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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
The current price is HK$1,477
HK$1,676 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle – Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle – Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle – Single Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle – Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Castle – Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Tralee is home to Ballyseede Castle. Tralee Regional Sports & Leisure Centre and Aqua Dome are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Manor West Retail Park and Tralee Road. An Riocht Health & Leisure and Dhu Varren Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tralee travel guide
Map
Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Tralee Town Park featuring flowers
    Tralee Town Park
    5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ballyseedy Woods
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ballymacelligott Church
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballyseedy Memorial
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aqua Dome
    6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Wild Cafe
    7 min drive
  • The Green Door
    7 min drive
  • Gally's Bar & Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • The Brasserie
    3 min drive
  • Brio Brunch
    6 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 tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • 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 Fáilte 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 does it cost to stay at Ballyseede Castle?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballyseede Castle on 10 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,477, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

9.6

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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beds was amazing and we loved the house dog!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful and historical house surrounded by lovely woods where you can ramble for hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a treat to stay in this castle. Awesome staff and yummy food! I’ll be back ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Can’t say enough good things. Lovely room. Staff was extremely friendly. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

Perfect stay

Perfectly clean. Great job.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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 we’re in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how charming the place was. We had great service and loved our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights and enjoyed restaurant menu for dinner. Bedroom was clean and well maintained. After breakfast, garden walk was nice, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic 1700’s castle, wonderful grounds, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay at the Castle, very intimate and easy to navigate. Staff were lovely, we had a wedding there and it was fantastic, food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with fantastic staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms great breakfast staff was great. Loved the dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was especially attentive… facility is beautiful as are the grounds. A lovely hotel with a lot of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024