Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.2 (1550 reviews)
Maynooth Road , Dunboyne , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1550 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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Izette couple se
8
Pros:

Breakfast and the spa were absolutely lovely. The room was nicely equipped and bed was very comfortable. Staff were friendly and parking was very easy.

Cons:

I wouldn't recommend having dinner at the hotel as it didn't quite meet expectations. Our room was in the basement of the hotel so would have been nicer to stay on a higher floor.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple ie
1
This is not 4 stars!
Pros:

The spa was lovely.

Cons:

The room was horrible, it had an old musty smell. There was a dirty tissue left in my robe. There was a dirty towel in amongst clean towels. The furniture was old and falling apart.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
C
Colin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Nothing to dislike with the Accomodation.

Cons:

Booking.com need to try harder.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple ie
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Ciara solo_traveller ie
2
Not worth the money
Pros:

Spa is lovely

Cons:

You have to book pool / thermal suite in advance , only get 2 hours and only one visit per stay per person. Fire alarm went off 7am and breakfast was awful

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Aine extended_group ie
6
Pros:

Early bird dinner was lovely, breakfast was good but nothing special, the usual standard buffet breakfast, although the fruit was hard and not very nice.

Cons:

Some of the furniture in the bedrooms is a bit shabby, even though the rooms are fine and clean.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
D
Dan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller ie
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Orla solo_traveller ie
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Isabel couple ie
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple ie
7
Great staff, building could do with a bit of maintenance
Pros:

Nice location and great staff

Cons:

Extra cost to use the swimming pool and sauna.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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John couple ie
8
Short stay, will stay again.
Pros:

Room was clean and bed comfortable, very good choice for breakfast.
Thermal suite needs to be booked as it is busy.
Easy to get bus into Dublin City centre (1hr.)

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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alifR8304FE NONE Malin Head, County Donegal
10
What a convenient location near Dublin
Pros:

We had a fantastic visit from arrival to departure. Staff friendly, nice rooms, good food, and the thermal suite was very relaxing. perfect hotel for our short break.

2026-04-22 via Tripadvisor
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Woodbrookstar NONE Dublin, County Dublin
10
Excellent hotel good food rooms & spa well worth a visit
Pros:

Excellent hotel good food rooms & spa well worth a visit. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. I can say we very much enjoyed our stay in Dunboyne Castle Hotel.

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
9
975urszulak Family
10
Wonderful Family trip
Pros:

Amazing stay in the hotel and we're visit spa and facilities.
All staff were very helpful, professional and kind.
Beautiful room, located in quiet area.
Very relaxing spa facilities and I highly recommend spa treatments.
Thank you very much. We will definitely back again

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
6
666_remsu_ Friends getaway
10
Nice weekend
Pros:

The hotel was amazing — super clean, comfortable, and the atmosphere was really nice. The staff were all friendly and helpful. And Fidel… he’s sooo handsome, I was honestly blown away. I can’t wait to come back just to see him again hahahahah

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
7
704aislingd Couples
10
Great Stay
Pros:

We stayed two nights and it was lovely, rooms were clean and comfortable and room was cleaned daily with new towels etc. we ate in the Terrace Bar and the food was lovely especially the pulled pork burger. The sadlier bar was really cosy and there was music on the second night which was really enjoyable. All the staff we met were so so nice and nothing was an issue for them also. The spa was nice but I don't think the need to book it in advance and having to pay an extra 25 euro each on top of price of our stay was fair as it should be included in your stay but that was just something we felt as I'm sure it's done for a reason. We will definitely be back again it was lovely and relaxing.

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
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Bannon solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

Spa excellent. Room ok.

Cons:

Food standard was very average.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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ethnag2016 Friends getaway
10
So comfortable and relaxing
Pros:

We had a lovely time. Spa was great. The staff are so friendly and helpful, especially Niamh, she was so nice and very helpful . We will definitely go back.

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
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Sarah_kieransx Couples
10
Lovely experience,we will definitely be back
Pros:

We stayed in Dunboyne castle last weekend and had a lovely experience. The Spa was definitely the best part,lovely facilities and not too busy. We had lunch and dinner in the hotel,food was lovely both times. Location was ideal,staff were very friendly. We will definitely be back !

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor