Set in an 11th-century castle the Clontarf Hotel combines ancient architecture with 21st-century facilities. 10 minutes’ from Dublin city centre, this boutique hotel offers an award-winning restaurant and luxurious bedrooms. Rooms at the Clontarf Castle Hotel feature air-conditioning, LCD satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour room service menu and beds have pillow-top mattresses. The Fahrenheit Grill serves fine cuisine and specialises in local beef and fish dishes. The Knights Bar has ornate ceilings, huge open fireplaces and stained glass windows. The Indigo Lounge, with its stylish sofas and red chandeliers, serves morning coffee, afternoon tea and an excellent selection of wines. There is a bus stop outside of the Castle with regular services to the city centre.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Dublin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jp
    Brazil Brazil
    They treated us pretty well specially being our honeymoon, we had a complimentary upgrade, courtesy wine and prosecco, lovely staff and the party downstairs didn't bother us at all, no noise could be heard in the bedroom.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic decorations for Christmas. Lovely atmosphere.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    we had a very nice evening meal and lovely breakfast
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its always clean and well presented and is a stunning venue
  • Rachel
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful hotel with gorgeous decorations for Christmas. I can't wait to go back next year at Christmas.
  • Kerrie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel itself was beautiful, it really showed the Irish history and the architecture was stunning.
  • Kirk
    Australia Australia
    Great find nice to stay somewhere with an amazing history. Staff were excellent
  • Andrew
    Ireland Ireland
    From the moment we met the front office staff they were so good. So welcoming. The hotel itself is beautiful. The staff make it even better. We are already looking at booking our next stay.
  • Beirne
    Ireland Ireland
    Very interesting Monk fish dish which was cooked to perfection
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Check in was very easy. I arrived a little early for check in my room was available which i really appreciate

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Clontarf Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 11:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel will ask you to provide either a credit card or a cash deposit at check-in.

If you require extras, such as flowers, fruit, champagne in your room on arrival, or a gourmet dinner in the restaurant, please inform the hotel.

Guests should be advised that where a reservation has a total of 5 or more room(s) or consecutive nights and/or the total value of the booking is greater than €2,500.00, hotel group booking and cancellation policies may apply.

In such cases the hotel reserves the right to request a payment deposit or credit card pre-authorisation in advance of the arrival date as a reservation guarantee.

A maximum of 2 adults and 1 child can be accommodated in all double/twin rooms. The maximum number of extra beds per room is 1.

For further information please contact the hotel’s reservations team.

FAQs about Clontarf Castle Hotel

  • The prices at Clontarf Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Clontarf Castle Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Room options at Clontarf Castle Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Clontarf Castle Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Clontarf Castle Hotel is 2.5 miles from the centre of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.