Dromoland Castle Hotel

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.

Spent 1 night here at the end of our 7-day trip as we were leaving from Shannon the next day. The property is amazing - it was the perfect end to a great vacation. We did the falconry experience which my family loved, had drinks outside, and fantastic meals. Great vibes and the staff are all so friendly. Highly recommend!

Wow, wow, wow - I am at a loss of superlatives of how the entire team mede me feel - it’s an experience to behold