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Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Dublin Zoo

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Serves lunch and brunch
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Maynooth Road, Dunboyne, Meath

What's nearby

  • Luttrellstown Castle Golf - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Dublin Zoo - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Trinity College - 24 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunboyne Station - 2 min drive
  • Hansfield Station - 9 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Paddocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Bucca - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Dublin - Ongar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Avoca Dunboyne - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa Luigis - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel near Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, aromatherapy, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, The Ivy, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 145 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sadlier Bar
  • The Ivy
  • The Terrace Lounge

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 18 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Facilities fee: EUR 25.00 per person, per stay and includes use of: sauna; hot tub; spa

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Castle Dunboyne
Dunboyne Castle
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Hotel Dunboyne
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Dunboyne Castle Hotel Spa
Dunboyne Castle & Spa Dunboyne
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in Dunboyne, this spa hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Dublin Zoo, Vicar Street, and Trinity College. Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and National Botanic Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km). Dunboyne Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 606 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff at both reception and in the restaurant. Spa staff were also happy to discuss the facilities for next time I stay, which I will certainly do in a few months time when back in Ireland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel exceeded expectations, staff were helpful and friendly. The rooms fantastic, spa amazing . Nothing was too much trouble. Special shout out to Nieve behind reception, gave the personal touch, very friendly and a joy to be around. I will definitely be staying here again. Nearer 5 star than 4 in my opinion.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇮🇪
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would defo visit again

Absolutely amazing services across the hotel - the spa, the saddler bar and reception. Would defo visit again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very poor, staff made no effort, generally run down, claimed fine dining restaurant was anything but. Spa was not impressive and staff inattentive - playing on their phones. Glad we only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

colleen

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only redeeming quality was the thermal spa. The room had bugs in it. The property had litter on the walking paths. The staff was not great at the Terrace eatery. The food was just okay. Would not recommend
Stains on robe
Bug in room
Bug #2 in room
Big #3 in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service
Tables in ivy restaurant are packed v close and not.manu options last night.yo have a private dinner with my partner. I didnt get my main course until well.ovet an hour of my table booking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and the bed was comfortable. It also had a large bathroom with both bath and separate shower. Lovely fluffy towels. We had a problem with the hot water in the shower and this was rectified immediately. There was nothing i did not like about this hotel, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Had the impression it was a castle food was awful chips black fish all batter and charged 50euro for a bottle of house wine when complained manager said sorry plates took away so he couldn’t do anything never go again totally spoiled my u s a friends first time in Dublin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent property comfortable bed and great staff grounds breathtaking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Will be recommending to others
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SanDee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Dining and bar are great. Beds comfortable. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very happy with the experience there! Enjoyed the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine apart from the breakfast which was not at all tasty and was similar to one would get in a service station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely and relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dunboyne castle

The hotel is clean and tidy and comfortable bedding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern, very clean, very professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel rooms are amazing staff are lovely and food is delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa treatments staff food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

CANDACE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice grounds, spacious rooms. Fantastic breakfast! Thin walls, neighbors were quite loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spa & location.

Great spa and service staff. Air conditioning was not working. Great location and convenient to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an absolutely fantastic stay, special thanks to the office staff and Rens, he provided some great whiskey recommendations!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024