Dromoland Castle Hotel

We truly enjoyed our experience, but keep in mind that it is more like staying in a museum than a five-star hotel. We had to walk up three flights of stairs to our room, but that is too be expected when staying on the top floor of a vintage building (we called it the Rapunzel Suite). A huge shoutout to the staff and Henrique in particular for the assistance with the room change due to some issues with our original room. Be prepared that dinner at the main restaurant is a price-fix menu and is a little pricey by Ireland standards, but food was very good. For a regular menu, you will need to head down to the restaurant at the golf course (ten-minute walk or short shuttle drive).

There is nothing not perfect about this storybook property. The magnificent facilities, the outstanding staff and their attention to detail in every way, the epic guest room in the tower of the Castle, to the picturesque setting, have made this one of our most magical travel experiences ever. From the second we arrived all the way through checkout, we were made to feel special in every way. No matter where we went throughout the extensive property, we were addressed by name from every staff member. In being in the hotel industry for over forty years myself, I have never encountered such focus on detail. It really is amazing. The only flaw was that we couldn't stay longer. I highly recommend this property-or actually it is an estate. When visiting-- make sure you make full use of all the resort has to offer- Falconry/Golf/ Archery/Bike Riding/strolling the walking trails and the great F&B outlets. We cannot wait to return.

I expected a luxury castle experience, but the hotel felt more like a busy tourist destination, with golfers, wedding parties, and visitors coming and going. There were some highlights. Aside from check-in, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The falconry experience was delightful and the cocktail bar was lovely. The setting is beautiful, but the room and check in experience didn’t live up to expectations. If you don’t mind a touristy atmosphere, you may still enjoy the activities and setting. Check-in was very disappointing. I was told our room would be ready at 3 p.m., but when it wasn’t, I was told that time was only an estimate. The room itself didn’t feel grand and overlooked construction, which was especially disappointing given the five-star expectations and price.

Dromoland Castle is a superior place to stay. The room was clean, bed comfortable, amenities were amazing and the tub is phenomenal. The food is delicious and the staff are all so great! They remembered our preferences and allergies from breakfast to dinner and they always ensured you were happy with your meal. The grounds are beautiful, highly recommend the free bikes to tour the grounds. The history of the grounds are everywhere and we loved reading about the different aspects of it. The Dromoland tea blend is SO good. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed!

We just returned from a family trip to Ireland, and one of our stops was Dromoland Castle. It was an outstanding experience, one that will have us returning in the future for a longer stay. The staff was exceptional, among the best we've ever experienced. Rooms were spacious, comfortable and immaculate. We dined at the Fig Tree restaurant on the property, and had an outstanding meal, again with great service for our party of 9. Highlight of our trip was the Falconry activity. Our 3 children were absolutely thrilled, and enjoyed it tremendously. Special thanks to Sarah our Falconer. If you ever get the opportunity to travel to the western side of Ireland, don't miss this place.