Name: Headfort Arms Hotel
Address: Headfort Place, Kells, Ireland, Kells, County Meath, IE
Price range: US$116–US$262 per night
Rating: 8.85

What guests think

Across numerous reviews, Headfort Arms Hotel is praised for genuinely friendly, personal service, tasty food in the pub and restaurant, and a lively bar, with many guests appreciating its central Kells location and generally comfortable, well-appointed rooms.

The hotel has a homely, family-run feel and a welcoming buzz that draws locals as well as guests. A few comments cite dining-space or breakfast-arrangement quirks, occasional temperature problems, and an isolated cleanliness concern. Expect a comfortable, traditional stay with a strong local feel.

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Facilities

Multiple bars, a lounge, and an on-site restaurant create a social hub that several guests enjoyed. A separate bar next door is also noted.

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10

Raphaelle

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel avec bar pub lounge et restaurant Sans oublier le spa malheureusement pas testé Notre dernière nuit avant de repartir L'hôtel n'est pas très éloigné de l'aéroport

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erica

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely, centrally-located hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the rooms are nicely appointed. We had dinner in the pub, and breakfast in the restaurant, and both were delicious!

10

Kevin

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice cafe and lounge area. Good food, good service. My only complaint would be the limited number of comfortable tables in the lounge. Ie., the lounge is very nice for just lounging and having a drink, but there aren’t enough regular tables for eating dinner. They should allow customers to use the cafe tables.

10

Brendan

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, great staff, lovely food both breakfast and dinner in the bar.

10

Bernard

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Hotel - Rooms, Food and Service

10

Francis Patrick

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Headfort is an old established hotel in the centre of historic Kells. It’s very comfortable with really pleasant helpful staff. The food is excellent. I shall return and use it as a base for trips to Meath. Very much recommend it.

10

Emmet

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was booked for a wedding in this hotel and had to stay the night before due to travel, to say the staff went above and beyond for us is an understatement couldn't of been more helpful ! Hotel itself is homely and friendly , really enjoyed the fact the hotel had a separate bar attached so gave an even more relaxed feel to it. 10/10 would recommend !

10

Ken

21 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Hotel, when the staff say "no problem" they aint kidding. Great lounge bar, and even an evening bar next door. Spotless.

10

Alistair

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

fantastic family run hotel with a very personal welcome and approach to their guests. Great buzz in the hotel bar with locals and visitors adding to the atmosphere. Delicious Guiness on tap. The hotel is well known for its food and once again it didn't disappoint. I always enjoy staying here when i am in the area on business

10

gary

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel good food and drink live music in bar

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Cleanliness

Generally described as very clean or spotless. One review reported cleanliness issues and a tired feel.

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10

david

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and very clean and friendly staff

10

Rosemary

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for a wedding.Lovely ,clean hotel,buzzing all day,great facilities and very friendly staff.

6

Rikke

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

a bit run down and very busy staff. Not very cosy. Not clean. They should invest in a bit of a touch up (especially the rooms) - then the hotel would come to live again. Breakfast was very nice, but again not cozy breakfast room. Very dark and loud club music in the morning.

10

Ken

21 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Hotel, when the staff say "no problem" they aint kidding. Great lounge bar, and even an evening bar next door. Spotless.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and well appointed; some in the newer rear block are described as spacious. A few guests reported temperature problems, from overheated corridors to one no-heat incident.

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10

Nancy

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quelle chance de pouvoir dormir dans ce mythique hôtel. L’hôtel avec ses tapis bleu nous donne l’impression d’être dans un autre temps. Quoi que très bien entretenu. Nous avions une chambre de grandeur régulière avec une grade salle de bain avec un bain à pattes qui était d’une grandeur incroyable et que j’ai adoré. Que dire du petit déjeuner… OMG, on passe ici de la possibilité d’un déjeuner à la carte typiquement Irlandais… oui oui, un gros déjeuner traditionnel irlandais en y ajoutant, à notre guise, fruits variés, scones, juifs, céréales, smoothies, yogourts, et j’en passe. L’ajout de distributeur d’eau filtrée sur une étage est aussi un plus. Mais que dire du personnel tellement gentil et accueillant, les Irlandais sont des gens tellement accueillants et généreux. Je recommande sans aucune hésitation. Merci à tout le personnel du Headfort Arms

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erica

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely, centrally-located hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the rooms are nicely appointed. We had dinner in the pub, and breakfast in the restaurant, and both were delicious!

