Earl Of Desmond Hotel Tralee, Tralee ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Tralee Co. Kerry, Tralee, Ireland

The Earl of Desmond Hotel is located in the serene town of Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, surrounded by lush trees and landscaped gardens. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, the hotel attracts families for special occasions. It offers high-quality facilities, making it an ideal choice for both relaxation and celebration. The hotel's proximity to major roadways ensures convenient access to nearby ports and attractions.

Location

Situated on the edge of Tralee Town, the hotel benefits from its central yet quiet location. It is conveniently connected to major roads leading to the ports of Rosslare and Cork, as well as Shannon Airport, which offers daily flights from Europe and America. Nearby attractions such as the Kerry County Museum and local parks enhance the appeal for guests looking to explore the regional culture.

Rooms

The hotel features a variety of guest rooms designed for comfort and tranquility. Odd-numbered rooms provide views of the quieter back gardens, while even-numbered rooms overlook the front entrance. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and essential amenities such as free toiletries. The room decor is thoughtfully curated, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests.

Eat & Drink

Dining at the Earl of Desmond Hotel includes a range of exquisite offerings suitable for all palates. The restaurant serves a beloved Full Irish Breakfast, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Guests can also sample delicious meals throughout the day at the bar lounge area, with options featuring locally sourced produce. The culinary team is dedicated to providing quality dishes complemented by chilled juices and fresh ground coffee.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides spaces for leisure and business activities, including a spacious foyer that features a Baby Grand Piano and bespoke furniture. Guests can unwind by the warm log fires in a cozy atmosphere or utilize the facilities for special events. The hotel is committed to accommodating less able-bodied guests to ensure an inclusive experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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Max:

3 persons

2 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Heating

Bathtub

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

2 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

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Getting around

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City Center

Tralee 2.9 mi

Airports

Kerry (KIR) 8.5 mi

Shannon (SNN) 74.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast was a highlight of my stay, featuring a good range of fresh and tasty options that made each morning enjoyable.” view full review

Attentive Service

“Every interaction I had with the staff showed their dedication. They were always ready to assist with a warm and friendly demeanor.” view full review

Relaxing Amenities

“The leisure facilities were amazing. I especially loved the relaxing atmosphere that made it the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day.” view full review

Spotless Room

“The room was impeccably clean and well-organized, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment during my stay.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Tralee Co. Kerry, Tralee, Ireland

Map view

Tralee Co. Kerry, Tralee, Ireland

City landmarks

Stonecrest Rockhall Chute Hall

Chute Hall Ogham Stones

1.3 mi

Tullygarran Ogham Stones

1.4 mi

The Kerries Golf Club

1.9 mi

Church of Ireland

1.6 mi

Footballers Statue

1.8 mi

Mall

Manor West Retail Park

1.9 mi

Museums

Kerry County Museum

3.1 mi

Tralee Workhouse

2.0 mi

Atlantic Pleasure Craft Patk J Kenny

2.1 mi

Church of the Immacculate Conception

2.1 mi

Mosque

Tralee Islamic Cultural Centre

2.1 mi

Rathass Church and Ogham Stone

2.1 mi

Ballybeggan Castle ruins

2.1 mi

Tralee No 1 Registrars District

2.2 mi

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses

2.3 mi

Amusement Park

Aqua Dome

3.3 mi

Ceann Sibeal Dingle Golf Club

2.6 mi

Parks

Tralee Town Park

3.0 mi

Clogher Graveyard

2.6 mi

Bally McElligott Parish

2.6 mi

Church

St John's Church

3.0 mi

John Joe Sheehy Road

Austin Stack Park

2.9 mi

Market

Kerry Auction Rooms

2.9 mi

Gallery

Siamsa Tire Theatre

3.2 mi

TraleeIreland

Ballyseedy Memorial

3.1 mi

TraleeIreland

Ratass Church

3.1 mi

Tralee Superintendent Registrars District

6.8 mi

Tralee Poor Law Union

6.8 mi

Ballyseedy Parish

12.7 mi

Forest

Ballyseedy Woods

14.1 mi

Nearby

Store

Ballyseedy Home & Garden

900 ft

Restaurants

Cafe At Ballyseedy

8.1 mi

Flesk Grove 7 Limerick Road Ballyseed Home and Garden

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

bathroom condition

limited dining hours

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.4

Location

8.1

Service

8.8

Dining

6.9

Red

United States of America, May 2024

5.8/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms, unfortunately, were cold and lacked cleanliness. Not the best atmosphere overall for a 3-Star hotel in this day and age. However, the service, especially from Mandy and Andrew Kelly, was exceptional and truly added to the beauty of the hotel. The location, just outside Tralee, was convenient for exploring the area, although it was a bit noisy at times. The dining experience, while self-service, offered a decent selection. The facilities were okay but could use some improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were cold on check-in and quite old-fashioned for the price charged by the hotel.

Service

8.0

The service, particularly from Mandy and Andrew Kelly, was very pleasant and welcoming.

Location

6.0

The location just outside Tralee was convenient for a short stay, but it was a bit noisy at times.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was self-service but satisfactory.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were average; nothing too impressive.

Martin

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms that are very clean, though some minor issues were noted. The service provided by the staff was exceptional and added value to the stay. The quiet and beautiful location, ideal for exploring County Kerry, is a definite plus. The dining experience was plentiful and varied, catering to different tastes. The hotel facilities were decent, though some areas may need improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were lovely, very clean, and spacious, with a window overlooking the parking area. The bed had a mock canopy, but one bedside lamp was missing. The bathroom had seen better days, which is disappointing for a 3-star hotel.

