Name: Barberstown Castle
Address: Straffan, Straffan, Ireland, Straffan, County Kildare, IE
Price range: US$134–US$351 per night
Rating: 9.13

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

2 Oct 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

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff surroundings breakfast in castle dinner in bar.

10

Patti

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Christina

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Elaine

14 Apr 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

14 Aug 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

4 Sept 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

14 Jul 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

11 Apr 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

4 Oct 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

2 Oct 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

27 Sept 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

22 Jun 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.

8

Eoin

6 Mar 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

1 Feb 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

10 Apr 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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10

Carol

14 Aug 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

20 Jul 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

2 Oct 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

10 Sept 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

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room

10

Andrew

4 Sept 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

24 Nov 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

14 Aug 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

4 Sept 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

6 Jun 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

12 May 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!

8

Roberta

15 Sept 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

26 Sept 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

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Harley

28 Sept 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

1 Feb 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

24 Nov 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

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Loretta

14 Apr 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

27 Jun 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

18 Oct 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

11 Apr 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

4 Oct 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

4 Sept 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

10 Apr 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

4 Sept 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.

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John J

6 Jun 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

14 Jul 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

20 Jul 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

7 Jun 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

7 Jun 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

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff surroundings breakfast in castle dinner in bar.

10

Kelly

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciated the boxed breakfast as we had an early start.

10

Patti

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Patrick

1 Feb 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

24 Nov 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

27 Jun 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

14 Aug 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

4 Sept 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

23 May 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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Month	Average price
August	US$182
September	US$222
October	US$221

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $144	9 $224	10 $163	11 $203	12
13 $134	14	15 $176	16 $180	17 $249	18 $239	19
20 $188	21 $186	22	23 $180	24 $181	25	26
27 $159	28 $159	29 $159	30 $169

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $178	2	3
4 $159	5 $159	6 $174	7 $167	8 $159	9 $196	10 $336
11 $159	12 $159	13 $167	14 $167	15 $157	16 $201	17 $193
18 $193	19 $171	20 $171	21 $169	22 $196	23 $199	24 $351
25 $176	26 $175	27 $187	28 $167	29 $167	30 $180	31 $201

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