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Markree Castle

4.0 star property
Historic Markree Castle combines old-world charm with modern comforts, offering guests memorable drinks at the bar and delicious meals at the on-site restaurant

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Exterior - Markree Castle (Collooney)
Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed | Courtyard view - Markree Castle (Collooney)
Property grounds - Markree Castle (Collooney)
Interior - Markree Castle (Collooney)
Interior - Markree Castle (Collooney)
Travelers step into history at Markree Castle, enjoying modern conveniences and attentive service. The picturesque terrace and garden are perfect for unwinding, while the bar serves refreshing drinks. Free WiFi connects guests eager to share their upscale experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Collooney is home to Markree Castle. Funnybones and Sligo Riding Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Quayside Shopping Centre and OConnell Street. The Model and The Niland Gallery are also worth visiting. Visit our Collooney travel guide
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Markree Demense, Collooney, Sligo

What's nearby

  • Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
    Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
    12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Teeling Monument
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Funnybones
    6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ballysadare Church
    7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Voya Seaweed Baths
    14 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Collooney Station
    5 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Bella & Brava
    14 min drive
  • Eagles Pizzeria & Takeaway
    4 min drive
  • Tempo
    8 min drive
  • KFC
    10 min drive

About this property

Markree Castle

Upscale hotel
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Markree Castle. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Markree Castle include perks such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Markree Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Markree Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Markree Castle?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Markree Castle located?

Situated in Collooney, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Funnybones and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Teeling Monument. Ballysadare Church and Castleore are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Markree Castle Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Perfect stay

Loved our stay at the castle. No complaints. Comfortable bed made it hard to want to leave!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora

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

Markree 30 yr anniversary trip

Everything and everyone that worked there was just amazing, wanted to stay longer, loved Fion the puppy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience staying in a former castle now refitted as luxury hotel accommodation. Grounds were beautiful and dining experience lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property grounds and castle. Staff extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the most wonderful stay very relaxing and beautiful castle. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic castle beautifully renovated. Excellent food. Beautiful grounds. Staff was very welcoming. Beds were Very comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Magical in every way

Absolutely amazing, magical stay. 10/10 recommend! Loved the ambience and the food was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the rooms are comfortable. I enjoyed the serenity of the castle hotel. My only recommendation would be to improve the breakfast options/use fresher ingredients.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible. Amazing staff. Amazing meal. The grounds were beautiful and the room was incredible
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

You must do this

This was an amazing holiday stay. Worth the money as this was an awesome experience. Really well maintained and very good service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Fabulous!

We loved every second in the castle. From the moment we arrived we were treated so well and felt right at home. The grounds were so lovely and peaceful and it was a fab night away. Breakfast was delicious too. 100% booking a trip back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Markree Castle is a great option for those staying in and around Sligo. The castle itself is beautiful with lots of gardens on the property to explore. The room we stayed in was spacious and the bathroom in particular was very nice. Only cons in the room were no fridge and no easily accessible outlets by the bedsides. The best thing about our stay here was the food. The dinner was the best meal we had in Ireland (and we also stayed at Ashford Castle) and the breakfast was also very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a once in a lifetime kind of hotel stay. I mean what can compare to staying in a castle ? The castle itself is super charming and unique. The grounds are immaculate. And the dining is wonderful. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Bed was comfortable. Room was quiet. I can’t say enough good things about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Must-Stay in the Often-Overlooked Sligo Area

Magnificent castle and hotel. The only castle hotel we stayed in that truly felt like being in an authentic castle. Quite an impressive drive up to be topped off by the dramatic, candlelit, red-carpeted staircase. The claw footed tub in its own turret off of our bedroom was sublime. Not to be missed! From the stain-glassed windows and chapel, oversized paintings, the complimentary cakes and tea, to the manicured castle grounds, excellent breakfast and good dinner in the beautiful dining room with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, and we really liked the way it was decorated. Overall, the service was excellent, and the location made it easy for us to access all of our planned activities in Dublin, including the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and plenty of nearby shopping and restaurants. One thing to keep in mind is that the rooms are not equipped with refrigerators or microwaves, which was a bit inconvenient since we would have liked to store leftovers but couldn’t. Aside from that minor inconvenience, our overall experience was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this Castle Resort! We felt like Royalty staying in this historic castle…. The grounds were immaculately maintained, as were the guest rooms and all interior areas. Dinner was fantastic as was breakfast. We would not hesitate to recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay and amazing staff. Especially loved our furry greeting from Fionne, the resident wolf hound. The setting is peaceful and a great re-set. Would highly recommend, don’t hesitate in booking!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a castle. Excellent facility, excellent staff, cute large Irish wolfhound
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

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Lovely grounds and building - truly magical.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and serene overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Refugio

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

King and Queen

This was one of our favorite place to stay. It’s unfortunate that we only could stay 1 night, however it was a beautiful place. We definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect castle experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place my wife and I have ever stayed. We also stayed at the Cabra Castle and that was also fantastic but this one was special! A 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We could enjoy the whole castle. We played billiards and we walked the grounds. The food and staff were excellent. Beautiful quiet surroundings and comfortable bed. Magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Grounds and interior are wonderful to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026