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Ballyseede Castle

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Castle – Junior Suite | Living area
Exterior
Serves lunch, dinner and brunch
Local cuisine
Serves lunch, dinner and brunch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$411
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry
  • Ballyseedy Woods
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tralee Town Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Aqua Dome
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Castle – Junior Suite

Castle – Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Castle – Double Room

Castle – Double Room

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 – Superior Room

Castle – Superior Room

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 – Suite

Castle – Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Tralee

Ballyseede Castle places you steps from Ballyseedy Woods and within a 10-minute stroll of Ballymacelligott Church. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, O'Connell Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. Pappy's Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Tralee hotel, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Ballyseedy Memorial and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Chute Hall Ogham Stones.

What's nearby

  • Ballyseedy Woods - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ballyseedy Memorial - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manor West Retail Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Aqua Dome - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gally's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Green Door - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ballyseede Castle

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Ballyseede Castle.

This Victorian Tralee hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1721
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ballyseede Castle offers 45 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Tralee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Ballyseede Castle?

Ballyseede Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballyseede Castle?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballyseede Castle on 2 Apr 2025 start from NZ$411.06, including 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.

Is parking available at Ballyseede Castle?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ballyseede Castle?

The closest beach to Ballyseede Castle is Banna Beach (15.2 km).

Is Ballyseede Castle family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that Ballyseede Castle is a hit with families.

Does Ballyseede Castle serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballyseede Castle?

No, Ballyseede Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ballyseede Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballyseede Castle?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Ballyseede Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ballyseede Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 482 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly great experience! Doreen served us tea and breakfast and made our trip magical.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The staff are very attentive and the animals at the property add a very nice touch. You can tell that the owners truly care. We did have one issue, which was that we were served gluten by mistake, but the staff handled it very professionally. Overall, I would highly recommend and we will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
My aunt Janice and I loved our stay at Ballyseede! The staff were fantastic and the puppies too. Our room was beautiful, and very comfortable. Our breakfast was amazing. So delicious! We loved walking the grounds. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful castle. Large rooms. Amazing property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Ballyseede was one of the highlights of our Ireland trip. The rooms and property were beautiful and the staff was wonderful! Extra added bonus was their 2 adorable Irish Wolfhounds who you would find in different areas around the castle. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what the site said. Beautiful property with great outdoor seating area. Calm and peaceful. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Travelled with family
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

KATHLEEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a king and a queen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

George A.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moved out and left a pair of shoes in the closet. I contacted the property a day after but they are unresponsive. A bit of a disappointment. Of the 30 acres little but around the buildings is usable to guests and having been in the hospitality industry I found the grounds around the parking were unkept and views of dumped flowers of past weddings, tarps and equipment in woods immediate to parking. Though exquisite in public space, no art in the room. Rooms lacking in furnishings and poor lighting design. Don’t mean to discourage travelers who wish the experience of staying in the Ballyseede but found it to be more of a high end and refined event location. The staff and services were excellent and while staying attentive and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Staying at Ballyseede Castle was an absolute highlight of our trip! This is a don’t miss opportunity!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience staying in a real castle. The attendants were wonderful and Molly the Irish Wolfhound is a sweetie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got to check off staying in a castle! Rooms were spacious, clean and had everything you would need to enjoy your stay! Loved it! Breakfast was great and convenient and we enjoyed our dinner at the restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property nestled in the countryside outside Tralee. Charming castle with great staff and service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacque

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!! We loved the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely amazing. Joe and Molly the Irish Wolfhounds are AMAZING!! Charlie Cooper and Hope are super cute as well! The atmosphere was wonderful and everyone there was so kind and welcoming. 10 out of 10 recommend and we will definitely be returning there in the future!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ballyseede Castle was so fun to stay at. The dinner and breakfast were delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They even let our 7 year old feed the pony's and donkey's onsite. She loved it! Our rooms were unique and adorable. Would stay here again and recommend it to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024