What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and associated costs are not detailed.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located near CastleIsland River Walk, just a 2-minute walk away, and 9 minutes on foot from An Riocht Health & Leisure. It is approximately 14.6 miles from Killarney National Park and 1.5 miles from Crag Cave.

River Island Hotel in Castleisland

Average nightly price at River Island Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$110
February	US$109
March	US$110
April	US$124
May	US$132
June	US$132
July	US$137
August	US$1,892
September	US$132
October	US$119
November	US$108
December	US$109

What guests think

At River Island Hotel, travellers highlight a friendly, helpful team, clean and generally comfortable, spacious rooms, and a central, good-value base for exploring Kerry, with many praising the hearty breakfasts and on-site dining in its traditional, old-style setting.

Several guests note street or event noise at night, though staff often help with room moves or earplugs. The building is older, with some wear, no air conditioning, and mostly shower-over-bath setups that may not suit everyone. Parking is usually on nearby streets rather than on site, and while workable for many, it can be inconvenient. Best suited to travellers seeking a comfortable, traditional base in County Kerry.

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Facilities

Guests like the on-site restaurant and bar; several praise the food and atmosphere. Parking is not on-site and is typically on nearby streets, which some find inconvenient.

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Tetyana

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very beautiful and cozy lobby interior, wonderful restaurant and night bar.

8

Deric

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not the most comfortable beds, but very friendly staff! Parking lot in the back is a little inconvenient but better than just street parking

10

Teresa

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very nice. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel restaurant and both were delicious. Lots of pubs to walk in and out of within a couple of blocks. Met some of the locals and had a fun evening.

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VALERIE

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly both on reception & in the restaurant. The room decor was bland & needed to be modernised. Was very unhappy to discover that there was NO carpark as it was advertised as 'free parking'. I now know this means you have to find a space along the road outside & park so would not stay again.

6

Payton

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No parking

8

Sinead

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was nice, staff helpful, room comfy, restaurant on site was nice.

10

nancy

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room. Breakfast was wonderful. Parking is down the street.

8

Angus

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great walking trail in the hotel. Good restaurant and bar in the hotel.

8

Andrew

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful old hotel with a great staff and a nice breakfast. There is no parking at the hotel but there is quite a bit of safe street parking in this quaint little town.

8

Michael

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was on road outside hotel and was free until 11.00 am.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews mention clean rooms and bathrooms. A minority report lapses in housekeeping and occasional cleanliness issues.

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Sebastian

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Leider kann ich das Hotel nicht empfehlen. Als erstes steht bei der Buchung kostenlose Parkplätze. Das Hotel hat aber keine Parkplätze, sondern man muss sich einfach davor irgendwo einen Parkplatz suchen. Diese waren aber alle besetzt. Das sollte man auch so ausweisen. Die Dame an der Rezeption war sehr nett und macht einen super Job. Das Zimmer ist in die Jahre gekommen, was nicht so schlimm ist. Aber der Teppich ist abgewetzt und fleckig und wirklich nicht einladend. Wir wollten nicht ohne Socken darauf laufen. Betten sind sehr durch gelegen. Fenster sind sehr dreckig - (Spinnweben) Haare in der Badewanne, eine leere Shampoo Flasche und irgend eine ölige Substanz auf der Klobrille ( was das war, keine Ahnung) nebenan laute Musik, Hotel ist sehr hellhörig.

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Maria

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Unfortunately we had to ask for a change of room when we first arrived as there was a loud humming noise which unfortunately would have kept us awake during the night, the staff member however was very accommodating and changed us to another room immediately. The breakfast is adequate however it does not offer a lot of choice for anyone who does not like fried food. In regards the house keeping service I would have to say it was poor, the bed covers were just pulled over the pillows and the bed was not properly made. For anyone who needs the WiFi for work it was not working while we were there, apparently it had been faulty for over a week. The hotel itself is very convenient as a base to explore the surrounding area and the staff are very pleasant.

