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Clontarf Castle Hotel

Hotels ·Dublin ·4-star hotel
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About

Clontarf Castle Hotel is a four-star hotel in Clontarf, Dublin. Modern hotel wings extend the historic castle building.

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What's on here

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Why go

  • Fahrenheit Restaurant sits within the original 12th-century castle walls, with timber beams and stained glass.
  • Some suites have four-poster beds and mountain views.
  • Spend summer days on the Knights Bar & Terrace.

Good to know

Diners ClubFamily roomsBridal suiteAllergy-free roomSuitesNon-smoking roomsLuxuryResidential NeighborhoodInterconnected rooms availableSafeRoom serviceSeating areaComplimentary toiletriesTelephoneWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFree parkingFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free internetWifiTaxi serviceBaggage storageParkingConcierge

Good for

  • couples A bridal suite is available for wedding stays.
  • families Family rooms are available.
  • groups Banquet facilities are available.
  • business Meeting rooms and conference facilities are available.

Rooms

Room styles
Heritage and Contemporary designs
Room options
Queen rooms, suites, allergy-free rooms and non-smoking rooms
Guest room features
Contemporary bathrooms, USB chargers and international sockets
In-room comfort
Air conditioning, seating area, safe and flatscreen TV
Services
Room service and housekeeping
Practical extras
Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer and iron

Amenities

  • gym Fitness centre with workout equipment.
  • parking Free parking is available.
  • breakfast Breakfast is available as a buffet or in the room.
  • concierge Concierge service.
  • business centre Business centre with internet access.

Restaurants and bars on site

  • Fahrenheit Restaurant has timber beams, stained glass windows and panelled walls.
  • Special diet menus are available.

Location

  • The hotel is moments from the Clontarf seafront.
  • For seafront rides, unlock a nearby Moby bike with the Moby Move app.
  • A small area around the castle remains, including an ornamental gatehouse; most of it is used for guest parking.

What you see

  • Mountain views are available from some suites.

With kids

  • Kids’ meals are available.
  • Rooms include a flatscreen TV.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 1742

    Handel often visited during his Dublin stay for the 1742 premiere of Messiah.

    Clontarf Castle - Wikipedia
  2. 1998

    Turner painted the earlier castle without visiting it; the subject was identified in 1998.

    Clontarf Castle - Wikipedia

  3. Tom O’Connor, Maureen Potter and Dermot O’Brien released live recordings made at the castle’s cabaret venue.

    Clontarf Castle - Wikipedia

History

The Knights Templar were among the castle’s earlier holders.

  1. 1172The first castle was built by Hugh de Lacy or his tenant Adam de Phepoe; no trace of it remains.
  2. 1541John Rawson surrendered the castle and its lands to the Crown and became Viscount Clontarf.
  3. 1600The estate passed to Sir Geoffrey Fenton.
  4. 1641George King joined the Irish Rebellion; his lands were later confiscated.
  5. 1649John Vernon acquired the estate. The Vernon family held it for about 300 years.
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  1. 1742During his Dublin stay, Handel wrote Forest Music for Dorothy Vernon, combining German and Irish melodies.
  2. 1837William Vitruvius Morrison designed a replacement for John Edward Venables Vernon after the earlier structure became unsafe.
  3. 1913The Vernon family’s last direct male heir inherited the estate.
  4. 1957Mrs. Egan bought the castle after it had stood vacant.
  5. 1972Garry and Carmel Houlihan bought the building and ran it as a cabaret venue.
  6. June 1997The hotel reopened with 111 rooms. Building works also added a conference and banqueting centre.

Shorts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access Wheelchair access is available.

Sources: Clontarf Castle - Wikipedia · Clontarf Castle Hotel Dublin | Luxury 12th-Cent… · clontarfcastle.ie · Clontarf Castle Hotel Dublin | Luxury 12th-Cent… · Clontarf Castle - Wikipedia · Celebrate Family Occasions | Events at Clontarf… · checked 24 Sep 2026

Where
Castle Avenue, Dublin D03 W5N0 Ireland

Questions and answers

Which cards does the hotel accept?

Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.

Is a taxi service available?

Yes, a taxi service is available.

Can I store luggage at the hotel?

Yes, baggage storage is available.

Does the hotel provide laundry services?

Yes. Laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services are available.

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