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
See all facilities

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

See all policies

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
J
Johannes von Wallenberg couple de
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
L
Lynn extended_group us
10
Pros:

It was beautiful and had all the accommodations we needed.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple de
10
Delightful, charming, and cozy.
Pros:

The dogs and Joseph!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
F
Farch solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Breakfast staff

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
S
Steven couple au
10
Pros:

Both dinner and breakfast were delicious and well presented with service being very attentive. The room was large and exceptionally decorated. The grounds were beautiful. We would definitely stay at Ballyseede Castle again.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
G
Gadoury extended_group ca
10
Séjour inoubliable!!
Pros:

Les croissants 2 couleurs, les score étaient vraiment très frais, le bon café, de pouvoir se promener dans les pièces du château, le personnel vraiment courtois au déjeuner.

Cons:

Les déjeuners chaud qui était un peu trop salé, les 2 matins.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
M
Morrin couple ie
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
C
carolyn solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
K
Kelli solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

This place was amazing the room was large and spacious, beds were so comfortable. The grounds are immaculate. The pups made me feel like home, Damon and Joe are amazing!

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
V
vrooom solo_traveller us
10
Lavish but Friendly Overthetop Place
Pros:

Had to stay in the lodge as castle was booked. Lovely comfy bedroom. But all activities in castle which is actually a Great House not a castle but quite impressive nonetheless. Staff and dinner excellent. Be sure to spend time in the parlor and drawing room which are very period and over-the-top elegant, loaded w/atmosphere. Lovely place - would definitely station here again.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
S
Shannon solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Truly enjoyable stay, from the Wolfhounds greeting us to Tim the excellent bar man it was a fantastic experience! Highly recommend!

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
재현 couple kr
10
Pros:

맛있는 아침식사,성에서의 특별한 경험

Cons:

호텔에서 머무는 시간이 적어서 아쉬움

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
D
derek family_with_children ie
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
M
MANUEL extended_group it
10
L'ECCELLENZA
Pros:

Beh esprimere a parole il soggiorno presso questo castello è davvero difficile. Dormire qui va oltre qualsiasi aspettativa, è come essere in un sogno.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
J
Joseph F couple us
10
Lovely stay in a castle.
Pros:

Large authentic castle and a newer lodge accommodation on property. Lovely marked trail walk in the woods. Friendly Irish wolf hounds wander around the grounds. Staff very friendly. Included breakfast was quite good. Bar and restaurant on site also very good.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wunderschönes Hotel mit fantastischen Aufenthaltsbereichen. Wir waren mit Baby unterwegs und auch hier hat alles gepasst. Bett stand zur Verfügung und in der Bar gab es für sie auch was zu essen.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
S
Skye extended_group au
10
Absolutely worth treating yourself
Pros:

What a treat to stay somewhere so old yet so beautifully maintained and appointed. The whole place is just amazing- everything down to the little things seem to have been considered.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
K
Karin solo_traveller se
10
Pros:

What a place, fabolous settings, attention to detail and beautiful surroundings.

Cons:

Our room was very spacious and beautiful but it was also accessible which made the bathroom a bit weird and inconvenient, as it had no shower curtains or walls.
We had dinner in the restaurant, great price for a five course menu and super friendly and efficient staff, the food however was ok but not great.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
P
Patrick solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Love the setting, staff very helpful. Tim the bartender was very informative. Breakfast was great.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee