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Barberstown Castle

4.0 star property
Guests find a welcoming home base with garden views at this historic castle where attentive staff members are ready to offer local insights for daily adventures

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Located near Castletown House, Barberstown Castle offers an elegant escape with thoughtful touches. Guests can browse the library, enjoy breakfast at Barton Rooms Restaurant, or relax by the lobby fireplace. The staff is praised for their local knowledge and attentiveness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 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
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Straffan, Barberstown Castle is in a rural area. Castletown House and Russborough House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kildare Shopping Village. St. Patrick's College and Irish National Stud are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Straffan, Co Kildare, Straffan, Kildare

What's nearby

  • K Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 26 min drive - 30.4 km
  • O'Connell Street - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Trinity College - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 29 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Hazelhatch and Celbridge Station - 9 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Barberstown Castle

Luxury upscale hotel near St. Patrick's College
Located close to Castletown House, Barberstown Castle provides a garden, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy archery at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Barton Rooms Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and garden views. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a lift
  • A front desk safe, a porter/bellboy and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Barberstown Castle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barberstown Castle?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barberstown Castle on 27 Jan 2026 start from AU$258.71, 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.

How much is parking at Barberstown Castle?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barberstown Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Barberstown Castle?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Barberstown Castle located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Castletown House and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from St. Patrick's College. Russborough House and Kildare Shopping Village are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Barberstown Castle Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the boxed breakfast as we had an early start.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. Gorgeous grounds. Very professional and friendly staff. The public areas are welcoming and beautiful. Our room was perfect. A wonderful place to relax, enjoy great food and drink, and feel so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recommend this place to others, friends and family. The room was very nice, clean and the atmosphere was fantastic. The restaurant served excellent food and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Clare

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

Verified traveller

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

Andrew

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

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property. Such an amazing experience. I was traveling solo. But it could be so romantic. Bed was a little hard. Lol. The ambiance made up for it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, good fast wifi for work. Good service and food in restaurant, with a cracking breakfast in the old castle room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

CASTLE HOTEL COMBINING COMFORT WITH CHARACTER

A lovely old castle hotel which has been tastefully restored and so provides comfort with character. Friendly staff and great food. A fabulous property for a short, relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

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

Anne

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

Service & Food Excellence

Fantastic service from all staff. Food was delicious. A fantastic breakfast. Overall just a fantastic friendly & relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun option vs an airport hotelfor our last night in Ireland. It’s a small but enjoyable castle grounds with a garden out back for a stroll.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina

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 traveller

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

Emer

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

Fabulous

Beautiful hotel and wonderful, professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful stay in Barberstown Castle

A really lovely hotel, beautifully appointed room with a very comfortable bed with lovely bedlinen and pillows. The bathroom is cosy and luxurious. Great breakfast. Highly recommend and will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024