Celebrating 12 Years in 2012 - Ballyroe Heights Hotel

Celebrating 

12 Years in 

2012 

Ballyroe Heights Hotel Tralee Co. Kerry Phone: 066 71 26796 E Mail: info@ballyroe.com Website: www.ballyroe.com

Ballyroe Heights Hotel Tralee, Co. Kerry Celebrating 12 Years 

A reputation in excellence, 

cultivated in the Kingdom 

in the years to come.” 

John Collins - Proprietor 

Since John Collins 

established 

Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel 

12 years ago 

back in 2000, he and 

his dedicated team 

have earned themselves 

a reputation in excellence. 

From what was 

once a small country 

house hotel, Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel is now 

considered among the 

top hotels in Kerry, and 

indeed Ireland. 

For John and his 

team, the ethos at 

Ballyroe is simple, and 

that is, their guests 

are always their top 

priority. 

John, who heads a 

team of staff, in excess 

of 78 locals, prides 

himself on offering his 

guests the very best in 

service, facilities and 

all the comfort and 

relaxation Kerry’s leading 

hotel has to offer. 

“My team and I 

are committed to the 

continuing growth and 

development of Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel,” 

said John. 

“We would like to 

take this opportunity 

to thank you, the 

customers, for your 

support over the years 

and we look forward 

to taking care of you at 

Ballyroe Heights Hotel 

Management Team (from Left to Right) Patrick Windle Duty Manager, Jonathan Collins Assistant 

Manager, Mark Sullivan General Manager, Mike Ryle Duty Manager 

} My team 

and I are 

committed to 

the continuing 

growth and 

development 

of Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel


Business booming as 

Ballyroe celebrates its 

12th birthday 

Over the 

past twelve 

years, Ballyroe 

Heights 

Hotel has 

gone from strength 

to strength and 2012 

has been one of their 

busiest years to date 

with a surge in wedding 

bookings, an increase 

in dining numbers and 

bed night bookings on 

the increase. 

The Palace Bar 

continues to be as 

popular as ever and it 

is perpetually packed 

with colourful locals 

and visitors, all eager to 

discover all the charm 

and exquisite atmosphere 

Ballyroe Heights 

Hotel has to offer. 

Since 2000, the 

hotel has well and truly 

established itself as 

one of the South West’s 

leading establishments, 

a fact that is reflected 

in the level of repeat 

custom and the loyal 

clientele who return 

year in year out. 

Building on its popularity, 


Hotel has also expanded 

its international 

appeal with over 7,000 

visitors from Germany 

and France choosing to 

stay there in 2012 alone. 

This has had a positive 

knock-on effect on 

the local economy, 

providing a boost for 

visitor attractions in 

the locale and generating 

new business in the 

area. 

While Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel continues 

to grow in popularity 

with their international 

customers, the hotel’s 

heart remains firmly 

rooted in Kerry and 

with excess of 78 people 

employed, its community 

focus has remained 

a key priority since day 

one. 

Reception at Ballyroe Heights Hotel 

} Since 2000, 

the hotel has 

well and truly 

established 

itself as one 

of the South 

West’s leading 

establishments,


Experience luxury and comfort in 

Ballyroe Heights Hotel’s superb 

awarding winning accommodation 

Balcony Suite at Ballyroe Heights Hotel 

When John 

and 

Adrienne 

Collins 

reopened 


Heights in 2000 it 

reflected the culmination 

of three years of 

redevelopment. 

The original building 

was completely redesigned 

and reconstructed 

and this work is 

evident today in the hotel’s 

bespoke reception 

area, the Palace Bar, the 

Summit Restaurant and 

the exquisite Ballroom. 

The existing 27 bedrooms 

were completely 

refurbished and the hotel’s 

gardens are manicured 

and landscaped 

to the highest possible 

standard. 

