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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
Local cuisine
Exterior
Staircase
Local cuisine

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
7 Dec - 8 Dec

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)
    ‪11 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
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
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
Coffee/tea maker
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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
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 - 0.1 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
  • Killarney National Park - 23 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gally's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 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
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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 4 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballyseede Castle on 7 Dec 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.