Kilkea Castle, Kilkea
About the Hotel
Castle, Carriage, or Lodge
Kilkea Castle, with 140 bedrooms on 180 acres, provides accommodations in the Castle, Carriage Rooms, or Lodges. Castle bedrooms range from 17 to 40 square meters and feature king beds and marble bathrooms. The Fitzgerald Suite, located in the Round Tower, includes a freestanding bath and estate views. The Carriage Rooms offer marble bathrooms and amenities from The Handmade Soap Company. The Lodges include full kitchen facilities, living rooms with flatscreen TVs, and private patios.
Dining at Kilkea
Restaurant 1180, located in the 12th-century castle, delivers traditional Irish cuisine with international flavors. Hermione's Restaurant at the Clubhouse features a Sunday lunch menu. The Bistro, also at the Clubhouse, overlooks the 9th hole of the golf course. The Keep, on the ground floor of the Castle, serves drinks, including Guinness. Afternoon Tea is served in Hermione's Restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays.
Golf and Spa
Kilkea Castle features an 18-hole golf course. The Spa includes five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, and a beauty lounge. Treatments use Comfort Zone and Mervue Organic products. The Thermal Suite offers hot and cold experiences. A gym is available with a treadmill, Peloton bike, and free weights. Additional activities include falconry, escape rooms, air-rifle experience, fly-fishing, and garden games.
Location and Attractions
Kilkea Castle is 85 km from Dublin. Nearby landmarks include Mullaghreelan Wood (2 km), Mullaghreelan Rath (0.5 km), and Moone High Cross (5.5 km). The Irish National Stud is a 25-minute drive. The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre, 30 minutes away, houses the Museum of Style Icons, Café Carleton, and a factory tour.
Events and Services
Kilkea Castle hosts weddings, conferences, and family gatherings. The Conference Centre includes the Baronial Hall and Albatross and Eagle Suites. Buffets and BBQs are available. Genealogy services are offered. Virtual conferencing is available through Mavrix. Pets are not allowed.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Horseback riding
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Make up services
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor