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River Island Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Castleisland with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Travelers find tranquility at River Island Hotel's countryside location. The restaurant serves satisfying meals, and the bar offers a relaxing spot for drinks. Guests praise the helpful staff for assisting with luggage storage and arranging tours or tickets for local attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥16,611
￥18,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Kerry, Castleisland, Lower Main Street

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Killarney National Park - 20 min drive - 27.1 km
  • INEC Killarney - 26 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Ross Castle - 26 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Muckross House - 34 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kerry Airport Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Forge Coffee & Market Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Warehouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪sherwoods bar & restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Riada's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

River Island Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at River Island Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Cable channels, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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￥16,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cons Irish Bar
  • Shanowen Bar
  • Sliabh Luachra

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is River Island Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Island Hotel?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Island Hotel on Nov 20, 2025 start from ￥16,611, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at River Island Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at River Island Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is River Island Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from CastleIsland River Walk and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Crag Cave. Ballyseedy Memorial and Ballymacelligott Church are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

River Island Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 249 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mariam

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking trail in the hotel. Good restaurant and bar in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with an excellent dining room! The service was great and the staff were so welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk personnel was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent very friendly and food was delicious, enjoyed the quaintness of this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Candida

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel seemed a little run down. Staff in the dining room and bar were non engaging. Was hoping for a friendlier interaction.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Breakfast was wonderful. Parking is down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast and beautiful hotel in a lovely town. The only downside was the restaurant specials where abit disappointing. But the staff where very helpful and it was a nice old fashioned hotel but in very good nick.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, staff helpful, room comfy, restaurant on site was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Staff very friendly. Hotel exceptional value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable one night stay. Room and bathroom were in excellent condition. What stood out was the breakfast. Staff was friendly and inviting and the food was outstanding. Thank you Gavin for your humor and knowledge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and cozy lobby interior, wonderful restaurant and night bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Okay place, very noisy from close by pubs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value and cosy

Very central location in the town. Good value for money. Breakfast is nice with fruit and lovely natural yogurt available as well as cheese and meats and of course the fry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! And lovely breakfast, perfect stop on the way to Dingle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Lovely!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel near Kerry Airport

Lovely hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet room 112. Tea and coffee. No aircon and no walk in showers. Very quiet town and sadly lacking in places to get dinner. Enjoyed stay. Staff were very nice especially Gavin at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025