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Lyrath Estate

Lyrath Estate

Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland

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Lyrath Estate

Welcome to Lyrath Estate, a luxurious 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland. Located just 2.4mi from the city center, this stunning hotel offers a serene retreat with all the amenities you could dream of. With 2522 glowing reviews, it's clear that guests are in for an unforgettable stay.

Starting at only $198, Lyrath Estate offers exceptional value for a five-star experience. The hotel boasts an array of amenities that cater to every traveler's desires. Indulge in a delicious breakfast to start your day off right, and take advantage of the spa and wellness packages available. The indoor swimming pool and kids' pool offer fun for the whole family, while the fitness center ensures you can stay active during your stay. For those seeking relaxation, the sauna and sun deck are perfect retreats. With air conditioning and soundproof rooms, comfort is guaranteed at Lyrath Estate.

Enjoy the beautiful views from your private room, complete with a luxurious bathtub, free toiletries, and a view to enhance your stay. The hotel also offers free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and an on-site bar and restaurant. For those looking to explore, the hotel is located near a golf course and offers bike tours and archery. With its extensive list of amenities and prime location, Lyrath Estate truly sets the standard for a remarkable hotel experience in Kilkenny.

Looking to cool off and have some fun? Look no further than the incredible indoor pools at Lyrath Estate. With two pools to choose from, both available all year round, you'll never run out of opportunities for a refreshing swim. The first pool is heated and features a shallow end, making it perfect for all ages to enjoy. The second pool is designed specifically for kids, providing a safe and enjoyable space for them to splash around. Whether you're a family looking for some quality time or a couple seeking a tranquil swim, these pools are a must-visit during your stay.

When it comes to dining options, Lyrath Estate has you covered with its impressive selection of restaurants. The Yew Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its blend of traditional and modern ambiances. Indulge in a variety of Israeli and international cuisines that will tantalize your taste buds. For a more casual and family-friendly atmosphere, head to The Grill and Bar. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the modern ambiance of this restaurant, which specializes in Israeli, steakhouse, local, and grill barbecue cuisines. And if you're looking for a relaxed, laid-back setting, Tupper Bar is the place to be. With its family-friendly atmosphere and traditional yet modern ambiance, this restaurant serves up local cuisine for a truly authentic experience.

In terms of payment methods, Lyrath Estate accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Please note that cash is not accepted, so make sure to bring your preferred card to settle your bill. This convenience allows you to focus on enjoying your stay and exploring all the wonderful amenities the hotel has to offer. So take a break from your worries and let Lyrath Estate take care of the rest!

Closest airports

Waterford Airport

32.2mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

View

Bathtub

Rooms

Luxury Suite in Lyrath Estate

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Luxury Suite, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

590 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in luxury with our spacious 592 sqft suite, complete with a queen size bed, a private bathroom, and stunning views. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea with our complimentary coffee machine and tea maker, and feel pampered with our included bathrobe, slippers, and free toiletries.

Signature King  in Lyrath Estate

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Signature, King Size

1 Queen Size Bed

505 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Coffee machine

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Huge room with walk-in wardrobe, 43-inch LCD TV, double shower, separate bath and luxurious toiletries. The spacious Signature King Guestroom embodies the refinement of a contemporary residence, providing an equilibrium of comfort and luxury. Featuring a welcoming hallway, a walk-in wardrobe, and an ensuite with double basins, a bath, and a separate walk-in shower, indulge in a tranquil night’s rest as you relax and unwind in a luxurious king size bed, with plush quilting, air conditioning, black-out curtains, and Rituals bathroom amenities.

Estate View Triple in Lyrath Estate

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Estate, Triple, View

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

375 sqft

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the estate from this spacious 377 sqft triple room. Unwind in the comfort of a twin and double bed, and indulge in free toiletries and a coffee machine.

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Estate, Queen/Twin, View

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

375 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Space to relax and comfort are at the heart of the Estate View Guestrooms. Featuring a blissful queen size bed, plush quilting, and attention to detail throughout, ensuring our guests embark on a relaxing stay. Thoughtful touches include cozy bathrobes, cozy slippers, and Rituals bathroom amenities. Enjoy the crisp air, natural light, and scenic parklands of Lyrath Estate. Please specify at the time of booking if you require a Double or Twin bedded room.

Estate View Guestroom in Lyrath Estate

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Estate, View

1 Double Bed

375 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Coffee machine

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Immerse yourself in luxury with our Estate View Guestroom, featuring a spacious 377 sqft of relaxation and comfort. Enjoy breathtaking views, unwind in the bathtub, and indulge in premium amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

Manor House Rooms in Lyrath Estate

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Manor House

1 Queen Size Bed

540 sqft

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Experience luxury and serenity in our spacious 538 sqft Manor House Rooms. Unwind in the comfort of a queen size bed, enjoy breathtaking views, and indulge in the convenience of a coffee machine and complimentary toiletries.

