Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Banquet hall
Serves lunch and brunch
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Maynooth Road, Dunboyne, Meath
  • Place, Rathbeggan Lakes
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Lucan Outdoor Adventureland
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and massage/treatment rooms.
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa offers 145 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This Dunboyne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The Spa has 11 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you'll be close to Leixlip Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine and garden views while dining at The Ivy
  • Buffet breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, body treatments or body wraps at The Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 11.2 mi (18 km) from Dublin Zoo and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Vicar Street
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dunboyne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Ivy – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
The Terrace Lounge – This lobby lounge specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sadlier Bar – This bar specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 15.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sadlier Bar
  • The Ivy
  • The Terrace Lounge

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 25 May 2026 to 6 June 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.95 for adults and from EUR 15.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Facilities fee: EUR 25.00 per person, per stay and includes use of: sauna; hot tub; spa

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Castle Dunboyne
Dunboyne Castle
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Dunboyne Castle Hotel Spa
Dunboyne Castle & Spa Dunboyne
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Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 717 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great bed, great spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel really vibrant and lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spot, comfy rooms and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great spa facilities and staff. Breakfast was amazing as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ambrose P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was absolutely lovely! Clean and the 12pm check out was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious, modern and clean room. Good Breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the spa. Good spacious room, nice food and great music to relax to after dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We especially liked being able to use the spa and my wife had a very good massage. The dinner and breakfast were also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spa and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. The staff were welcoming and kind! Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained building and grounds. Great food options and all staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never disappointed. Breakfast was amazing. Enjoyed our room and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and the staff are all without exception professional and polite.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful to explore and wonderful smaller community close by within walking distance. Clean and comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in idyllic surroundings. Room was spacious and comfortable. The welcome 'gift' was an unexpected bonus and a very nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The thermal spa is well worth the cost and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Food in the restaurant is delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Castle stay

Beautiful estate, wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was big, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025