Dromoland Castle Hotel

My husband and I just spent three idealic days at this magical castle. The staff is beyond comprehension!! They are attentive, caring and kind. Enjoy meeting Erik, the sommelier, and Nial the head of the restaurant. Everyone made it a once in a lifetime experience, but these two are unforgettably top notch. The food is the sublime. The grounds are breathtaking!! We felt like royalty. Treat yourself - you deserve it.

Where to begin with this magical destination. As soon as you exit the highway and turn through their gates you instantly realize this place is special. Sitting on 500 acres this property is one of the most stunning we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The castle itself is straight out of a fairy tale. When you pull up and see it with your own eyes, you pinch yourself for being so privileged to stay within its walls. The staff greet you warmly and you are whisked away to your room. Wandering the maze of halls are part of its magic. Once you do find your room you will be met with a comfortable and inviting space. We were in the Queen Ann Courtyard. The bed was super comfy and the shower was glorious. The bathing products were luxurious and the mini bar was stoked full of goodies that were included. Outside of your room you will find a really glorious property with loads of amazing things to do and to discover. The location is perfect to visit places like the Cliffs of Moher or golfing destinations like Lahinch but honestly you’ll find it hard to leave once you are here its that lovely. We played golf at the property which was spectacular. The golf staff were tremendous. The course had a fun layout and was in great condition. We dined at both the Fig Tree and the Earl of Thomond. Both were wonderful. We both have dietary restrictions and they easily accommodated us. There were plenty of choices at the Fig Tree and they changed the fixed menu to some wonderful courses meeting our needs. We really enjoyed all of our meals. We also booked the Hawk Walk and WOW was that a blast! It was one of the coolest experiences we’ve had at a hotel. It was so enjoyable to learn all about the birds and the history of hunting and absolutely exhilarating to watch them fly freely through the trees as you walk the property and come rushing back to your outstretched glove. What a really fun experience and no wonder its the #1 thing to do on the estate. We also did the Clay Shooting and it was the first time we ever fired a gun and it was so thrilling. Our guide was thorough and made you feel very safe. It was a fun activity to do that didnt take a ton of time! Lastly the staff. They were all amazing. From the housekeeping to the wait staff to the golf staff and especially to the staff at the hawk walk and clay shooting, they all do everything to make your time here unbelievably memorable. Dromoland Castle is a special place. It feels so magical that its hard to leave. If we are ever in Ireland again we will without doubt stay here again.

As we celebrated our milestone anniversary traveling across Ireland, we stayed for two nights at Dromoland Castle, an experience that we will always treasure! When we arrived in our rental car, we were met by very friendly and helpful staff that took care of our car and luggage. Then Darragh, the Head of Concierge, checked us in and informed us that our room had been upgraded to the Bridal Suite which was in a separate area of the castle. He also told us about a Sound Bath that was going to take place the next morning and said there were two spaces available and if we wanted to sign up! Of course we did as it sounded like a perfect relaxing time! When we went to the bridal suite, there was an anniversary cake, beautiful flowers, delicious chocolate bars and a present (that included specialty soap and perfume samples from the Burren Perfumery) which was a very thoughtful gesture. The rooms were very elegantly furnished with comfortable sofas and beautiful views of the grounds from the windows. We ate at the Fig Tree restaurant that evening where the staff acknowledged our anniversary with a complimentary dessert. The next morning we went to the Sound Bath where we just relaxed as Clare the sound healer played the gongs, crystal bowls and other instruments while we felt the vibrations wash through us. She was really wonderful! Then we enjoyed the delicious buffet breakfast as well as the selection from the a la carte menu. We explored the grounds and took lots of pictures. Later that evening we ate dinner at their more formal restaurant Earl of Thomond. There was a harpist playing music right in the dining area. Dinner was celebratory of our anniversary and the service was exceptional. We had a great time! I can say that Dromoland Castle provided a bespoke experience for us that was just superb and made it a most memorable time! Thank you!

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying here, as part of a Tauck Tour. We arrived one day early to get over jet lag. When we arrived at 6:30 am, Michael was so kind, as was the man working at the reception. They explained it was too early to get our room, which we assumed since check in is later in the afternoon. They offered us complimentary breakfast pastries and beverages. Michael brought us to the Drawing Room where we could rest our eyes until the breakfast room opened in another hour. The room was so comfortable and it became one of my favorite rooms at the castle. While we were eating breakfast, Mike came over and let us know our room was ready…it was 8:30 am and we were so appreciative. So nice to take a little nap before we attended the Castle Tour, which was interesting and complimentary. We had signed up to go horseback ride at Castlefergus (which is excellent) and the lady working at reception researched the best taxi rate for us. Before coming here, I emailed the concierge department with lots of questions and they were so patient and informative. So nice that could exchange US dollars for Euros without a fee, just the exchange rate. One day was warm and we loved the lemonades in the room refrigerator, so I asked if I could buy 2 more and they said, no problem, they are complimentary and we will deliver them to your room. One late afternoon, housekeeping knocked while we were in our room, to do the turn down service. We invited them in and asked if they could leave the light weight quilt on, rather than the heavier comforter and they were so nice! The courtyard room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. The shortbread cookies, chips and beverages all complimentary along with chocolates later in the day were appreciated. At another hotel on our tour, they charged for any beverages used in the mini fridge. We were vey spoiled at Dromoland. Since we prefer “regular” food over “gourmet” food, we preferred the Fig Tree Restaurant for dinner. The waitstaff was friendly, especially the young waitress who told us she was going to college to become a doctor. The food was very good and we enjoyed a walk around the Walled Garden afterwards. When we told one of the employees at the castle that we were headed to the Fig Tree, they asked if we had a reservation? No, we responded, but when would we like to eat and they “rang up” the restaurant for a reservation. Also they gave us a ride in the van. It’s a short walk, but we did do a lot of walking here. Breakfast was amazing in the castle at the main dining room. So many choices! One morning we arrived early, sat in the gallery area and one of the employees offered to get me coffee while we waited. It’s just these added touches that make you feel special. My husband participated in Falconry with Jack and I was the spectator. Truly an amazing experience. My husband shares the video with everyone! I could not think of anything negative about our entire experience. One thing to keep in mind is that the area is a little desolate in that there are no other services within walking distance. That said, I’m not sure what you need that they do not have.

Dromoland Castle Hotel is a truly luxurious hotel. It’s beautifully decorated and the service is excellent. Breakfast is delicious and dinner at the hotel restaurant is wonderful. I would not however recommend the Fig Tree restaurant.