10

Rodney

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room clean staff very helpful and room was warm Bed was nice firm solid bed

10

Marie

9 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I was on trip with my 3 sisters & a brother, we had 3 rooms, all were lovely & clean, beds very comfortable & tea & coffee topped up daily! Good shower. Staff were very friendly & helpful. We will definitely stay here again 😁

10

Russell

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very enjoyable one night stay. Room and bathroom were in excellent condition. What stood out was the breakfast. Staff was friendly and inviting and the food was outstanding. Thank you Gavin for your humor and knowledge.

4

Leuri

15 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cleaning staff did not seem to have proper training.

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robin

16 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean good food friendly and helpful staff

10

Gillian

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very enjoyable stay in the River Island Hotel, Castleisland. Nice atmosphere, room was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!

10

nancy

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable room. Breakfast was wonderful. Parking is down the street.

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Jessica

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were disappointed in this hotel. It was unclean and our room smelled like urine. We couldn’t get service at the bar so we had to go back and forth from the restaurant to get our drinks and then sit in the bar. The bed was incredibly hard.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, but the older building means dated decor, no air conditioning, and mostly shower-over-bath setups. Noise from nearby venues or events can affect some rooms; mattress comfort varies.

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Deric

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not the most comfortable beds, but very friendly staff! Parking lot in the back is a little inconvenient but better than just street parking

6

Stephen

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Okay place, very noisy from close by pubs

8

Patrick

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet room 112. Tea and coffee. No aircon and no walk in showers. Very quiet town and sadly lacking in places to get dinner. Enjoyed stay. Staff were very nice especially Gavin at breakfast.

10

Jennifer

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, excellent buffet breakfast included in the price. Had supper there one of the two nights we stayed and it too was excellent.

10

Chiara

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel accogliente, stanza spaziosa e buona colazione.

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Catherine

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is beautiful. Chechen was easy. Staff friendly and accommodating. Restaurant was busy, food and service was good. Room/bathroom are clean. Bed a bit hard for my comfort and pillows are flat and hard.

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Marie

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Had a vey soft mattress first night but the hotel was more than accommodating in moving us to another room that was very acceptable.

8

kleber m

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel bem localizado, muito barulho ate tarde da noite, cafe da manha mediano. Sem estacionamento, mas havia lugar na rua perto

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Margaret

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel presented higher than three star, exceptionally comfortable bed with high quality 100% cotton bedlinen. Good in room facilities including complimentary water. Good breakfast buffet. I ordered poached eggs and they were perfect. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back.

10

Elizabeth

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was very relaxing. The staff were very friendly. The room was very spacious and very clean. Check in was very efficient with no problems.

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Service

Service is frequently described as warm, helpful, and accommodating, with staff resolving issues and offering thoughtful touches. A few guests found bar or dining-room service inattentive.

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Fintan

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel.. Leah-Anne at reception was so helpful and friendly

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Murray

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was amazing , there was a GAA awards ceremony and we were offered ear plugs if the noise got out of hand. We were moved up a floor to help with noise reduction. All round an amazing experience

10

Russell

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very enjoyable one night stay. Room and bathroom were in excellent condition. What stood out was the breakfast. Staff was friendly and inviting and the food was outstanding. Thank you Gavin for your humor and knowledge.

6

Candida

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel seemed a little run down. Staff in the dining room and bar were non engaging. Was hoping for a friendlier interaction.

10

Victorina

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was excellent the receptionist Delia helped us find a places to see and the waitress a woman who untirely served us on our dinner with a smile. I asked the name but not sure was it Geraldine who returned the bank card that we left in the restaurant. We are so happy with our stay

8

Roger

8 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfasts were superb and the staff were extremely helpful from the front desk to the servers. A lady even made us some sandwiches after the food had finished after 9.30pm as we had been out all day. We didn't need a meal just a small bite and she was only too happy to oblige.

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Jessica

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were disappointed in this hotel. It was unclean and our room smelled like urine. We couldn’t get service at the bar so we had to go back and forth from the restaurant to get our drinks and then sit in the bar. The bed was incredibly hard.

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Gareth

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Really great hotel stay. Special thanks to Paul the night manager for hosting us after hours. Also thanks to kitchen staff for providing mushrooms and beans for non neater at breakfast. Will definitely be coming back.

10

Kimberly

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk personnel was very welcoming and helpful.

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Shannon

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with an excellent dining room! The service was great and the staff were so welcoming!

