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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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Royal Oak, MI
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
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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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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
15 helpful votes 15 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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Chicago, Illinois
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We decided to try Ballyseede because our friends really wanted to stay at a castle during our trip to Ireland. We were pleasantly surprised that we found same charm as other castles but none of the dampness we expected had experienced in places we have stayed. And it even had its own resident ghost. The staff was wonderful. They were... More

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Limerick
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for a wedding on the 25th - 26th. The place is in a fantastic location with beautiful gardens and a gorgeous stone gazebo. When we arrived, we were welcomed by 2 dogs, they are the most friendly dogs I have ever met and we wanted to take them home. The interior of the hotel is beautiful with a... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

My husband and I got married here in April 12, 2013. Marnie (the owner of the castle) used to be in charge of the tourism in all of Ireland, and it certainly shows! She has mastered the art of top-quality customer service, and has assembled a team that is unmatched in their commitment to consumer satisfaction. We had 150 guests,... More

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Seabrook, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This was my 2nd trip to Ireland in 5 months and wanted to stay at Ballyseede Castle again. And once again, I thoroughly enjoyed it. This time we had more time to 'tour' the castle and the amazing grounds. We had afternoon tea outside one afternoon, and you just feel like you stepped back in time! The staff is fabulous!... More

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  • Irish Wolfhound(13)
  • Dining room(10)
  • Wedding party(4)
  • Poster bed(4)
  • Resident dog(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Lovely stay(3)
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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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