Luxury Suite in Lyrath Estate

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Luxury Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

590 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

Tea/Coffee maker

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Combining comfort and contemporary elegance, the Luxury Suite is one of our most spacious guestrooms with a relaxing lounge area, dining section, two bathrooms, with cozy bathrobes and cozy slippers. Featuring a blissful king size bed, plush quilting, and black-out curtains, the Luxury Suite at Lyrath Estate is the perfect residence to relax and unwind – especially for those wishing to extend their stay!

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Estate, Queen/2 Single, View

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

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Estate View Room is 377 square feet and includes either a queen-size bed 150-154 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width.

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Estate, 1 Queen Size Bed, View

375 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This single room offers a tea and coffee maker and a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Room

1 Double Bed

Free wifi

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Executive

1 King Size Bed

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Executive

Deluxe, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

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Deluxe Queen Bed

Guest reviews

8.9

2,522 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Geraldine

8.2

March 2024

Location is beautiful. The grounds and walled garden are stunning . The reception area is impressive with beautiful decor. Grill room was busy at night. Attentive staff and good service. Pint of Guinness was 7 E. Glass of wine 10 E. Bed was large size and comfortable. Breakfast was great with plenty of choices. Staff were attentive. Bathroom is spacious with a large bath. Separate shower . Plenty of towels. Room was cold on arrival but temperature can be adjusted.

I was disappointed that there was no shampoo in the shower. I rang Reception and the phone was not working. My friends phone in another room was not working either. I found a Supervisor and requested shampoo and was told it was on a shelf in the shower. I checked and there was no shampoo. Again, I found the same Supervisor and told her that there definitely was No Shampoo. She said she would get some but laughed as I walked away. I got the shampoo within 10 mins. There were two Barry's tea bags and 4 health tea bags in room. . I requested ordinary tea bags and got some extra. . Small things but for the price I would expect a better service. The room was cold on arrival but I adjusted temperature.

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Anne

8.2

November 2024

It’s a fabulous hotel in a magnificent setting, beautiful gardens. The spa was lovely and dinner was also quite nice

We stayed in a room in the old building. On booking.com it was advertised as having a big bed which it definitely was not. That’s very disappointing since I upgraded to this room. Also it was very warm and there wasn’t air conditioning.

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Patricia

9.1

June 2024

The food in the Grill & Bar was excellent

For a five star hotel and the money you pay I don't think they should be charging guests €25 to use the spa area. Very disappointed with this.

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Siobhan

10

April 2025

Lyrath hotel is gorgeous, luxurious and relaxing. Fabulous gardens. Food was top class. Staff very attentive and courteous. Dean and Karl (new guy from Carlow) were working in bar on Tuesday 22/04 and they were great lads. Very welcoming, chatty and hardworking. Everywhere in hotel was spotless & clean. Bedroom was very comfortable and the Rituals shower gel and lotion in bathroom were a lovely bonus. Music in the lobby on Wed night was also fab. Enjoyed our stay in Lyrath. Highly recommend.

No fault to find but thought the grill menu was expensive for what you got. Restaurant only offer one side as in potatoes, vegetables, chips with 1 main course. Slightly pricey as my fish main was quite on small side .Think 2 sides should be included in main course for what you're paying for.

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Joe

9.1

May 2025

The property is expansive with a renovated manor house attached to a modern hotel with all the amenities one would expect in a 4-star or 5-star property. We did not avail ourselves of the full spa or whirlpool and lap pool - see below. The lobby and sunny skylighted hall with lounge area is stunning. Breakfast was a buffet featuring many choices sufficient to please anyone. We had dinner in Kilkenny, about 15 minutes near by car. The climate-adjustable room was very comfortable - good bed - and the view was toward a meadow with cows lallygagging about as cows do. ;-) The is a school of falconry (Hawkeye School) on the property, but as there is apparently only one instructor, one needs to reserve weeks in advance. This is something I would have enjoyed had I foreseen the need for an early reservation.

A peeve of mine is that many places have a leisure center that is already closed down by the time one returns from exploring the area. The Lyrath closes its leisure centre at 6:45 PM. To accommodate reasons for being there in the first place, it should remain open until at least 9 PM.

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Ciara

8.2

April 2025

We had a great experience at the Lyrath. The room was very spacious and had a luxurious feel. The food in the Grill and Bar was excellent, with a wide variety on the menu and delicious cocktails. Breakfast was also very good. We used both the gym and pool, which were well-equipped and thoughtfully laid out. The dressing rooms felt five star. We also visited the thermal spa - the infinity pool was the standout feature and i think it would be especially impressive in the evening or during snowy weather.

The coffee at breakfast didn’t quite meet our expectations. We ordered two flat whites but were served milky coffees with weak flavour. Unfortunately, the thermal spa experience was slightly let down by maintenance issues—both steam rooms were out of service, and only one of the two saunas was operational, which was disappointing.

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Aine

8.2

August 2022

Beautiful surroundings,spacious room, comfortable beds.shower is amazing.efficient check in and check out.consiere staff were so helpful and friendly as we're room service staff.

