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Barberstown Castle

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$265
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster)

Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Straffan

A luxury stay in Straffan awaits you at Barberstown Castle. You'll be 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from St. Patrick's College and 11 km (6.8 mi) from Castletown House. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Barton Rooms Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy access to free bike hire and archery. 52776 square feet (4903 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Straffan hotel include Kildare Shopping Village and Irish National Stud.

What's nearby

  • K Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. Patrick's College - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Castletown House - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - 17 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 26 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Maynooth Station - 7 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Room Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪South Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mucky Duck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Barberstown Castle

Luxury hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 52776 square feet (4903 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Barberstown Castle. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Straffan hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 52776 sq ft of conference space
  • 4903 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1288
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Barberstown Castle offers 55 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

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

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Barberstown Castle?

Barberstown Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Barberstown Castle?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barberstown Castle on 7 Oct 2025 start from AU$264.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Barberstown Castle?

Yep, Barberstown Castle has a free self car park.

What makes Barberstown Castle a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Barberstown Castle.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Barberstown Castle?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Barberstown Castle serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barberstown Castle?

No, Barberstown Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barberstown Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barberstown Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Barberstown Castle?

No, only service animals are allowed.