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Ballyseede Castle

3.0 of 5
Ballyseede, Tralee, Ireland
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Vancouver
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54 reviews 54 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

We always wanted to stay in a castle so we chose the Ballyseede. Not the biggest or most fancy but warm and with character. It's also haunted :). The Staff provided a tour of this castle and explained the deep history and the haunting (Hilda). Great fun. Rooms were large and comfortable. Meals were delicious.

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Kerry
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

I would definitely say Ballyseede Castle has the wow factor,especially as you come up the drive. My daughter and husband were married and held their reception in Ballyseede Castle at the beginning of April. It was a wonderful day, from the ceremony in the beautiful stone room, through to the sing song in the residents bar. The service, and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful place and grounds. The nicest and most helpful staff I experienced on my trip in Ireland. Pub in the hotel is nice. It is an actual castle hotel. Not one made to look like a castle. The shelves in the pub are the actual library shelves from castle times.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This was our second castle stay, and this met our expectations of what staying in a castle would be. Upon arrival, we got escorted to the reception desk by Mr. Higgins and Einstein, the hotel mascots. Our intention was to check in and then head into town for some dinner. When we arrived, we decided to get food in the... More

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Royal Oak, MI
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Granted we have another few stops, this undoubtedly our best stay so far, and is likely to be for the whole trip. The hotel is beautiful, the staff goes the extra mile in every way, the food is very good... A+ all around. The first night, my wife was a bit ill and left dinner early. We were offered room... More

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Winter Garden, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Ballyseed was our 3rd night in Ireland. It was an ok experience. Our room was on the lower floor and there was a musty smell. The room was clean and the furniture was nice. The bathroom was a large size but no bathtub. The web page is really good at not providing bathroom details or descriptions. This was the only... More

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Atlanta, GA
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed two nights at Ballyseede Castle at the end of April 2013. It was very neat to be able to stay in a real castle on our trip to Ireland. Our room was huge and the bed was SO comfortable. It was worth the money. We did not eat at the castle - it was a little too "stuffy"... More

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Montreal, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Ballyseede is an enchanted castle. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Dinner in the dining room was exceptionally good. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel for a truly memorable experience in Tralee.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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57 reviews 57 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We stayed here just for one night (unfortunately), and it was one of the best hotels we've every visited. Everything about it was top-shelf, starting with the beautiful grounds, the lovely staff, the gorgeous decor and the sumptuous room. We arranged for dinner at the hotel (reservations required), which we don't usually do, and we were very happy we did,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

I loved this place!!! From the massive dog to fabulous staff and gorgeous food. I loved the four poster bed. I felt like a princess. A very special place to stay. The only problem I had was that we didn't stay long enough.

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Additional Information about Ballyseede Castle

Address: Ballyseede, Tralee, Ireland
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Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Kerry > Tralee
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 17 Speciality lodging in Tralee
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A luxury Castle hotel located just outside of Tralee town on its own thirty acres of woodland. A very grand Hotel with an AA rosette and shortlisted for Country House of the Year. ... more   less 
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