reception from some staff

Categories

Cleanliness
9.46
Rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable.
Service
9.93
Staff were friendly and professional, providing excellent service.
Location
9.47
Great location with beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
9.62
Rooms were spacious, clean, very comfortable, and beautifully appointed.
Amenities
9.45
Excellent amenities including stunning breakfast and nice walking trails.
Value for Money
9.41
Very reasonably priced for the quality of service and experience.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Food was amazing, both in the restaurant and bar.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, an absolutely magical experience with no negative criticisms whatsoever.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:37

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Modern Comforts
Indulge in the scenic views from the terrace and garden and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access. Benefit from concierge services, babysitting, and a banquet hall.

Culinary Delights and Refreshing Drinks
Dine at O'Connell Restaurant for local cuisine or opt for room service. Unwind at the bar/lounge with your favorite drink. Start your day with a complimentary full breakfast.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Make use of complimentary newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Stay in one of 45 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Explore local landmarks like Tralee Town Park and Kerry County Museum.

Plan your stay at Ballyseede Castle now and immerse yourself in Victorian elegance with modern conveniences.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KIR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1144 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 9.62
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 10
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Lisa couple gb
10
Had such a fab time LOVED IT
Pros:

Everything

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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kfcroke couple ie
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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john couple ie
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Vignesh family_with_children ie
10
Value for money with some royal experience
Pros:

Value for money. The room space we got for the amount we paid is fantastic. All the staff were very friendly and courteous. Room was very clean and the location is easily accessible.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Alessio family_with_children it
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple ie
9
Would love to stay longer next time.
Pros:

Location, grounds are beautiful.

Cons:

Some of the staff were abrupt

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Ambiance was great. Rooms were nice and luxurious feel. Restaurant was nice.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Alison extended_group gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything was perfect
The dogs at reception, the other big dogs on site was a lovelytouch. Everyone was so friendly and helpful
Esther, who served our breakfast had a great sense of humour and was very cheerful and nice
Will definitely return

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller ie
7
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
B
Bart family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Phenomenal experience

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
M
marta family_with_children es
10
Pros:

Está en un recinto muy bonito y cuidado.

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Karen couple ie
9
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Grover extended_group us
10
Favorite stay yet
Pros:

Step back in time. Beautiful. We felt like royalty

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Marie Clare family_with_children ie
10
I loved it
Pros:

Everything, staff and place was lovely, loved the dogs

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
Áine couple ie
10
This was a much needed break and it blew us away, the location, the quality of service. Superb!
Pros:

So much choice. Buffet and table service. Healthy menu. Service was both friendly and professional!

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
K
Kristine couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Paddy & Noreen couple ie
10
Pros:

We booked our parents in for a recent stay to celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary- From once they arrived they loved every minute - They were so well looked after the treat in bedroom & the extra pampering they got at breakfast for their anniversary , they were delighted . Thanks for much to all the staff who made their stay so memorable. From the rooms to the grounds everything was gorgeous . They will definitely be back .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Joe solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Helena extended_group ca
10
Highly recommend!!
Pros:

Our room was spectacular, and the grounds were equally amazing. We had drinks at check in and breakfast at checkout and had great service and tasty food!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bernie family_with_children ie
9
Fabulous,excellent breakfast and very pleasant staff.a real taste of natural beauty
Pros:

The peaceful surroundings.

Cons:

No pool

2026-01-19 via Nuitee