Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What breakfast options are offered?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 22 for adults and children.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:30 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of EUR 30, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel provides step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility features are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Straffan, within a 10-minute drive of St. Patrick's College and Castletown House. It is approximately 18 miles from Russborough House and 22 miles from Kildare Shopping Village.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of EUR 25 per night, and rollaway beds are also available for the same fee. Advance request or confirmation is required for both.

Barberstown Castle Hotel in Straffan, Ireland

Average nightly price at Barberstown Castle by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
August	$182
September	$222
October	$221

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Barberstown Castle, guests praise the beautiful historic property and grounds, friendly staff, and enjoyable dining, with many noting large, characterful rooms; a few report warm or firm beds, occasional service lapses, and limited dining availability.

Breakfast in the castle and the Garden Bar are frequently complimented. A few mention dated decor in places and minor maintenance issues. The location suits travelers seeking a serene base near Dublin and the airport. Expect a charming, mostly comfortable stay in a historic setting.

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Facilities

Guests frequently highlight the beautiful grounds and on-site bar areas. Some encountered limited hours or fully booked venues.

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Laura

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Angela

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff surroundings breakfast in castle dinner in bar.

10

Patti

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Gorgeous castle with excellent dining, food & staff were terrific. Grounds are beautiful

10

Christina

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice grounds, large spacious room, great breakfast, good price.

10

Elaine

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again . Live music on Saturday in the bar was very good

10

Carol

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay at this hotel. Grounds are beautiful, lots of places to stroll or take photos of castle. Had some issues with toilet and chairs in room were older and too low to sit in. Room was warm but able to open windows and that helped. Canopied bed was very comfortable, heavy comforter which would be wonderful on a cold day. Fine dining restaurant was closed so we ate in the Garden Bar. Very noisy but food and service good. Breakfast in castle very nice with good selection on buffet and a number of hot choices as well.

10

Angela

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Melissa

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

David

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Staff and Management at Barberstown Castle go above and beyond to make sure you have a delightful stay. This was our 2nd. visit in 4 months, and we really enjoyed our time in Barberstown Castle. Food was excellent, Loved the Room. Ted took us on a tour of the whole Castle which was amazing, already planning a return visit! Great Job Folks.

10

Mary Jane

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean with praise for housekeeping. A few note stained carpets or bathroom cleanliness and maintenance issues.

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Laura

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Justina

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was stunning. Everyone was incredibly friendly. Carpets in room were dated and stained, but everything else was absolutely stunning!

10

Eric

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Eoin

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Barberstown Castle is a super property, very clean and comfortable. the staff were professional with a personal touch. The food was excellent also

10

Patrick

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, food was excellent and the staff were all very friendly and helpful

10

Andreas

Apr 10, 2023

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Toll eingerichtetes und sauberes Haus in abgelegener Lage. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber (sogar der Teppichboden). Essen im Restaurant sehr lecker.

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Carol

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay at this hotel. Grounds are beautiful, lots of places to stroll or take photos of castle. Had some issues with toilet and chairs in room were older and too low to sit in. Room was warm but able to open windows and that helped. Canopied bed was very comfortable, heavy comforter which would be wonderful on a cold day. Fine dining restaurant was closed so we ate in the Garden Bar. Very noisy but food and service good. Breakfast in castle very nice with good selection on buffet and a number of hot choices as well.

10

John

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with its own style. Nice grounds. Quiet. Clean. Efficient. I took breakfasts at the hotel. Very nice I like the Bauforte hotel car:)

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Rooms

Many describe large, character-filled rooms with comfortable canopy or four-poster beds. Some report warm nights, firm or dated bedding, and occasional in-room issues like a nonworking TV.

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Laura

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Gretchen

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Mary

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room

10

Andrew

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Timothy

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was old and rock hard and lumpy. The pillows were like bags of cement. The TV didn’t work. Service was minimal at dinner, the order incomplete and no attention from staff which limited service. Breakfast was even more of a joke . I actually mentioned my concerns after being asked about my stay on check out and despite being promised that the manager would contact, I have still not heard any response.

10

Carol

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay at this hotel. Grounds are beautiful, lots of places to stroll or take photos of castle. Had some issues with toilet and chairs in room were older and too low to sit in. Room was warm but able to open windows and that helped. Canopied bed was very comfortable, heavy comforter which would be wonderful on a cold day. Fine dining restaurant was closed so we ate in the Garden Bar. Very noisy but food and service good. Breakfast in castle very nice with good selection on buffet and a number of hot choices as well.

10

Angela

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John J

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This castle hotel FAR exceeded our expectations! The rooms were massive; the water pressure so strong; the food delicious; the grounds impeccable; the decor exquisite; and saving the best for last, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond. They had to be the friendliest, kindest, most helpful humans in all of Ireland! I HIGHLY recommend this stay!

10

Mary

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous and unique property. Stayed as an overnight before a morning flight. Half hour away, but needed to leave a bit early due to rush hour traffic. Loved my room with canopy bed and comfortable furniture. The dinner restaurant was lovely and food great. Loved the breakfast served in the old castle keep. Great atmosphere all around, but best of all was the very friendly and helpful staff. Can't wait to stay again!

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Roberta

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the stay and food. Room and bedding were too warm

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, professional, and accommodating. However, several reviews cite poor treatment at check-in, unhelpful responses, slow or incomplete service, and lack of follow-up.

