Ballyseede Castle

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Ballyseede , Tralee , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Property Description

Luxurious Historic Setting
Step back in time at Ballyseede Castle, a luxurious hotel nestled in 30 acres of gardens and woodland. The grand Doric columns and elegant oak staircase in the lobby set the tone for a stay filled with history and sophistication.

Elegant Accommodation and Dining
Indulge in the elegant accommodation and fine dining featuring traditional Irish cuisine. The impressive drawing rooms with marble fireplaces offer a perfect spot for relaxing over afternoon tea or morning coffee.

Picturesque Natural Surroundings
Immerse yourself in the picturesque natural beauty surrounding the castle, providing a serene backdrop for your stay. Each room tells a unique story, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience at Ballyseede Castle.

Book your stay now and experience the charm and luxury of Ballyseede Castle.

Important information:

Please note that the Lodge rooms are located in an external building to the castle.

Any overseas guests should contact their own department of Foreign Affairs to clarify travel into and out of Ireland, see for the most updated information. www.gov.ie
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

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Joe • family_with_children • ie
8
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Lovely relaxed atmosphere in beautiful old world surroundings

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Loved absolutely everything from the drive to the castle, the warm welcome from Geraldine at reception (she was a spectacular lady so kind) the room blew us away and my two boys were so excited to explore the hotel and the next morning the grounds were so beautiful. Just an amazing place to stay.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sadie • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

The staff were so accommodating.

Cons:

Everything was fabulous 👌

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Kellie • extended_group • us
10
Beautiful! Unique!! Pleasantly surprised! Loved the staff!
Pros:

Breakfast had a great selection. Rooms were beautiful. Staff was exceptional!!!

Cons:

We wanted the irish wolfhounds to stay in our room.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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cianmce • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Beautiful location. Very helpful staff. 2 Irish Wolf Hounds.
The rooms in the Lodge were huge.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The staff was wonderful, the rooms were spacious and we loved being greeted by the wolfhounds! Excellent touch! The woods, walking trails and outside areas were nice. Breakfast was delicious. The music in the pub was very entertaining.

Cons:

We booked the picnic and bike rental and were looking forward to riding around the grounds on the many trails. The picnic was good, but we were told we could only ride them on the roads outside of the castle grounds. So, we walked instead.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Fergus Golden • couple • ie
10
Pros:

A great castle to stay in

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

More of a villa than a castle in my opinion, but still an exotic experience for me. I stayed in the gate house rather than the main house, but it was well appointed and I had no regrets. Breakfast was buffet style, and well done. I had dinner in the bar restaurant, where it was probably friendlier. Had a nice conversation with the barkeep. Don't miss meeting the wolfhounds if you can! Oh, and don't turn too soon off the road into Ballyseede House instead of Balleyseede Castle!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Anastasia • couple • us
8
Cons:

We originally booked the lodge, which is not in the castle. It was not clear when we booked (it sounded like a room name thst hotels randomly assign to rooms). We ended up paying more on site to stay in the castle.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • ie
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Layne • couple • us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Every detail was extraordinary

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • au
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Kroll • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Literally everything! It was magical!

Cons:

I didn't like having to leave

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • au
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Brilliant stay. We were well taken care of by staff and was a great location to get to Dingle/Cliffs/Killarney. Hounds were super chill and friendly. Highly recommend

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
It was like living in a 19th century dream!
Pros:

We stayed at the Lodge at Ballyseed and loved how much space we had for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenagers.). The breakfast that was included was abundant in its buffet offerings and then it's menu choices. Joseph was our waiter in the mornings and did a fantastic job taking care of us. Tim, our bartender, in the evenings was wonderful. He made the best amaretto sour I've had in Ireland. We loved the castle and all of the touches that were put into it. Being able to sit in the sitting room and enjoy the atmosphere, play a game of chess, etc.

Cons:

In our bathroom, the shower was open and it sprayed everywhere outside of the shower encasement. We just felt bad letting water go everwhere but unless you stood in the corner with the shower head pointed down, there was no way around it. It would also have been nice to have a bit more counter space in the bathroom and a place for shower items.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lana • extended_group • nl
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Betty Reese • extended_group • us
9
Lovely and Beautiful facility, gardens, food, drink, everything was fantastic! Will return again!!
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, great service and delicious. The staff was so kind, very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Wish we could have stayed longer!!!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • au
10
Perfect for our Wedding anniversary
Pros:

We stayed in a junior suite which was spectacular, but the best part - the star of the show - Doolan the Irish Wolf Hound. Much to our delight he came and spent time with us and we formed a true bond which obviously had nothing to do with the dog treats we provided knowing there were dogs on the property. But seriously, beautiful castle, some lovely historical features remain like the 2 fireplaces, food was great, service outstanding - I hope one day we get to return and stay longer!

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • us
9
Cons:

Our dining staff were very efficient, cheerful and helpful! Especially Colleen!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee