Kettles Country House Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (2337 reviews)
Lispopple Cross , Swords , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Convenient location near the airport
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Noisy at times
Dated room furnishings
Shower temperature control issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.91
Multiple mentions of clean and spotless rooms.
Service
9.18
Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.22
Convenient for the airport, but some mentioned it was out of town.
Room Quality
8.17
Generally comfortable, but some rooms considered dated or too warm.
Amenities
8.7
Facilities were good, though a leisure centre would have been a nice addition.
Value for Money
8.86
Favorable remarks on pricing relative to the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Breakfast and dinner options were highly praised.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall positive sentiment, with a few minor criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 06:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Kettle's Country House Hotel offers elegant rooms with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a hairdryer, safe, and ironing facilities in each room.

Convenient Location
Strategically located just 10 km from Dublin Airport and with easy access to major motorways, Kettle's is the ideal base for exploring Dublin. Situated near popular attractions like Croke Park Stadium and the 3 Arena, guests can easily navigate the city from this prime location.

Entertainment and Dining
Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the Inn Lounge and savor a variety of bar food options, including a lunch-time carvery menu. Live entertainment, featuring traditional music, awaits guests on weekends, providing a lively and enjoyable atmosphere during their stay.

Book your stay at Kettle's Country House Hotel for a memorable experience!

Important information:

In order to complete the self-check-in process, guests are requested to provide an ID before checking in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 6 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 2337 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.91
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Dejan solo_traveller si
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Reann couple ie
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple ie
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Gareth solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Great location, 24hr reception was helpful as we weren't able to check in until 2am due to flight delays. The room was nice and big and the vending machines were handy.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Liam solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Francis couple gb
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a lovely area. Very comfortable room and nice meal in hotel bar.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple ie
10
Ideal airport location.
Pros:

Ideal location for an early flight. Gates are locked on the property at night so the carpark is very secure.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller hk
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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HOW solo_traveller my
7
Pros:

okay

Cons:

隔音不好

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Crystal couple us
3
The beautiful property and friendly staff aren’t enough to outweigh the outdated accommodations.
Pros:

What We Liked

* The staff throughout our stay were friendly, polite, and welcoming.
* The hotel is located on a beautiful property in a great location.
* We ate dinner in the restaurant one evening. The chowder was excellent, and the wings were very good.
* Our waitress was very kind and courteous.
* A helpful tip for future guests: if you’re looking for the hair dryer, it’s screwed down inside one of the bedroom drawers. It took us a while to find it, so hopefully this saves someone else the search.

Cons:

What We Didn’t Like

We stayed in the Executive Double Suite, and unfortunately, the hotel is very outdated and in need of a major renovation. After checking into our room, I understood why we were able to get such a good deal through Booking.com.

The mattress definitely needs to be replaced because it was very uncomfortable. The furniture was old, the chair cushions were lumpy, the upholstery on the sides was frayed, and the carpet throughout the room was heavily stained. I am unable to upload all the photos that I would like for interested renters to see, but I’m only allowed to upload four photos. But trust that the carpet throughout the entire hotel room has stains everywhere.

The bathroom was the biggest disappointment. The ceramic tile on the front of the bathtub was busted, there was mold around the outer edges of the tub, around the base of the toilet, and in the grout between the floor tiles. The showerheads were also quite dirty, so we chose not to shower during our stay. We cleaned the inside of the tub ourselves and only used it for bathing.

The toilet also flushed very poorly. I highly do not recommend putting much toilet paper in it because it struggled to flush properly and seemed like it could clog very easily.

I would also strongly recommend installing grab bars around the bathtub. Getting in and out of the tub was difficult, and there was nothing to hold onto, which could be a safety concern for many guests.

One thing I found unprofessional was seeing the manager sitting in the lobby eating dinner while guests were coming and going.

Although the chowder and wings were delicious, my steak was very tough. I chose not to send it back, but my husband did return his meal because it had an overwhelming amount of cinnamon. You could smell the cinnamon as soon as the plate was set on the table. While our waitress was very friendly, she wasn’t very familiar with the menu and couldn’t answer several of our questions.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Shane couple ie
6
Pros:

Booked last minute room was nice only downfall was we had to pay a secure deposit off 200 when arrived and a extra 30 euro for breakfast which wasnt really worth it after spending over 200 on the room

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Bella solo_traveller gb
10
Nice Hotel.
Pros:

Love the hotel, I've used it a number of times. Great location for visiting family.

Cons:

The young lady on the desk was nice, but had more interest in her phone, and forgot to set my key card, which meant me walking back to the desk. She wasn't too bothered at having me walk back to the desk . Also when I went to use the kettle it didn't work. And please Kettles, use a decent coffee instead of the cheap nescafe , I mentioned this to the staff last time I was here and was told they use the cheapest. Also the cost of staying one night they could get a decent coffee.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Eunan solo_traveller ie
10
Excellent hotel for overnight stay before flying.
Pros:

Friendly staff and excellent service. So close to Dublin airport, yet in the countryside.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Tracie family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Rooms were amazing! Very large and spacious! Restaurant on property was fantastic.

Cons:

It was a little noisy during the night. I could hear people talking in the hallway. Maybe some quiet hours signs for reminders.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Vincent couple ie
7
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Room a great size and lovely comfortable bed. Bar great and food was fabulous.

Cons:

A lot of noise late night/early morning with a group of young people constantly slamming doors and going in and out of each others rooms. In the end we got up at 4.30am and left for the airport earlier than necessary.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Kerrie solo_traveller ie
8
Yes from me
Pros:

Stayed for a concert in malahide. Concert express bus collected us from the hotel and transported us to and from the concert which was very handy.

Cons:

Room was a bit warm but was a warm night

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple ie
5
2026-06-30 via Nuitee