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Ballyseede Castle

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Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Ballyseede Castle. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, O'Connell Restaurant, features kids' meals and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

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A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Room

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

Castle – Superior Room

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Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a TV, and a desk.

Castle – Double Room

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Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through the window.

Castle – Single Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and a view of the bathroom.

Castle – Junior Suite

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Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with patterned armchairs, a large chandelier, and a view of the garden through the windows.

Castle – Suite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tralee is home to Ballyseede Castle. Wellspring Gallery and Kerry County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tralee Pitch & Putt Club and Tralee Golf Club. Tralee Regional Sports & Leisure Centre and Aqua Dome are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tralee travel guide
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Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • A garden with red and yellow roses.
    Tralee Town Park
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ballyseedy Woods
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ballymacelligott Church
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ballyseedy Memorial
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Aqua Dome
    8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wild Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • The Brasserie
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Brio Brunch
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1721
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

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 January 4 to March 5:
  • 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

Property payment types

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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballyseede Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ballyseede Castle Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 581 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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Beautiful and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

faize

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This is a unique hotel experience, located in a nice beautiful place to relax and enjoy the grounds . Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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Simply wonderful. The staff are terrific, especially Esther. You will always remember your stay at Ballyseede.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

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This was the most memorable accommodation I have ever stayed at. To stay in a castle over night was magical. The rooms were large and lovely. The best balance of timeless historic decor with modern amenities. The food was excellent. We really enjoyed the donkeys, ponies and dogs on site. The grounds are beautiful. Definitely worth the stay. If you are able please do so, you will make some great memories!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Absolutely a 5-star stay. Historic property with interesting history that is immaculately maintained. The staff is wonderful. The breakfast was excellent. Very pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steffany

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Beautiful rooms very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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They make you feel like loyalty. Great food with great surroundings. Grounds are perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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Staff were all friendly and professional. Nice breakfast. Beautiful grounds with a couple of big and friendly Irish hounds roaming around. Great trail walk in behind the grounds which we weren't aware of ahead of time. We really enjoyed it. Maybe it goes without saying, but just know that it's a quiet, historic visit, not a party. Unless you're booking a wedding and taking the place over. Would be perfect for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

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The entire experience was great. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful, especially breakfast staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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Had the most wonderful stay at Ballyseede castle. Felt totally relaxed with a lovely homely feel. Staff were so nice and food delicious. Lots of rooms to just hang out and enjoy some quiet time . Room was lovely and comfortable with great shower. Beautiful grounds for walking around and just enjoying the castle. Fantastic stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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We came on a girls bithday trip. It was absolutely lovely. Being dog lovers it was was nice to see all the animals. It made it feel more relaxed. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

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Beautiful stay at Ballyseede. Stella, Tom and Joesph excellent servers. Delicious meals. Walking the grounds was lovely. Excellent nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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Beautiful castle Friendly staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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Beautiful stay, relaxing and good food and service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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The beds was amazing and we loved the house dog!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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Amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

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This castle is beautiful. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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Incredible stay, the grounds are gorgeous. Room was divine, most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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The castle was spotless, staff was extremely friendly. I could not reccomed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LOUISE

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A beautiful and historical house surrounded by lovely woods where you can ramble for hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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The rooms were spacious, clean, updated bathrooms. Breakfast was really good. The grounds and castle are beautiful. The kids loved the dogs! Tralee was a great town to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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If you have the funds available and you want a special experience for accommodation, this is a wonderful place to stay. We consider this a highlight accommodation of our trip. Beautiful grounds, delightful staff, fabulous room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelique

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Such a treat to stay in this castle. Awesome staff and yummy food! I’ll be back ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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Beautiful historic property that also has a nice trail that meets up with the Ballyseede Woods trail nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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Can’t say enough good things. Lovely room. Staff was extremely friendly. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025