Standard is not 5 star. Stayed at better 4 star hotels. Breakfast is buffet and was cold.. 5 star hotel should offer fresh cooked breakfast to order. .At 9pm asked room service for 4 sandwiches,3 were delivered half toasted (did not ask for toasted).we were told they had no tuna hence 3 sandwiches delivered instead of 4. No butter on bread and a handful of wilted salad leaves on the plate .To be fair we were not charged for this. Handed desert menus in the grill bar which were crumpled and sticky with food. Beautiful flower arrangements in the foyer but water needed to be changed as it was smelly. Yew restaurant was closed during our stay. Guests should be told of this at time of booking. Small complaints but if addressed would elevate to 5 star

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Bob

10

April 2025

I booked the property to take advantage of the Falconry experience upon learning of this aspect. I actually cancelled a booking at Butler House in Kilkenny to stay at the Lyrath. John and Carolyn were exceptional hosts for the falconry experience

Upon booking I asked about a shuttle to/from City Center- to be able to enjoy Trad music in the local pubs and not worry about driving after a pint or 2. I was told that taxis were plentiful and economical - they were available - but not economical running about 36 Euro round trip

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Josephine

9.1

November 2024

This is our second time visiting Lyrath Estate! We love it so much, staff, food, Manor House rooms was where we stayed each time, Cannot fault it at all!! 🫶🏻

One thing I will say this time around we visited Tuppers bar just before we left the hotel, we received a dirty glass and when we asked to change it, the waiter brought back the same glass but with more ice in it. We then received a dirty (dried dirt/food) on our steak knife so we had to also get that changed.. but the food was amazing!

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Regina

10

July 2024

The nature trails were beautiful, especially the swans on the Lyrath Lake. I loved the atmosphere. The grounds were lovely. The dogs were sweet. Breakfast was delicious and pleasant. I found the views of the flowers, gardens, fountains and plants calming and relaxing. I enjoyed the pool. I made an instagram video of my stay, @GinasPlanit.I made some videos on my Educational YouTube Channel @GinasPlanit while at your scenic property. I loved that there was a wedding there the day I arrived, so many happy people.

I am sad that I didn’t get to enjoy more of the amenities.

Points of Interest Around Lyrath Estate

Attractions

St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower

2.6mi

Dunmore Cave

2.6mi

Viking Triangle

27.1mi

Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum

27.1mi

Bishop's Palace

27.1mi

House of Waterford Crystal

27.1mi

Restaurants

Yew Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Israeli
  • International

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

The Grill and Bar

Cuisines

  • Israeli
  • Steakhouse
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Tupper Bar

Cuisines

  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Lyrath Estate

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - Lyrath Estate

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Lyrath Estate

When are the check-in and check-out times for Lyrath Estate?

At Lyrath Estate, guests are welcome to check in any time between 04:00 PM and 11:00 PM, but should be aware that check-out is by 12:00 PM.

Can guests park for free at Lyrath Estate?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Lyrath Estate. The hotel offers free private parking on-site, so you don't need to worry about making a reservation.

How much does a stay at Lyrath Estate cost?

A stay at Lyrath Estate can begin from a rate of $198. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Lyrath Estate?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, suites, twin double rooms, and triple rooms. All the rooms have a non-smoking policy. The double rooms and suites accommodate 2 adults and have either a double bed or a queen-size bed. The triple room can accommodate 3 adults and has a twin bed and a double bed.

What activities does Lyrath Estate offer?

Guests at Lyrath Estate can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can relax and rejuvenate with spa and wellness packages, which include body treatments, massages, and facial treatments. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool where guests of all ages can take a dip, as well as a separate kids' pool for the little ones.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the hotel offers a golf course, archery, bike tours, and fishing. Guests can also unwind in the sauna or work up a sweat in the fitness center.

When it comes to dining options, guests have a choice of three on-site restaurants. Yew Restaurant offers a traditional and romantic ambiance with Israeli and international cuisines. The Grill and Bar provides a family-friendly atmosphere with Israeli, steakhouse, and local cuisines. Tupper Bar offers a family-friendly ambiance with local cuisine.

Overall, guests can enjoy a mix of relaxation and entertainment at Lyrath Estate.

Does Lyrath Estate feature a pool area?

The Lyrath Estate hotel has two pools. Pool 1 is an indoor pool that is available all year round. It is heated and has a shallow end, making it suitable for all ages. Pool 2 is also an indoor pool that is available all year round, but it is specifically for kids only.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Lyrath Estate?

Yes, the hotel has three restaurants on site: Yew Restaurant, The Grill and Bar, and Tupper Bar. Yew Restaurant offers Israeli and international cuisine and has a traditional, modern, and romantic ambiance. The Grill and Bar serves Israeli, steakhouse, local, and grill BBQ cuisines and has a family-friendly and modern ambiance. Tupper Bar offers local cuisine and has a family-friendly, traditional, and modern ambiance.

Can I use my credit card at Lyrath Estate?

Yes, you can use your credit card - specifically Visa, Mastercard, or American Express - to make payments at Lyrath Estate. However, cash is not accepted as a form of payment.