Set amid 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. It offers air-conditioned rooms, Oasis Spa with indoor infinity pool, leisure center and 2 award-winning restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout. Guests can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep at Lyrath Estate as rooms are soundproof and have blackout curtains. Each room includes a 43-inch flat-screen TV and overlooks the estate. The Leisure Center features a 56 foot swimming pool, a gym, steam room and jacuzzi with a smaller splash pool for younger children. Oasis Spa offers a range of treatments, pre-booking of appointments is essential. Contemporary Irish cuisine is on the menu at Yew Restaurant which uses locally sourced ingredients while Tupper's is a traditional Irish bar which also serves bar food. The Grill & Bar features an open kitchen, cocktail bar and panoramic views. It is located on the mezzanine level and features dishes such as Tomahawk steak and lobster. Kilkenny Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Free parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    Very good choice for breakfast. The beds were also very comfy. Staff in Yew restaurant were exceptional
  • Declan
    Ireland Ireland
    Overall presentation of facilities and staff great
  • Greg
    United States of America United States of America
    Exceptional breakfast. Great room. Had a really nice walking area for stretching the legs out after the drive.
  • Higgins
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was very friendly and responsive. The grounds and gardens were beautiful. The restaurant and terrace were great. I highly recommend Lyrath Estates and would love to return.
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was a great size with views of the estate grounds. The staff was wonderful, and the breakfast was great. Also had a great dinner at the restaurant.
  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    This hotel was spectacular! Five star out of five! They had live music, a bar, an amazing breakfast that had everything you would want and more! Real honey directly from the honeycomb dripping into a bowl. They had hundreds of acres of property...
  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    We had an upgrade to our room which was amazing. We stayed in the original mansion part of the hotel. We enjoyed walking the grounds. Enjoyed the bar for a Guiness, and we had wonderful breakfast!
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was beautiful. The rooms were so comfortable. Love the coffee bar in the lobby. The complimentary breakfast was amazing.
  • Erickson
    United States of America United States of America
    I liked that the lobby had plenty of seating as I don't like sitting in my room.
  • Keith
    United States of America United States of America
    The grounds were beautiful, and it is very quiet. Staff is very friendly.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Yew Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • The Grill and Bar
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Tupper Bar
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Lyrath Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Activities

  • Archery
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – indoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Polish
  • Russian

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about Lyrath Estate

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Lyrath Estate is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Lyrath Estate include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Single
  • Lyrath Estate has 3 restaurants:

    • Yew Restaurant
    • Tupper Bar
    • The Grill and Bar
  • The prices at Lyrath Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Lyrath Estate is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Lyrath Estate is 2.1 miles from the center of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lyrath Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Waxing services
    • Beauty services
    • Body scrub
    • Archery
    • Pedicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Locker rooms
    • Hair treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Body treatments
    • Fitness
    • Makeup services
    • Body wrap
    • Manicure
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Guests staying at Lyrath Estate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • À la carte