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Barberstown Castle

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Indoor wedding
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
$190
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Straffan, Co Kildare, Straffan, Kildare
  • K Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Castletown House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Barberstown Castle

4-star Straffan hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is free. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space are onsite.
Barberstown Castle offers 55 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Event facilities measuring 52776 square feet (4903 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Barberstown Castle is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Barton Rooms Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Barton Rooms Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 52,776 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1288
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Please note that the Country House Fine Dining restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Barberstown
Barberstown Castle
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Ireland/Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan

Barberstown Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 171 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful stay with Bed & Breakfast, and booked dinner in advance. The whole experience was wonderful. So close to Dublin and yet felt like a weekend away!
Beetroot gnocchi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at Barberstown castle for a Romantic Friday night at a beautiful country location . My partner arrived at 6:45pm , 30 minutes before me and was forced to pay if she wanted to check in , I had booked the room and wanted to pay, It also seems they close the kitchen at 8:30pm, the dining room was full and the other ( external ) bar areas were closed , the restaurant and bar were booked out with casual diners, wedding and confirmation groups , we were advised to drive to Clane or Maynooth for food , we were advised to call and book these in advance , i later reviewed the hotel manual and suggested room service , they agreed but insisted I pay 12 euro room delivery charge, pay at the room door for the food … like a Takeaway but for a cold , but beautiful tasting small portioned meal … This is the Ryan air of Hotels , they create a problem and then charge you for it citing ‘ company rules and training ‘ they have lost the whole concept of ‘ Customer Experience’ I expect a little more Hospitality for 279.00 euro for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was really the highlight of our trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous overnight stay for a family celebration. Wonderful food and wonderful service. Beautiful decor. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

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

Stunning, amazing and can’t wait to go back

One complaint- couldn’t stay another night. The staff where amazing, the food amazing, the room was out of this world and the price for the night was the cheapest I could find to walk into such a luxury hotel I couldn’t believe it. The rooms were very warm during the night but we are in a heat wave but can only say exceptional and can’t wait to go back there
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!

We stayed here for 1 night as a stop over to Belfast. Room was comfortable, a little hot but they supplied us with a fan when we asked. Ate in the bar, food was beautiful and very reasonable. Grounds are lovely and well kept. It was recommended by a friend and we were delighted with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property exceeded expectations in every way except maybe food. Definitely put it on your agenda as a must stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again . Live music on Saturday in the bar was very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor for business traveller, tired and poor value

The bed was old and rock hard and lumpy. The pillows were like bags of cement. The TV didn’t work. Service was minimal at dinner, the order incomplete and no attention from staff which limited service. Breakfast was even more of a joke . I actually mentioned my concerns after being asked about my stay on check out and despite being promised that the manager would contact, I have still not heard any response.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with incredible staff! Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The older smaller rooms were small and the shower bathroom didn't seem very clean The staff was lovely and welcoming. And the tour given by Sharon was exceptional and informative!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was stunning. Everyone was incredibly friendly. Carpets in room were dated and stained, but everything else was absolutely stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and staff. Shower pressure was world-class. For a castle hotel I might expect a larger room and AC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with large, fancy rooms in an historic setting. Friendly staff, excellent restaurant, nice grounds. Definitely recommend for a country stay near Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024