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River Island Hotel

3.0 star property
Castleisland hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Walk along the wide, sandy beach and enjoy the scenic views of the prominent rock formation.
Enjoy a drink at the hotel bar, where guests can socialize and relax.
Cozy library with a classic design, featuring a large bookshelf, leather armchair, and vintage-style fireplace.
Enjoy a culinary experience with our expert chef, serving up fresh seafood dishes and fine wines.
Play a round on our scenic golf course, featuring well-defined fairways and a picturesque body of water in the distance.
Experience the tranquil atmosphere of River Island Hotel, located in a rural setting. Savor a meal at the restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests praise the helpful staff and appreciate amenities like luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
$127 nightly
The total price is $145
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, armchair, and side table, perfect for unwinding.

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, armchair, and side table, perfect for unwinding.

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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$127 nightly
$145 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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About the neighborhood

Map
Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crag Cave - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Killarney National Park - 20 min drive - 27.1 km
  • INEC Killarney - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Ross Castle - 25 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 7 min drive
  • Farranfore Station - 7 min drive
  • Tralee Station - 16 min drive
  • Killarney Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kerry Airport Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Forge Coffee & Market Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peig Sayers Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slice Of Life Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sherwoods Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

River Island Hotel

When visiting Castleisland, River Island Hotel is a great choice to consider. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Sliabh Luachra, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Sliabh Luachra - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cons Irish Bar - Onsite brasserie. Open daily.
Shanowen Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is River Island Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Does River Island Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, River Island Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at River Island Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Island Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at River Island Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking, ecotours, and hunting.

Are there restaurants at or near River Island Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Sliabh Luachra.

What's the area around River Island Hotel like?

River Island Hotel is located a short 2-minute walk from CastleIsland River Walk.

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River Island Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, hearty, and delicious with a wide variety of options. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Staff were excellent very friendly and food was delicious, enjoyed the quaintness of this hotel
Jean, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, excellent buffet breakfast included in the price. Had supper there one of the two nights we stayed and it too was excellent.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff
robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was wonderful!
Jayne, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Property was nice, staff helpful, room comfy, restaurant on site was nice.
Sinead, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely!!!!
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was very nice. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel restaurant and both were delicious. Lots of pubs to walk in and out of within a couple of blocks. Met some of the locals and had a fun evening.
Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice hotel and staff was friendly.
Brian, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here because we wanted to explore the Ring of Kerry, and it turned out to be the perfect location. The locals were incredibly sweet and welcoming—we ended up having some great evenings playing pool and chatting with them. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Breakfast was hearty and satisfying, and dinner was just as delicious. The staff were wonderful—friendly and full of great recommendations for nearby sights. A great stay all around!
Jessica, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay! And lovely breakfast, perfect stop on the way to Dingle
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A really beautiful small Hotel, in a small Town, but everything was perfect and superb quality facilities with a Classic Style and at a super reasonable price.
ANDRES, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Hotel near Kerry Airport

Lovely hotel with friendly staff.
Margaret, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff could not do more for you. Rooms, Food and Cleanliness excellent. Myself and my daughter stayed and had a great time. Thank you Riverisland hotel
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, spacious room, excellent value. Would recommend
Annemie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel.. Leah-Anne at reception was so helpful and friendly
Fintan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant

Lovely place to stay staff were lovely,and the breakfast buffet was great,the staff kept an eye on things and refilled when neccesary,definitely would stay again
alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff nice place
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff were v friendly,,, property was clean food service for us was quick they way we like it,,,
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Memorable stay

Enjoyed the old world charm of this hotel with a wide open staircase and a balcony library.
Mary Etta, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Everything was great. The hotel is old but well maintained and renovated. Staff was friendly and there was a lovely pub a few steps away with live music:
Eleni, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Staff were friendly, and breakfast good. Property has a dated feel and needs an update, but it was a decent stay.
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

This is a beautiful old hotel with a great staff and a nice breakfast. There is no parking at the hotel but there is quite a bit of safe street parking in this quaint little town.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Only hotel in Castleisland

Had a vey soft mattress first night but the hotel was more than accommodating in moving us to another room that was very acceptable.
Marie, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Xmas break

We have stayed here before,rooms are cosy,staff all friendly,food mostly good,porridge tepid and watery so didn't get it rest of our stay(3nites)good choice at breakfast,hotel is central to bars,shops, restaurants and is only 20-30 mins from tralee and killarney.central for exploring kerry,ring of kerry, ring of dingle,spectacular scenery
Coleen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was excellent I can't fault this and the town was brilliant
Dylan, 1-night trip