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Barberstown Castle

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Located near Castletown House, Barberstown Castle offers an elegant escape with thoughtful touches. Guests can browse the library, enjoy breakfast at Barton Rooms Restaurant, or relax by the lobby fireplace. The staff is praised for their local knowledge and attentiveness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Straffan, Co Kildare, Straffan, Kildare

What's nearby

  • K Club - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • St. Patrick's College - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Castletown House - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - 17 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Guinness Storehouse - 26 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • Maynooth Station - 7 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The River Room Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mcmahon's Gastrobar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Barberstown Castle

Luxury upscale hotel near St. Patrick's College
Located close to Castletown House, Barberstown Castle provides a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy archery at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Barton Rooms Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Barton Rooms Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 52,776 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1288
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Please note that the Country House Fine Dining restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Barberstown
Barberstown Castle
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Ireland/Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan

Frequently asked questions

Is Barberstown Castle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Barberstown Castle?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barberstown Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Barberstown Castle?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Barberstown Castle located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from St. Patrick's College and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Castletown House. Russborough House and Kildare Shopping Village are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Barberstown Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property! Staff were very friendly. Worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heather at the front desk was so friendly and helpful The manager at the restaurant was amazing and fit us in for a late dinner! The staff at breakfast in the castle were extremely friendly as well I can not say enough good things anout this lodge and the people that run it.. excellent stay
Interesting artwork around the grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent location for what we needed. Staff very friendly, dining and food amazing in the Garden bar. Room was large and four poster bed gave a great nights sleep. Very enjoyable would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. Gorgeous grounds. Very professional and friendly staff. The public areas are welcoming and beautiful. Our room was perfect. A wonderful place to relax, enjoy great food and drink, and feel so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful building but we were treated poorly from the minute I got in line at the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful stay in Barberstown Castle

A really lovely hotel, beautifully appointed room with a very comfortable bed with lovely bedlinen and pillows. The bathroom is cosy and luxurious. Great breakfast. Highly recommend and will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property. Such an amazing experience. I was traveling solo. But it could be so romantic. Bed was a little hard. Lol. The ambiance made up for it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food offered by the restaurant was very good. The rooms were very nice, the junior suite was well worth the price. The best shower pressure I've experienced in my travels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the most beautiful place i have ever stayed in. Perfection
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

An Oasis in Kildare!

The Staff and Management at Barberstown Castle go above and beyond to make sure you have a delightful stay. This was our 2nd. visit in 4 months, and we really enjoyed our time in Barberstown Castle. Food was excellent, Loved the Room. Ted took us on a tour of the whole Castle which was amazing, already planning a return visit! Great Job Folks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was our last and favorite stay during our Ireland travels! We stayed in 6 different hotels and this stay wowed us beyond measure. We were celebrating our anniversary and they made us feel so special at check in! At one point during our stay, the owner of the property, Ted, personally greeted us and showed such warmth to us! The menu in the restaurant was surprisingly affordable and the options were great, even for vegetarians. The room we were in, #33, blew us away, and was so comfortable and clean. What a treat!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the boxed breakfast as we had an early start.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay and food. Room and bedding were too warm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Aufenthalt, gerne wieder…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant options :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Very relaxing environment. Excellent quality food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Love it!

Lovely place, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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

Loved

Thank you. Out of all the hotels I stayed in during my travels this was my favorite one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recommend this place to others, friends and family. The room was very nice, clean and the atmosphere was fantastic. The restaurant served excellent food and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful stay with Bed & Breakfast, and booked dinner in advance. The whole experience was wonderful. So close to Dublin and yet felt like a weekend away!
Beetroot gnocchi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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