Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Was all going gd until we arrived at the restaurant the receptionist booked us into for our evening meal. On arrival staff could not find the booking! We were told to wait over in the corner while they seated other guests ! The staff told us we had no booking so marched us out of the restaurant and up stairs to another area to eat it was v busy and service quite slow. Payment for the meal had to be made there & then as receptionist had not added my card to our room!! We spoke to the receptionist that evening she apologised & said she’d speak to staff who checked us in. Nxt morning on check out no mention of lost booking so when they said was everything ok I said except for the non booking of table last night. Oh yes I saw that on your notes !!! Just an apology.

A mixture of good and bad points. Upon check-in, they had the wrong type of room booked versus my reservation. That took 2 people and some amount of time to correct. The room itself was nice although various pieces of furniture were chipped and scratched. The good news of an old fashioned room was a big bath tub, not just a shower. Bad news was no soap to use for face, just body wash gel nailed to the wall. I requested a soap and it was delivered quickly. Other good points were that bed was really comfortable and the room was easily fully darkened to facilitate good sleep. The location is in pretty grounds although there is not much “castle” like about the buildings. The breakfast was very good in a nice dining room. Before leaving, I had a Do Not Disturb sign on the door. That did not stop the cleaner from walking right in, unannounced. Luckily, I was just packing but it could have been embarrassing for us both!

This was my second thing this year staying with my husband in Dunboyne Castle Hotel. I also stayed for a night with my girl friends. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. We ate both in The Ivy Restaurant and The Terrace Lounge and food was delicious. The lady that is in the restaurant is so lovely, I didn't get her name, (blonde hair with glasses) & the bar staff were lovely too. We didn't have a treatment in the Spa, but it's been done up so next time hopefully. We did spend time in the Thermal area which has also been renovated recently and it's a really lovely way to spend an hour or so. Breakfast was also really good with plenty of choice. We will definitely be back, it's not too far for us to travel anyway Thanks to all the staff & management for a lovely stay

Always great it’s our third stay here! Break away from the kids and their spa facilities are marvellous. We found the portions on main plates rather mean, like two dessert spoons of pulled pork in a bap is a starter not a main lunch or dinner.

The staff are absolutely delightful. Especially Niamh who greeted us and Maria who seated us for dinner. Everyone is really professional, friendly and down to earth, making it feel really homely. The hotel feels airy and spacious. The spa is beautiful with lots of sauna options. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours. I noticed there were people with mobile phones in the spa area. It would be lovely if staff reminded people NOT to bring phones out of the changing room. The dinner was nice but very noisy in the Ivy restaurant. I would recommend the bar area to eat as quieter and the food looked great!.

TARA in the terrace restaurant was fantastic !!! So attentive and friendly !! Went out of her way to make sure we were always looked after !! Can’t recommend her enough !!! Thanks Tara ! Xxxx