Dromoland Castle Hotel - Newmarket-on-Fergus
52.760808, -8.898202Overview
5-star 16th-century castle retreat on 500 acres in County Clare
Amenities & Activities
Dromoland Castle offers a championship golf course, a large lake with complimentary rowboats, and a walled garden with fairy lights. The estate provides archery, clay shooting, falconry, and a hawk walk, all guided by experienced staff. Bicycles are available to explore the grounds, and the property includes a fitness center and indoor swimming pool located in the golf club building.
Rooms & Accommodations
Guest rooms and suites at Dromoland Castle are located in the main castle and the Queen Anne courtyard, with lake or courtyard views. Each room includes air conditioning, a Nespresso machine, and complimentary snacks and beverages restocked daily. The bathrooms feature separate walk-in showers and tubs, with amenities from Love Jo cosmetics.
Dining
The Earl of Thomond restaurant serves a nine-course tasting menu and a buffet breakfast that includes Burren Smokehouse Smoked Salmon. The Fig Tree restaurant, a five-minute walk from the castle, offers a menu with Irish stew, organic salmon, and homemade pizza. The Cocktail Bar provides drinks and live music with a view of the lake and golf course.
Spa & Wellness
The spa at Dromoland Castle won the World Luxury Spa Award for Ireland and Europe in 2024. Treatments include massages, facials, and spa packages with products from international brands. Guests can use the steam room, sauna, and spa lounge, or book a couples massage.
Family & Children
Dromoland Castle welcomes families with a dedicated children's program and family-oriented amenities like board games in the lounges. Activities available include archery, clay pigeon shooting, horseback riding at Castlefergus Equestrian Center, and a fairy trail in the walled garden. Rooms can be made child-friendly with mini robes and slippers provided for younger guests.
- Location: 5 miles from Shannon Airport, 7 miles from Bunratty Castle
- Activities: Falconry, archery, clay shooting, golf, rowboats, bicycles
- Dining: 4 dining venues including Earl of Thomond & Fig Tree
- Wellness: Award-winning spa with steam room, sauna, massage treatments
- Family: Children's programs, fairy trail, horse carriage rides
- Grounds: 500 acres with walled garden, lake, championship golf course
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
500 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Room size:
500 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
560 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Picnic area/ Tables
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Steam room
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Dromoland Castle Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 1459 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 7.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Shannon, SNN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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