Unfortunately, our room had a very strong dog odor. We both love our dogs but wished the cleaning staff had taken extra care to remove the odor. No one wants to spend a night sniffing someone else’s wet dog! Also, the staff should inquire if one is allergic to animals before randomly assigning a room that allows animals. I had reserved a falconry session in early March for our August visit. The hotel had to cancel in June due to unforeseen circumstances with the falconer. Of course we understood but asked if anything changed to please let us know. We were assured that we would be notified. We were so excited by that offering! A week before our reservation, we received a marketing email from the Castle promoting falconry. I immediately emailed to see what times were available. We were told the services were already fully booked. That was a disappointment and for a hotel of this caliber, we expect more from customer services. If you book something at the Castle, double- and triple-check your reservation and availability!

The Castle is an easy drive from Dublin and is beautiful. It is a full service hotel owned by an American company (Cashmans) and has two lovely restaurants (one casual in the club house and one for romantic dinners on the second floor of the castle), a spa, golf course and exquisite grounds. We visited in August and everything was in full bloom. Props to the landscape team! Of note is the human-sized chess board and secret sitting areas tucked away where one can sit, enjoy a glass of wine under a willow tree by a babbling brook. We stayed at the Lodge. The room was nice. We voted this castle as having the best bed and pillows of our two week trip! Although the bathroom is not large, it is well appointed. Toiletries are Elemis Relax and Rejuvenate and the towels are fluffy. It is nice couples escape. Overall, the staff was polite, and special recognition to the bartender and breakfast staff. The young man greeting new guests when entering the castle was also polite and pleasureable. Spa prices appeared reasonable and the product offerings were good. The breakfast was outstanding. We had scrambled eggs with Salmon and avocado toast. If you dine at the clubhouse, save room for dessert!

Stayed in August 2025

Apparently the trails leaving the driving range to the picnic area has had its share of issues with a property owner he has motion sensors set up that will spray the trail and if ur not paying attention you will get hit with one or the other, i noticed the entry ways to our room wasn’t structurally sound i guess you would say the rooms didnt have any ac which i know now ac is not a common thing there in Ireland the wife and i were sweating throughout the night waking up ending up ontop of the covers

The property was great we had a very good time there wife had a spa day we walked the gardens the bartender was hilarious and kept us entertained till we went to bed gorgeous entrance to the hotel

Stayed in August 2025

Hairdryer 😂

Good

Stayed in August 2025

Beautiful grounds to stroll and enjoy

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing.

Beautiful location. Very friendly staff and excellent food. All grounds are beautifully maintained and kept

Stayed in August 2025

Everything

Stayed in August 2025

We liked everything about the breakfast service!

Breakfast was wonderful and we loved dining in the drawing room. The food & tea were delicious and the servers were kind and friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

Rooms are outdated and need refurbished. Shower head broke off while being used in the shower.

Beautiful and well kept gardens and grounds. Excellent staff and service. Lots of authentic and original pieces of the castle.

Stayed in August 2025

No A in rooms. Only very small windows. Was a warm night.

Falconry!

Stayed in August 2025

Fabulous short stay at Kilkea Castle - lovely breakfast and very welcoming team at Kilkea Castle wonderfully restored historic castle - beautiful surroundings - golf and other activities I have stayed there before and will definitely return

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely Everything.

Stayed in July 2025

The steak. This can be fixed; but none of us has had such a horrible steak that was all grizzle. Such a disappointment for the 5 of us who had steak.

The elegance of a castle with the most kind and friendly staff made the stay a huge memorable treat for our family! There was a wedding party; the staff didn’t over look us! They were still attentive though the volume took over the bar.

Stayed in July 2025

Bedroom was a bit hot. Larger fan required for sleeping! A little expensive for breakfast in the Drawing Room but very beautiful.

Stunning castle with gorgeous grounds. Historical cemetery with a pet cemetery! Excellent bar called The Keep with a lovely outdoor sitting area and indoor lounge with wood fireplace. The dining staff in the clubhouse restaurant were very nice.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Castle was outstanding one of the best we’ve ever stayed in

Stayed in July 2025

Notting I didn't likeabout it

The breakfast was great the location was brilliant staff where great and the rooms where brilliant I would recommend it to anybody to go an stay didn't want to leave I enjoyed it the much I really loved it

Stayed in July 2025

I do wish there was a stronger fan or standing fan in the room. Even with the windows open and the small fan running, the room got pretty stuffy and hot.

The grounds are beautiful and so is the castle. The bartender, Glenn, told us ghost stories and really entertained us in the evening which really made it a fun stay.

Stayed in July 2025

Really cool property and beautiful grounds. The apartment was comfortable and clean

Stayed in July 2025

Great location. Very well maintained and beautiful surroundings.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

It was an old castle and we don’t have buildings this old in Australia

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

The grounds are really lovely. Everyone was very nice, especially Seamus. Breakfast was good.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing at all There was nothing not to like Staff are the best

Beautiful spot

Stayed in June 2025

Fly bothering at both dinners

Room and grounds were great

Stayed in June 2025

The whole overall experience is top notch. Value for money is exceptional and we will be staying again

Stayed in March 2025

Having to leave. Honestly this is the best hospitality experience I have had in 4 years.

Superb attention to detail, made us feel special and personally appreciated, despite the castle being full. All the touch points were elegant and comfortable. The spa was delightful and a perfect way to end a two week honeymoon. Wish I golfed!

Stayed in June 2025