Clontarf Castle Hotel

Clontarf Castle is a great place to stay when visiting Dublin and the surrounding areas. The parking is free, and it is only a short walk to the bus that takes you into the city center. The bus ride is about 7 minutes. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. We loved our stay!

Unique and beautiful hotel. Great, friendly service, updated rooms, good food. A bit of a cab ride to city center/temple bar, which is good and bad! I would stay here again.

I went for a two week stay at this Hotel and the service was great. We were able to check in early and rest for a little before we actually got our room. The first room we were in was a bit small but the staff easily accommodated an upgrade in room. I was happy to see that the beds are all king size which is nice. We got a bed with four posts and it was very comfy. The room was a bit small even for a upgrade. I liked the ambiance as soon as we walked in the hotel because it was very soothing because they were playing classical music. I remember the fire place was on and there was people sitting in the lobby just relaxing and having there coffee. At later times of the day some guests would sit and have a glass of wine. It was very nice! The hotel staff is very friendly and is ready to help when ever you need help. They booked all our tours and our taxi pick ups. It was nice to have a wake up call, in room breakfast service and a taxi ready to go on time. I loved it. We ordered our breakfast as early as 6am and the hotel delivered. Our room was cleaned daily and the sheets were changed daily as requested. I was very comfortable and secure in the hotel and was able to leave our valuables in there save. It was nice to have that too. The room did has a heater & AC if needed but we did not need either of them. I recommend the ferenheit restaurant which is very delicious and nice. The food is yummy! It can get pricy depending on what you order.

Loved it,wonderful room..very helpful staff ...food Was good and well priced..ready is a castle...near airport and town..free parkin And plenty of it..Can,t wait it go back!!!!!!!!!!!

You will be engulfed in the feeling of royalty. The concierge was wonderful and you can place your uncertainty about plans in their capable hands as they do everything in their power to smooth out any kinks you may have. We would highly recommend. The only reason we put 4 stars by the location is because you need to catch a bus or taxi into town. If you don't mind Dublin transit, and you shouldn't because they are most professional and efficient, you can catch a bus right around the corner from the hotel and ride into town for 2.15 euro each. This is much better than the 15.00euro to Trinity College area. You can pay 20 euro each for 2 days of Hop On/Hop Off bus rides and go all over the city in comfort and with a fully narrated (historical and somewhat humorous) guided tour with a map of each numbered stop and just get off and on when it suits you. It rained some, so to keep from walking in the torrential rain, we hopped on the bus and rode a while. Well worth it. The hotel is quiet and away from the noise and you will be jetted back into time and feel like you are in the 1830's but in romantic comfort. The pub is grand as well as the food is marvelous!

I picked this hotel for our trip to Dublin because I wanted somewhere that was close to the city and the airport. This trip was an anniversary trip for us to Ireland and what a better way than a castle to stay in. It was in a suburb of Dublin so it was quite and it was also close to the bay. If we had any questions the staff was very friendly and helped. The hop on hop off bus tour picks up in the morning around 9 and takes you to the city, there you can catch another hop on bus and tour the sites. I would definitely choose this hotel again in the future.

If your looking for a fantastic, authentic castle in Ireland, look no further. Beautiful place to stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and stay at the Clontarf Castle Hotel. I told the staff this before we left how great and courteous they were. Everyone was kind and helpful. If we needed something or directions they went the extra mile. Very clean and quiet rooms. A short bus ride to downtown Dublin. We perfered the solitude away from Dublin. Plus we recommend the short car ride over to Howth. We are not writing this review for perks and we are a legit review. Can' t talk enough about our stay. Would definitely stay (and will stay) again.

It was great. It is a real castle but the room was so modern. The bar is so beautiful. They do not have Hair Conditioner. It is far from the city but there is a bus(130) that goes directly to Center Dublin.

My wife and I spent 8 nights at the Clontarf Castle and greatly enjoyed our stay. The room was very nice although the carpet was a bit stained. Very comfortable with a great view of a historical ruins of an old church out our window-the same church where Dracula author Bram Stoker was baptized. The refurbished castle is both historical and modern and has a great staff. The hotel is located in a quiet residential area and within easy walking distance of a tour bus stop and city bus stops. We rented a car and used the hotel as a base for Ireland day trips to the north, south, southwest and Dublin itself. It was hard to leave!