Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.2 (1717 reviews)
Maynooth Road , Dunboyne , IE

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 1717 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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Robyn • solo_traveller • ie
9
Lovely
Pros:

Staff were all super! Gorgeous location and beautiful room

Cons:

I thought use of the pool area would be included in the stay but found out it was an extra €25 to use the pool area, that’s a first for me, any other hotel I’ve stayed in includes use of the pool

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • couple • ie
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ie
10
Pros:

amazing breakfast , spa is amazing and the beds are beyond comfy!

Cons:

the staff in the bar downstairs werent very attentive or on the ball, very slow , otherwise good

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Mgt Ireland • couple • ie
8
A mixed stay in Dunboyne
Pros:

We had a very nice room overlooking the grounds very quiet.
Decent enough shower in bathroom.
We had food in the Sadlier Bar downstairs which was excellent and service was second to none.
The staff are young and a great credit to the hotel.

Cons:

As mentioned previously the bedroom was cold we set the temperature before we went to eat when we came back the room was icy not warm like we expected.
The Sadlier Bar for food was good but had piped music playing very loudly so much do that we couldnt carry on a conversation, we asked twice if it could be lowered and the diner at the table beside us requested the same if anything the music was louder after that, we left.
Breakfast was ok my husband had the fry he said the bacon tasted like it had been cooked the night before the mushrooms were watery. I had the porridge which was very thick and gloopy. The fruit salad was very basic I would have expected more fruit variety.
The coffee sachets in our room were of a strong variety not good. A small biscuit for each guest might be a nice touch in the future.
I phoned the number for reception shortly after check in to reserve a table for dinner I actually got someone at a different extension who couldnt help said she would connect me to reception that never happened I was left hanging so I hung up - nobody got back to me.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • couple • ie
10
Fantastic hotel, brilliant food & staff. Spa was 10/10
Pros:

Clean, tidy environment.
super helpful staff and attention to detail was super.
100% worth booking the spa. Unbelievable 👏🏻

Cons:

Nothing. We had a fab stay

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • extended_group • gb
10
Luxurious hotel in a beautiful setting
Pros:

Beautiful setting and great room sizes

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandrie Laure • solo_traveller • us
8
nice
Pros:

breakfast and spa

Cons:

i had 2 single beds for a double room

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexandrie Laure • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • ie
9
Lovely, comfortable and enjoyable break away with very friendly & helpful staff.
Pros:

Lovely stay at Dunboyne Castle. Staff were extremely friendly and the spa was lovely. Fabulous selection at breakfast.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
M
Monica • couple • ie
5
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Emma Jayne • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ie
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • ie
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Fabulous- we will be back
Pros:

The spa was absolutely amazing we thoroughly enjoyed our couple of hours in there! What a treat! The restaurant was excellent

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gerard • couple • nl
9
Mooie locatie, prima bedden
Pros:

De luxe kamer bood geen uitzicht en we keken tegen een heg of groenwal aan. We kregen na reclameren een upgrade naar een junior kamer die meer overeenkwam met de omschrijving op Booking.

Cons:

De gewekte suggestie vwb de kamer. Het feit dat er niet echt een zwembad was terwijl wel er wel een pool genoemd werd. Wisselende vriendelijk van het personeel.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Cori • couple • ie
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • ie
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
B
Boyd • couple • ie
8
Pleasant
Pros:

Did not have breakfast

Cons:

Some areas looking a bit tired

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Shauneen • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Dermot • couple • ie
8
Wonderful Friday in Dunboyne
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

The breakfast

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee