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9.2/10Excellent303 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort9.0/10 9.0
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Location9.4/10 9.4
Neighborhood8.6/10 8.6
Value8.6/10 8.6
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About Headfort Arms Hotel
The Headfort, a listed building in the heart of the heritage town of Kells, is nestled in the Boyne Valley, a region steeped in history and the birthplace of the Book of Kells.
The Duff family, your hosts, offer 45 luxurious rooms, including spa rooms, a choice of lounges, a traditional Irish pub, and the award-winning Vanilla Pod Restaurant. The Headfort prides itself on its rich tradition of personalized Irish service, familiar faces, and renowned fine dining.
Relax by the open fire or stroll through the beautiful gardens after a day exploring the Boyne Valley's rich heritage. Enjoy activity packages featuring the Headfort Golfing Complex, Boyne fishing, Causey Irish Farm, Grove Gardens and Tropical Aviary, and Lough Crew Adventure Centre.
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A stay at Headfort Arms Hotel places you in the heart of Kells, within a 5-minute walk of St Colmcille's House and Round Tower & High Crosses. This golf hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Market Cross and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kells Heritage Centre.
Stay in one of 45 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
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Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
Anytime
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Italian
French
Nearby attractions
St Colmcille's House
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Round Tower & High Crosses
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Market Cross
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kells Heritage Centre
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Columba's Church
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fair Green
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Monastery of Kells
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Headfort Golf Club
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Headfort Bridge
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Spire of Lloyd
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Causey Farm
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Girley Bog Eco Walk
10 km / 6.2 mi
Hill of Ward
12.8 km / 8 mi
St. Killian's Heritage Centre
12.9 km / 8 mi
St. Kilian's Heritage Centre
13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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- Number of floors (main building): 3
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- City centre
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Beach
- Golf course
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
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- Wi-fi
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Lift access
- Dining area: 2
- Clothes dryer
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant: 2
- Smoking area
- Highchairs
- Conference room
- Meeting room: 2
- Pub
- Massage
- Breakfast
- Breakfast a la carte
- Gluten-free mealsExtra charge
- Non-smoking establishment
- Horse ridingExtra charge
- GolfExtra charge
- Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans
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FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST
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TRIPLE CLASSICTRIPLE • CLASSICTPL.AS
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- TRIPLE
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- CLASSIC
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TRIPLE CLASSIC
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Room code: TPL.AS
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Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- WITH DOUBLE BED
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Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room code: DBT.DB
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DOUBLE RUN OF HOUSEDOUBLE • RUN OF HOUSEDBL.RO
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- RUN OF HOUSE
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- RUN OF HOUSE
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Room code: DBL.RO
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FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- THREE BEDS
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- THREE BEDS
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Room code: FAM.3B
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²TWN.ST
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- 30 m²
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- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- 2 × Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TWIN
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- STANDARD
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Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Direct dial telephone
- Shower
- Toiletries
- TV
- Wi-fi
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- Bathtub
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- 30 m²
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- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- 2 × Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: TWN.ST
Room amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Direct dial telephone
- Shower
- Toiletries
- TV
- Wi-fi
- Bathroom
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SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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- SINGLE
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- STANDARD
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- SINGLE
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Room code: SGL.ST
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Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B
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- ONE BED
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- ONE BED
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Room code: ROO.1B
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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- STANDARD
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TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1
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Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B
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Room code: ROO.2B
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²DBL.ST
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 30 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Wi-fi
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- Shower
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 30 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
Room amenities
- Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Wi-fi
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Shower
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- TWIN
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- STANDARD
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TWIN STANDARD
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- TWIN
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- STANDARD
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Room code: TWN.ST-1
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Headfort Arms Hotel
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Peter
Excellent look the place
Richard
The Main level of the hotel is kept beautifully. Bedrooms were ok. Bathrooms need fixing up. . Beds comfortable. There was no shampoo is bathroom and the carpet needed vacuuming. Breakfast was solid. Bedrooms felt just a bit shabby.
Belinda
Lovely stay , staff are amazing
Gregory
All good
Derek
There were a few things, fittings, finishes etc that needed some attention.
The fact that the lift does not cover all floors is a negative.
The fact that the lift does not cover all floors is a negative.
Christopher David
Room lovely, Staff Outstanding!
fiona
Cosy ,comfortable hotel with friendly Staff
Mark
Brilliant Halloween trip can’t fault 1 thing would recommend
Kevin
Very nice cafe and lounge area. Good food, good service. My only complaint would be the limited number of comfortable tables in the lounge. Ie., the lounge is very nice for just lounging and having a drink, but there aren’t enough regular tables for eating dinner. They should allow customers to use the cafe tables.
Nancy
Mythique hôtel, staff accueillant et déjeuner A1
Quelle chance de pouvoir dormir dans ce mythique hôtel. L’hôtel avec ses tapis bleu nous donne l’impression d’être dans un autre temps. Quoi que très bien entretenu. Nous avions une chambre de grandeur régulière avec une grade salle de bain avec un bain à pattes qui était d’une grandeur incroyable et que j’ai adoré. Que dire du petit déjeuner… OMG, on passe ici de la possibilité d’un déjeuner à la carte typiquement Irlandais… oui oui, un gros déjeuner traditionnel irlandais en y ajoutant, à notre guise, fruits variés, scones, juifs, céréales, smoothies, yogourts, et j’en passe. L’ajout de distributeur d’eau filtrée sur une étage est aussi un plus. Mais que dire du personnel tellement gentil et accueillant, les Irlandais sont des gens tellement accueillants et généreux. Je recommande sans aucune hésitation. Merci à tout le personnel du Headfort Arms
gary
Great hotel in town great staff .food and well priced
Emmet
Was booked for a wedding in this hotel and had to stay the night before due to travel, to say the staff went above and beyond for us is an understatement couldn't of been more helpful ! Hotel itself is homely and friendly , really enjoyed the fact the hotel had a separate bar attached so gave an even more relaxed feel to it. 10/10 would recommend !
Melanie
What a lovely hotel in a wonderful city. We will be back.
Bradley
Friendly quiet hotel.
Rónán
The part when we were leaving.
John
A bit disjointed , restaurant was a cafe but you ordered from table . In the morning we were directed to cafe for breakfast, which was for nonresidents. When we eventually overheard somebody saying residents breakfast was in another part of hotel. The breakfast was very good and staff were great.
Bernard
Beautiful Hotel - Rooms, Food and Service
Ciara
Great hotel choice
Super hotel with a personal / family run feeling. Second time I have stayed. Really comfy, with a good overnight rate. Also, as a solo female traveller I also felt very secure and safe
Catherine
The staff is very kind and generous with their time. Excellent dinner and breakfast! We stayed only one night but wish we would have booked for more.
Brendan
Definitely will be returning
Lovely hotel, great staff, lovely food both breakfast and dinner in the bar.
erica
Lovely hotel
This is a lovely, centrally-located hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the rooms are nicely appointed. We had dinner in the pub, and breakfast in the restaurant, and both were delicious!
Andrew
very hospitable, excellent restaurant, great breakfast
Karen
Great location and value
Lovely hotel in centre of kells for tourists etc
peter
A good work trip, staying in Kells again. Lovely hotel with a great buzz. Can't believe how busy it is !
Had an unfortunate experience without any heating in my room, but the staff brought up a portable radiator for me. One of those things tbh.
Breakfast next door is great - make sure you book that for sure. Oh, and the Ceaser Salad with King Prawns is magnificent.
Had an unfortunate experience without any heating in my room, but the staff brought up a portable radiator for me. One of those things tbh.
Breakfast next door is great - make sure you book that for sure. Oh, and the Ceaser Salad with King Prawns is magnificent.
David
NEW YEAR EVE
Had a great time this was my 2 time here and i will be back
Kevin
Great stay at Headfort Arms Hotel
Great location in centre of Kells with convenient secure parking to the rear of the hotel.
Genuinely friendly and helpful staff on the front desk.
Our rooms were spacious and comfortable in the newer rear block of the hotel.
Our only small gripe was that the hallways and the rooms were far too hot for our liking!
At least we could easily adjust the temperature in our room.
Although we did not have time to experience lunch or dinner it appears to be popular with locals as the restaurant and bar were busy when we passed through.
If we were in the area again we would definitely stay there again.
Genuinely friendly and helpful staff on the front desk.
Our rooms were spacious and comfortable in the newer rear block of the hotel.
Our only small gripe was that the hallways and the rooms were far too hot for our liking!
At least we could easily adjust the temperature in our room.
Although we did not have time to experience lunch or dinner it appears to be popular with locals as the restaurant and bar were busy when we passed through.
If we were in the area again we would definitely stay there again.
Ireneusz
Highly recommend!
Ireneusz
Highly recommend!
Cieran
Royal visit
Lovely experience
Philomena
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious.
gary
Great hotel good food and drink live music in bar
Trisha
Good
Good basic hotel, staff are very friendly and helpful.
Jo
Great place to stay.
Fantastic hotel. Great bar and restaurant on premises. The had an EV charging station. Rooms were well appointed and comfortable.
david
Love hotel
Very nice and very clean and friendly staff
Francis Patrick
The Headfort is an old established hotel in the centre of historic Kells. It’s very comfortable with really pleasant helpful staff. The food is excellent.
I shall return and use it as a base for trips to Meath.
Very much recommend it.
I shall return and use it as a base for trips to Meath.
Very much recommend it.
Alistair
Excellent Family-Run Hotel
fantastic family run hotel with a very personal welcome and approach to their guests. Great buzz in the hotel bar with locals and visitors adding to the atmosphere. Delicious Guiness on tap. The hotel is well known for its food and once again it didn't disappoint. I always enjoy staying here when i am in the area on business
Joseph
Wonderful staff
Sean
Food was good
Ellen
Everything was excellent
Kimberly
Wonderful warm welcome and the staff was amazing! Recommend it highly.
April
Absolutely wonderful!
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Short visit
Friendly staff and great service. Rooms also good. Would definitely stay here again.
Thomas
Headfort Arms is wonderful. We keep making the mistake of staying in Swords each trip into Dublin because of its proximity to Dublin Airport. Navan is an easy drive just a bit further for an incredible improvement in quality that’s far less expensive.
Catherine
Great so far! Check in was logical,779
Rosemary
Stayed for a wedding.Lovely ,clean hotel,buzzing all day,great facilities and very friendly staff.
Ken
Excellent Hotel, when the staff say \"no problem\" they aint kidding. Great lounge bar, and even an evening bar next door. Spotless.
Annabella
Highly recommended, great location, easy to enjoy the sights and hotel amenities.
Philip
Very comfortable hotel, very friendly staff , especially Hayley in the bar and at breakfast
Elizabeth
Good food, nice but noisy
Lovely hotel in Kells. The rooms, furnishings, and features seem newer and well-maintained. Our room was not ready when we arrived even though it was after check-in time, but the staff set us up in the bar and treated us well. There was a wedding and a concert the weekend we were there, resulting in some areas being extremely overcrowded and noisy, and the parking being full. Restaurant options are very good, and we enjoyed some of the best food and drink of our Ireland trip.
Mark
Convenient for New Grange
Very comfortable and just 40 mins drive from the New Grange site.
Generously proportioned rooms.
Generously proportioned rooms.
Mark
Nice people
Verified traveler
A Lovely Welcome at the Headfort Arms
Room was perfectly clean and the door was sealed with a tape stating it was sanitised in line with Covid Regulations
Andrew
Lovely Hotel & wonderful food and staff
Lovely nights stay in a very comfortable room.
Great food in the restaurant and really friendly staff throughout.
I will definitely return for a leisure stay in the future.
Great food in the restaurant and really friendly staff throughout.
I will definitely return for a leisure stay in the future.
Verified traveler
Business trip
Clean, comfortable hotel and perfect for overnight business trip.
Jannet
Nice Place
It was grand.
Sandra
Break away
The hotel receptionist was very friendly and helpful,the room was tired and could do with a bit of TLC but was very comfortable.the breakfast was excellent .
Verified traveler
The rooms are spotless and absolutely beautiful, the bathroom aswell has a massive bath tub and separate walk in shower . I got my friendly wake up call from the night porter and got a full Irish breakfast aswell , wasn't able due to the 🍻 but hopefully they didnt mind . The location is perfect aswell , just at the bottom of the town with a car park out the back . 10 outa 10
Verified traveler
It was lively but not overwhelming and the staff were polite too
rory
Lovely hotel
lovely cozy hotel, right in the centre of a lovely heritage town. great shower, great bed, fabulous breakfast. small old hotels like this show just what youre missing in the very big modern characterless hotels.
Janet
Great hotel
Verified traveler
Very old hotel and our bedroom was very small and very outdated. This hotel really needs a good facelift everywhere. The elevator went only up one floor and then you had to haul your suitcases up narrow stairs to your bedroom. This facility could really be a winner with the foresight to overhaul the whole facility while keeping the old charm it exudes.
Claire
Sumptuous
My daughter and I enjoyed this hotel a lot, although the room was initially very hot. AC is not usual in Europe, but the hallway was air conditioned, just not the room. We opened the windows and propped the door open. Facilities were great and the hotel is quite sumptuous, although we didn't have time for the spa. Good choice of restaurants and a nice area for a local walk (although we never found the signposted Kells Bridge on our walk!). Good place to stay if you want to drive into Dublin afterwards. Nice room, large bathroom, and very comfy beds!
Verified traveler
Centrally located, easy to find. Just a short overnite visit but looking forward to returning for a longer stay.
Verified traveler
Old structure but updated. Good location. Issue with parking - not addressed by staff! Gate not working at check in and response from desk \"Oh it should work\". NOT.
Also staff park in lot leaving no room for guests.?
Also staff park in lot leaving no room for guests.?
Verified traveler
It was very lively as it has a busy adjoining bar .Also close to town . The only thing I didn't like was my room had a connecting door but was ok
Verified traveler
Staff were helpful, facility was clean, hotel was run in orderly fashion.
Verified traveler
We were stranded at a concert and the staff at the hotel went to extreme lengths to help us . A fantastic night house keeper collected us off his own back . Forever grateful for everything they did to help us. P/s The breakfast was Amazing and the tea was top notch and well recived . Top staff , defo returning . X
Diane
The best hotel in Kells area!
Headfirst Arms Hotel is very accommodating. We stayed 2 nights to visit the megalithic sites nearby, of which there are many! The breakfast was superb and the dining restaurant on site, The Vanilla Pod was amazing! Very comfortable room with great amenities. Staff is very friendly. Location is very good in the heart of Kells and private off street gated parking a real plus! I’ve stayed here each of the three times I’ve visited Ireland and have never been disappointed.
Verified traveler
Everything about hotel was fab cleanliness 5/5 friendly staff very tasty breakfast only fault lot of noice for night club next door
SUSAN
This hotel never fails to deliver an excellent all round service. Very comfortable hotel. Bar with roaring open fire. Professional and friendly staff. Accommodating to gluten free diet. Comfortable rooms with excellent food served in the restaurant and generous, tasty breakfast.
Kells is a very interesting and historic town. Attractive town centre with numerous independent shops. On the major bus route to/from Dublin airport and easy driving from Dublin and onto the West of Ireland
Kells is a very interesting and historic town. Attractive town centre with numerous independent shops. On the major bus route to/from Dublin airport and easy driving from Dublin and onto the West of Ireland
Verified traveler
The staff were so helpful and polite. The rooms were perfect..those beds .. fab ... food was amazing will defintely be coming back again.
Joe
Short stay for wedding nearby
We booked this hotel as we were traveling to Meath for a wedding near by. The staff in the Headfort were very helpful with giving us information and directions. We found the room warm but they brought a fan to our room which was great. I read previous reviews about the hotel being a bit outdated and tired, I would agree with others that the hotel could do with a facelift but especially new beds. We found the beds very soft like there badly worn out. Overall we had a pleasant stay and would recommend it for a quick stay.
KEIR
Nice hotel with friendly staff good amenities good food.
Verified traveler
Overnight stay on our way to Dublin.
We enjoyed staying in a very comfortable room. The hotel provided very good vegetarian food optiins. The lounge bar had a great atmosohere.
Pauline
Wonderful stay
This was my second time to visit the Headfort Arms Hotel in the past few months. The staff are wonderful especially Catriona in the Lounge. Will definitely be back to stay again.
Wayne
My choice in Kells.
Good size room. Good services and amenities. Good food and easy parking. Staff are welcoming and helpful. I'm happy to stay here next time.
Patsy
Great hotel; sometimes noisy
Really like this hotel, but there was an event the first evening of our stay and it was past 2:30am before we could get to sleep. Not as bad the second night, but still noisy. I’m thinking if they know they’re going to have partners, those are the folks who should get the rooms facing the street, not those of us who turn in earlier.
Verified traveler
Nice hotel and garden
Hotel staff very nice and friendly the gardens are lovely outside in the nice weather. Breakfast was brilliant in the morning
John
A gem!
A nice hotel in Kells, close to many top sites in Ireland, with a varied choice of eating establishments and menues. Also, if you are into fly fishing, the River Kells Blackwater is a stone's throw away.
Verified traveler
Very nice Feel! Good , friendly service. Older hotel with some of the charm and ambience of times past!
Paul
Relaxing
Went to see a local comedian. All round stay was nice. Breakfast was exceptional. Friendly staff.
Katie
Bathroom sink was clogged. We were told we could get breakfast at 7 before leaving for the airport, but there was no one around and dining area was locked
Verified traveler
Business trip
Please DO NOT stay at this hotel on a Sunday night if you are away on business!
There is a disco in the hotel which starts at around midnight and goes on until 2am. I rang the night porter and he said that there was nothing he could do.
It simply isn't good enough to expect business travelers to put up with this level of noise, totally unacceptable.
I have cancelled two nights booked at the end of April, in fairness the one member of staff did try and contact me and offer a free night, but this is no compensation for losing a nights sleep when you have work the next day!
There is a disco in the hotel which starts at around midnight and goes on until 2am. I rang the night porter and he said that there was nothing he could do.
It simply isn't good enough to expect business travelers to put up with this level of noise, totally unacceptable.
I have cancelled two nights booked at the end of April, in fairness the one member of staff did try and contact me and offer a free night, but this is no compensation for losing a nights sleep when you have work the next day!
Mo
Nice hotel in the centre of Kells.
The hotel is warm, cosy and spotlessly clean. Food is delicious. Staff are very professional,polite and friendly.
Rosalind
Warm and welcoming Irish hospitality
Would definitely go back to this lovely hotel. The staff cannot do enough for you. It was cold and snowy outside but hotel warm and welcoming. The food in the attached vanilla pod restaurant was superb, even though it was St Patrick’s day and very very busy!
Colin
Good Hotel in a typical Irish town
We've stayed in the hotel many times and it never disappoints.
Aoife
Pre wedding gathering
Enjoyed meeting up with family the night before sisters wedding. We enjoyed dinner and drinks which went on late into the night. Very convenient located in the town centre within walking distance to hair and beauty salon.
Janice
Excellent service from all the staff..
SUSAN
Top class hotel for bargain price!
A very enjoyable two night stay. The hotel is warm and cosy, the rooms are very comfortable and Kells is a very interesting town with easy links to/from Dublin.. The bars and restaurant serve delicious food and all staff are professional and very friendly. A top class hotel for bargain prices! I will definitely stay again when in the area.
Michael
Great location for me, I felt secure with parking.
I was very tired when I got in, and was a bit worried about the care given to me, but the staff worked everything out and all was fine.
Stephen
Comfortable country hotel.
I doubt you will find friendlier or more welcoming staff anywhere. Excellent service in reception, the bar/restaurant, and breakfast room.
bridget
Great venue, nice location & friendly staff
Staff were swift with check in . great friendly service We attended wedding and the venue was perfect highly recommended
wedding guest
Friendly staff lovely breakfast
Comfortable, friendly and accommodating.
Central position.
Central position.
Duncan
Happy Headfort
Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. Food was great. Breakfast were amazing. Location is very central.
Verified traveler
Great Hotel - - BUT beware of cancellations!
We had only one major issue. When using hotels.com for booking, I had been told that if we check with a hotel and offer to cancel our room IF they can rent it, there would be no charge.We were attending a wedding and it appeared that our son would not need his room for the night of our stay. So I offered if they could rent the room, not to charge us. We returned at 3 a.m. and were told by the night porter/security that the room had been let. Great! The staff was VERY VERY accommodating to put a bed in our room since his room was rented. This was at 3 A.M.!! VERY nice. The next morning I was told that there was no refund. The reservation had been made \"by a third party agent and we cannot refund the money for your room.\" I pointed out that we had been told that they had rented our son's room by the hotel staff, and she said that they were probably wrong. IF we had known that our room was still available at 3 a.m., we would have taken the room back and used it. But we were told that the room was in someone else's name. NOT HAPPY!
Kathleen
wedding stay
Hotel was great staff were lovely food fantastic
KenW
Unexpected find
We had not visited this area before and were delighted to discover such a delightful and well managed hotel. Great room, facilities, food, staff and lovely garden
Verified traveler
A very enjoyable stay The staff were all very helpful and the food was terrific.
Yvonne
Perfect Location
Beautiful hotel - Perfect setting for our long weekend. Always look forward to staying here and can't wait to go again.
lk cars
very comfortable
Very nice decor, lovely staff,big comfy beds and spacious rooms, will definitely go back great food and Guinness......
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Headfort Arms Hotel
Headfort Place,Kells, County Meath, Ireland
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