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Michelle

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

2

Harley

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy. No parking. No elevator. Staff was not very helpful and did not give friendly vibes. QR codes for tipping everywhere. Room was not great; Small TV. Bathroom is terrible. Check-in at 4:00, and nothing earlier. Don’t buy their “chocolates” it’s expired.

10

Patrick

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, food was excellent and the staff were all very friendly and helpful

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Timothy

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was old and rock hard and lumpy. The pillows were like bags of cement. The TV didn’t work. Service was minimal at dinner, the order incomplete and no attention from staff which limited service. Breakfast was even more of a joke . I actually mentioned my concerns after being asked about my stay on check out and despite being promised that the manager would contact, I have still not heard any response.

10

Sarah

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with incredible staff! Can't wait to return!!

10

Loretta

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for the first time last year and cannot express how wonderful it is. Booked in for almost a week this April and again…the staff, fantastic, especially Bethan, who was my breakfast waitress each morning, a lovely person, exuded compassion and kindness. Food was excellent, service second to none. Emma at the from desk was fab. Lorna, I missed this year as she is traveling. Rooms are so luxurious and the shower…powerful! A must when you’re from NY, we are spoilt with our water pressure😜. Highly recommend and it is very central.

10

Anne

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic service from all staff. Food was delicious. A fantastic breakfast. Overall just a fantastic friendly & relaxing place to stay.

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Michael

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful building but we were treated poorly from the minute I got in line at the front desk.

10

David

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Staff and Management at Barberstown Castle go above and beyond to make sure you have a delightful stay. This was our 2nd. visit in 4 months, and we really enjoyed our time in Barberstown Castle. Food was excellent, Loved the Room. Ted took us on a tour of the whole Castle which was amazing, already planning a return visit! Great Job Folks.

10

Mary Jane

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Convenient for a countryside stay near Dublin and the airport. Several note quiet, scenic grounds.

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Andrew

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Andreas

Apr 10, 2023

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Toll eingerichtetes und sauberes Haus in abgelegener Lage. Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber (sogar der Teppichboden). Essen im Restaurant sehr lecker.

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Angela

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John J

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This castle hotel FAR exceeded our expectations! The rooms were massive; the water pressure so strong; the food delicious; the grounds impeccable; the decor exquisite; and saving the best for last, the staff were amazing and went above and beyond. They had to be the friendliest, kindest, most helpful humans in all of Ireland! I HIGHLY recommend this stay!

10

Melissa

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with its own style. Nice grounds. Quiet. Clean. Efficient. I took breakfasts at the hotel. Very nice I like the Bauforte hotel car:)

10

John

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Dining

Breakfast in the castle and meals in the Garden Bar receive frequent praise for quality. Some guests faced limited hours or fully booked restaurants, and a few found room service fees high or the food underwhelming.

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Edward

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at Barberstown castle for a Romantic Friday night at a beautiful country location . My partner arrived at 6:45pm , 30 minutes before me and was forced to pay if she wanted to check in , I had booked the room and wanted to pay, It also seems they close the kitchen at 8:30pm, the dining room was full and the other ( external ) bar areas were closed , the restaurant and bar were booked out with casual diners, wedding and confirmation groups , we were advised to drive to Clane or Maynooth for food , we were advised to call and book these in advance , i later reviewed the hotel manual and suggested room service , they agreed but insisted I pay 12 euro room delivery charge, pay at the room door for the food … like a Takeaway but for a cold , but beautiful tasting small portioned meal … This is the Ryan air of Hotels , they create a problem and then charge you for it citing ‘ company rules and training ‘ they have lost the whole concept of ‘ Customer Experience’ I expect a little more Hospitality for 279.00 euro for one night.

10

Angela

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff surroundings breakfast in castle dinner in bar.

10

Kelly

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciated the boxed breakfast as we had an early start.

10

Patti

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Gorgeous castle with excellent dining, food & staff were terrific. Grounds are beautiful

10

Patrick

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, food was excellent and the staff were all very friendly and helpful

2

Timothy

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was old and rock hard and lumpy. The pillows were like bags of cement. The TV didn’t work. Service was minimal at dinner, the order incomplete and no attention from staff which limited service. Breakfast was even more of a joke . I actually mentioned my concerns after being asked about my stay on check out and despite being promised that the manager would contact, I have still not heard any response.

10

Anne

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic service from all staff. Food was delicious. A fantastic breakfast. Overall just a fantastic friendly & relaxing place to stay.

10

Carol

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay at this hotel. Grounds are beautiful, lots of places to stroll or take photos of castle. Had some issues with toilet and chairs in room were older and too low to sit in. Room was warm but able to open windows and that helped. Canopied bed was very comfortable, heavy comforter which would be wonderful on a cold day. Fine dining restaurant was closed so we ate in the Garden Bar. Very noisy but food and service good. Breakfast in castle very nice with good selection on buffet and a number of hot choices as well.

10

Angela

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

russell

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large rooms, good fast wifi for work. Good service and food in restaurant, with a cracking breakfast in the old castle room

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $191	2 $276	3 $735
4 $124	5 $147	6 $154	7 $122	8 $122	9 $178	10 $750
11 $144	12 $144	13 $129	14 $285	15 $144	16 $163	17 $735
18 $178	19 $156	20 $154	21 $152	22 $178	23 $176	24 $363
25 $145	26 $157	27 $187	28 $152	29 $159	30 $163	31 $205

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