Dromoland Castle Hotel

We only had time to spend one night but we loved it here. The grounds are exceptional, the hotel is lovely and the service is top-notch. We felt like royalty.

Dromoland Castle is a very special place, it has a magical feeling with very professional, down to earth staff. We have stayed in many hotels across Ireland and nothing compares. We got engaged and married here, and both our celebrations went flawlessly from start to finish, all thanks to the wonderful team. For our engagement we were treated exceptionally. We soaked up the celebrations of the blazing, cozy fires and genuine words of congratulations from everyone. For our wedding, we had a dinner with family and friends in the Fig Tree the night before. The food, cocktails and service were all exceptional! We had our ceremony in the stunning Terrace Room, drinks reception in the Kincora Hall and reception in the Brian Boru. Throughout the day, the team made us feel relaxed and well looked after, with a team member at every corner willing to help! The morning was calm, with the staff providing breakfast to the bridal suite along with lunch snacks before the ceremony. Each of our vendors were looked after, with several of them commenting on how well they were treated by the team. This speaks volumes about the level of care that goes into a wedding here. Nothing was too big of an ask. The food and drink on our wedding day deserves a special mention. The canapés, meal and evening snacks were delicious, we had so many guests and vendors complimenting the food throughout the night. They could not believe the portions, your guests will not go hungry! We are incredibly grateful for how welcoming the team were to our family and our guests. Our family all want to return! Particularly our niece who summed it up perfectly, 'I just want to stay in the castle for 5 weeks'. Special mention and thanks to Hazel the fabulous wedding co-ordinator. Hazel is professional and personable, she made it feel like we were planning our wedding with a close friend who offered honest, informed and very helpful tips and tricks. Fiona Gielty, who has the patience of a saint arranging our guests accommodation.The bridal suite along with the suite for the groom were stunning, spacious and practical for getting ready & wedding photo opportunities. Sophie from the management team who is so attentive to every detail and made the whole experience calm, enjoyable and special! Aoife G who looked after us on the wedding day, was wonderful and made us feel so well cared for throughout the day. John & Mike, the porters who made sure each of our guests were welcomed and departed with a smile on their face. If you are considering Dromoland Castle for your wedding, do not hesitate to book it! The value you get for the quality of the food and drink, the setting, the overall experience and the genuine level of care is fantastic. From the moment we got engaged to the moment we left after our wedding celebrations, we felt incredibly lucky to be there. We are so grateful to the entire team for giving us and our families memories that we will cherish forever. Photo credits: Shane O'Neill Photography @aspect.photography.

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.