Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.2 (1640 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

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.
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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1640 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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Karen solo_traveller ie
4
Pros:

Staff lovely very helpful

Cons:

Bed was awful it literally sunk for the price they charge for a room a nite they need to improve there mattress

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller ie
6
Grand
Pros:

All grand. Not spectacular but what you would expect

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Ella couple ie
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jillian couple ie
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
2
280nourd Business London, England
2
Offer water to your guests, 1 or 2 bottles doesnt cost that much
Pros:

I cannot believe the hotel doesnt give water in the room. I have heart condtion and need to take my medication and no water in the room.

A bottle of water doesnt cost that much

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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cocow217 Family
10
Fabulous spa and sharan was amazing at the treatments
Pros:

I Went to the day spa and we had the midweek special deal. The spa was fab and sharon who did my facial and massage was amazing and so nice.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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gillinstownl Friends getaway
10
Grounding massage! The best!
Pros:

I had the pleasure of visiting Dunboyne recently and in particular thr beautiful spa. My therapist was Anne Marie and I had the Grounding massage. What can I say, relaxation at its finest! I had the best experience throughout; straight from a very warm welcome in reception to the best treatment, I'll definitely be back and can highly recommend this place!

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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S6741MIellenj Couples
10
Best Spa
Pros:

Had the most relaxing time at the spa. Anne-Marie is the best therapist

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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JohnJ828 Family Dublin, County Dublin
10
Relaxing experience.
Pros:

The spa and thermal suite offers a most relaxing atmosphere and very professional staff.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Paula solo_traveller ie
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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catherinekU729AU NONE
10
Need a break...
Pros:

Great location lovely rooms food fab. Staff very helpful excellent spa area so relaxing would highly recommend a visit. Excellent value for money 🤑

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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H5591JIlouised NONE
10
Relaxing stay, great value
Pros:

We stayed on the thermal tranquility package. Everything about our stay was excellent we were so relaxed leaving and have been recommending it to everyone. The package was brilliant value and we plan to book again. The thermal area is gorgeous, great facilities and so clean. Food in the terrace was amazing and our room was lovely, clean and cozy. The staff were absolutely excellent they were professional and so friendly across all areas of the hotel from reception, dining, housekeeping, and the spa. There was such a lovely atmosphere from the time we arrived which is a credit to the staff as it was clearly very busy with a wedding on the day we arrived but they were calm and friendly throughout. We have been to the terrace/ivy a few times before but never stayed. We had such a lovely experience it felt like a longer break away.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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katiefU572CJ NONE
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Gorgeous clean hotel, fab food and cocktails from the bar, lovely helpful staff who know what they are doing. Room was nice and clean but we got a old one but was still nice. Spa was lovely and clean not too crowed

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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sionac2026 Family
10
Celebrations in style
Pros:

I have regularly stayed in Dunboyne and each time I have had a wonderful experience. Extremely pleasant staff. The food is beautiful. I love the spa and the treatments. My husband and I go often and just avail of the thermal pools, we always leave feeling magic.
I decided to bring my cousin as it was her birthday. We arrived and had a lovely time in the thermal pools. I booked the package with light lunch. Everything went according to plan. After our lunch one of the staff brought a cake slice with a beautiful happy birthday on the plate for my cousin. She was so thrilled. I just thought wow, what a lovely personal touch. The customer service and attention to detail sets this hotel in my view apart form the rest. Thank you for a lovely day out.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
C
Coastal33484255685 Friends getaway
10
3 friends away for a relaxing night!
Pros:

Our room was for 3 of us. So spacious & a lovely big window on ground floor with fab view of grounds . Also the bar staff were particulary lovely & went out of their way us. Overall the place is so nice, relaxing & friendly staff. Spa is one of the best. Live tge outdoor tub.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Peter solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Coastal629954 Friends getaway
10
Amazing thermal spa experience
Pros:

recently enjoyed a massage treatment, thermal spa experience, and afternoon tea at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, and it was the perfect escape.

The massage was excellent—my therapist Sharon was professional, attentive, and made sure I felt completely relaxed throughout the treatment. Every bit of tension melted away, leaving me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Thank you Sharon and the staff at Dunboyne castle for making the day perfect

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Mrs C ROBINSON solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful Hotel spacious and bright. All the staff we encountered were lovely, polite and very friendly.
Our room had a small balcony with a sliding door which was great to leave open as it was hot weather when we stayed. The bed was large and very comfortable. Our bathroom was clean and spacious and we appreciated the walk in shower which I had requested due to some slight disabilities my husband has. I appreciated our room was within distance of the reception and dining areas and we didn't have to use the lifts. Also I used the Spa facilities during our stay which was a lovely relaxing experience.
All in all we really enjoyed our stay in Dunboyne Castle Hotel and would highly recommend.

Cons:

I have to admit we were not a fan of the cooked breakfast. The bacon tasted cheap and was way too fatty. We didn't like the cooked sausages for the same reason. There was literally no taste of the scrambled egg and there was a strange taste of the mushrooms I don't know what they were cooked in but they were not nice at all.
There was an excellent choice for breakfast and you could order of a menu if you wanted your eggs boiled or poached though I did order poached eggs for breakfast on one of my mornings but after waiting quite a while and finishing my breakfast I had to ask 2 more staff members and when they eventually came they were not that nice.
On our last morning we ordered pancakes of the menu and they were delicious.
All in all it was just the cooked breakfast that wasn't to our taste the rest cereals, overnight oats, smoothies, chia puddings and a great selection of fruit and pastries were all lovely.
The menu in the Terrace could be improved also. We dined in the Ivy Restaurant and the food we got was delicious and would highly recommend it.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Mark couple ie
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Medon solo_traveller ie
7
2026-06-23 via Nuitee