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River Island Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Castleisland hotel

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Beach
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Golf

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry
  • CastleIsland River Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Crag Cave
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ross Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Castleisland

Near the airport.Stay at this Castleisland hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of CastleIsland River Walk and 2 miles (3 km) of Crag Cave. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ballyseedy Memorial and Ballymacelligott Church.

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crag Cave - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Killarney National Park - 20 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • INEC Killarney - 24 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Ross Castle - 25 min drive - 19.4 miles

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

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

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

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.

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

How close is River Island Hotel to the airport?

River Island Hotel is 5 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 Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Island Hotel on Sep 8, 2025 start from $129.05, 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.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 232 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Calgary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

robin

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

4/10 Poor

Leuri

Cleaning staff did not seem to have proper training.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

annabel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with not much around it. Lots of closed shops and no restaurants. The breakfast at the hotel was not good.

8/10 Good

Sinead

Traveled with partner
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

vytautas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

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

Top notch customer service!

Reception was amazing , there was a GAA awards ceremony and we were offered ear plugs if the noise got out of hand. We were moved up a floor to help with noise reduction. All round an amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Coleen

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Hotel is beautiful. Chechen was easy. Staff friendly and accommodating. Restaurant was busy, food and service was good. Room/bathroom are clean. Bed a bit hard for my comfort and pillows are flat and hard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024