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River Island Hotel

Property class: 3

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A beach with a rocky cliff and a person walking on the sand.
A chef in a white uniform with a red trim, preparing food at a counter with a variety of dishes and bottles in the background.
A golf course with a green, a water body, and distant hills.
A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent sign reading "River Island Hotel."
A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and a leather armchair.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry
  • Place, CastleIsland River Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, An Riocht Health & Leisure
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Castleisland

River Island Hotel places you steps from CastleIsland River Walk and within a 10-minute stroll of An Riocht Health & Leisure. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Sliabh Luachra, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shanowen Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. .In proximity to this 3-property class Castleisland hotel you'll find Killarney National Park.

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An Riocht Health & Leisure - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Killarney National Park - 30 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Ross Castle - 35 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Muckross House - 39 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Farranfore Station - 8 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kerry Airport Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪sherwoods bar & restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Riada's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Country Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denjoe's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River Island Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. River Island Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This 3-star Castleisland hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
River Island Hotel offers 51 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cons Irish Bar
  • Shanowen Bar
  • Sliabh Luachra

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 property is closed between 20 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at River Island Hotel?

River Island Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at River Island Hotel?

As of 8 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Island Hotel on 1 Oct 2026 start from AU$150, 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.

What makes River Island Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at River Island Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at River Island Hotel?

No, River Island Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at River Island Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at River Island Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at River Island Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

River Island Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 278 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location - clean and comfortable with great hospitality. Food was excellent and the breakfast outstanding !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roxanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and amenities were great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castleisland is a nice town with restaurants, pubs and local merchants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MIRIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used the hotel for two days of travel around the ring of Kerry. It had good breakfasts and very good dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great spot! It was quiet and cozy. The staff were fantastic. The restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mariam

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jitka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Bathrooms need update. Dinner and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent very friendly and food was delicious, enjoyed the quaintness of this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking trail in the hotel. Good restaurant and bar in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! And lovely breakfast, perfect stop on the way to Dingle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, staff helpful, room comfy, restaurant on site was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, excellent buffet breakfast included in the price. Had supper there one of the two nights we stayed and it too was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff very helpful and room was warm Bed was nice firm solid bed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with an excellent dining room! The service was great and the staff were so welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to head from for the ring of Kerry, dingle, Tralee and more. Very helpful staff. Room was good. No air con so we kept the hopper window open.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and cozy lobby interior, wonderful restaurant and night bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Staff very friendly. Hotel exceptional value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk personnel was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great Hotel near Kerry Airport

Lovely hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really beautiful small Hotel, in a small Town, but everything was perfect and superb quality facilities with a Classic Style and at a super reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Coralee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a quick one night stop on our Ireland road trip. Parking availability was challenging. The property was clean and dinner in the restaurant was good. However the hotel is very dated and the rooms are very basic. The only coffee available in the room was instant. Expected more for the price paid, although it was on the bank holiday, so perhaps that had impact but a coffee maker in rooms would be an improvement
Stayed 1 night in May 2026