Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.2 (1698 reviews)
Maynooth Road , Dunboyne , ie
+353 1 801 3500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service inconsistencies in the spa

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Some negative comments regarding cleanliness, specifically mentioning the shower needed cleaning.
Service
8.5
Many positive mentions of friendly and attentive staff across various reviews.
Location
8.54
Location not specifically mentioned, assumed to be standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms described as comfortable and spacious, but a few concerns with bed setup.
Amenities
8.52
Amenities were appreciated, particularly the spa and facilities, though some service concerns were noted.
Value for Money
7.98
Value for money not explicitly addressed, mild concerns expressed about some services.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Positive reviews noted quality of food, despite some noise in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experiences were mostly positive, though some negative aspects were highlighted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience elegance and comfort in one of our 145 rooms, including exclusive suites with stunning views of the countryside.

Relaxing Spa Facilities
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at Seoid Spa with a variety of treatments and facilities such as steam room, sauna, and outdoor hot tub.

Award-Winning Dining
Treat your taste buds at the Ivy Restaurant, offering exquisite dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients and awarded with 2 AA Rosettes.

Escape to Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa for a memorable stay surrounded by nature and luxury. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Our Thermal Suite facilities include a Hydrotherapy Pool, Herb Sauna, Steam Room, Ice Bucket Shower, Experience Shower, Infrared Sauna and 2 Relaxation Rooms.
Thermal Suite access must be booked in advance of your stay.

Please note that if you are having treatments at The Spa, the use of our Thermal Suite is included for up to 90 minutes in your treatment price. Residential Thermal Suite use without a treatment is EUR 25.00 per person per stay and must be pre-booked with the Spa Team well in advance of your arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1698 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8
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AT • family_with_children • jp
8
Not exactly Castle but Nice and comfortable bed- would recommend!
Pros:

Very comfortable bed and clean room with good air conditioning - was able to get a really good sleep. Nice breakfast choices. The staff was lovely and friendly too.

Cons:

Some of the furnishings look alittle tired and could do with a bit of Reno. Also the location was. It exactly secluded as you can see the housing area from the window. The name of the hotel says ‘castle’ but couldn’t quite see that the building is a castle ?

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Frances • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Doyle • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

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2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ie
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ie
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • ie
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • ie
10
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Nick • couple • ie
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • ie
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • ie
3
Unsatisfactory
Pros:

The location was great for Tattersalls eventing championships. The car park was a nice big size.

Cons:

Staff were very slow. Sat for meal at 6.30. Kids pizza and chips arrived at 7.45. Child was starving and exhausted waiting. Caesar salad no croutons. Chicken wings no blue cheese dip. Ordered breakfast to be delivered to the room between 6.30 and 7. Arrived at 7.04. Queried why late. Breakfast doesn’t start until 7. Waste of 12 euro paying for delivery when we could have gone downstairs. Wanted to go to pool. It was full up. Went to make tea, only one uht milk in room. Breakfast never taken from the room tray still there that evening.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • couple • ie
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • solo_traveller • ie
8
Summer hotel stay for 2 nights 🥳
Pros:

We loved our stay. The thermal spa was fabulous! The hotel has friendly,helpful staff. Our room was clean and I had the best sleep in comfy beds. We stayed two nights and it was good value for money! It was the perfect base to stay while we were going to Luke Combs gig in Slane 🥳🥳

It was my first time to stay here, but I would definitely return for a spa weekend with friends.

Cons:

No complaints about our stay

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
very enjoyable
Pros:

Best hotel I have stayed at for gluten free breakfast options, clearly separated from other foods and toaster labelled

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • ie
7
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Niko • couple • gb
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • cn
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • ie
6
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • us
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
Perfect location for us. We stayed here and went to slane castle to see Luke Combs.
Pros:

Beautiful property and the staff were very helpful.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very expensive for what it was, €480 for a midweek stay for 1 and didn't even include breakfast, mold and damage to the bathroom wasn't great either

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee