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River Island Hotel

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Castleisland hotel

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A beach with a rocky cliff and a person walking on the sand.
A golf course with a green, a water body, and distant hills.
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A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and a leather armchair.
A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent sign reading "River Island Hotel."

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry
  • Place, CastleIsland River Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, An Riocht Health & Leisure
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Castleisland

Near the airport.At this hotel, you'll be steps from CastleIsland River Walk and within a 10-minute walk of An Riocht Health & Leisure. Also, Crag Cave is within 2 miles (3 km) and Knockachur is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An Riocht Health & Leisure - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Killarney National Park - 30 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Ross Castle - 35 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Muckross House - 39 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Farranfore Station - 8 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kerry Airport Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪sherwoods bar & restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Riada's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Forge Coffee & Market Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Country Market - ‬2 min walk

About this property

River Island Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Castleisland hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. River Island Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This 3-star Castleisland hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
River Island Hotel offers 51 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property class

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

How close is River Island Hotel to the airport?

River Island Hotel is 5.1 mi (7-min drive) away from the Killarney (KIR-Kerry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Island Hotel on Nov 1, 2026 start from $79, including 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.

Does River Island Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at River Island Hotel.

Does River Island Hotel offer free breakfast?

River Island Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Island Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at River Island Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at River Island Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does River Island Hotel have a pool?

River Island Hotel does not have a pool.

Does River Island Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does River Island Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is River Island Hotel to downtown Castleisland?

River Island Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Castleisland.

River Island Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 285 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, hotel and room clean, very good spread of breakfast, convenient location. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location - clean and comfortable with great hospitality. Food was excellent and the breakfast outstanding !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and amenities were great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castleisland is a nice town with restaurants, pubs and local merchants.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, was great. Bit dated, but absolutely no problems with the property, staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Community overall was incredibly friendly. Would visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used the hotel for two days of travel around the ring of Kerry. It had good breakfasts and very good dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great spot! It was quiet and cozy. The staff were fantastic. The restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location...things were limited by events outside their control related to water access.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean LOVLEY staff Food was ok but not the fried food fish was not nice at all Waitresses was lovely Restaurant manger was very grumpy and not very nice to one particular waitress which was noticed Other then that the hotel is lovely and peaceful and definitely will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Bathrooms need update. Dinner and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning! The room was very hot but the staff tried to be accomodating. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff very helpful and room was warm Bed was nice firm solid bed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware that the hotel does not have its own car park. There are public ones nearby. Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026