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.
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.
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English
More about this property
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At a glance
Hotel size
51 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
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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
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
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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.
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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
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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
Jun 21, 2025
Staff were excellent very friendly and food was delicious, enjoyed the quaintness of this hotel
Jean
Jean, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
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
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 16, 2025
Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff
robin
robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 27, 2025
Everything was wonderful!
Jayne
Jayne, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 3, 2025
Property was nice, staff helpful, room comfy, restaurant on site was nice.
Sinead
Sinead, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 26, 2025
Lovely!!!!
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 12, 2025
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
Teresa, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 10, 2024
Nice hotel and staff was friendly.
Brian
Brian, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 26, 2025
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
Jessica, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 25, 2024
Great stay! And lovely breakfast, perfect stop on the way to Dingle
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 1, 2024
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
ANDRES, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 25, 2024
Great Hotel near Kerry Airport
Lovely hotel with friendly staff.
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 2, 2025
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
Anthony, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 20, 2024
Friendly staff, spacious room, excellent value. Would recommend
Annemie
Annemie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 27, 2024
Great hotel.. Leah-Anne at reception was so helpful and friendly
Fintan
Fintan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 16, 2025
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
alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2023
Great staff nice place
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3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 6, 2024
Staff were v friendly,,, property was clean food service for us was quick they way we like it,,,
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 8, 2024
Memorable stay
Enjoyed the old world charm of this hotel with a wide open staircase and a balcony library.
Mary Etta
Mary Etta, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 6, 2024
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
Eleni, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 12, 2024
Staff were friendly, and breakfast good. Property has a dated feel and needs an update, but it was a decent stay.
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 30, 2024
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
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 21, 2024
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
Marie, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 6, 2023
The property was excellent I can't fault this and the town was brilliant
Dylan
Dylan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 13, 2025
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