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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

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. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a facial, or a massage at The Spa, 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.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a vase and two glasses, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table and chair, and a view of trees through the window.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dunboyne is home to Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at National Botanic Gardens and War Memorial Gardens, while Vicar Street and Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Dublin Zoo. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Dunboyne travel guide
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Maynooth Road, Dunboyne, Meath

What's nearby

  • Rathbeggan Lakes
    8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
    12 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • National Aquatic Centre
    13 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Carton House Golf Club
    13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Luttrellstown Castle Golf
    14 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bewleys Coffee Intel
    8 min drive
  • Chef
    7 min drive
  • Rendezvous Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - Dublin - Ongar
    7 min drive
  • Pure Indulgence
    7 min drive

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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

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 15.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sadlier Bar
  • The Ivy
  • The Terrace Lounge

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library

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

  • 11 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

  • Bed sheets 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: anytime
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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 15.95 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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa 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 Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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.

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

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 783 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the accommodations were excellent. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely fantastic place to stay! Staff so helpful in any manner expected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place , nice rooms, service was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was very clean and tastefully decorated. Staff were friendly and helpful upon checking. Large area to park conveniently located. Liked that it was close to the airport yet out of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the hotel. Staff were very welcoming, rooms were a great size and the spa was superb. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff and super hotel I’ll be back
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service, especially check in and the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect. The hotel and grounds were beautiful, the lounge/bar and restaurant were great. The rooms are extremely comfortable, the bed was heavenly. Also, a huge thank you to the hotel for making sure my special request of extra pillows was waiting in our room upon our arrival. Plus, also having a small box of delicious chocolates in our room with a handwritten ‘Happy Birthday’ note attached to help us celebrate my husband’s birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
The spa was lovely, the service through out was a bit hit and miss but when it was good, it was great. My biggest challenge was the lack of sound proofing with the bedrooms - two of the four nights I stayed I was kept up by conversations had in the surrounding rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is absolutely nothing to complain about Dunboyne Hotel and Spa. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were immaculate. Food was done to perfection. The Spa was everything you could want, all my aches and pains disappeared from long hours of driving. Putting the Cherry on the top they even left me a birthday card in my room handwritten .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well worth the 30 minute taxi from Dublin airport for one night. Will definitely go back. Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent check-in. Large room, good bathroom, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, great spa and really helpful staff that knows the history of the site which is an added bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Booked for a quick trip over to Ireland to visit a relative who lives nearby so the hotel was well located for what we were looking for. The hotel is set in landscaped grounds and is impressive when you drive in. Reception is nice and the staff most helpful. The rooms are large (executive twin) with a large single beds and sizeable bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower. Robes and slippers are a nice touch. The fixtures are a little dated but worked fine, furniture is quite badly scuffed in places but the price of the room was reasonable. Main disappointment were the false eyelashes on the carpet that stuck to our shoes, the cleaners may have struggled to spot them or the hoover struggled with the glue hence the lower score for cleanliness. Overall we would stay again for the price, location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the hotel and staff were amazing, friendly and welcoming. the wedding was perfect. i can't wait to return for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The thermal spa pass was well worth it and I felt the spa area was well maintained. The room was spacious but a little run down. I appreciated the 2 still waters available in the room, the cozy robe, and the really nice toiletries. There were a ton of options at breakfast and it exceed me expectations as far as quantity. The staff was really professional, attentive, and kind. Overall a great last night in the area before flying out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good hotel staff helpful nice area and gardens are well kept
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay from check-in to check-out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff all friendly and helpful but, minor things here and there that are quite annoying given the price of the rooms. The hotel has a significant captive market in Dunboyne so could be making a bit more effort. The ground and appearance from the outside give impression you’ve come to somewhere a cut above the rest. Shower screen edgings very old and scruffy. Average breakfast (again for the price - would have expected better). Not even a packet of biscuits in the rooms, just tea and coffee (as I said minor, but irritating at the price). Overall disappointing and could be improved massively given the apparent exclusivity of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great staff, great bed, great spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spot, comfy rooms and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel really vibrant and lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026