Barberstown Castle

Hotels
8.9 (682 reviews)
Straffan , Straffan , ie

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Attentive staff
Great food and drinks
Cons:
Some rooms dated
Extra charge for pet accommodation

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
Reviews mention clean and spacious rooms, indicating good cleanliness.
Service
9.1
Multiple reviews highlight attentive and helpful staff.
Location
9.14
Described as situated in lovely grounds with beautiful architectural surroundings.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms varied in size and comfort; overall positive sentiments but noted a dated room by one reviewer.
Amenities
8.62
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.88
Only one negative mention about the charge for the dog; otherwise, perceived value is high.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Highly praised food quality and breakfast experience.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall positive reviews indicating a memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 13:39

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Elegance
Experience a stay like no other at this 13th-century castle hotel, where elegant rooms and stunning gardens await.

Award-Winning Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in fine dining at the renowned restaurant, recommended by both the AA and Michelin guides. Enjoy live entertainment on weekends and unwind in the Edwardian tea rooms.

Convenient Location and Amenities
With free Wi-Fi, free parking, and easy access to Dublin and nearby attractions, including the Japanese Gardens and Powerscourt House, your stay at Barberstown Castle promises both luxury and convenience.

Book now to immerse yourself in the rich history and luxurious comforts of this enchanting castle hotel.

Important information:

Early check-in at 10 am or late check-out at 2 pm is possible for an extra fee of EUR 20 per person (subject to availability).

Please note that the Barton Rooms Restaurant is only open on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 682 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.1
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davina couple ie
8
Birthday get away
Pros:

place is lovely...xx

Cons:

The soup was cold for startes..we sent it back and came back only a bit warmer.....the poates were cold for dinner 2 of our part gave them back and again they came back only slightly warmer....

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Eimear couple ie
10
Pros:

Lovely, relaxing, delicious meal and the night porter kept serving at the bar until everyone went to bed that night, fun atmosphere and really fun!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Angela couple ie
9
Pros:

Atmosphere

Cons:

No gym

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Gary couple ie
8
Classic Elegant
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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marius couple ie
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller ie
7
PD
Pros:

Very reasonably priced. Good advance planning for a special need. Friendly and courteous in an old style way that was really nice.

Cons:

Was trying to celebrate something but food and ambience while value for money was consistent with that value, in other words, ordinary.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Aifric solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful, classy, peaceful, luxurious and great value for money. Very hard to describe but an amazing experience.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Sean couple ie
1
Horrible experience
Pros:

It was lovely looking hotel with artisan furniture and period look. Very nice grounds also.

Cons:

First, we were greeted by a lady at check-in. She loudly announced that I booked on booking.com so everyone could hear in reception area. A little too loud. We got to the room and it was the smallest we have ever stayed in. It was clean but I wasn’t big enough. We then noticed that the bathroom had the worst draft ever. We found the source of the draft. It was an old extractor fan hole in the window. The hotel used duct tape and tissues to cover it in but it had fallen down. My wife and I had to wear jumpers and I fell ill the next day.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Kate couple us
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Darrell solo_traveller ie
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Lena couple ie
10
Relaxing , elegant & stunning
Pros:

Barberstown castle was absolutely beautiful, the grounds were stunning , we only stayed 1 night & our room was gorgeous,& the staff from check in to checkout were so nice I loved the interior of the hotel & the rooms I will definitely be back ,

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Marie couple ie
10
Cons:

Rooms could be a bit more fancy.!

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Colm couple ie
8
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Helen couple ie
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Sharina couple gb
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple ie
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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John couple ie
10
Beautiful property with amazing staff who make you feel valued as a guest
Pros:

The attentiveness of the staff is exceptional, and while I did not pick up on many names the one I do remember is Heather, she greeted everyone with the same level of professionalism and warmth, making sure that everything was as good as it could be for the guest, there was a similar level of attentiveness from all staff in the hotel that we interacted with, what also really impressed me was where we returned back to the hotel in the early hours of the morning, we were hungry but knew the kitchen would be closed, we asked on the off chance there was anything available to eat and the staff offered turn on the oven and make a pizza for us which was then delivered to our room, most places would just say the kitchen is closed but the staff here were happy to make sure the guest was looked after.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee