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Dunboyne Castle Hotel

Star Rating 4 Star
Location Dunboyne, Co. Meath
Open All Year

Standing over 21 acres of mature manicured lawns and gardens, Dunboyne Castle Hotel offers guests a peaceful oasis in very close proximity to Dublin's City Centre, surrounding golf courses and Dublin Airport.
Beautifully restored, the historic mansion, once home to the Lord of Dunboyne, today serves as one of Ireland's foremost exclusive hotel destinations. Every detail within the Castle has been carefully considered, from its dazzling soaring interior to sumptuous soft furnishings and original modern artwork. The Castle also houses one of Ireland's most exclusive Spas with facilities over three floors including a Hot Tub, 18 treatment rooms and a thermal pool.

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Rooms at Dunboyne Castle

The 145 guestrooms at Dunboyne Castle are wide, spacious and have been designed with the specific intention of striking the perfect balance between comfort and elegance.

Flooded with natural light, all of the rooms have floor to ceiling windows, allowing each one a spectacular view either across the Castle landscape or over one of its manicured gardens.

Each oversized guestroom offers the following features:

King Koil Mattress
Crisp, White Linens
Goose Down Duvets and Pillows
Separate Bath and Power Shower with Seoid Spa Toiletries
View of the Castle Grounds
Complimentary Broadband Connection
Large Comfortable Armchairs and Separate Work Desks
24 Hour Room-Service and Movie Selection
Mini-Bar

Eating and Drinking at Dunboyne Castle Hotel

With a variety of excellent dining, light refreshment or relaxing drinks options available, Dunboyne Castle Hotel offers something for every mood and palate.

Whether a grand occasion or a casual affair, our menus have been meticulously compiled to match every season and event, complemented by an extensive selection of wines individually chosen from vineyards around the World.

The Ivy Brasserie

The Ivy Brasserie offers guests an innovative selection of modern international cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list, carefully selected from boutique vineyards.
Set against views across the Castle landscape, the restaurant offers an intimate yet energetic atmosphere that has become very popular with returning guests and locals alike.

The Terrace Lounge

A bright, airy, open space, the Terrace Lounge enjoys a shimmering conservatory matched with open air views across the castle landscape. A perfect setting to savour a post-conference wind-down drink, a zingy cocktail with some light snacks, or simply, some good old-fashioned afternoon tea.

The Sadlier Bar

A relaxed, comfortable ambience in the early evening gives way to a buzzing, busy atmosphere by night - The Sadlier Bar has already been established not just with guests, but with locals as a fashionable place to meet for a drink.

The Cellar Bar

The last stop for the night, the Cellar Bar is the Castle's private bar; ideal for pre-dinner drinks, private parties and small dinner functions.

The Spa at Dunboyne Castle Hotel

The SEOID Spa is a luxurious sanctuary of calm within the walls of Dunboyne Castle.

Seoid offers outstanding spa facilities, in a hushed, tranquil atmosphere amidst lavish surrounds. Promoting harmony, vitality and wellbeing through ancient pampering and relaxation rituals from around the World - Treatments include: Specialised Massage, Rasul Chambers, Flotation, Balneo therapy and a Hydrotherapy Pool.

Escape time and slow down to a pocket of peace - away from busy schedules, hectic lifestyles and demanding time constraints.
Relax. Refresh. Rejuvenate.

SEOID. Time to yourself.

Dublin on your Doorstep...

Dunboyne Caste Hotel and Spa offers the best of both worlds in its location; enjoying an idyllic setting in the Meath countryside, positioned most conveniently at the same time, within a short distance from Dublin's City Centre.

Situated just 8 miles from Dublin airport and 11 miles from Dublin City Centre, Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa stands minutes from the N3 and M50, making it an extremely accessible base from which to travel or commute. For Corporate guests, the Dublin 15 Business parks are within a 3 mile radius.

The neighbouring Blanchardstown Shopping Centre offers a huge variety of shops and cafes along with one of Dublin's largest multiplex cinemas. For our more junior guests or the young at heart, The National Aquatic Centre and Dublin Zoo are close by.
With some of the Country's leading Golf courses in the immediate vicinity and with cutting edge facilities on site, Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa offers anything and everything that the modern visitor will require, delivered with our trademark personal touch.

The following locations are in close proximity to Dunboyne

Dublin City (20 minutes)

Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the east coast of Ireland, where the river Liffey enters the Irish Sea. Although one third of the country's population lives in the Greater Dublin area, the city still retains the charm and intimacy of the small town that was the birthplace of Wilde, Yeats and Beckett. The low-rise landscape features distinctive Georgian public buildings, streetscapes and parks. The city offers visitors wonderful shopping, vibrant theatre and entertainment options and, of course, the traditional pubs that are famous the world over.
Dublin is a lively cosmopolitan city brimming with culture. You could spend your time strolling the streets soaking up the atmosphere, relaxing in its cafes and bars or you could check out its myriad historical, literary and cultural delights. The 8th century illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, must be viewed. It is on display at the impressive Trinity College, Ireland's first university (founded 1592) in the heart of Dublin. For the rest of your time, it is up to you how much you want to pack in. Phoenix Park, twice the size of New York City's Central Park, Georgian Dublin around Stephen's Green, the National Botanical Gardens, National Museum, Kilmainham Jail and the Hugh Lane Municipal Art Gallery are all highly recommended stops on your tour. Then there's the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery. A visit to Dublin's Temple Bar to experience the lively Dublin pub culture is a must, though many of Dublin's best bars can be found outside this area in the streets and laneways around Grafton Street, the shopper's street of choice.

The Boyne Valley (20 minutes)

The Boyne Valley, located on the east coast of Ireland in County Meath, contains the largest and most decorated megalithic sites in all of Ireland and has been described as "the largest and most important expression of prehistoric megalithic art in Europe". The large Megalithic sites were built over 5000 years ago between 3800 and 3200 BC, built before both Stonehenge in England and the great pyramids in Egypt. Within a three square mile radius in the Boyne Valley are grouped more than 30 prehistoric monuments including the great passage tombs and their satellite structures, standing stones, barrows and other enclosures. The great sites of the Boyne Valley include Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Loughcrew, Fourknocks and the Hill of Tara. Neolithic communities built these sites over earlier sacred spots and it is suspected that they were used for a combination of different purposes, including use as burial tombs, sacred temples and astronomical observatories. The nearby towns of Slane or Navan make ideal bases from which to explore the area.

Glendalough Monastic Settlement (1.5 hours)

An hour south of Dublin nestled among the Wicklow Mountains lies Glendalough ("The Glen of the Two Lakes"), the site where St. Kevin founded a unique monastic settlement in the 6th century. Most of what remains of the settlement is in ruins but the Round Tower at Glendalough, built as a refuge from marauding Vikings, is over a 1000 years old and is remarkably well preserved. The site itself is set next to two clear water lakes beneath the sheer cliffs of a deep glacial valley. It is one of the most serene and beautiful places in all Ireland and it is easy to see why the monks picked it for a place of prayer and contemplation. There are a myriad of walking trails throughout the area making it a truly invigorating place to spend the day.

Kilkenny City (2 hours)

Kilkenny, or the Marble City as it is known, is one of Ireland's oldest cities, and proud of it. Its array of ancient buildings is unrivalled. It is renowned for being a vibrant cultural center, devoted to the musical and visual arts. Its two most impressive landmarks are Kilkenny Castle, founded in 1172 and privately owned until 1967, and St. Canice's Cathedral. The current structure of the cathedral dates from the 13th century, though this is nowhere near the beginning of its story, which is rich in folklore and legend. There is no shortage of pubs to explore and enjoy in Kilkenny and during the summer the city is always full of life. The summer also sees the city host an Arts Festival and a very highly regarded Comedy Festival called the Cat Laughs.