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Philip

30 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable hotel, very friendly staff , especially Hayley in the bar and at breakfast

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peter

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A good work trip, staying in Kells again. Lovely hotel with a great buzz. Can't believe how busy it is ! Had an unfortunate experience without any heating in my room, but the staff brought up a portable radiator for me. One of those things tbh. Breakfast next door is great - make sure you book that for sure. Oh, and the Ceaser Salad with King Prawns is magnificent.

10

Bernard

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful Hotel - Rooms, Food and Service

10

Kevin

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in centre of Kells with convenient secure parking to the rear of the hotel. Genuinely friendly and helpful staff on the front desk. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable in the newer rear block of the hotel. Our only small gripe was that the hallways and the rooms were far too hot for our liking! At least we could easily adjust the temperature in our room. Although we did not have time to experience lunch or dinner it appears to be popular with locals as the restaurant and bar were busy when we passed through. If we were in the area again we would definitely stay there again.

10

Ciara

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super hotel with a personal / family run feeling. Second time I have stayed. Really comfy, with a good overnight rate. Also, as a solo female traveller I also felt very secure and safe

10

Jo

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel. Great bar and restaurant on premises. The had an EV charging station. Rooms were well appointed and comfortable.

6

Rikke

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

a bit run down and very busy staff. Not very cosy. Not clean. They should invest in a bit of a touch up (especially the rooms) - then the hotel would come to live again. Breakfast was very nice, but again not cozy breakfast room. Very dark and loud club music in the morning.

10

Bradley

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly quiet hotel.

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Service

Consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and personal, with staff often going above and beyond.

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John

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit disjointed , restaurant was a cafe but you ordered from table . In the morning we were directed to cafe for breakfast, which was for nonresidents. When we eventually overheard somebody saying residents breakfast was in another part of hotel. The breakfast was very good and staff were great.

10

erica

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely, centrally-located hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the rooms are nicely appointed. We had dinner in the pub, and breakfast in the restaurant, and both were delicious!

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Trisha

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good basic hotel, staff are very friendly and helpful.

8

Joseph

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff

10

Catherine

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great so far! Check in was logical,779

10

Kimberly

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful warm welcome and the staff was amazing! Recommend it highly.

10

Kevin

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in centre of Kells with convenient secure parking to the rear of the hotel. Genuinely friendly and helpful staff on the front desk. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable in the newer rear block of the hotel. Our only small gripe was that the hallways and the rooms were far too hot for our liking! At least we could easily adjust the temperature in our room. Although we did not have time to experience lunch or dinner it appears to be popular with locals as the restaurant and bar were busy when we passed through. If we were in the area again we would definitely stay there again.

10

Ciara

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super hotel with a personal / family run feeling. Second time I have stayed. Really comfy, with a good overnight rate. Also, as a solo female traveller I also felt very secure and safe

10

Emmet

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was booked for a wedding in this hotel and had to stay the night before due to travel, to say the staff went above and beyond for us is an understatement couldn't of been more helpful ! Hotel itself is homely and friendly , really enjoyed the fact the hotel had a separate bar attached so gave an even more relaxed feel to it. 10/10 would recommend !

10

Catherine

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very kind and generous with their time. Excellent dinner and breakfast! We stayed only one night but wish we would have booked for more.

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Location

Central in Kells, convenient for local sights and amenities.

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erica

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely, centrally-located hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the rooms are nicely appointed. We had dinner in the pub, and breakfast in the restaurant, and both were delicious!

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Annabella

19 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommended, great location, easy to enjoy the sights and hotel amenities.

10

Karen

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in centre of kells for tourists etc

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Kevin

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in centre of Kells with convenient secure parking to the rear of the hotel. Genuinely friendly and helpful staff on the front desk. Our rooms were spacious and comfortable in the newer rear block of the hotel. Our only small gripe was that the hallways and the rooms were far too hot for our liking! At least we could easily adjust the temperature in our room. Although we did not have time to experience lunch or dinner it appears to be popular with locals as the restaurant and bar were busy when we passed through. If we were in the area again we would definitely stay there again.

10

Francis Patrick

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Headfort is an old established hotel in the centre of historic Kells. It’s very comfortable with really pleasant helpful staff. The food is excellent. I shall return and use it as a base for trips to Meath. Very much recommend it.

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Melanie

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a lovely hotel in a wonderful city. We will be back.

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Louise

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bien situé et emplacement qui a beaucoup à offrir, très accueillant

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Thomas

27 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Headfort Arms is wonderful. We keep making the mistake of staying in Swords each trip into Dublin because of its proximity to Dublin Airport. Navan is an easy drive just a bit further for an incredible improvement in quality that’s far less expensive.

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gary

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in town great staff .food and well priced

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Dining

Food draws frequent praise, with delicious dinners in the pub and restaurant and consistently strong breakfasts.

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Nancy

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quelle chance de pouvoir dormir dans ce mythique hôtel. L’hôtel avec ses tapis bleu nous donne l’impression d’être dans un autre temps. Quoi que très bien entretenu. Nous avions une chambre de grandeur régulière avec une grade salle de bain avec un bain à pattes qui était d’une grandeur incroyable et que j’ai adoré. Que dire du petit déjeuner… OMG, on passe ici de la possibilité d’un déjeuner à la carte typiquement Irlandais… oui oui, un gros déjeuner traditionnel irlandais en y ajoutant, à notre guise, fruits variés, scones, juifs, céréales, smoothies, yogourts, et j’en passe. L’ajout de distributeur d’eau filtrée sur une étage est aussi un plus. Mais que dire du personnel tellement gentil et accueillant, les Irlandais sont des gens tellement accueillants et généreux. Je recommande sans aucune hésitation. Merci à tout le personnel du Headfort Arms

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erica

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely, centrally-located hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the rooms are nicely appointed. We had dinner in the pub, and breakfast in the restaurant, and both were delicious!

10

Kevin

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice cafe and lounge area. Good food, good service. My only complaint would be the limited number of comfortable tables in the lounge. Ie., the lounge is very nice for just lounging and having a drink, but there aren’t enough regular tables for eating dinner. They should allow customers to use the cafe tables.

10

Brendan

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, great staff, lovely food both breakfast and dinner in the bar.

10

peter

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A good work trip, staying in Kells again. Lovely hotel with a great buzz. Can't believe how busy it is ! Had an unfortunate experience without any heating in my room, but the staff brought up a portable radiator for me. One of those things tbh. Breakfast next door is great - make sure you book that for sure. Oh, and the Ceaser Salad with King Prawns is magnificent.

10

Andrew

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very hospitable, excellent restaurant, great breakfast

6

Rikke

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

a bit run down and very busy staff. Not very cosy. Not clean. They should invest in a bit of a touch up (especially the rooms) - then the hotel would come to live again. Breakfast was very nice, but again not cozy breakfast room. Very dark and loud club music in the morning.

10

Catherine

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very kind and generous with their time. Excellent dinner and breakfast! We stayed only one night but wish we would have booked for more.

10

gary

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel good food and drink live music in bar

10

gary

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in town great staff .food and well priced

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Month	Average price
January	US$125
February	US$140
March	US$140
April	US$153
May	US$166
June	US$151
July	US$159
August	US$191
September	US$157
October	US$153
November	US$137
December	US$142

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5 $120	6 $173	7 $116	8 $122	9	10
11 $143	12 $122	13 $122	14 $122	15 $122	16	17
18 $135	19	20 $122	21 $122	22	23 $256	24
25 $213	26 $122	27 $122	28 $122	29 $122	30 $167	31 $167

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $187	8	9	10	11	12
13 $218	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $131	21	22	23 $127	24 $158	25 $262	26
27	28	29 $148	30 $126

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