Service

9.0

The staff were amazing and a real credit to the hotel, friendly and very helpful throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The location was very quiet and suitable for our needs, perfect for a coach tour exploring the Ring of Kerry and the surrounding area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was buffet style with a good selection of options. The waiting staff were lovely, and the meal service was efficient but limited to a specific time slot for each guest.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities were decent, but some improvements could be made to enhance the overall experience.

clean

bathroom condition

Christopher

United States of America, April 2024

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were spacious with some nice features like a mock canopy bed, but there were issues like loud talking and a missing bedside lamp. The service from the Reception staff was attentive and pleasant, making my stay enjoyable. The location was convenient for reaching Tralee town center, but the rooms on the upper floors lacked good lighting. The dining experience was decent with a nicely done breakfast, though the timing could be more flexible.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and had some nice features like a mock canopy bed.

Service

8.0

The Reception staff were attentive and pleasant, always willing to help.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, just a 10-minute drive to Tralee town center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent with a nicely done breakfast, but the timing could be better.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Michael

United States of America, February 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms, and incredibly friendly staff. The location was superb, close to everything we needed, although there were some noise issues at night. The dining experience, while basic, was satisfactory. The facilities were decent, though lacking in some guest requests.

Rooms

9.0

My room was spotlessly clean and the bed was super comfy. I loved the large king bed with a bay window overlooking Kinsale town, providing a nice view of the bay and mountains. The room was spacious, but the layout made it a bit tricky to use the bath comfortably.

Service

9.0

From the reception to the bar staff and the night porter, everyone was incredibly nice and polite. They were lovely and very helpful, especially accommodating my sister's dietary needs due to Celiac Disease. It was truly a great service experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, being in the countryside yet close to Tralee. It was very quiet and suitable for our needs, although there were some noise disturbances while trying to sleep. While lacking some guest requests, the wedding reception and event staff were exceptional.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were basic but fine, and the buffet had a decent variety. Although it was not exceptional, I found the daily fresh fish to be a nice touch. Breakfast was decent, but I wished there were more options available during my visit.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel's facilities were adequate, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay. However, there were slight shortcomings in addressing all guest requests and interests. Nevertheless, the amenities offered were satisfactory overall.

friendly staff

noise issues

Dick

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms beside reception and fire escape. The service was lovely and kind, very attentive by the Reception staff. The location is brilliant with wild lighting and neat colored sofas. The dining experience was a little below standard, but the facilities were decent.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and clean.

Service

9.0

The staff was lovely and kind, very attentive.

Location

9.0

The location is brilliant with wild lighting and neat colored sofas, making it a lovely and quiet area to stay.

Dining

6.0

The dining was a little below standard.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent.

Barbara

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.2/10

I was given adjoining rooms that were very spacious and spotlessly clean, but the bathroom layout was inconvenient requiring me to sit sideways. The checkout time was not flexible at all.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were very spacious and spotlessly clean, though the bathroom setup was uncomfortable.

Service

9.0

The floor staff and waiters/waitresses were amazing and provided excellent service.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location by the river was outstanding, beautifully maintained, quiet, and beautiful but might not suit all clientele, especially guests on coach tours.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delicious and really enjoyable, although the strict time slots for meals were not convenient for everyone.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were outstanding, with lovely gardens and beautifully maintained surroundings.

John

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel had lovely rooms that were very clean, with plenty of space for clothes. The service was amazing, with naturally friendly and helpful staff. The location was superb for exploring sites in Kerry and Southern Ireland. The dining experience offered a buffet with plenty of options, but the finish time on Sundays was a bit early. The facilities were well-maintained and fresh, featuring local products.

Rooms

9.0

My room was lovely, very clean, and had plenty of space for my clothes.

Service

9.0

The staff were amazing and a credit to the hotel with their friendly and helpful nature.

Location

8.0

The location was superb for exploring sites in Kerry and Southern Ireland, but it was noisy at times while trying to sleep.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was buffet-style with plenty of options, but sometimes closed slightly early on Sundays.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and offered fresh, local products.

Marcus

United States of America, September 2023

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was wonderful! The rooms were beautiful, spotlessly clean, and offered a lovely view of the fountain at the front of the hotel. While the beds were a bit shabby and could use an upgrade, we were given adjoining rooms that were very spacious and impeccably clean. My room was a large, comfortable king with a bay window overlooking Kinsale town, providing a charming bay and mountain view.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, spotlessly clean, and had a lovely view of the fountain at the front of the hotel.

Service

9.0

The service was very friendly and the staff were all so helpful. There was plenty of parking available, which made things convenient.

Location

9.0

The location was great, just outside Tralee and perfect for our needs. It was very quiet and suitable for a peaceful stay

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was basic but satisfactory. The food options were plentiful, offering both hot and cold choices.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate and met our needs during the stay.

Douglas

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.4/10

The hotel is a mix of excellence and noise, with spacious rooms showcasing a window view of the parking area. The comfortable bed with a mock canopy and missing bedside lamp added charm, although the dated bathroom slightly detracted. The staff's service was top-notch despite occasional noise disruptions.

Rooms

8.0

The spacious room with a window overlooking the parking area, featuring a comfortable bed with a mock canopy, felt welcoming. The missing bedside lamp was a minor inconvenience, and the bathroom showed signs of wear.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive to guest requests. The service in the dining room was pleasant, offering a varied menu selection each evening.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location, quite close to Tralee, was lovely, quiet, and beautiful, perfect for exploring Kerry and Southern Ireland. The bright lighting and neat colored sofas added a unique touch to the ambiance.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, while plentiful with hot and cold food, felt somewhat disappointing in quality and not enjoyable for some. Thai food options were available.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were outstanding, beautifully maintained, and conveniently located beside reception and the fire escape. They provided necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

clean

noisy