A major extension 

of 42 additional deluxe 

bedrooms and further 

refurbishment of the existing 

27 bedrooms was 

undertaken in 2005 and 

the hotel now features 

69 state of the art guest 

rooms including the 

magnificent Frenchthemed 

bridal suite. 

All of the 69 guest 

bedrooms are finished 

to an impeccable 

standard and feature 

five balcony suites with 

stunning views and outside 

seating, five large 

family rooms, thirty 

six superior bedrooms, 

bridal suite, twenty 

deluxe rooms and two 

additional bedrooms 

designed especially for 

disabled guests. 

The latter rooms, 

both of which have been 

designed as category 

four disabled rooms, 

offers wheelchair 

bound guests, ample 

room to move around 

Superior room at Ballyroe Heights Hotel 

the sleeping area and 

bathrooms which have 

been designed to feature 

the most up to date 

facilities. 

All bedrooms boast a 

stunning contemporary 

design, carefully and 

tastefully chosen by the 

hotels owners and all 

are completed to a four 

star standard. 

The décor will win 

your heart with beautifully 

crafted walnut 

wood furniture, warm 

and inviting fabrics and 

plush bedding, everything 

you need for a 

refreshing nights sleep.


Picturesque setting makes 

a visit to Ballyroe Heights 

Hotel a must 

Entrance 



is situated 

a mere 4km 

from Kerry’s 

Capital town Tralee, 

situated midst the luscious 

green countryside 

in close proximity to 

stunning coastlines 

which has made Kerry 

a global holiday destination. 

Its rural and picturesque 

setting offers 

stunning scenic views 

of Tralee Bay and the 

Sliabh Mish Mountains 

on the world famous 

Dingle Peninsula. 

To the south lie the 

magnificent McGillycuddy 

Reeks making it 

the ideal touring spot 

to enjoy a holiday in 

Kerry. 

This all culminates 

to offer the perfect 

backdrop for all your 

photographic needs 

and it also affords 

guests the opportunity 

to relax while enjoying 

the tranquil setting. 


is an ideal location 

from which to explore 

the surrounding countryside 

and is easily 

accessible via rail, bus 

and Kerry Airport. 

Kerry has also emerged 

in recent times as a top 

walking and cycling 

destination and there is 

plenty to discover right 

on their doorstep. 

Nearby, Tralee 

known to all as the 

home of the Rose of 

Tralee and Ireland’s 

National Folk Theatre 

Siamse Tíre, the new 

Tralee Bay Wetlands 

and the Aquadome to 

name but a few of the 

attractions which lie on 

its doorstep. 

Also nearby is the 

leisure ports of Fenit 

and Tralee Golf Club 

and with stunning 

beaches at Banna and 

Ballyheigue practically 

a stone’s throw away, a 

visit to Kerry is incomplete 

without a stay in 

Ballyroe Heights Hotel. 

} Ballyroe Heights 

Hotel is an ideal 

location from 

which to explore 

the surrounding 

countryside and is 

easily accessible 

via rail, bus and 

Kerry Airport. 

Family Friendly 

Hotel surrounded 

by Tralee’s top 

attractions


Kerry’s top wedding venue 

providing countless couples with 

the perfect setting for the perfect 

beginning 

Couples seeking 

a breathtakingly 

beautiful 

venue for their 

wedding need 

look no further than 

the tranquil setting of 

Ballyroe Heights Hotel. 

One of Ireland’s most 

enchanting venues, this 

landmark hotel is the 

perfect place for the 

perfect beginning. 

“Our priority from 

the moment we meet 

is to ensure that the 

months and weeks 

leading up to your wedding 

are less stressful 

and that wonderful 

memories of your special 

day remain with 

you and your families 

and guests forever,” 

owner John Collins 

explains. 

“Our all-inclusive 

wedding packages 

comprise of everything 

from drinks reception 

to the evening buffet. 

Indeed the packages 

have become so 

popular that 2012 has 

proven to be the most 

successful year for weddings 

since the hotel 

opened.” 

With a choice of two 

indoor drinks reception 

areas and an outdoor 

patio at your disposal, 

guests can enjoy a pre 

dinner drink in beautiful 

surroundings whilst 

listening to idyllic music 

on the hotel’s grand 

piano. 

Canapés and sangria 

are included on arrival 

and couples can provide 

their own champagne 

and strawberries 

if they so wish. 

“Our stunning choice 

of floral centre pieces, 

unique silver candelabras, 

white linen 

napkins and exquisite 

linen chair covers and 

bows will enhance your 

reception,” said John. 

“The Ballroom has 

its own private heated 

beer garden for the 

comfort of your guests. 

Your evening buffet 

will be served at a time 

suitable to you and 

your guests.” 

The Bride and Groom 

finish off their day in 

the supremely elegant, 

French themed Bridal 

Suite. The following 

day, the newly-weds 

can enjoy a Champagne 

breakfast while their 

family and friends are 

being looked after in 

Noel and Maria Buckley (Courtesy of Elaine Kennedy) 

The Ballroom at Ballyroe Heights Hotel


Red Carpet Reception 

French Themed Bridal 

Suite 

Claire Healy and Yaqwob Ali 

(Courtesy of Elaine Kennedy) 

The Ballroom at Ballyroe Heights Hotel 

Civil Ceremonies at Ballyroe Heights Hotel 

}As we look to the future we 

are offering 10% discount on 

selected dates for 2013. 

the glorious Summit 

restaurant – the perfect 

way to end the occasion. 

“We offer a choice 

of rooms to cater for 

all size weddings 

and Ballyroe Heights 

Hotel also hosts Civil 

Marriage Ceremonies, 

Multi-Cultural Ceremonies, 

Informal Blessings 

and Civil Partnerships 

and Commitment 

Ceremonies for same 

sex couples,” said John. 

“Whether you wish 

for an intimate blessing 

ceremony or a lavish 

reception for hundreds 

our elegant setting 

and highly professional 

staff will ensure 

a memorable day and 

we have had a strict 

one wedding per day 

policy”. 

“As we look to the 

future we are offering 

10% discount on 

selected dates for 2013. 

We are delighted for 

couples to visit and 

enjoy a private viewing 

of the hotel. 

All our offers and 

dates available are on 

our website ballyroe. 

com. We look forward 

to meeting you!” John 

added.


The Palace Bar and Bistro; a true 

gem in the kingdom’s crown 



and Bistro at 

the Ballyroe 


offers panoramic 

views of the Kerry 

countryside, valleys and 

hills and has remained 

on-trend, stylistically 

speaking, with its stylish 

design, unique private 

booths, intimate locals’ 

bar; not to mention the 

breath-taking expanses 

which frames its location. 

The Palace Bar and 

Bistro has also gained 

an excellent reputation 

for quality food at affordable 

prices and the 

extensive, ever popular A 

la Carte menu caters for 

all tastes and budgets 

“The Palace Bar and 

Bistro has enjoyed a 

massive increase in customers 

again this year 

as more Irish families 

holiday at home and 

the local custom has 

grown year on year with 

Sundays in particular 

growing in popularity,” 

the owner of Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel, John Collins, 

explained. 

“The mix of locals and 

Irish holiday makers and 

the many German and 

French residents lends 

itself to an interesting 

and fun evening. Many 

of our local customers 

have been socialising in 

Ballyroe since 1969.” 

“As members of 

North Kerry Family 

Fun and having also 

joined Fáilte Ireland’s 

Family Friendly Charter 

we welcome families 

with children and will 

do all we can to make 

your time with us enjoyable 

and memorable. 

Parents can dine and 

feel secure in our safe 

surroundings for their 

children whether they 

are playing a game on 

our pool table or are 

out in our extensive 

gardens which are situated 

far from the main 

road,” John added. 

Beer Garden


The Summit Restaurant; 

reaching new heights in 2012 

The Summit 

Restaurant, 


Heights Hotel’s 

popular dining 

room, offers guests the 

finest food, enjoyed in 

unique and stunning 

surrounds. 

This room which is 

semi-circular in shape 

with exterior walls of 

floor to ceiling glass 

offers some of the best 

views of the hotels 

surroundings and 

the range of dishes, 

conceived by top chefs 

using only the best 

in local ingredients, 

makes a visit to the 

Summit Restaurant a 

sumptuous and tempting 

prospect indeed! 

With its own bar 

and additional seating 

on the balcony, the 

Summit Restaurant 

is the idyllic venue to 

celebrate that special 

Birthday, Retirement, 

Anniversary, Christening 

or any family 

occasion. 

The Summit Restaurant 

has also provided 

the setting for many 

Civil Ceremonies and 

smaller weddings and 

Top customer service award 

gains Ballyroe Heights Hotel 

global recognition on Tripadvisor 

The prestigious 

2012 Certificate 

of Excellence 

Award 

was recently 

bestowed upon Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel by leading 

global travel website 

TripAdvisor. 

The award is significant 

as this top accolade 

is given only to establishments 

that consistently 

achieve outstanding 

traveller reviews and 

only 10 per cent of accommodations 

listed on 

TripAdvisor manage to 

achieve this prestigious 

award. 

In addition, TripAdvisor 

compiles its data 

based on customer 

reviews only making 

this award all the more 

significant. Millions of 

tourists use the website, 

offering honest and undiluted 

reviews and its 

credibility has made it 

the first point of contact 

for countless numbers 

around the globe as they 

research their holiday. 

“This award bears testimony 

to our hardworking 

staff and the high 

standard of customer 

care we provide,” said 

owner John Collins. 

“Social Media is a 

fantastic tool for reaching 

our customers in an 

informal way and our 

Facebook page is always 

active and constantly 

updated with news and 

events.” 

Indeed Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel has 

amassed quite a following 

on the world’s leading 

social media website, 

boasting 4,250 friends 

at the time of going to 

press. 

“Interacting with our 

customers in this way is 

a great way to find out 

exactly what our customers 

want,” John added. 

“This strengthens our 

awareness and allows 

us to adapt meaning, so 

we can offer our guests 

the best possible product 

when it comes to hospitality.” 

You can connect with 


on Facebook by simply 

visiting Facebook.com/ 

BallyRoeHeightsHotel or 

follow the hotel on twitter 

by accessing Twitter. 

com/BallyroeHeights. 

offers a unique alternative 

if you require a 

more intimate setting 

for a smaller group of 

guests. 

The important thing 

to remember is that the 

team at the Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel are 

experts when it comes 

to hospitality and they 

will tailor a package to 

suit the needs of your 

guests, perfectly fitting 

the occasion you have 

in mind.


Taking care of business 

at Ballyroe Heights Hotel 



has earned 

itself a reputation 

over the 

past 12 years as one of 

Ireland’s top conferencing 

venues and offers 

companies and professionals 

the ideal setting 

to conduct business. 

The perfect location 

to host small or larger 

meetings, the conference 

rooms boasts data 

projectors, motorised 

screens, TV channels, 

wireless broadband 

and DVD players. 

These rooms are also 

sound-proofed for complete 

privacy. 

Meanwhile the tranquillity 

of Ballyroe’s 

unrivalled location 

ensures a quiet and 

productive meeting 

place. 

Coffee breaks can be 

taken in the meeting 

room itself or in the 

spacious Palace Bar 

allowing delegates to 

stretch their legs and 

take a breather. 

Basically, when it 

comes to professionalism, 

punctuality and 

precision, Ballyroe has 

it covered, making it 

the perfect place to 

conduct your business 

meeting or conference, 

effectively, thus maximising 

the experience 

for employees, colleagues 

and prospective 

clients. 

Private Meeting Room 

Public and Private Meetings 

“Your comfort 

and security is 

our top priority” 

The safety 

and comfort 

of guests is 

always a top 

priority at Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel. 

A Health and Safety 

Officer has been designated 

at the hotel and 

this presence offers extra 

peace of mind. 

A comprehensive 

CCTV system is in 

operation 24 hours a day 

and specially designed 

traction routes have also 

been placed on certain 

areas of grass for ease 

of access for emergency 

services in all weather. 

Kitchen Hygiene is 

foremost and all staff 

have been fully trained in 

all levels in HACCP. 

Indeed the hotel 

has pioneered a new 

independent monitoring 

system with Kelsius – a 

company that monitors 

all aspects of goods inwards, 

food preparation, 

temperature of all fridges 

and cooking of our food. 

This reassures guests 

staying at Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel of their 

unwavering commitment 

to ensure your stay is of 

the utmost enjoyment. 

Business Centre


Ballyroe’s heart firmly 

rooted in the local 

community 

Since John Collins 

opened 



back in 2000, 

one of his key priorities 

was to employ local 

people and to give 

back to the community 

within which he lives 

and works. 

As a consequence, 

they employ in excess 

of 78 locals who in turn 

contribute greatly to 

the local economy. 

The hotel continues 

to be strongly involved 

with community events 

and organisations. 


Hotel is a charity partner 

of Enable Ireland, 

Crumlin Children’s 

Hospital and Bru 

Columbanus. 

Ballyroe and Clogherbrien 

residents hold 

their annual out-door 

mass at the hotel and 

also the Children’s 

Halloween party, and 

many local many local 

groups hold fundraising 

Fashion Shows at 

the Hotel. 

The Hotel is a firm 

supporter of various local 

social and sporting 

organisations including, 

Causeway, Kilmoyley, 

Ballyduff, Lixnaw, 

Ardfert, Ballyheigue, 

Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Austin 

Stacks and St. Pat’s 

- Blennerville GAA. 

The main sponsor of 

the Kerry Ladies football 

and St. Brendan’s 

Park F.C Ballyroe 

Heights Hotel is also 

proudly associated 

with Tralee, Ardfert, 

Ballyheigue, An Post 

and Old Reserves Golf 

Clubs as well as Tralee 

Musical Society and 

Tralee Imperials Basketball 

Club and much 

individual sponsorship. 

The hotel is a member 

of the National and 

Kerry branch of the 

Irish Hotels’ Federation 

and The Tralee and 

Kerry Vintners Association 

and is also strongly 

associated with the 

Festival of Kerry. 

Paul Curran 

Fundraiser 

Failte Ladies Probus Club 

Ballyroe & 

Clogherbrien 

Community Mass 

Ballyroe Bridge Club 

The future is green at 




cares about the 

environment 

and is focused 

on preserving our amazing 

natural surrounds 

for future generation. 

Eco-Tourism has 

emerged as one of Kerry’s 

growing industries 

and in line with this, 


have become a member 

of the Green Hospitality 

Programme in conjunction 

with the nearby 

Tralee Bay Wetlands, 

which offers visitors a 

stunning insight into 

Kerry’s unique flora and 

fauna. 

As more and more of 

us become increasingly 

aware of the importance 

of cultivating and 

respecting our environment, 


Hotel has been awarded 

the Eco-Label from 

Green Hospitality allowing 

you, the guest, to 

choose green hospitality 

when enjoying a break 

away.


Past Events 

Kerry Wedding Show 

Churchill GAA 

Ardfert Ladies Golf 

Balloonagh School Reunion 

Cork Association 

Ballyduff GAA Social 

Cork Hurling Team 

Causeway Fundraiser 

Failte Probus Fashion Show 

Kerry Hurlers Fashion Show 

Kerry Rose Selection 

As part of our Birthday Celebrations we will be running competitions on 

Facebook throughout the Summer. Keep this supplement and be in with a 

chance of winning weekends away, lunches and much more. 

www.facebook.com/BallyroeHeightsHotel 

Kerry Ladies Football

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