Newpark Hotel
Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny offers a welcoming retreat with diverse accommodation, dining, spa facilities, and extensive family activities set within beautiful parkland.
Newpark Hotel provides a delightful stay with 132 elegantly appointed rooms, catering to various needs with Classic, Superior, Executive, and Family options. Family rooms offer thoughtful configurations like a double bed with two single beds or a double bed, single bed, and sofa bed. For added convenience, some rooms feature interconnecting options and accessible facilities.
Guests can enjoy a range of dining experiences, from the sophisticated setting of Gulliver's Restaurant, perfect for special occasions, to the relaxed atmosphere of Scott's Bar & Brasserie, open daily from 12 pm to 9 pm for carvery lunches and Ă la carte dinners. The Terrace Bar offers a selection of snacks, while a leisurely Afternoon Tea is served in the sumptuous hotel lobby.
For those seeking relaxation, the Escape Spa provides a serene sanctuary with Aveda treatments across three treatment rooms, a luxurious relaxation area, and a thermal suite. The Health Club, complimentary for all hotel residents, features an 18-meter indoor pool, an adults-only outdoor infinity pool, a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and a fully equipped gym.
Newpark Hotel is renowned for its family-friendly amenities, having been awarded Gold in Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel category in the Gold Medal Awards 2023. Children will love Jurassic Newpark, an interactive dinosaur-themed adventure park complete with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, a mini go-karting track, a tree-top adventure playground with a zip line, a fairy trail, and a mini wildlife farm. The Jurassic Juniors Kids Club offers evening activities for children aged 4-12, including movie nights, arts and crafts, and entertainment shows. Indoor play areas include "The Zone" indoor games room and a soft playroom for toddlers. A dedicated Parenting Room is also available, equipped with a fridge, microwave, sterilizers, and baby-changing facilities.
For business and events, the hotel offers versatile spaces, including five dedicated meeting rooms, each accommodating up to 30 people. These facilities come with air conditioning, blackout capabilities, LCD projectors, complimentary Wi-Fi, and natural daylight. A bespoke conference organizer is available to assist with event planning.
The hotel is set within expansive parkland, offering beautifully landscaped gardens, the Urban Fen Walk, and various outdoor activities suitable for all ages. Couples particularly appreciate the location, rating it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Pool 1 - indoor Free!
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
Pool 2 - outdoor Free!
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Infinity pool
Wellness
- Fitness classes
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Guest reviews· 8.3/10 (1,662)
Guests consistently praise the Newpark Hotel for its exceptional service and welcoming atmosphere. Many reviewers highlighted the friendly and accommodating staff, noting a positive experience from check-in to check-out. The hotel's spa and wellness center appears to be a significant draw, contributing to the overall sense of a "wonderful stay" for many visitors.
Additional conveniences like free on-site parking are frequently appreciated. While not explicitly detailed, the availability of special diet menus on request and breakfast in the room suggests a focus on guest comfort and catering to individual needs. Overall, the Newpark Hotel is strongly recommended as a prime destination in Kilkenny, consistently delivering a high-quality guest experience.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Staff
- 8.9
- Location
- 8.7
- Comfort
- 8.9
- Value for money
- 7.8
- Wi-Fi
- 7.8
- Breakfast
- 8.2
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Very good breakfast