River Island Hotel

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

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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 404
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry

What's nearby

  • CastleIsland River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crag Cave - 4 min drive - 3.1 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

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
  • ‪Browne's - ‬1 min walk

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:
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and laundry services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is River Island Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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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River Island Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 246 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Mary Etta

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

Memorable stay

Enjoyed the old world charm of this hotel with a wide open staircase and a balcony library.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent I can't fault this and the town was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Enjoyable overnight stop.

Found easy parking opposite hotel. Nice meal in restaurant in evening. Friendly staff . Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Lovely hotel & great staff

I was on trip with my 3 sisters & a brother, we had 3 rooms, all were lovely & clean, beds very comfortable & tea & coffee topped up daily! Good shower. Staff were very friendly & helpful. We will definitely stay here again 😁
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Arild

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

Great location in city center.

Old hotel in downtown Castleisland. Easy accessable with car, and free parking a short walk away. Average size room with OK comfort. Bathroom is old, but functional. Breakfast is OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Leuri

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

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

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

Good

Good old fashion hotel,typical irish style,nice lady on reception,good size room with tv,coffe,iron and hairdryer.clean bathroom,good buffet breakfest.You could feel the hotel is not new but it has it's own climate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Stay at river island

When we got back to our room in the evening there was a motor bike convention on with extremely loud music which was pounding into our room. When i went to complainThe manager moved us up a floor and provided earplugs and apologised. Did did actually end up getting a good night sleep and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness

Good reasonably priced hotel

lovely hotel and friendly staff , clean good size room and very reasonably priced with a lovely breakfast included. Cosy snug bar area . Down sides are chairs in dining area need replacing as the foam is worn out . Carpets threadbare in places on stairs . Overall a nice hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

SUITANI

快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mirco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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