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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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$383
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry
  • Place, Ballyseedy Woods
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aqua Dome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tralee Town Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Castle – Superior Room

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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Castle – Double Room

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
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle – Single Room

Castle – Single Room

Highlights

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

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Castle – Junior Suite

Castle – Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Castle – Suite

Castle – Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Champagne service
Electric kettle
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 - 0.0 km
  • Ballymacelligott Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballyseedy Memorial - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aqua Dome - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gally's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Green Door - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 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.

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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

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

  • 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 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballyseede Castle on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$383.33, 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? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from January 4 until March 5.

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.

Reviews

Ballyseede Castle Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 533 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
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

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
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

Roseanna

Travelled with partner
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

Karen

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

Dream come true

A dream come true. I always wanted to stay in a castle and Ballyseede did not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
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

Dana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing castle and grounds. Very clean and accommodating! Delicious breakfast! The staf was not very knowledgeable about the castle or its rich history unfortunately. I googled most of the history. The main floor bar had limited hours and wasnt open suring oir stay. I wld still recommend Ballyseede Castle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful stay, slow service

The hotel is beautiful. The reception staff made a mistake with my reservation and argued the point until I told her I had the printed reservation with me. She looked exasperated and suddenly there was no longer a problem. We had afternoon tea, dinner and breakfast at the hotel. The service was incredibly slow. We were ignored for long periods of time. The food was well done and nicely prepared. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Mendham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, peaceful, elegant, charming and attention to details. Perfect for wedding, or any event, and your person vacation! Not to forget my personal favorite, the 2 Irish wolfhound, love them!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This castle hotel was such a delight. The service was excellent. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The room was beautiful in the grounds were a dream.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Carole

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

Family stay at Ballyseede

This was one of the highlights of our trip!!! We wish we could have stayed longer! Loved seeing the Irish Wolfhounds too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Key West

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

Ketan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Sabattus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, great vibes, and very nice staff. I especially loved all the animals and especially Doolin the dog. I was worried I would feel creeped out staying in an older castle. But the rooms didn’t feel creepy at all. Lovely grounds to walk around as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great choice! A little off the path but still close enough to Killarney, Ring of Kerry, etc. The food was great, highly recommend dinner and take advantage of the breakfast. Friendly and attentive staff. Loved the property, (friendly pups!) well maintained, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful castle property. The dogs were awesome. Staff was excellent, food was delicious and the breakfast was a highlight. Bravo to the cooks and breakfast staff. Beautiful property and grounds, we took a million pictures of property it was so lovely. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the castle was absolutely amazing - incredibly well-kept, full of (good) hidden surprises. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Beautiful, romantic, relaxing!

Absolutely amazing! Romantic, magical, and well suited for a lovely getaway with friends or a partner. The grounds were lovely to walk after breakfast, and in the evening before bed. The restaurant was delicious and staff was above and beyond helpful and kind. The bedding and rooms were lovely and comfortable. I slept so well there! The friendly pups that made you feel at home, were the highlight of our trip and stay. We thank the caretakers and owners for their amazing attention to detail. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our time staying at the Ballyseede Castle ! It was our first time staying in a castle so we were very excited. The rooms were stunningly beautiful fit for royality. The grounds were also very lovely. We had a great meal in the dining room with excellent service and a yummy breakfast included. I even went looking for the ghost of Hilda (one of the previous owners) on the third floor but did not find her. And we loved the bonus of the adorable dogs on the property ! There were two Irish wolfhounds (Dolan and Joe) plus two adorable smaller dogs (Charlie and Hope) all very friendly. There was nothing quite like our stay at Ballyseede Castle, we will remember it forever !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025