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Barberstown Castle

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
A stately building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a conservatory.
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Straffan, Co Kildare, Straffan, Kildare
  • Place, K Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maynooth University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Carton House Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Barberstown Castle

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. Self parking is free. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space are on-site.
Barberstown Castle offers 55 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Barberstown Castle. During your stay, you'll be close to Castletown House. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Barton Rooms Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and archery
  • 9 minutes by car from St. Patrick's College and 9 minutes from Castletown House
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 52776 square feet (4903 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Barberstown Castle. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Straffan hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Barton Rooms Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Barton Rooms Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 52,776 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1288
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Please note that the Country House Fine Dining restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 for adults and from EUR 22 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Barberstown
Barberstown Castle
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Ireland/Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan

Barberstown Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great grounds. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, food was excellent and the staff were all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff surroundings breakfast in castle dinner in bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great castle stay experience

Nice grounds, large spacious room, great breakfast, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant options :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property! Staff were very friendly. Worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous castle with excellent dining, food & staff were terrific. Grounds are beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Very relaxing environment. Excellent quality food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heather at the front desk was so friendly and helpful The manager at the restaurant was amazing and fit us in for a late dinner! The staff at breakfast in the castle were extremely friendly as well I can not say enough good things anout this lodge and the people that run it.. excellent stay
Interesting artwork around the grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay and food. Room and bedding were too warm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again . Live music on Saturday in the bar was very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent location for what we needed. Staff very friendly, dining and food amazing in the Garden bar. Room was large and four poster bed gave a great nights sleep. Very enjoyable would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful to stay in a castle!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the boxed breakfast as we had an early start.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worthy of a return visit

Great stay. Windows need screens however to keep wandering insects. Lovely grounds, dine in on premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful stay with Bed & Breakfast, and booked dinner in advance. The whole experience was wonderful. So close to Dublin and yet felt like a weekend away!
Beetroot gnocchi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was really the highlight of our trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it!

Lovely place, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with incredible staff! Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recommend this place to others, friends and family. The room was very nice, clean and the atmosphere was fantastic. The restaurant served excellent food and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

This is a beautiful place, and our room was absolutely magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with large, fancy rooms in an historic setting. Friendly staff, excellent restaurant, nice grounds. Definitely recommend for a country stay near Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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