RSS- Clontarf Castle Hotel rated "excellent" by 199 travellers
Reviews
From: Hotel Guest, details on file. (Ireland)
Submitted on 31-May-2010 (English)
We really enjoyed our stay at Clontarf Castle, the room, food and staff were all lovely. it was really relaxing beak and is in a good location for touring north Dublin. Just a note to be cautious of breakfast times during the week, the breakfast times stated in the hotel information book was inaccurate at the time of our stay. So as a reminder double check with reception the night before. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it once you dont mind getting taxis to restaurants and to bars as there isnt really anything within walking distance.
From: Patrick R Hogan (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-May-2010 (English)
Form the time we entered the hotel, the staff loked atfer our every need, nothing was too much or inconvenienced them. The food was of excellent quality and served in a most profesional manner. Overall the staff of Clontarf Castle Hotel, ensured we had a memorable experience, we will be back.
From: Janet Beimfohr (United States)
Submitted on 11-May-2010 (English)
I thought the staff was extremely helpful and attentive. We were dealing with the dreaded ash and the possibility of having a flight cancellation the next day. Staff kept close tabs on the situation at the airport for us. The restaurant staff were attentive and the food was impeccable! A lovely stay which I would definitely repeat!!
From: ashley warner (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2010-02-22
This hotel is amongst the top hotels in the world. They take care with everything they do, it is extremely clean well presented and worth every penny. The staff were very helpful and always willing to help. The room was amazing and overall i was very impressed with the food. thanks a lot clontarf castle
From: george hannon (Ireland)
Submitted on 2010-02-15
Hi folks We had a great time at your hotel. i was very impressed with the room Also the staff were very helpfull and friendly well done i will certainly be staying again. thanks for a lovely time in the most beautifull surroundings
From: Stephen King (Ireland)
Submitted on 2010-02-11
Staff were very polite and helpful. The rooms were modern and comfortable and very very clean! The hotel is situated in a very quiet area away from the noisey city which i also really liked! Had a wonderful nights sleep! Breakfast was very very reasonably priced, it was only €10 per person on the day we stayed. Overall had a great night in clontarf castle hotel, food was amazing, staff were amazing and i look forward to visitng here again in the near future!
From: Clare Sheeran (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 2010-02-08
Friendly and helpful staff - great deals - 4th stay at Clontarf Castle and never fails to impress - we will be back!
From: Mary Galvin (Ireland)
Submitted on 2010-01-25
Overall we were pleased with our stay in the Clontarf Castle the room was good and also overall service fine. Just one comment would be that we were waiting for approx 10mins at check in as there appeared to be only one receptionist on duty and it was busy. Once we got to check in the process was very efficient.
From: Pamela McKissick (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 2010-01-25
I thought Clontarf Castle was an excellent hotel. The staff where exceptional and we even recieved a free upgrade since its was a special occasion which I thought was nice. The food was out of this world. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel and leaves you off near O'Connell street. Overall I would def consider stayin in this hotel again. It was a lovely, welcoming and beautiful hotel.
From: clair waterson (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2010-01-24
a truly relaxing and enjoyable stay, beautiful hotel with very friendly and accomodating staff. would definately recommend a stay here.
From: Conor Storey (Ireland)
Submitted on 2010-01-18
very pleased with the hotel. Bed was most comfortable iv ever slept in. Very professional staff. definately recommend.
From: Ronald Rpth (Canada)
Submitted on 2010-01-15
Arriving on a late afternoon with freezing roads, we were very concerned about making our flight out of Ireland the following morning. The staff did everything possible to assist us, including arranging for our rental car to be picked up from the hotel, securing a taxi and making us very comfortable in the bar. Very personable and caring service
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-12-19
upon arrival told the most helpful receptionist it was my husbands 40th birthday and within 10 minutes of our arrival in our room 2 slices of fab chocolate cake with strawberries and cream were delivered to us to wish my husband a happy birthday. A small touch but never the less much appreciated and started off our stay nicely.
From: Christina Maggio (United States)
Submitted on 2009-12-18
Everyone from the front dest to the cleaning staff were friendly and professional. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. It's a pity the weather couldn't cooperate but then that's Ireland for you.
From: Aida Malayeva (Kazakhstan)
Submitted on 2009-12-01
A very nice hotel with a special atmosphere. The remoteness from the city centre is compensated by beautiful surroundings and wonderful interior. Breakfast was also good and the staff was very friendly. Room was nice and clean.
From: Fabian Ogbe (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-11-30
Very pleasant hotel, staff were very friendly and helpful.Very comfy bed, was going to enquire what type and where they purchase their mattress from but never got round to asking.
From: Kathrin Jung (Germany)
Submitted on 2009-12-18
We spend one night at Clontarf Castle in a really beautiful clean room, with satisfied service. If we will come back to Dublin, this will be the hotel, where we will stay again.
From: Adam Bashaw (United States)
Submitted on 2009-11-24
Clontarf Castle is a gem! The hotel is stunning, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The morning breakfast buffet is a fantastic deal at 10 euros a person, and it is delicious. We highly recommend Clontarf Castle.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-11-23
The Best 4* Hotel in Dublin.
From: Katherine Aiken (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-11-22
Clontarf Castle is a beautiful venue, set in a lovely part of Dublin. The food was absolutely gorgeous and the staff were amazing. I was there for my sister's birthpay party and we were all made to feel very special. I will definately go back.!
From: Mr G Cameron (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-11-21
very friendly staff. excellant accomodation.very impressed.
From: donal Whelan (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-11-17
very comfortable and relaxed. luxurious room and public areas. very high quality breakfast. bar food menu was good value.
From: Kerri-Ann Woods (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-11-17
We really enjoyed our stay, the greeting on arrival was friendly, the hotel itself if fantastic, beautifully decorated and well maintained. The room was a good size and the bed was the most comfortable I have ever slept in. We ate in Knights bar and the food was lovely with a good atmosphere. Overall a great stay, I would definitely recommend to a friend. We got a very good advance purchase rate on the hotel website and if those rates continue I will be back again soon.
From: claire dalton (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-11-16
Clontarf Castle is a beautiful hotel, in an excellent location just far enough away from the City centre. I would highly recommend this hotel.
From: Penny Clark (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-11-05
Very pleased with hotel - Fantastic clean and comfy room - walk in power shower Flat screen tv etc etc - staff very friendly - paid approx £75.00 for bed breakfast (complimentary irish coffe also) Ate in the grill bar food excellent though waited along time for food to arrive - Given that we were the first to arrive v poor! complained to Grill staff following meal - to no avail (and during) Shift manager on checking out removed cost of wine bottle from total bill - Approx £25. Very pleased overall - Lovely hotel with fab interiors.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Spain)
Submitted on 2009-11-05
It's a beautiful place. The rooms are really nice and clean. The staff are very helpful. No complaints at all. The stay was perfect.
From: Sinead O Hara (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-11-04
Lovely bedrooms, very close to town and the dart station, excellent food in the restaurant and really helpful staff. Most importantly...very good value
From: Michael Guilfoyle (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-10-31
Very pleasent stay at the Castle.Staff were great and the room was excellent.A little dissapointed with the quality of the breakfast however I made reception aware of this and they said my comments would be passed on.Overall nine out of ten!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-10-27
We had four rooms at the Clontarf Castle Hotel in mid October. The hotel itself is lovely, great incorporation of new and old. We saved this place for our last night in a 2 week vacation and it lived up to the billing. Rooms and beds were great. We tried both restaurants during our stay - the Knights Bar for lunch was okay, but the formal dining for supper was fantastic. Our waitress was very attentive and the food was easily some of the best of our trip. Knights Bar for drinks after was the perfect top-off. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay again the next time we're in Dublin.
From: Sandra Small (United States)
Submitted on 2009-10-27
The hotel is lovely and the staff is wonderful. Gavin helped me plan some very special surprises for my partner, and everyone made our stay an absolute delight.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-10-25
putting aside how lovely and luxurious the hotel is, my stay was further enhanced by the wonderful frinedly staff going beyond the call of duty when asked.
From: Clive Turner (Australia)
Submitted on 2009-10-22
The staff were great, wonderful stay, would stay again.
From: Sue Heyward (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-10-19
100% top service,made to feel extremely welcome,unique building merging the ancient with the modern.Excellent choice of meals,venues to eat and drink.Alittle more than the average we would spend but felt we really got our monies worth.Highly recommended
From: David Humphrey (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-10-18
Anexcellent hotel underrated with only four stras. The service and luxurious accomodation was of the highest standard I have experienced in all my travels. Excellent value for money. The service, food and helpful consideration was just superb
From: Geoffrey Probut (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-10-16
Superb stay in every way at the Clondarf Castle Hotel - top quality, great atmosphere and friendly staff - as value for money it couldn't be beaten.
From: HELEN JEEVES (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-10-15
A friend and I booked a 2 night stay at the castle and it was lovely. We were upgraded in our room and found everything perfect. The staff were very friendly and polite. The hotel was clean and very comfortable. We ate at the farenheit restaurant who do an early bird special menu which was fantastic quality food and value. Everything in the hotel was done with a smile and we hope to return again. Would recommend to all.
From: Peter Werle (United States)
Submitted on 2009-10-14
I was very unhappy with the lighting , most especially in the bathroom. Why spend all that money on lovely tile etc. and put in a very unflattering and cold feeling overhead light. I realize you are trying to conserve energy however there are many other ways that could be achieved. For instance, do away with the headboard lighting on the beds. Other than that, we were happy with our stay at Clontarf. Janice Werle
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-10-14
We wre very impressed with the hotel. The rooms were excellent and everything very tastefully decorated and furnished. The food was good and the staff helpful.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-10-10
The hotel was absolutely gorgeous and our room was lovely, the bed was so comfy it was hard to get out of it! The only complaint I have would be that the food in the bar was terrible I didnt eat in the restaurant so I cant comment on that. Otherwise the hotel was brilliant
From: Ciara Ward-Jenkins (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-10-08
We got a great deal on this hotel and were very pleased. The rooms are a little small, but we only stayed one night so was more than adequate. Lovely bathroom and shower. well located for exploring Dublin and the surrounding area.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-10-06
The staff and surroundings were extremely pleasant. Meals were excellent and the location worked perfectly for us. I would certainly recommend the hotel.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Canada)
Submitted on 2009-10-04
Situated in nice quiet neighbourhood with easy access by short bus ride to downtown. Room very nice, Staff helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can not wait to return. Would be first choice for hotel in Dublin.
From: Carroline Durbin (United States)
Submitted on 2009-10-01
We celebrated our 35th wed. Ann. The whole experience was perfect...like a fairy tale. The staff was so helpful with directions and the food was everything we expected and more. Our room could havee been a bit larger but was large enough to be comfortable. Since we own a small business in the us we continue to do business from our room as it had wyfi..that was an extra bonus. The grounds are lovely and it not only looked castle like but upon entering one felt like living in a castle. best experience ever. Sincerely, Allan & Carroline Durbin Green Valley, AZ l
From: Paul Gribbon (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-10-01
By far exceeded my expectations. I cant think of a single thing that I wasn't happy about. Staff were very helpful, room was well equipped and the hotel was stunning.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-09-30
Wonderful stay! Great location for walking, golf, etc. Only drawback was no shuttle from airport. Otherwise, the stay was awesome.
From: Kristina Varley (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-09-30
Absolutely fantastic, wonderful place, extremely efficient staff, very comfortable and even had the pleasure of Sir Cliff Richard staying there too.
From: William Murphy (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-09-29
Had a wonderful stay it was everything that we expected and more staff were great very helpful top class hotel.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-09-28
Abs enjoyed our stay, lovely breakfast, lovely room, nice cosy bar. Only one complaint and that was every morning too early we were woken by the noise of glass breaking/being sorted for recycling nearly
From: Patrick Carey (United States)
Submitted on 2009-09-28
A beautiful place, very helpful staff. Staffing at check-out was bit short handed, only 2 at 9:30. That could've been smoother. Billing was just fine once we got to the clerk.
From: Lydia Smyth (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-09-26
The hotel was fabulous, from the overall decor to the rooms. I found that the staff on checking in were not very friendly. I understand that at times, they can be busy, but "please" and a smile don't cost anything
From: Alan Tierney (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-09-23
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and nice food, would recommend
From: Geoffrey Mandeville (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-09-22
Room was excellent and we had a lovely meal too. Staff couldn't have been more helpful
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-09-20
We enjoyed our stay so much that we returned for another night at the end of our Ireland tour. A wonderful hotel
From: Anne McGrogan (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-09-19
As we were part of a wedding party I will comment on the wonderful meal we had, have to say one of the best I ever had. Staff very help and courteous at all times. We had a family room which was lovely and spacious, overall lovely time had and would return without hesitation
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-09-19
The room was beautiful and large, bed was so comfortable I wanted to take it home with me, and the shower was divine!
From: Carol West (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-09-18
Lovely place, really convenient for getting into Dublin (by bus). Fantastic food!
From: Ryan Murray (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-09-16
Nice atmosphere, clean and comfortable rooms
From: Brendan O Leary (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-09-16
staff were extremely efficient courteous andhelpful at all times.The rooms are top quuality and the restaurant second to none.Excellent hotel
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-09-15
The castle was wonderful - A great surprise and SO reasonable. If you are computer attached we (and several other guests we encountered had a little difficulty getting internet reception)
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-09-15
Only wish the room was a tad bigger. Lovely place over all, and easy to reach via bus.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-08-28
a beautiful place to stay with friendly staff.
From: Erica Yoong (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-08-28
Lovely Hotel, staff was friendly. Upgraded to a junior suite was a wonderful surprise.
From: AUDREY WILSON (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-08-27
Our stay was fine. However as we had booked a package complete with evening meal, I had not thought I needed to book the restaurant and on arrival was informed that as there was a wedding in the hotel, there was no dinner availability for us. The receptionist rang the restaurant and we were told that if we could wait until after 9 o'clock we could be served in the restaurant. This suited us as we had travelled from the North and were prepared to wait but this may have been unsuitable for many. The room was very good and the meal and breakfast the following morning were excellent. I would definately use the hotel again.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United States)
Submitted on 2009-08-26
beautiful and interesting hotel, wish we could have stayed longer
From: John Reilly (United States)
Submitted on 2009-08-22
Our stay was wonderful. The room was comfortable and very quiet. The concierge staff were very helpful and the food was fabulous. I highly recommend the hotel. It was very easy to use public transportation to get to Dublin,.
From: barry hawthorn (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-08-21
very clean spacious rooms & freindly helpful staff.......... oh, and delicious breakfast !
From: JAMES HEWISON (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-08-20
The photos on the website don't do it any justice at all, it is even more spectacular looking in the flesh, the breakfasts are lovely, the rooms are immaculate and the staff could not do enough for us, they helped make our honeymoon perfect
From: Jeremiah Scanlan (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-08-19
Our stay at Clontarf Castle was very good, room was lovely, reception very helpful and the surroundings out of this world. One problem, Breakfast area a bit of disaray, perhaps less self service and more hands on especially regarding tea/coffee and toast/bread. Long wait for toast at the toaster and no brown bread.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-08-17
Brilliant hotel, lots of character, would stay there again.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-08-13
I booked the room, dinner and breakfast in a package. The wine we had with dinner was not included in the price, but considering the quality of the food and room it was very good value altogether. The dinner comprised mainly of a stunningly large steak. This was great, but unfortunately I had no room left for desert. The only bad point about the dinner was that there were a couple of screaming kids at other tables. That’s not the hotels fault of course, but if you’re looking for a romantic meal, book your table for after the kid’s bedtime. The plan for after dinner was to wander around the hotel and soak up its ambience. However, the bed in our room was incomparably luxurious, so as soon as we laid down upon it we simply could not get up again. It was the best bed I have ever slept in, bar none. In fact, it's worth staying here just for the bed.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Ireland)
Submitted on 2009-08-05
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff friendly and efficient. Room very comfortable. Breakfast excellent. Truly a caslte in the centre of Dublin.
From: William Backstrom (United States)
Submitted on 2009-08-04
We really enjoyed the hotel becasue the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, comfortable and quiet. We ate several time in the hotel and the food and atmosphere was very enjoyable. We went for enjoyable walks in the surrounding neighborhoods.
From: Doris Shane (United States)
Submitted on 2009-07-22
Staff was very helpfull. The castle is beautiful, the decoration and furniture are extraordinary.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Canada)
Submitted on 2009-07-12
Very friendly staff, willing and able to help with tourist questions. Would recommend pre-printed or Google map to airport. We were given a hand-drawn map and we got lost and missed our flight
From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (Canada)
Submitted on 2009-07-20
Best hotel we stayed in on a two week tour. Highly recommended. From: Anonymous guest, details on file. (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2009-07-06
very nice, friendly staff, good location. loved it and will stay again
From: Anonymous Guest, Details on file
Submitted on 2009-07-03
What a wonderful hotel. This was our third time to stay and it just gets better every time. The beds are soooo comfortable, the food is to die for, the staff is amazing. It is so convienent to the Dublin bus system
From: Anonymous Guest, Details on file
Submitted on 2009-07-01
Having heard about Europe's normally SMALL rooms, I was thrilled when entering our room! It was spacious, quite attractive, and comfortable. Of the 6 hotels we stayed in during a 2 week tour of Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Birmingham, England, and London ... Clontarf was the nicest hotel we stayed in ... hope to return someday, and would happily recommend it to others.
From: Anonymous Guest, Details on file
Submitted on 2009-06-28
Very good service, nice and friendly personnel; great food and wonderful atmosphere; amazing bed in our room!!!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-05-12
The hotel is beautiful, and it comes with a rich history! The room was great, and the food was wonderful. I highly recommend it!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-05-11
Wonderful location, amazing castle.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-05-11
We received an upgrade and got the most amazing room with four poster bed, made our stay so much more special!!
From: Jonathan Esler
Submitted on 2009-05-11
I loved it! wonderful place. Enjoyed, dinner and all the great staff
From: John Veeley
Submitted on 2009-05-10
Beautiful Hotel with a great concierge service. We arrived early (real early) and they let us have a room way ahead of time
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-05-05
The hotel is absolutely stunning. It is a little far out of the Dublin but worth it.
From: Anne Forrest
Submitted on 2009-05-04
Lovely hotel, nice rooms, good food.
From: Jessica Tien
Submitted on 2009-04-20
The Clontarf Castle is absolutely beautiful, and the staff very helpful.
From: sharon barker
Submitted on 2009-04-20
Hi, we all had a great stay, we were very happy with the accomodation and the food etc. Many Thanks!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-04-19
Lovely hotel, and friendly helpful staff. Loved the cake they brought to our room as an anniversary suprise - very thoughtful. Would definatley stay again.
From: Hayley McFarlane
Submitted on 2009-04-19
The Hotel was really lovely and the staff were really nice, The food was amazing the best steak I have ever had. The rooms were really lovely and the bed was really comfortable, Cannot complain about anything, we really enjoyed our stay.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-04-17
excellent staff very friendly and we availed of the romantic break and the room was wonderful and everything we hoped for will definately go again
From: Linda Sinicki
Submitted on 2009-04-17
The hotel was really lovely. We had a very nice room. Also, the restaurant had excellent food. We would highly recommend a stay there.
From: Elaine Black
Submitted on 2009-04-15
Beautiful building mixing old with new. Room was wonderful (love the big double bed) and very clean. Will definately be coming back.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-04-15
one of the best hotels !!!
From: Alexander Voßel
Submitted on 2009-04-14
Wirklich tolles Hotel, leider etwas außerhalb (aber mit der Taxe kein Problem) Absolut zu empfehlen!!!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-04-13
very friendly staff and lovely common areas, nice food.
From: Paul Bourke
Submitted on 2009-04-07
Our party had a great stay in this impressive hotel, lovely breakfasts, amazing value.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-04-02
A great place to stay, within easy reach of Dublin city centre via bus. Recommended to visitors who want to escape the hustle & bustle of the city & stay in a quieter location.
From: michael murphy
Submitted on 2009-04-02
i can say without a shadow of a douth this is 1 of the finest hotels we have ever stayed in i got there very late but from the drive into it and the rooms recption and the food all spot on i stay in hotels alot we go away for all bank holidays and when ever we can and stay all over the country and i will be back but this time i hope to stay for a few nights...
From: michael newman
Submitted on 2009-03-31
We only stayed one night but it was superb
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-30
We had a very pleasant stay. Rooms are well equiped and comfortable. Service in the restaurants was good as was the quality of the food. We will definately return.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-24
Excellent Hotel
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-24
Very nice hotel - good value for money
From: Philip Nicholson
Submitted on 2009-03-23
Very satisfied, exactly what we expected from information provided
From: Sandra Garcia
Submitted on 2009-03-23
Clontarf Castle was amazing! It really made an impression on us honeymooners!! We were treated like royalty! Everything and everyone was a delight. Can't wait to go back next year!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-17
Very enjoyable stay, Check-in was very prompt and straightforward
From: Amanda Hutson
Submitted on 2009-03-16
Very friendly and helpful staff and a quality breakfast - fit for a king!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-16
Wonderful hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. Free parking a major bonus. Great breakfast provided in room price.
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-16
Fantastic hotel and staff were even better
From: Lee Dunn
Submitted on 2009-03-15
Everything was excellent really enjoyed stay see you soon will be back!!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-10
Very enjoyable stay at your hotel. Rooms are lovely & beds very comfortable. Excellent service in every area & I would highly recommend it & will certainly not hesitate to stay there again.
From: Susannah Estrada
Submitted on 2009-03-09
We had a wonderful stay at Clontarf Castle. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating. We would absolutely stay again when visiting Ireland!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2009-03-09
lovely hotel and good value for money.
From: Catherine Molloy
Submitted on 2009-03-01
Room was most comfortable
From: katherine tyler
Submitted on 2009-02-27
Fantastic romantic hotel with wonderful comfy beds that you want to stay in all morning! Superb irish breakfast and evening meals are super.
From: caroline davis
Submitted on 2009-02-24
Better than expected for the price!
From: David Baxter
Submitted on 2009-02-24
Fantastic stay, and what a brilliant construction this hotel is, part old Castle part ultra modern and it all works so well. The rooms were very high spec, clean and a very comfortable bed. We ate in the Knights Bar, had the Chowder starter and no main after Elaine the bar manager advised it was a meal in itself. Elaine and her staff were all very professional, efficient and friendly, a real credit and asset to the hotel. I have to rate this hotel very highly and would certainly recommend it to anyone, be it for business like us, a wedding or a romantic getaway.
From: Keith Benson
Submitted on 2009-02-13
Wonderful pleasant atmosphere.
From: Nicolle O Reilly
Submitted on 2009-02-09
My Husband and I stayed for our Wedding Anniversary. We had the Romance Package it was fabulous, the room , the food and staff made it very special. We will defnitley go back again.
From: Ruth Moores
Submitted on 2009-02-02
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good restaurant and pleasant atmosphere
From: Beverley Willett
Submitted on 2009-01-28
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. All staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very happy with the bedroom and facilities. Would definitely recommend.
From: Cillian O Grady
Submitted on 2009-01-22
Very pleasant experience
From: Rebecca Hine
Submitted on 2009-01-14
Hi, Just a quick message to thank you so much for my wonderful time in Dublin over the last few days. The castle was beautiful and all the staff made us feel really welcome and helped us at every opportunity, it was much appreciated. The room and services were brilliant and we had such a lovely stay and time around the area, it was just a shame we cudnt have stayed a day or so longer. We definately wish to visit Dublin again soon in the near future, thank you again for making it such a magical experience.
From: Gillian Nolan
Submitted on 2009-01-13
Gorgeous Hotel, rooms were spacious & very well designed.Staff were very friendly.
From: Toni McNamara
Submitted on 2009-01-13
Wonderful stay. Gorgeous room. Excellent service.
From: Stephen Johnston
Submitted on 2009-01-09
Very enjoyable stay at Clontarf. Rooms were great, staff helpful, good food, what more could you ask for?
From: Mary Alagna
Submitted on 2009-01-05
The room was lovely, very comfortable and nicely decorated. I found staff helpful, very pleasant and all service was prompt and delivered with a smile. Both dinner- which I had in the Farenheit Grill, and breakfast, which I had sent to my room, were excellent. I will stay again.
From: Ada Kelly
Submitted on 2009-01-05
One of the best hotels that I have stayed in, we were late arriving but that was not problem, hotel is so lovely and peaceful, the staff were amazing and so helpful, nothing was too much hassle for them even when asked for an ice bucket with ice.
From: Charles Felix
Submitted on 2008-12-15
Excellent accommodation. Very comfortable bed. Excellent food. Bus service to Dublin centre is very convenient.
From: Morten Dalsgaard
Submitted on 2008-12-15
Good service and flexibility provided by the staff.
From: Paul May
Submitted on 2008-12-08
The hotel was amazing the staff were helpful & the food was fantastic in the Fahreheit Grill
From: Tara Doyle
Submitted on 2008-12-08
Really really enjoyed our stay at Clontarf Castle so much. Food was excellent - had lunch in the bar and it was really superb. Breakfast excellent - lots of choice and great service. Rooms were fab too - very modern while the reception and dining areas and bars have retained the old part of the castle and are truly magical. I paid an extrememy reasonable rate for this stay and got great value for money.
From: kevin MCDONNELL
Submitted on 2008-12-02
CAN'T WAIT TO GO AGAIN. EXECELLENT
From: David Bates
Submitted on 2008-11-27
Great staff wonderful food all we expected & more.
From: John Rason
Submitted on 2008-11-27
Superb hotel and service. Would certainly book again.
From: JANE GALLAGHER
Submitted on 2008-11-26
Beautiful hotel, staff were extremely helpful.
From: Alan McCarthy
Submitted on 2008-11-25
Extremely friendly staff and beautiful location.
From: Enrico Rosati
Submitted on 2008-11-25
We had a very good time. Clontarf Castle was as we expected: excellent!
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2008-11-24
What a fantastic experience! This hotel is one of the best i have stayed in. The hotel itself is beautiful and i loved the contrasts between old and modern. The room was fab and the customer service in this hotel is exceptional. We loved it so much have booked to return next month.
From: Kelly Cummings
Submitted on 2008-11-18
For my mums 50th birthday we recently stayed for 1 night at Clontarf Castle hotel. The hotel itself was beautiful, the room was great and very clean. After shopping in Dublin we came back to the hotel and had something to eat in Knights bar in front of a roaring fire, it was heaven, could of stayed there all night. The staff were so friendly and we really did feel at home. So impressed I'm going to book another few nights at the end of jan (1 night just wasnt enough)!
From: Graham Allison
Submitted on 2008-11-13
Fantastic hotel
From: Anonymous guest, details on file.
Submitted on 2008-11-11
Absolutely beautiful facility with extremely friendly and helpful staff...excellent breakfast and lovely accommodations
From: Catherine Flood
Submitted on 2008-11-10
As soon as we arrived at Clontarf Castle we were overwhelmed.We were greeted by extremely friendly and professional staff.The bar offered plazma TV's in every corner which was great for all the matches! We dined in the Castle that night and the presentation alone was superb.Will def be rebooking very soon
From: Mark Favell
Submitted on 2008-11-07
Great hotel,good service and close enough to the city by bus. Well worth staying there.
From: ken mcgavock
Submitted on 2008-11-07
excellent value for money, good breakfast, pleasant staff
From: Audrey Knight
Submitted on 2008-11-04
We were upgraded to an executive suite which was just beautiful, even if it was for only one night! The staff were friendly and helpful
From: john mitton
Submitted on 2008-11-03
A lovely, luxurious-feeling hotel that impresses with its stunning interior design. We really enjoyed our stay at the Clontarf Castle - from having a drink in the exquisite bars to sleeping comfortably on the bed!
From: Victoria Markham
Submitted on 2008-11-03
had a great tine, hotel beautiful. wanted to stay longer!
From: Dzintra Svarcs
Submitted on 2008-11-01
Even though a ways out of Dublin it was easy to get to toown. Staff was excellent
Trip Advisor
I'd like to congratulate all the staff at the Clontarf Castle Hotel that was very friendly and helpfull in all maners during my stay at the hotel. During our stay everything was great, I picked this hotel as a surprise for my girlfriend and I think I could not have got anything better. The location is very safe and calm, close to the city center, by bus it takes no more than 10 minutes if you go down Castle Avenue until the bus stop. Dublin is lovely and Beautiful, I got some good advice about what to do from the people at Front Desk at the hotel and our stay was just perfect. Thank you all very much!!!
“Will definitely return”
“Wonderful Hotel!!”
Lancashire
Jan 28, 2009
We stayed at the Clontarf in Jan 09, and what can I say?? I had a wonderful time!! The accommodation was lovely!! The rooms were extremely comfortable and the staff were very polite.
I have been to Dublin a couple of times before with friends and have always stayed in the centre, for the price it is well worth staying a little out of the centre!
Its only 10 mins on the bus (I think the no 130) we tended to walk down castle st which was a few minutes down the road to catch the bus on the main stretch! The bus does pick up straight outside the hotel but I think it may then drive around the village and adds time to the journey, it was just as easy to walk to the main stretch and on a good way a really delightful walk!
Clontarf itself is a lovely town and worth exploring, we spent a couple of hrs in the park around the corner from the hotel, (the hotel staff I am sure could provide you with a map of clontarf, there is also one you can download on the website) The park is huge and well worth a look!
We spent a day in the city as I had seen a lot of the city anyhow, spent the day visiting the square, the art gallery and tried the history museum (which happened to be shut for re furb at the moment!! Ohh well!)
There was also a really nice photography gallery near the temple area which is worth a visit and probably in most of the guides!.
We met a lovely lady while in the park in Clontarf who told us if we had time to go to Howth (I am not sure of the spelling) anyhow you can get a bus about half a mile up the road to the left of the castle (I think the 32) heading towards Howth Summit (but I am sure the staff at the hotel can direct you better) What a Fab place, if you enjoy walking and taking in the views this is fantastic!!
There is a trail that takes you all around the coast when you get off the bus which leads you into the centre of howth to a very pleasant harbour, you can get get the bus directly back from the harbour ( I think the No 30 ) Theres a lovely chippy there, which incidentally is also in Clontarf and the centre of Dublin, but they do the most amazing Scampi and Thai fish cakes!!
Overall, the weekend was most enjoyable, the accommodation was second to none, we could not of asked for anything nicer!! The staff were most pleasant and I would recommend this hotel to anyone that does not mind been a little out of the centre, after all its only 10 mins!! And nice to get away from the hustle and bustle!
“what a wonderful place!"
california
Jan 6, 2009
Coming home after 48 yrs in the USA, I brought my husband who has never been out of the States. While I was delighted with the Castle, the concierge/staff , and everything else, he was totally blown away..couldn't believe the beautiful rooms and our dining experience. I was so happy that his first impression of my homeland..Ireland,..was such a great experience for him. We have done nothing but talk about our trip and he proudly shows off the pictures we took. Thank you for an absoluely wonderful experience! We will be back in 2010, and will definately stay at the castle again.
“Wonderful Stay!”
New Jersey
Dec 1, 2008
We had a fantastic one-night stay at the Clontarf Castle. The service was great upon check-in/check-out at the Knight's Bar and at Breakfast. We were there on a Sunday evening in November, yet there was a great buzz about the place. The atmosphere at the Knight's Bar was very comfortable & cozy with the fireplaces going - a lot of Old World charm! The rooms themselves are stylish and new. The beds and linens are very comfortable and the bathrooms super clean and modern. All in all a wonderful stay and a great value!
“Lovely Hotel!”
Morristown, TN
Dec 4, 2008
My 8 year old niece and I stayed here November 27-28. What a lovely place! The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a local bus right outside of the hotel that takes you directly to the City Center. We walked around and shopped. We ate at the hotel for dinner. It was good. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Dublin. My niece enjoyed the castle part of the hotel. Good job!
“Defo recommendable!”
Limerick, Ireland
Nov 25, 2008
Can't fault this hotel... everything was perfect from checkin to rooms to room service dinner to breakfast up to checkout.. defo recommendable!!! beautiful, beautiful, beautiful hotel... will stay again defo. Was just there for one night as had to fly from dublin airport the next day but defo enjoyed our brief stay!
“Amazing Hotel - We loved it”
Northern Ireland
Nov 13, 2008
"We stayed at Clontarf Castle Hotel 10th Novemeber for 1 night.
Where do I start with this hotel. The exterior itself is second to none, lovely setting. (wish it was closer to home cause I would have my wedding there in the morning.)
The room we had was so modern and clean, nothing better than crisp white bed linen and towels. We ate in the Knights Bar and food was ample and tasted good. Just what you need after a long day shopping.
The interior was well decorated and had a consistent castley theme, with a modern twist with the lighting and class looking chairs (I bought the exact pair for my wedding thrones.)
I would recommed highly this hotel for a break away to the young and old.
Cant wait to go back."
“best anniversary getaway”
redegar, gwent
Nov 18, 2008
Just returned from our 10th anniversary trip to Clontarf Castle, Ireland. The place was fantastic, staff very friendly and helpful and bed very comfy.
Thought at first the prices were high, but compared to Temple Bar and main part of Dublin city, they were very competitive.
Meals, (breakfast/evening) expensive but worth it, especially the evening menu.
Would recommend this place to anyone and I like to stay in nice places.
Make sure you have plenty of change for the local bus, which isn't
far off the main driveway, to the left, to go into the city centre, (they will not take notes).
