Rathkeale House Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Limerick
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodation
Rathkeale House Hotel offers 26 recently refurbished rooms, including family rooms with one double and two single beds, as well as standard double, twin, and single rooms. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with multi-channel viewing, tea and coffee facilities, and garden views. Family rooms provide interconnecting options upon request. Baby cots are available free of charge.
Dining & Cuisine
The Greenway Bistro serves a full Irish breakfast cooked fresh daily, a renowned carvery lunch, and an evening menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. The Chestnut Tree Bar offers Golden Fried Chicken Burgers, Henry Burgers, Caesar Salad, and live music on Saturdays. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Picnic baskets and brunch boxes can be arranged for day trips.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel backs onto the Limerick Greenway, a 40km off-road cycling and walking trail. Bike rentals and picnic basket hire are available onsite. Guests can play darts, enjoy an onsite dog-friendly policy (€10 per night), and indulge in treats from the Treat Cart, including waffles and fresh scones. Nearby attractions include Adare Village (7 minutes away) and Stonehall Wildlife Park.
Location & Transit
Situated 2 minutes off the N21 Limerick-Killarney road, Rathkeale House Hotel is 20 minutes from Limerick city, 40 minutes from Shannon Airport, and less than an hour from Killarney. The hotel is adjacent to Bus Stop #332 for connections to Adare and Limerick. King John's Castle is 27 km away.
Services & Events
The hotel offers laundry services, safe deposit boxes, and child-minding upon request. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and car hire. Event services span weddings (up to 250 guests), conferences with AV equipment, and Communion/Confirmation packages. Private taxi arrangements can be made for day trips to the Cliffs of Moher or Ring of Kerry.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Darts
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV