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Reviews of Ballyseede Castle 4 stars

Ballyseede, Tralee, Ireland

#2 of 13 hotels in Tralee

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 710 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff are friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great fun staying in a castle

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Very well done. We thoroughly enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi

    Beautiful grounds.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Spoil yourselves with a special hotel experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb rooms decorations gardens

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Dream trip through Ireland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to not like!

    This hotel is absolutely beautiful and so nice. Everything is wonderful. Nice large room, bathroom etc. We were in rm 803. The grounds are exceptionally maintained, breakfast was included and delicious! We hope to return again some day.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Majestic property with an excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff at the castle is what you would expect. They were friendly, attentive, and efficient. We stayed only one day because we wanted a relaxing spot with little activity and it was perfect for that. We even enjoyed a walk in the woods that are adjacent to the property. We stayed in a suite that allowed for a third person. It was outstanding. An unexpected treat was provided by the resident dogs. Of the four, the two Irish Wolf Hounds (Joe and Dolan) were our favorites. I have to add that the food was excellent and that our server, Doreen, was outstanding.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    AMAZING!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The scenery is beautiful! The castle, the surrounding, the massive dogs! The staff was super friendly. They have a really nice bar open until midnight. Everything was sparkling clean. We had a really good time. Definitely recommend it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The attention to detail and the friendliness of the staff (Rachel, Time and Stella) especially the evening that we arrived.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing! I have stayed here 4 times now (3 times at the lodge house) and the room was way beyond expectation. Huge area, bath was a bonus and all so clean. Food and drinks down stairs in the garden area was beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    A short stop but so enjoyable and if you like a dog, you will love the extra hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location with great forest walk

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    A magical experience in a beautiful castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The forest walk was lovely but could be better signed

    Spacious rooms. Beautiful decor. Great food and service and the dogs are a lovely addition.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Not what we expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had asked to stay in the haunted suite and they didnt accommodate us. We didn’t end up even in that building. Very disappointed

    The dogs

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Amazing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Gorgeous, elegant accommodations made for a magical experience for our trip to Ireland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only unexpected thing was that the Castle Rooms are decorated by country and we had the Japanese Room. It was very well decorated but was a bit of a surprise entering our room expecting the same Castle decor.

    The property is beautiful. The Castle is gorgeous and the lobby, parlor, pub, dining room were all elegantly decorated. The castle friendly dogs welcomed us, the staff was friendly and we immensely enjoyed our visit. We had a Castle Room and also a room in the Lodge. Both were wonderful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Stay for longer than one night! Afternoon Tea the O’Connell room is a must!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing.

    The decor, history, and grounds were spectacular but so was the food. Beautiful beyond measure. The staff was exceptional and Doreen, Max and Esther went above and beyond. I think Max performed almost every single job title!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful, wonderful food, great room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Absolutely the BEST experience staying in this magnificent castle!! Highly recommend!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The restaurant could have better service for dinner. The food is mediocre but still sitting in the lovely outdoors was very nice - however the food could be tastier. The servers seemed short staffed but it wasn't a bit deterrent.

    This was an outstanding experience to stay in a castle. The grounds and rooms are simply amazing and HUGE! The breakfast was included and cooked to your specifications and it was delicious and served in beautiful plates. The staff was really friendly and offered to bring up our bags since the castle has no elevators (but we didn't need that) but just to offer this was nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely fun experience and would choose it again. Great for couples and also families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Lodge Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first morning the breakfast took a while-they were very busy and perhaps short handed . The second morning was great.

    We stayed at the family lodge which was down the road, few minutes walk to the castle. It was great and spacious. The castle itself was really special, beautifully designed and taken care of with two bars and a restaurant and gardens. The farm animals were a plus and the pups were also adorable. Breakfast was included -choice of omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict to name a few.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    1 night in Ballyseede is a MUST-DO!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NOTHING! We LOVED it all!

    We adored our 1 night stay in Ballyseede Castle! It was romantic, beautifully decorated and comfortable. The staff was amazing and eager to please. The breakfast was order off the menu as well as a buffet, and was more than we ever imagined, Everything was delicious. The Irish wolfhounds and all the dogs who roam the castle were so cute and friendly as well. Esther, our server in the dining room for breakfast was most helpful in providing us with information about the area and places we should visit. She was so sweet!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a heat wave while we were there, and there is no air conditioning. Our room was slightly warm for my comfort.

    This property is absolutely stunning! Joe the resident Irish wolf hound is a special bonus! Esther was a fantastic server/bartender & took great care to make us feel at home! I will absolutely return to this beautiful Castle & highly recommend a visit for everyone!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Amazing castle visit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we couldn’t stay longer!

    Somehow Ballyseede was elegant and fancy without being pretentious, and it was fabulous! The staff was friendly and helpful, and really down to earth. The rooms and the property were beautiful and story-book like.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Going back nx week 😀😀😀😀
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Lodge Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fab

    Amazing fab old world excellent breakfast & super friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Ballyseede castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accidentally booked 2 rooms and staff could not undo it. Had to pay for 2 rooms. 1 not used

    Beautiful castle

    Stayed in June 2025

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