Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service from staff
Lovely food and dining options
Great location and setting
Cons:
Noise at night
Uncomfortable bed for some
Concerns about value in dining pricing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Rooms were clean and comfortable, though some issues were mentioned.
Service
9.75
Staff were exceptional and provided excellent service.
Location
9.25
The hotel is conveniently located close to Dublin, yet feels secluded.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, though some reported issues with bed comfort.
Amenities
8.25
Standard amenities for this hotel tier, with some noted improvements needed.
Value for Money
8.75
Dinner pricing raised concerns; overall, the value was satisfactory.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Food was loved by many; some criticism for limited options at breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall a wonderful experience with great service and facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Relaxation
Set amidst 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny offers air-conditioned rooms with soundproofing and blackout curtains for a peaceful night's sleep. Each room features a 43-inch flat-screen TV and stunning views of the estate, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

State-of-the-Art Leisure Facilities
The hotel boasts a Leisure Centre with a 17-meter swimming pool, gym, steam room, jacuzzi, and a splash pool for children. Guests can unwind at the Oasis Spa, offering a variety of treatments for ultimate relaxation.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Dining
Indulge in contemporary Irish cuisine at Yew Restaurant or savor traditional Irish fare at Tupper's bar. The Grill & Bar on the mezzanine level offers panoramic views, an open kitchen, and a cocktail bar, providing a unique dining experience.

Book now to experience the luxury and tranquility of Lyrath Estate Kilkenny.

Important information:

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3020 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Linda solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Great amenities.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Staff are extremely helpful and go out of the way for you.
The Spa is beautiful and offers varying packages.
Bathroom is spacious with large bath and shower area. The bath salts were lovely
Breakfast was lovely with great choice.

Cons:

Room was slightly smaller then expected but was extremely clean.
There was no products for the bath.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Eamonn couple ie
10
Relaxing, enjoyable, restful, calm. We'll be back!
Pros:

Breakfast, room, terrace, foyer, estate walk

Cons:

A couple of suggestions to further improve this excellent hotel: (1) Some benches around the walking paths; (2) signage to provide info about the beautiful trees which dot the estate; (3) better quality coffee in each room.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Maria couple ie
10
Excellent hotel will return again
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, great facilities very friendly staff and amazing food

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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danny couple ie
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Philippe couple fr
9
Hôtel très cosy dans un bel environnement
Pros:

Confort général et environnement.
Petit déjeuner.
Personnel

Cons:

Éloigné du centre ville

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Seward couple us
8
Pros:

Everything was lovely. The grounds are exceptional. The staff is exceptional

Cons:

Unfortunately, our stay coincided with Ireland's summer hot wave. We were a little uncomfortable in our room in the evenings. Perhaps you might consider providing fans for your guests.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
Андрей solo_traveller ua
10
Pros:

Очень хорошее место , номера чуть уставшие , а так все на высоком уровне

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Louise couple ie
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Rafael couple es
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Colin couple ie
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Antony couple gb
6
A reasonable hotel
Pros:

Lovely setting and nice old building. breakfast was good but dinner average

Cons:

The room was tired and dated with no air conditioning, albeit an impressive size.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Darren couple bh
4
Pros:

The grounds.

Cons:

Gives the impression of a stately estate, its more a modern bland hotel, that maximises number of guests with superficial hospitality, average breakfast, dont go here if you want a warm friendly estate, 5 star on the marketing but doesnt meet expectations

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Lee extended_group us
9
The estate was beautiful. The staff was super helpful and nice. We ate both dinner and breakfast and both were very good
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay very much.

Cons:

It was a bit further outside of Killarney than I thought. Also I had hoped for a king room rather than two full beds.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Bridget solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
10
Country side oasis. 
Pros:

The front desk staff were stupendous. They were so helpful. The rooms and facilities were much better than I was expecting. Especially in the common areas. Bar, restaurant, etc. They even had live entertainment in the lobby in the evening.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group ie
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Anne couple fr
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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marie couple gb
3
Lovely okay location but extremely overpriced for what is a very mediocre stay
Pros:

The hotel was located in a lovely parkland setting. I enjoyed the pool as I was lucky to swim when there were a few people in the pool. The spar treatment was lovely

Cons:

We were put in a room the farthest away from reception the only bonus it was near the Health suite. We tried to change the room but we were unable to do so as the hotel was full. We booked a room with a view of the Parkland, however the view was obscured by trees and there was noise from the air-conditioning in the health suite. Other rooms on the same floor had doors opening onto a Terrace. In the room there was no kettle only a coffee machine and long life milk. When we asked for a kettle and fresh milk these were provided. There was no information in the room about the hotel the facilities. The food in the restaurant was okay, however it was more like a pub menu rather than a 5 star hotel. The breakfast was a very poor standard while there seem to be a wide selection. The quality of the food was very poor and not what you would expect. A 5 star hotel . The service at the bar was very slow and erratic. It was extremely expensive and this Day did not live up to the price we paid. I was very disappointed as this was meant to be a special stay for my birthday. I would not recommend the hotel and would certainly not be returning.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee