Killeavy Castle Estate

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2025

Zoe

The self check in is convenient however with check not until after 3pm we didn't arrive until after 4pm when it was dark. The house had very little lighting outside which was difficult to manage in. There's not many amenities for a dog friendly house, eg outdoor bins for waste, possibly a hose for cleaning the stones. There was no soap at the kitchen sink so you have to go into the bathroom in the bedroom to wash your hands, again this isn't convenient. There was dust behind the lockers in the bedroom which I noticed plugging in my phone charger. There was also a slight smell of urine in the living area most likely from a previous dog. We didn't have anyone check in with us from the hotel to see if everything was ok which was surprising as the customer service prior to our arrival started off very attentive. I feel for the rate charged for the stay it was overpriced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Daithi

Great modern rooms and great restaurant. All top class.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Karen

Quiet, relaxing retreat

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Michael

Clean room great breakfast spa spotless

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Amy

The grounds around the property were pretty and walkable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Nathan

Very nice hotel and grounds. Food is great but everything is very expensive

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Karen

10/10 exceptional

Amazing! Everything was exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious. I recommend visiting the restaurant!
The grounds are beautiful, very safe and spotlessly clean. Can’t wait to return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Kristy

I had a wonderful stay recently! Will be back for sure. I used many services while I stayed and all were top notch. The grounds are just stunning and all of the staff are lovely.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

04 Apr 2025

Oonagh

Stayed in Woodside Cottage £220 for the night, swimming pool and thermal facilities timed with allocated slots, bit like during COVID.This facility is at a cost of £20 per person despite having paid for our accomodation
I think Killeavey Castle is punching above its weight,it's a drab grey and green on the outside and ultra modern and minimalist internally,this might have worked if \"castle\" had been dropped from the title.Not a single open fire or panelled wall.
We just had lunch,chowder was delicious but duck wings were grey and tasteless.
Staff were just about pleasant - not quite sure if they were happy to be there or not.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2025

Chris

I liked the grounds of the property and the walks. Dinner was excellent and service very good but breakfast was lacking between quality and service however I feel in some way that it was miss sold by Expedia as the pictures don't really show the external plain looking structure that you arrive up to and stay in they show a lovely looking castle which sold it to me. So first impression from car park wasn't great no picture on the site off this first view of the property. The interior finish on this hotel in general is very simple I stayed in the superior guest room and found the room ok, the Bathroom compared to other 4star holels was lacking and very cheaply finished. To sum it up just no wow factor from entering the hotel to leaving it.

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2024

Emily

Lovely countryside hotel

Lovely hotel with great views. The room was large, bed large and very comfy, and bathroom large and well equipped. We didn't get a chance to go to the spa but had a pleasant walk around the grounds which are well sign-posted.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

R

Loved modern hotel.

We stayed here as part of a wedding party. The location is stunning, the drive up to the hotel is very picturesque. Our room was excellent with two Juliet balconies facing in different directions. The decor and fittings were like new and very modern. A good sized bathroom and plenty of hanging space for our clothes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Lynsey

Amazing stay in a gorgeous hotel with stunning surroundings! Staff could not have been more helpful and went the extra mile at every opportunity. Great gluten free options for those who require it also. Will 100% be back!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Colin

Overall, this is a lovely, modern hotel.

We stayed two nights, with our 7 week old baby, in a family room (one king size and one queen size bed).

In general, the room was great. Very modern and clean. Bed was super comfortable and they had a cot in the room (on arrival) for our baby. Only two negatives about the room - the shower screen is far too short (so the entire bathroom gets soaked during a shower) and the TV would randomly restart itself in a different language.

Staff around the hotel were very polite and friendly. One young man in particular was excellent (served us for breakfast one morning). They were also very accommodating with us having a young child and a pram (in the restaurant etc.).

Only two small negatives - service at dinner (both nights in the bar/bistro) was extremely slow. Checking in when we arrived was also very slow (took more than 10 mins…).

Food in the restaurant was excellent. Breakfast also had a great selection.

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would certainly go again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Jason

Absolutely the most amazing place we have ever visited, Just incredibly stunning,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

kuljinder

Absolutely stunning property in a stunning location. If you go to Newry and wish to make it memorable i strongly recommend here.

The staff were amazing, beyond helpful, polite and considerate, i can not commend them enough.

The location is stunning. We hired bikes and circled round the area. It was very safe and the drivers were very aware and respectful to cyclists.

The views are astounding and the spa, albeit small, it is perfect for the hotel and it is very well managed so it is never bursting at the seams.

Breakfast is Irish buffet and you can order of the menu which is all included. The tea and coffee was delicious. Very clean and hygienic. After each guest, the table cloth was changed.

This hotel and the staff made our trip. Everything you look for from a hotel, cleanliness, ease, friendliness, views, helpfulness, good food, relaxation, activities, fresh farm food and i could just keep going. This is the place to stay.

Thank you to everyone at the hotel that we met and made this stay amazing.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Jamie

Killeavy Castle courtroom view stay

Lovely hotel and grounds, spa was small but adequate and great condition, food was excellent, a we bit slow getting dinner, but it was worth the wait! Buffet breakfast, plus i order fresh pancakes of the menu which where top notch. We went for a walk up the mountains after check out, and we took in some incredible views. First time there, i would recommend it. I'm sure we'll be back again in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2023

Brendan

Even though we live 20 mins away from the hotel and we have visited many times,it is such a special place we decided to make a night of it as a special Xmas treat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2023

Una

Brilliant Hotel

What a wonderful hotel with amazing staff especially our very knowledgeable cocktail waiter Jamie who was an absolute delight and looked after us so well . Thankyou and we can’t wait to return very soon .

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

HILARY

Amazing!!!

A truly amazing hotel! The entire staff are brilliant and extremely well trained 👏 have a wonderful time

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Patrick

Amazing stay, very friendly staff and faultless service. Special thanks to James and Aoife-Rose in the bar.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2023

Jim

Overnight At The Killeavy

Great hotel. Stayed because I was at a wedding but slso went to the spa the next day. Great experience and staff were excellent.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

John

1 night stay

We had a 1 night stay going to a wedding. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Venue was very clean. Room was very clean, spacious and ensuite was the same. All food was to a high standard and delicious. Booking in and out was efficient and quick.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2023

Timothy

A lovely, and large property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. My only complaint is the lack of real room service after 9pm. Having a sandwich after a day on the road wasn't a great finish to the day.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2023

Damien

Beautiful views and grounds, great food, friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2023

David

The room was a good size and amenities were fine. Two issues though. The building is a fairly new build and they have Air Conditioning in the public areas like the restaurant but failed to have any climate control in the rooms. So the windows had to be left open (didn't help much) and there were constant weddings with bands and noise outside the windows. Uncomfortable for sleeping. Also, after a day of touring there is no food service after 9 PM. no chef available so no room service. not even a sandwich.

Food was good but not outstanding. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Kathy-Anne

Hotel exceeded my expectations, it was spotless the staff were so helpful and friendly. Beautiful walks and amazing views castle restoration was fantastic and the beds were super comfy. Can’t wait to go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Paul

Couple Night Stay

Great setting, and hotel. Service was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2023

brendan

did not like steak, too tough

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2023

Paddy

Killeavy Castle

The staff were so friendly and courteous and the location is stunning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

Yvonne

Great hotel setting and couldn’t fault the quality of the hotel, rooms, service and facilities as a wedding venue. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel grounds provided excellent walks in a woodland environment. The wedding catering was just perfect and the castle itself was the perfect location, slightly away from the main hotel, for the party to continue as long into the night as desired. Definitely recommended.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Martin

We stayed at Killeavey Castle for one night. The staff on arrival and theoughoit the stay were extremely pleasant and cistomer service was fantastic. Our hotel room was beautiful and

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2023

Carleen

We had a beautiful stay at killeavy Castle. The hotel, food and staff were all fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2022

Diane

Absolutely brilliant!

We had a lovely room overlooking the walled garden. We ate in the bistro and on the 2nd night enjoyed their tasting menu. Both meals were excellent and I can highly recommend the 7 course tasting menu. Staff are so friendly and everywhere is kept very clean and to a high standard. Plenty of walks from the castle into Slieve Gullion forest park. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2022

Verified traveler

Room was spacious and very clean. Views, grounds of hotel and location is
Beautiful, peaceful and very relaxing. Food was great and service excellent. Will definitely go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2022

Maria

Both my partner and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at killeavy castle.its situated in beautiful settings and has a lovely and friendly atmosphere. The staff are friendly and very helpful the castle is very clean and beautifully decorated we will be back 😀

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2022

Trevor

A wonderful experience.

From the minute you walk through the door until you leave the treatment is first class. Super friendly people who look after your every need. The food was fantastic and beautiful room with lovely view. Guest walks around the estate and the castle is very pretty.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2022

Sarah

Would highly recommend killeavy castle! Lovely atmosphere, good food and great staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2022

Clair

Amazing place to stay, beautiful area, very friendly and welcoming staff and amazing food. Would highly recommend this hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2022

Mrs Heather

We are loving our stay. The hotel is beautiful with the mix of old and contemporary..our room is just lovely with a superb view over snowy fields out the large corner window. Service has been absolutely excellent.
And as for the food!!!! Superb wouldn't be a good enough description. Just wonderful.
You have to experience this for yourself. We've been to hundreds of restaurants and this is just brilliant. Thank you so much for a fabulous stay in a stunning location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2022

Verified traveler

5* experience

Our new favourite hotel, have already booked to return! Bedrooms were spacious and well decorated, the concierge was so helpful, a selection of walks to suit all abilities and our meals were fantastic! My husband and I came back home really relaxed! Thank you so much!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful

Lovely relaxing spa break. The hotel is gorgeous, food was amazing and the spa treatments very relaxing. All in a beautiful setting

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2021

Rachel

Getaway treat

What a beautiful night away, service was fantastic, so friendly and welcoming . Room was lovely with a spacious balcony, with views to die for. The only problem we had was the heat in the room, temp gauge said at one stage it was 26oC which was so unpleasant to try and sleep in....we opened door wide which lead to 8 flys a wasp and 3 daddy long legs to come in, there was a fan but didnt really cool us down at all :-(
Spa was compact but very nice, 3 women however hogged the outdoor jacuzzi for 45mins so we couldnt get in there. Fresh fluffy towels for when you got out, was really lovely and clean.
Food was amazing!!! Special mention to kevin who was so accomodating and recommending wine and a different course as im allergic to scallops. Food and wine was outstanding as was service. We also had afternoon tea before check in, wow!! Such a beautiful tasty variety 😋

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

I cancelled this stay along with many others and it was the only hotel that didn't honour the 48 hour free cancellation policy. So we were charged for a night we didn't stay. As such, we will not be returning once our trip is back on.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Amazing stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2021

Allison

Stayed two nights. Had two amazing dinners in the lounge. Food is exquisite. We didn't go for the taster meals either evening simply because we are not lovers of shellfish. That said, the hotel did offer to cater for us if we wanted to try a variation on the taster menu. We opted not to simply because the other menu was so good.
We hired out e bikes on the second day. Such good fun. Great bikes,but a word of warning...it is very hilly country and unless you are reasonably fit the e bikes will not take you up all those slopes. We had difficulty with one stretch of road even though we would cycle around 80 miles a week at home on ordinary hybrid bikes.
Staff in the hotel are so polite, gracious and helpful.
Room was really nice. Great views from the room and the restaurant.
The spa was also just the right size for this beautiful bespoke hotel. It was never overly busy.
We will be back some day😊
We can't recommend this hotel enough.
Give it a go.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Much ado...........

Very friendly, helpful staff. Room was nice but small. Dinner was mediocre. Breakfast was chaotic and just okay. Dining area is cramped and lacks space.
This is quite an expensive hotel - it does not really live up to what is promised on its website - would be difficult to say it is value for money. Would be difficult to recommend to others

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Booked this hotel for my parents, they returned home with high praise for the venue and rebooked the hotel for their birthdays in a view months time. They enjoyed the history of the castle, the farming sourced food and cleanliness of their stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2021

Ernie

Brilliant

Perfect location, great facilities, wonderful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2021

K