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Blarney Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Interior entrance
Standard Double Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Meeting facility
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Blarney Castle Hotel offers genuine Irish hospitality steps from the famous castle. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, warm up by the lobby fireplace after sightseeing, and benefit from express check-in and tour assistance, making exploring the region effortless.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Blarney, Blarney Castle Hotel is in a rural area. Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit English Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Village Green, Blarney, Cork

What's nearby

  • Blarney Woolen Mills - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blarney Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blarney Stone - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College Cork - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • English Market - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mallow Station - 20 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Coffee Dock - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Muskerry Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Christy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Blarney Castle Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Blarney Castle
Located close to Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle Hotel provides free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, Lemon Tree Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Johnnys Bar
  • Lemon Tree Restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1837
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Blarney Castle Hotel
Blarney Hotel
Castle Blarney
Castle Hotel Blarney
Hotel Blarney
Blarney Castle Hotel Hotel
Blarney Castle Hotel Blarney
Blarney Castle Hotel Hotel Blarney

Frequently asked questions

Is Blarney Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blarney Castle Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Blarney Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Blarney Castle Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Blarney Castle Hotel located?

This family-friendly Blarney hotel is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone. Cork City Gaol and University College Cork are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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