The Lodges at Kilkea Castle

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Independent
8.8 (71 reviews)
Kilkea, Kilkea , Kilkea , IE
353-59-9145600

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Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Picnic area
Fitness facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good food quality
Cons:
Poor room conditions
Inadequate amenities
Value concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Multiple comments expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and room conditions.
Service
9.66
Staff were repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.7
The property is described as beautiful, with stunning grounds.
Room Quality
7.65
Concerns were raised about dated decor and inadequate amenities in rooms.
Amenities
8.68
The spa and golf services were positively mentioned, contributing to overall satisfaction.
Value for Money
8.14
Complaints about the price relative to the quality of the offerings were noted.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Food quality received positive feedback, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.16
Reviews reflect a mix of positive experiences and critical feedback leading to an overall satisfying stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:51

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreational Activities
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the spa. Enjoy the golf course and fitness center on-site.

Delicious Dining Options and Socializing
Savor local cuisine at Hermione's with a garden view. Lounge at the bar, coffee shop/cafe, and complimentary daily reception.

Convenient Amenities and Unique Decor
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and unique gift shops/newsstands. Stay in individually decorated guestrooms with exquisite details.

Pamper yourself at The Lodges at Kilkea Castle, your gateway to a blend of relaxation and adventure.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUB

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

8.8
Based on 71 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Jeff • couple • us
10
Once in a lifetime experience to stay in a castle in Ireland.
Pros:

Staying in a castle was a fantastic experience. The staff was top notch. The food was very good. We loved the experience.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, great staff

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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jayne • solo_traveller • us
9
We had a lovely, relaxing stay. I hope to return.
Pros:

Beautiful, well kept. Many beautiful spots to sit and enjoy.

Cons:

The signage could be improved. Difficult to know where the different buildings were located.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Leila • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

L'ambiance

Cons:

Chambre étouffante

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • ie
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • extended_group • us
10
Amazing beautiful castle!
Pros:

Castle was beautiful, clean, excellent staff, lots of wonderful amenities. Amazing stay and food was great.

Cons:

Ireland rarely (if ever) requires air conditioning. And I would not expect an ancient castle to have AC. But we happened to be there during the only heat wave of the year and the rooms were very hot. If you are the type of person that requires AC at all costs, call them first to see if they have it in any of the rooms. But very unlikely that you'd need it anyway.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • couple • it
4
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • extended_group • us
10
A magical stay at a magical place
Pros:

An absolutely beautiful location, like living out a dream. Now we can check staying at a castle off our bucket list. The castle is magical as are the grounds, which include gardens , a stream, and an ancient graveyard. You can’t go wrong choosing to stay at Kilkea and the breakfast is not to be missed!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • us
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Barry • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Beautiful, clean, and comfortable room. Gorgeous castle a d grounds. Excellent food and service.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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vd Ven • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Fantastische sfeer, geweldige locatie

Cons:

Dineren in het kasteel kan alleen maar in het weekend, maar bistro is prima.

Was wat warm op de kamer.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Coleman • extended_group • us
1
Bad, just a bad remodel with modern cheap furniture
Pros:

Rooms are very badly outfitted for a castle. Worst castle experience across Ireland over 3 trips. This is the worst castle among them. Only pretty from the outside. Rooms small

Cons:

Food not great, had to carry bags a long way via stairs. No AC. cheap white furniture in castle rooms. We spent over $1100 for two nights. So not worth it. terrible terrible experience. The pictures online are super deceiving

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Coleman • couple • us
1
Pros:

The rooms were very very small and modern but rubbed down. We booked dinner for 10 on our honeymoon and were moved to a hallway where they forgot to turn on the light and we were dying of heat. it took them 45 min and prodding to get a drink menu. I would have left of relatives were not there. I’ve never left a bad review for anything but this experience made me cry on my honeymoon. Bad castle renovation with 1960s light fixture and broken okra looking furniture in a really small room. Only pretty from the outside.

Cons:

The rooms were very very small and modern but rubbed down. We booked dinner for 10 on our honeymoon and were moved to a hallway where they forgot to turn on the light and we were dying of heat. it took them 45 min and prodding to get a drink menu. I would have left of relatives were not there. I’ve never left a bad review for anything but this experience made me cry on my honeymoon. Bad castle renovation with 1960s light fixture and broken okra looking furniture in a really small room. Only pretty from the outside. No AC. Terrible food. Really the worst renovation of a castle ever. We have stayed in many castles and never seen anything this bad. The outside is great, inside looks like broken ikea white/1960s and not in the MCM good way….. really I cried and felt totally embraced I brought 10 people here.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Banana RIver Retreat • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and castle.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Eimheír • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Oleg • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Kilkea Castle. The staff were exceptionally friendly and went above and beyond by providing us with complimentary connecting rooms of a higher category than we had booked. The archery and billiards facilities were a great addition and helped make our family stay even more enjoyable.

Cons:

One area for improvement would be communication regarding breakfast arrangements. During our stay, the breakfast location had been moved from the restaurant on the grounds to the castle itself, but we were not informed in advance, so we had to walk back after arriving at the usual venue. In addition, the breakfast service was quite slow, which made the experience less enjoyable than it could have been.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Nolan • solo_traveller • ie
10
Great place
Pros:

Setting, staff, building

Cons:

Had to leave early before they served breakfast, said they would organise a breakfast bag to go, very poor considering we paid for a full breakfast. Couple mini factory danish, a yogurt and a banana. Just think more effort could have taken place.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee