Newpark Hotel - Kilkenny

4-star family resort with Ireland's only on-site Jurassic-themed adventure park on 10 hectares near Kilkenny City

Family & Children's Activities

The Newpark Hotel Kilkenny operates a dedicated interactive dinosaur-themed adventure park, Jurassic Newpark, with life-size animatronic dinosaurs and a mini go-karting track. Children aged 4-12 can join the Jurassic Juniors Kids Club for evening activities such as movie nights, arts and crafts, and entertainment shows. This hotel earned the title of Family Friendly Hotel of the Year at the Gold Medal Awards 2023, reflecting its focus on younger guests.

Dining Options

Guests can dine at Gulliver's Restaurant, which offers relaxed surroundings and is suited for special occasions. Scott's Bar & Brasserie serves carvery lunches and à la carte dinners daily from 12pm to 9pm. The Terrace Bar provides casual snacks, and afternoon tea is served in the hotel lobby.

Escape Spa & Health Club

The Escape Spa provides Aveda treatments, three treatment rooms, a relaxation area, and a thermal suite. The Health Club houses an 18-metre indoor pool, an adults-only outdoor infinity pool, a sauna, a steam room, a jacuzzi, and a fully equipped gym. Access to the Health Club is complimentary for hotel residents, and the outdoor infinity pool offers a quiet retreat.

Accommodation

The hotel offers 132 rooms in categories including Classic, Superior, Executive, and Family. Family rooms are configured with a double bed and two single beds or a double bed, single bed, and sofa bed. Some rooms provide interconnecting options and accessible features to accommodate diverse guest needs.

Grounds & Business Facilities

The Newpark Hotel sits on 10 hectares of parkland with landscaped gardens, the Urban Fen Walk, and nature trails. Business travellers can use five meeting rooms that accommodate up to 30 people each, with LCD projectors and natural daylight. The hotel also offers complimentary bike hire and on-site electric car charging points.

• Family: Jurassic Newpark - free access with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, go-karts, and zip line
• Dining: 3 on-site outlets including Gulliver's Restaurant and Scott's Bar & Brasserie
• Spa: Escape Spa with Aveda treatments, outdoor infinity pool, and thermal suite
• Rooms: 132 rooms including interconnecting family suites and accessible options
• Location: 10 hectares of parkland, 2-minute drive to Kilkenny Castle and city centre