Set in an 11th-century castle the Clontarf Hotel combines ancient architecture with 21st-century facilities. 10 minutes’ from Dublin city center, this boutique hotel offers an award-winning restaurant and luxurious bedrooms. Rooms at the Clontarf Castle Hotel feature air-conditioning, LCD satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour room service menu and beds have pillow-top mattresses. The Fahrenheit Grill serves fine cuisine and specializes in local beef and fish dishes. The Knights Bar has ornate ceilings, huge open fireplaces and stained glass windows. The Indigo Lounge, with its stylish sofas and red chandeliers, serves morning coffee, afternoon tea and an excellent selection of wines. There is a bus stop outside of the Castle with regular services to the city center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Dublin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laura
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything from the receptionists to the household the comfort the food everything the small touches
  • Melinda
    United States United States
    Front desk was awesome, hotel so lovely in general.
  • Renee
    United States United States
    Lovely upscale hotel with great amenities. Workers were very friendly and helpful. Beds and room great.
  • Jenny
    Chile Chile
    Gorgeous period property, superbly integrated with modern facilities
  • Meghan
    United States United States
    Gorgeous. Comfortable, inviting, grand but somehow homey.
  • Alyk
    United States United States
    We loved the room and the overall hotel decor! Our bed was extremely comfortable, the bathroom was perfect, and the view was magical with the castle and water view. We also really enjoyed the onsite restaurants (especially for...
  • Albert
    United States United States
    Super cool inside, different looking bars and lounge areas. Staff very nice, helpful, and accommodating staff- irina helped us check in super early. Allowing us to crash after super early flight.
  • Dawn
    United States United States
    Clontarf Hotel was just perfect! The Staff, the food, the room, the bar, Breakfast was just perfect. Felt at home the minute we checked in! Robert at the Desk checked us in and we decided to extend our stay two extra days for a total of three...
  • Amy
    United States United States
    The room was wonderfully appointed with nice beds. The room service was prompt and food was decent. The breakfast was well stocked and the staff were helpful.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The staff was friendly and helpful! I love this hotel! I will be back my next time to Dublin, and I hope to stay longer! There is a bus stop outside the hotel to get into the heart of Dublin, just make sure you have exact 2.60 in change.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Clontarf Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Spa

  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel will ask you to provide either a credit card or a cash deposit at check-in.

If you require extras, such as flowers, fruit, champagne in your room on arrival, or a gourmet dinner in the restaurant, please inform the hotel.

Guests should be advised that where a reservation has a total of 5 or more room(s) or consecutive nights and/or the total value of the booking is greater than €2,500.00, hotel group booking and cancelation policies may apply.

In such cases the hotel reserves the right to request a payment deposit or credit card pre-authorization in advance of the arrival date as a reservation guarantee.

A maximum of 2 adults and 1 child can be accommodated in all double/twin rooms. The maximum number of extra beds per room is 1.

For further information please contact the hotel’s reservations team.

FAQs about Clontarf Castle Hotel

  • Clontarf Castle Hotel is 2.5 miles from the center of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Clontarf Castle Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Clontarf Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Clontarf Castle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Temporary art galleries
  • Room options at Clontarf Castle Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin