Clontarf Castle Hotel Clontarf East, Dublin, Ireland
Castle overview
A perfect blend of a boutique and luxury castle hotel located in the heart of Dublin.
Set in a quiet spot in Dublin City, Clontarf Castle Hotel offers a luxurious stay in a tranquil setting. Located just 10 minutes from the city centre of Dublin, the castle is easily accessible and is surrounded by fabulous golf courses. It is also just 5 miles away from the Dublin Airport, which makes it highly convenient for guests coming from outside the country. Offering a relaxing atmosphere and modern comfort, the castle hotel is an oasis within a bustling city. The historic architecture and original features of the castle are added with modern aesthetic and comfort. It’s an ideal hotel for romantic getaways, relaxing retreats, luxurious breaks, sparkling events, and grand castle weddings. The castle hotel also offers exquisite dining options, including an award-winning restaurant.
Castle Highlights
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1 / Design
Modern aesthetics are added to the original historic features of the castle, seamlessly blending the old and the new. The castle itself looks impressive with its glowing lanterns and grand turrets. The rooms are all luxuriously furnished and individually styled.
2 / Dining
Indulge in culinary delights and enjoy the best of modern Irish cuisine. The castle hotel offers several dining options: fine dining at the double-rosette winning Fahrenheit Restaurant, Gastropub dining at the Knights Bar, contemporary dining at the Indigo Lounge, or Afternoon Tea at the Atrium Lobby.
3 / Location
Set in a tranquil part of Dublin, surrounded by golf courses and other local attractions, the castle hotel offers a convenient location. It is easily accessible as it is only 10 minutes away from the Dublin City Centre and within a short distance from the Dublin Airport.
Rooms
Standard Double Room
Features
28 m², Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV, Minibar, Free WiFi, Superb Parking (extra fee)
Standard Twin Room
Features
28 m², Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV, Minibar, Free WiFi, Superb Parking (extra fee)
Executive Double Room
Features
28 m², Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV, Minibar, Free WiFi, Superb Parking (extra fee)
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- Award-Winning Dining
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local information
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Clontarf East, Dublin, Ireland
services & amenities
Fahrenheit Restaurant
Fahrenheit Restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in Dublin and in all of Ireland. Awarded with Double AA Rosette, the restaurant offers contemporary fine dining experience in a majestic castle atmosphere. Set inside the original 12th-century castle walls, the restaurant has an elegant ambiance with its wooden beams, panelled walls, and stained glass windows. Their carefully designed menus include a la carte menu, table d’hote menu, and early bird menu. Serving breakfast to dinner, the restaurant is open daily from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. Sunday Lunch is also served from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Knights Bar
Knights Bar is a popular establishment of the Dublin Gastro pub scene. Enjoy Gastro pub dining experience in a cosy and contemporary setup. Menu favourites include Braised Wicklow lamb, Prime Rib burger, Signature Sandwiches, and mouth-watering salads. Complement the delicious dishes with specialty craft beer made by The Five Lamps Brewery. The craft beer menu features the castle’s own pale ale, the Cluain Tarbh. Open daily from 12 noon until 9 in the evening.
local recomendations
An ancient manuscript in a historic library
The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition
One of the popular local attractions near the castle hotel is The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition. The highlight of the exhibition is The Book of Kells, which is considered one of the greatest literary masterpieces and a fine example of insular art in existence. Created in 800 AD, the manuscript is one of the most important national treasures in Ireland. It is housed in the Old Library at Trinity.
A museum with a dark past
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
The Kilmainham Gaol Museum was formerly a prison that opened in 1796. With a dark history, the building witnessed countless imprisonment and executions. Now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, it offers guided tours and audio-visual presentations about the harrowing and poignant prison life.
Trace the history of Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey Museum
Whether you’re a big whiskey fan or just curious, the Irish Whiskey Museum is a must-visit when in Dublin. Housed in a historic building located in the heart of Dublin, the museum offers guided tours and interactive exhibits tracing the fascinating history of Irish whiskey. To cap off the tour and exhibit, there’s a tasting at the end.
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