The Rine

Hotels
7.8 (1105 reviews)
Newmarket On Fergus, Dromoland , Newmarket on Fergus , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location / easy access / free parking
Friendly, responsive staff
Family-friendly facilities (soft play, leisure centre)
Good pool and unique touches (plunge pool)
Spotlessly clean rooms reported by several guests
Spacious rooms for families
Breakfast often described as excellent
Lovely grounds
Cons:
Damp rooms reported and some rooms had poor views (parking/containers)
Old, worn or stained carpets in some rooms
Pool maintenance inconsistent
Some rooms very hot with poorly opening windows
Bar food sometimes average/overpriced
Noise issues (singing in bar, hearing doors)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised rooms as spotlessly clean, but others reported a damp room, stained/worn carpets and occasional cleanliness issues requiring extra cleaning.
Service
8.9
Generally very positive: staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and responsive (quick to clean rooms and manage busy play areas).
Location
9
Frequently praised: excellent location, well situated, easy access (near motorway), beautiful area and good/free parking.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed: some spacious, comfortable rooms for families, but issues noted including damp rooms, poor views to parking/containers, old/worn carpets and rooms that were very hot with windows that barely opened.
Amenities
8.1
Strong family amenities: pool, leisure centre and soft play highly valued; some guests enjoyed unique touches (plunge pool, beer on tap). A few mentioned the pool was not well maintained.
Value for Money
7
Mixed perception: several families felt it offered fantastic value (especially with breakfast included), while others considered the price-quality ratio poor or certain meals overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Generally positive breakfast experiences (many described it as excellent) but bar/restaurant food received mixed comments: some found adult meals average/overpriced while children's meals were well received; occasional disruptive entertainment in the bar.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall positive, especially for families: multiple guests reported a fantastic stay and rebooking; strengths in service, location and family facilities tempered by occasional room/cleanliness and food issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:56

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Scenic Views
Experience comfort and style at The Inn at Dromoland with rooms overlooking the picturesque Shannon Estuary and Dromoland Castle Golf Course. Each room is equipped with modern amenities for a relaxing stay.

Leisure and Wellness Facilities
Indulge in relaxation at the fully equipped health & fitness club, take a refreshing dip in the indoor swimming pool, and avail yourself of special rates at the Spa at Dromoland. Stay active and rejuvenated during your stay.

Culinary Delights and Dining Options
Savor delicious meals at the award-winning Deerfield's Restaurant or enjoy a more casual dining experience at the Gastro Pub, Shannigan's. With a variety of culinary options, your taste buds are in for a treat.

Experience luxury, leisure, and culinary delights at The Inn at Dromoland. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that the child prices for the meals are EUR 9 for breakfast and EUR 15 for dinner.

A credit card will be required on arrival for all guests to cover any breakages and incidentals that may incur throughout the stay.

Please note that group bookings of more than 3 rooms per reservation are not allowed.

The credit card/debit card that was used for the original booking must be presented on check in.

Please note that the Hotel does not accept prepaid credit cards.

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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1105 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 8.9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Given • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Pat • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • family_with_children • ie
6
Pros:

The staff were excellent

Cons:

Beds were small and uncomfortable. Food service in the bar was extremely slow

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Alanna • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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aisling • family_with_children • ie
8
Staff were lovely and very accommodating
Pros:

I liked the fact it had so much for kids and a good atmosphere

Cons:

The soft play area didn’t open until 2. The pool was a little cold.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • ie
1
Pros:

Play centre for the kids. Staff friendly

Cons:

FILTHY rooms. Uncomfortable beds. Load banging from pipes all night. Food was terrible.
Need a break after this stay

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jengi5 • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfy room, nice atmosphere

Cons:

We ate at the bar two nights the food was only ok

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
D
Donna • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Great hotel for kids. Very friendly staff, lovely food, great service

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Couple • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • pl
10
Pros:

Czystość i wystój.

Cons:

W pokoju było bardzo gorąco.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • ie
5
Probably wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

The bar food was good and the spa facilities

Cons:

Our room
Was located do far away from
Everything and zero WiFi because of this

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Shane • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
C
Ciaran • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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BRUNO • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
C
Conor • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Vianney • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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JMGORGORI • family_with_children • es
9
Tot correcte
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee