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Barberstown Castle

Property class: 4

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A luxurious room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A historic stone tower with ivy, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a modern building.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a chandelier, and a stone fireplace with a metal sculpture.
A person in a uniform serving food at an outdoor table with a tiered dessert stand, surrounded by greenery and statues.
A bride in a white dress standing in a grassy area with a castle in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Straffan, Co Kildare, Straffan, Kildare
  • Place, K Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maynooth University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Carton House Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a chandelier.

Classic Double Room

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

About the area

Straffan

A luxury stay in Straffan awaits you at Barberstown Castle. You'll be 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Castletown House and 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from St. Patrick's College. 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
  • Maynooth University - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Maynooth Castle - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Carton House Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Castletown House - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Kilcock Station - 12 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Flaming Wok - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The River Room Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪South Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bombay Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mcmahon's Gastrobar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Barberstown Castle

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
  • ATM
  • 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 available for EUR 25 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

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 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barberstown Castle on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$270, 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.

Barberstown Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 225 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with beautiful landscape and flowers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and staff. And the best hotel breakfast I have ever had. Bravo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Gorgeous property. Unique place to stay. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, food was excellent and the staff were all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great staff, great grounds. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff surroundings breakfast in castle dinner in bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great castle stay experience

Nice grounds, large spacious room, great breakfast, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant options :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful to stay in a castle!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property! Staff were very friendly. Worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is a beautiful place, and our room was absolutely magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Very relaxing environment. Excellent quality food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous castle with excellent dining, food & staff were terrific. Grounds are beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated . Friendly staff but a bit disorganized . Sarah (front desk)was great . The bar staff in the evening needed a bit of training and service was slower than should be expected .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with incredible staff! Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Barberstown Castle is a great property that I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

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Loved the stay and food. Room and bedding were too warm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Heather at the front desk was so friendly and helpful The manager at the restaurant was amazing and fit us in for a late dinner! The staff at breakfast in the castle were extremely friendly as well I can not say enough good things anout this lodge and the people that run it.. excellent stay
Interesting artwork around the grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was really the highlight of our trip
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent location for what we needed. Staff very friendly, dining and food amazing in the Garden bar. Room was large and four poster bed gave a great nights sleep. Very enjoyable would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025