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Location

Central on the main street with easy access to pubs and shops; a practical base for the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Tralee, and Killarney. Some describe the town as quiet with limited dining options.

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Patrick

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet room 112. Tea and coffee. No aircon and no walk in showers. Very quiet town and sadly lacking in places to get dinner. Enjoyed stay. Staff were very nice especially Gavin at breakfast.

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Theresa

13 Apr 2025

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Very nice hotel with not much around it. Lots of closed shops and no restaurants. The breakfast at the hotel was not good.

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Peter

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were over for a funeral, booked this on short notice and were well looked after by the friendly staff. Room was very comfortable and made available as soon as we arrived. Excellent location in the High Street so you can walk everywhere. Didn't eat here as we were out with relatives. I know it get's busy in the high season. If and when we come back will stay here again.

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Coleen

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here before,rooms are cosy,staff all friendly,food mostly good,porridge tepid and watery so didn't get it rest of our stay(3nites)good choice at breakfast,hotel is central to bars,shops, restaurants and is only 20-30 mins from tralee and killarney.central for exploring kerry,ring of kerry, ring of dingle,spectacular scenery

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Mariam

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in town.

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Jessica

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was very nice. Lots of things around.... Pubs and places to eat & shop.

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Jessica

26 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here because we wanted to explore the Ring of Kerry, and it turned out to be the perfect location. The locals were incredibly sweet and welcoming—we ended up having some great evenings playing pool and chatting with them. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Breakfast was hearty and satisfying, and dinner was just as delicious. The staff were wonderful—friendly and full of great recommendations for nearby sights. A great stay all around!

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kleber m

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel bem localizado, muito barulho ate tarde da noite, cafe da manha mediano. Sem estacionamento, mas havia lugar na rua perto

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Jennifer

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central location in the town. Good value for money. Breakfast is nice with fruit and lovely natural yogurt available as well as cheese and meats and of course the fry

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Natalie

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel in the middle of castleisland great breakfast buffet and nice food we really enjoyed our stay few mins drive from tralee kilarney and a great pub next door to it brownes great irish traditional music on fridays and so friendly in there if you fancy a bit of music and a nice pint !!

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and value, and many enjoyed dinners in the hotel restaurant. There are occasional complaints about limited choices or specific dishes.

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Maria

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Unfortunately we had to ask for a change of room when we first arrived as there was a loud humming noise which unfortunately would have kept us awake during the night, the staff member however was very accommodating and changed us to another room immediately. The breakfast is adequate however it does not offer a lot of choice for anyone who does not like fried food. In regards the house keeping service I would have to say it was poor, the bed covers were just pulled over the pillows and the bed was not properly made. For anyone who needs the WiFi for work it was not working while we were there, apparently it had been faulty for over a week. The hotel itself is very convenient as a base to explore the surrounding area and the staff are very pleasant.

8

Theresa

13 Apr 2025

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Very nice hotel with not much around it. Lots of closed shops and no restaurants. The breakfast at the hotel was not good.

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Teresa

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very nice. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel restaurant and both were delicious. Lots of pubs to walk in and out of within a couple of blocks. Met some of the locals and had a fun evening.

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Jennifer

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, excellent buffet breakfast included in the price. Had supper there one of the two nights we stayed and it too was excellent.

8

Jean

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were excellent very friendly and food was delicious, enjoyed the quaintness of this hotel

10

Russell

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very enjoyable one night stay. Room and bathroom were in excellent condition. What stood out was the breakfast. Staff was friendly and inviting and the food was outstanding. Thank you Gavin for your humor and knowledge.

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alan

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay staff were lovely,and the breakfast buffet was great,the staff kept an eye on things and refilled when neccesary,definitely would stay again

10

Shannon

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with an excellent dining room! The service was great and the staff were so welcoming!

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Jennifer

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very central location in the town. Good value for money. Breakfast is nice with fruit and lovely natural yogurt available as well as cheese and meats and of course the fry

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Phoebe

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing breakfast and beautiful hotel in a lovely town. The only downside was the restaurant specials where abit disappointing. But the staff where very helpful and it was a nice old fashioned hotel but in very good nick.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3 $100
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River Island Hotel

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