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Ballyseede Castle

4.0 star property
Irish hospitality comes to life at Ballyseede Castle where local cuisine delights guests and beautiful gardens create peaceful moments

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Travelers find authentic Irish charm at Ballyseede Castle, where upscale comfort meets nature. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace, relax in the gardens, and stay connected with free WiFi. O'Connell Restaurant serves local cuisine, and guests can unwind in the cozy bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Castle โ€“ Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle โ€“ Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle โ€“ Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle โ€“ Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle โ€“ Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle โ€“ Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle โ€“ Junior Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle โ€“ Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Castle โ€“ Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle โ€“ Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Ballyseedy Woods - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ballymacelligott Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballyseedy Memorial - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Killarney National Park - 30 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Tralee Station - 10 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชGally's Bar & Restaurant - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Brasserie - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ชMcDonald's - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชBrio Brunch - โ€ฌ6 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Green Door - โ€ฌ7 min drive

About this property

Ballyseede Castle

Upscale hotel
At Ballyseede Castle, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, O'Connell Restaurant, features children's meals and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket information, meeting rooms and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, a lift and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ballyseede Castle offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • O'Connell Restaurant
  • Pappy's Bar

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1721
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 4 January to 5 March:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

National rating

Rating provided by Fรกilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ballyseede Castle Hotel Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel
Ballyseede Castle Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel
Ballyseede Castle Tralee
Ballyseede Castle Hotel Tralee

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballyseede Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ballyseede Castle?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Ballyseede Castle?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ballyseede Castle?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ballyseede Castle located?

Situated in Tralee, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ballyseedy Woods, Ballymacelligott Church and Ballyseedy Memorial. Chute Hall Ogham Stones and Tralee Workhouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Ballyseede Castle Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 541 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle Friendly staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Ballyseed Castle and had an amazing dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This castle is beautiful. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay, the grounds are gorgeous. Room was divine, most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms, great dinner and a really lovely traditional, classy environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay, relaxing and good food and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful. Would like to have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Awesome place

Everything was beautiful and the staff was so nice. My only complaint is the mattress was too hard. I would definitely still stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely, just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property that also has a nice trail that meets up with the Ballyseede Woods trail nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel. The rooms were amazing. The ambiance 10/10. Everyone is super friendly. I travel a lot all over the world staying in very nice hotels. This one ranks top10 on my list. The hotel dogs (two Irish wolfhounds) were a nice touch to this countryside castle hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property. Very luxurious. Historic and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience at Ballyseede Castle. The room and grounds were quiet and beautiful. We had a lovely dinner and breakfast there as well. There are miles of trails to explore as well. Would definitely come back if weโ€™re in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dream come true

A dream come true. I always wanted to stay in a castle and Ballyseede did not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This castle hotel was such a delight. The service was excellent. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The room was beautiful in the grounds were a dream.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle was amazing! The horses and donkeys love to be fed special treats and the dogs were adorable. Sleeping in the original castle was a fairytale dream come true. The staff was friendly and the 5 course meal was delicious. I highly recommend Ballyseede to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best property! The room was gorgeous and the staff was amazing! If I came back to the area I would only stay here. It was worth every penny! Everyone should experience this place once. We had room 903 with the separate living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay at Ballyseede

This was one of the highlights of our trip!!! We wish we could have stayed longer! Loved seeing the Irish Wolfhounds too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the amazing decor and it truly felt like we were living in a castle for a day! Many historical pieces, beautiful rooms to relax in and explore, and we even played chess! One note- the upper floors are VERY stuffy and hot even on the cooler days, it would be nice to have a larger fan and/or something to help stay cool (the one in the room was very small)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. The donkeys and ponies are delightful. Rooms are well appointed. Great dining. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, friendly and accommodating. The castle was very clean and quiet. I would definitely recommend this for a neat experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great historic place

Lovely place! Had a great time and enjoyed walking around the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024