Elegant lamb shank dish with red wine at River Island Hotel restaurant.

Group Bookings & Tour Series

Guest checks into River Island Hotel at reception desk

A Central Kerry Base for

Groups and Tours

River Island Hotel is a well-established choice for group travel and tour series visiting County Kerry. Centrally located in the market town of Castleisland, the hotel offers easy access to Kerry’s main touring routes while avoiding the congestion of busier tourist destinations.

With a welcoming atmosphere, practical facilities, and a location designed for smooth arrivals and departures, River Island Hotel is ideally suited to special interest groups, coach tours and multi-night tour series.

Designed With

Groups in Mind

River Island Hotel offers 52 comfortable guest rooms, flexible dining options, and relaxed social spaces that allow groups to settle in easily after a day on the road. The hotel’s town-centre setting provides convenience without complexity, with everything close at hand and no long transfers required.

Ample coach access nearby and straightforward road connections ensure efficient logistics for tour operators and drivers alike.

Family exploring scenic Ring of Kerry coastline near River Island Hotel
Panoramic view of cliffs and ocean near River Island Hotel, ideal for Ring of Kerry tours.

Perfectly Positioned

KERRY TOURING BASE

Castleisland’s location makes it a natural hub for touring County Kerry. From the hotel, groups can comfortably access key attractions including Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way, all while returning each evening to the same accommodation.

This central positioning helps reduce daily driving times and allows itineraries to flow more smoothly.

Flavours to Savour

Relaxed Dining

Group dining is handled with care and efficiency, with menus designed to suit touring schedules while maintaining high quality and consistency. Evening meals can be arranged in the hotel’s dining spaces, while the Shanowen Bar provides a relaxed setting for guests to unwind together after dinner.

Breakfast service is well organised and timely, supporting early departures and full touring days.

Guest enjoying a hearty breakfast at River Island Hotel, Kerry.
Cosy lounge with red leather armchair by fireplace in River Island Hotel.

Experience You Can Rely On

As part of the O’Donoghue Ring Collection, River Island Hotel benefits from shared experience, established systems, and professional support across the collection. This ensures reliable service delivery, clear communication, and consistent standards for group travel partners.

Our team understands the requirements of tour operators and group organisers and works closely with them to ensure stays run smoothly from arrival to departure.

Flexible Options for Tour Series 
River Island Hotel welcomes coach tours and escorted groups. Rates, meal arrangements, and rooming configurations can be discussed in line with tour requirements and seasonality.

Enquiries & Group Bookings

To discuss group booking, tour series, or availability, please contact our team directly.

Telephone: +353 (0)64 662 1111
Email: info@riverislandhotel.com 

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