Name: Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa
Address: Maynooth Rd, Castlefarm, Dunboyne, IE

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

John

The hotel itself is very good...very quiet place..did not use the Spa but looked impressive. The breakfast was really good, I also dined in the 'Terrace' also good.
Only thing was the 'Sadlier' bar was closed (on a Thursday) which I thought was strange given the hotel was fairly full.
The room was very spacious , a little dated decor but nice nevertheless.

I would return here.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Spitz

Lovely staff and super hotel I’ll be back

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Rachel

Well worth the 30 minute taxi from Dublin airport for one night. Will definitely go back. Everything was excellent

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Susan

It was a nice large room.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Kailin

Visiting from the US and this was one of the nicest hotel experiences I’ve ever had. Beautiful hotel! I wish we had stayed longer! If I’m ever back in Ireland, this is where I’ll be staying!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Alan

Super hotel set in lovely grounds and fantastic service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Sean

Spa was exceptional. Recommend if you’re in the area.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Robyn

Quiet, comfortable room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

joshua

the hotel and staff were amazing, friendly and welcoming. the wedding was perfect. i can't wait to return for longer.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Christy

Good service, breakfast was a bit slow and eggs not great. Rooms are good and comfortable. Plenty of parking. Sadly this place would be very good but no EV charge point is what drops it to one star for me. I find this inexcusable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

William

Room was spaces, clean & had everything I needed. A beautiful property.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Theresa

Lovely hotel with relaxing atmosphere and very helpful staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

FURKAN

Perfect

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Chen Kun

It was a nice hotel, location was great. The people were very nice. However the room we were in had difficulties with opening the door and the room was very dusty everyday. Even though they came in and cleaned the rooms everyday, it was still dusty. There was a constant moldy smell.

Would give them another chance though if we were to want to take a break to relax.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Christopher

Check in was smooth and front desk staff was helpful.
Did attempt to book the restaurant prior to arrival, communication was missed but booking was made without confirmation. Not a big deal but plans were up in the air for a bit until check in.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Roxanne

Great service, especially check in and the restaurant

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

John David

The hotel room was very warm and air con did not cool the room. As a result I had a very poor sleep, the main reason I stay in a hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Rosemary

Excellent check-in. Large room, good bathroom, very comfortable beds.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Aronas

Need refurbished
Shower handles door handles are loose

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Vanessa

Hotel staff made the stay for my son and I. Went above and beyond for his 6th birthday and he felt like a king. Bed was comfy, room was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. Dinner in the terrace lounge did take quite a while to come, but was still nice. Breakfast was lovely. All in all a great stay and will definitely be back

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Jennifer

The spa was wonderful and the breakfast was delicious! We really enjoyed our stay here

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Richard

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10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Cynthia

Lovely breakfast and beautiful grounds. Small village within a 6 minute walk. Hired a private meet and greet taxi for little more than the average taxi. Great start to a vacation.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

Rebecca

For the price, I would not recommend the Dunboyne. The room was a standard hotel room and had a very stiff bed. The food (both the restaurant and the breakfast buffet) were both akin to frozen food. Overall, we were expecting a “castle experience” and felt like we were at a standard 2-star hotel or motel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Sandra

Check in smoothly staff friendly and helpful spa clean relaxing and variety breakfast was plenty of choice .
Chef not so great requested a breakfast at extra cost of eggs with salmon on sourdough bread
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Chef put together an unexceptable alternitive
Had to be returned

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Amanda

Everything was great, the only issue was that the walls were not very well sound proofed, snoring one side and kids the other. The bed was very comfortable though.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Roger

Our 4 night stay was thoroughly enjoyed, especially during our sessions booked in the Spa. The breakfasts were very good and we had a lovely evening meal in the Bar, where Staff were especially friendly and helpful. The July downside was our experience in The Ivy Restaurant where, on a Saturday night, it was incredibly noisy. After sitting at pur table for 5 minutes, being unable to hear ourselves think, let along hear ourselves speak, we decided to make our apologies and left, going to The Bar downstairs to eat instead. Advice: there are specialist Companies who can help with your noise problem in The Ivy Restaurant; noise absorption and noise reduction Specialists. Instead of the noise from talking bouncing off and around so many hard surfaces, until it becomes unbearable, there are simple things like adding materials to Decor to absorb sound. We would not choose to eat in The Ivy Restaurant, unless noise reduction improvements were made.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Aparna

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6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Zoltan

Our stay at the hotel was overall just about acceptable. Nothing was fundamentally wrong, and we did have a good time, but it didn’t quite meet expectations in several areas.

The food was quite average across the board. Breakfast in particular was rather limited in selection, and while everything was fine, nothing really stood out. The pub food was similar — generally OK. The fish and chips were actually quite good, but most of the other dishes were fairly ordinary.

Service was a bit mixed. The breakfast staff were friendly and welcoming, which we appreciated. However, the experience at reception was less consistent — most of the ladies came across as somewhat lukewarm, and one or two interactions felt outright rude.

Another downside was the noise insulation. The walls are extremely thin, and you can hear almost everything from neighboring rooms, which did affect the comfort of our stay.

That said, the hotel does offer good value for money, and for a short stay it works. However, given the overall experience, we would likely choose a different hotel in the area next time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Tyrese

Great place to stay, great spa and really helpful staff that knows the history of the site which is an added bonus

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Sonia

Lovely stay from check-in to check-out

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Karla

The food was great, but the service is really slow. Maybe the kitchen is over worked? It took too long to get your food. The waiting made me anxious which took away from the enjoyment of the food.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Sophie

Good hotel staff helpful nice area and gardens are well kept

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Kathleen

Room was very clean. Comfortable bed. Staff friendly, Hotel v busy though it was a Saturday night so to be expected. I didn’t use spa.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Ashlene

There was rose petals under our bed obviously the room hadn’t been cleaned properly. Service at dinner was awful we had to go to the bar to order drinks and the waitress asked if we would like to see the dessert menu we are still waiting on this. Breakfast the next morning was terrible too many people were there and I he queue to get a table was really long.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Alan

I travel a lot with work and needed a hotel in close proximity to Maynooth for onr night. I can honestly say from arrival to departure it was an outstanding stay. Arrived late in the evening, plenty of car parking and lighted walkway to front door. Reception staff were courteous and respectful and very welcoming. The room was lovely and spacious for one person, shower was nice and warm, and lovely shower gel and shampoo. The bed, the bed, had to day it twice, it was the first mattress in a long time I drifted to sleep, soft and firm, and an excellent nights sleep. Quiet corridor in the hotel no outside noise. Breakfast was only lovely and on checking out the lady at reception couldn't have been nicer. A simple smile and a bit of craic would make anyones day, well worth the visit. 10/10

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2026

Eilir

Clean room but rather basic furniture with poor lighting for working at the desk. The breakfast was highly disappointing- overcooked stodge

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Ann

Great hotel really vibrant and lovely friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Paul

Great staff, great bed, great spa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Markus

Spacious, modern and clean room. Good Breakfast

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Caitlin

Room was absolutely lovely! Clean and the 12pm check out was amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

Niamh

Lovely common areas, wonderful staff, amazing Spa. However the room was disappointing. It is in desperate need of updating and a deep clean. We booked a king bed but got 2 singles pushed together which was uncomfortable. It would also would have been nice to have had spare pullows and blankets

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Susan

The staff were wonderful, the spa was amazing very clean and fresh fruit and tea while relaxing, the restaurant, excellent food and great service, I will visit again for sure! Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Verified traveler

Good

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Nicole

The cleaning staff was excellent, as was the front desk, and restaurant staff. They got us in without hesitation, explained everything, kept us comfortable, and worked with us to get meals, even though we didn't know we needed a reservation for dinner. Super helpful and respectful staff. I loved the pumpkin carving contest. The beds were a little too firm, but everything overall was beautiful. the spa experience was also fun.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Noel

Loved the spa. Good spacious room, nice food and great music to relax to after dinner.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Eldridge

I’ll preface this with I am an American.
The staff and restaurant and bed and location was amazing. That was about it. No wash rags for the bath. Shower door was broken. Drain cover was broken. Almost made the wife fall. Hot room. Not the best. All good though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Debi

Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Linda Patricia

The property was in a quiet rural setting with the town of Dunboyne walking distance away. Really enjoyable and relaxing location. Note that there is a spa but no full size swimming pool on site. Dining options were very good and service was great. Looking forward to returning to this property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Andrew

Beautiful property, great spa facilities and staff. Breakfast was amazing as well.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Debra

Not a fan of buffet breakfast but it was decent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

David

Never disappointed. Breakfast was amazing. Enjoyed our room and would definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Christa K

Excellent experience. About 25 minutes to airport. Taxi fare was €55 one way.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Joseph

Beautiful Hotel!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Herman

I didn't use it as directions for use were unclear- it's not why I was there so I didn't persuade it either

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2025

Barry

Food was good but portion was small.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Martin

Nice spot, comfy rooms and very helpful staff.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Cody

I had a basic room, but it was nice. The grounds are beautiful and the staff was lovely. Enjoyed the bars/restaurants in walking distance. The locals were all very welcoming and friendly. About 20 minute walk to the train station that is easy transport to Croke Park in Dublin.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Grayson

Had such a fantastic stay here, after our flight was canceled and we struggled to find accommodations this place accepted us. We ended up staying here for 2 nights and it was peaceful and relaxing. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The exterior of the property and the grounds were well maintained. The staff took great care of us.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Wayne

Great food

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Jenny

Great overnight stay, helpful staff and good breakfast. Room was bright and clean. One challenge the basin was broken, obviously for some time, and looked dirty.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

JILL

Staff was very kind and helpful. The outside is very pristine but the rooms are dated...however very large and clean. Not sure i would go back though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Ambrose P

Excellent hotel

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Peter

We especially liked being able to use the spa and my wife had a very good massage. The dinner and breakfast were also very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

James

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in idyllic surroundings. Room was spacious and comfortable. The welcome 'gift' was an unexpected bonus and a very nice touch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Amber

The room was clean and spacious. The staff were welcoming and kind! Definitely would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Mark

Very accommodating when our flight was cancelled…

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Donald

Overall, very nice but the shower door was
off track and difficult to close. Noisy when sleeping at night

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Peter

Staff were sound

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Kimberly

The property is beautiful to explore and wonderful smaller community close by within walking distance. Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Stephen

Lovely hotel and great staff. We were greeted on arrival by Niamh on reception and she was lovely very cheerful and helpful made us so welcome. The breakfast and food is lovely and plentiful. The thermal suite is great to unwind and relax in and the outdoor jacuzzi great. We have stayed here several times and love it. Hope to be back soon 10/10

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2025

William

2 day break

When we arrived we were met with a pleasant welcome when we entered are room we met with a musty smell we also noticed on some of the furniture some of the trimmings was damaged we could not use the table as it was so unstable we then checked the bathroom which was reasonable clean the drain cover was not attached properly so I reported to reception they said we will someone up in the meantime my wife and I went for a walk when we came back it was not repaired the shower on/off centre cap was missing the hall way doors were badly scored nice hotel but in need of a bit of a overhaul, breakfast poor, evening meal I ordered beef stew was just about warm the beef was a bit to chewy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Randolph

Awesome spa and staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Christina

Castle stay

Beautiful estate, wonderful room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Jennifer

The thermal spa is well worth the cost and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Food in the restaurant is delicious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Donna

We had a lovely stay, staff were very friendly, good choice of food & drinks and The Spa was amazing! A bit out of the city centre but taxi between 4 wasn’t a problem

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

THEO

Exact label of Castle for this Hotel is the number one most favorite specific label to embrace. Absolutely everyone loves the name of Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Very relaxing in the outskirts of Dublin. With solid, easy enough access to public transportation. For the elite, wealthy, well privileged type of tourists. Although, even people on a budget are able to also successfully put themselves into this top rank Hotel if they try. Well worth the experience without any regret. Visit their Banquet room with the Chandeliers. Go to their Spa with Pool, Sauna room, well connected relaxation rooms. Include breakfast with room rate. Otherwise, Breakfast is 15 to 18 Euros. Have a three course Lunch at The Terrace inside this Hotel for 23 Euros. Those options are there! I am very happy to have stayed at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Reminds me of Kokkedal Slot Castle Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark. Unique, one of a kind, special solid landmark Hotels.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Kimberly

Beautiful property!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

23 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Poor value for money

- Nice reception and bar area but rooms are a bit dated and could do with some TLC considering the price for one night stay
- Awful lack of plug sockets in rooms
- Staff at reception on check out not overly friendly
- 25 Euro extra per person to use the pool
- Breakfast also extra on top of an expensive room only rate

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Lee

Great hotel and the staff are all without exception professional and polite.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Lucy

The spa was amazing, a little noisy on an evening due to parties of hen dos and birthday celebrations.

Business

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

robert

Receptionist not very welcoming and had to replace my key cause the lock would not work and told me it was my fault for having the key near my phone ! Even though it was the lock was damaged on the room . I choose to stay there to use the pool and sauna after working to discover there a €40 charge and you have to book in advance to use “terminal spa” did see this on booking . Over all hotel room was nice and breakfast choice was good but spa charge was excessive to use a pool and sauna .

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Michael

Good stay

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Conor

Very comfy and relaxing. Quite also

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Kevin

Facility was clean and comfortable with modern amenities. However, service at the restaurant/bar was slow.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Jamie

Room was big, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good too.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

James

Very well maintained building and grounds. Great food options and all staff were friendly

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Helen

I struggled to find the gardens it mentioned on website plus I think it's ridiculous you can't as a resident use the pool. I'd booked for two treatments and got to use the thermal suite but an additional €25 each to use the pool on our 1st day is ridiculous. Also food on first night wasn't great how do you get a Caesar salad wrong. Plate of lettuce and a tiny bit of chicken smothered in dressing. Really wasn't nice. Rooms very comfortable but fridge has to be turned off at wall because of the noise. Slept well after we did this. Also only bar open on Monday and Tuesday. This should be stated when booking.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Susan

Terribly hot in room. Changed rooms after AC checked 3 times and not consistently working. Otherwise lovely stay. Excellent rubbarb, strawberry crumble.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2025

Stephen

Spa costs

Surprised that hotel pool and spa coffee a50 surcharge

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Jul 2025

Mark

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Cheryl

One-nighter

Very nice, clean hotel. Good for a one night stay. Check in was easy. We did not do a breakfast or dinner here

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Michael

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

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Toni

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.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇮🇪

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2025

colleen

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

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

Amanda

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Adrian

Excellent sty and high quality all round

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Laura

Staff were