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Ballyseede Castle

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

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Property grounds
Creator video
Local cuisine
Gazebo
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Ballyseede, Tralee, County Kerry
  • Place, Ballyseedy Woods
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballymacelligott Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballyseedy Memorial
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • 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
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
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
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle – Junior Suite

Castle – Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
  • Ballymacelligott Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballyseedy Memorial - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Killarney National Park - 30 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gally's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brio Brunch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Green Door - ‬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
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

  • 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.

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.

Ballyseede Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10 all around a really great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Ballyseed Castle and had an amazing dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

john

Travelled with family
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

June

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful. Would like to have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

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

Awesome place

Everything was beautiful and the staff was so nice. My only complaint is the mattress was too hard. I would definitely still stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendol

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

Loved everything!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely, just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the amazing decor and it truly felt like we were living in a castle for a day! Many historical pieces, beautiful rooms to relax in and explore, and we even played chess! One note- the upper floors are VERY stuffy and hot even on the cooler days, it would be nice to have a larger fan and/or something to help stay cool (the one in the room was very small)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms, great dinner and a really lovely traditional, classy environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best property! The room was gorgeous and the staff was amazing! If I came back to the area I would only stay here. It was worth every penny! Everyone should experience this place once. We had room 903 with the separate living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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