Dromoland Castle Hotel - Newmarket-on-Fergus

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Dromoland Castle Hotel - Newmarket-on-Fergus
Newmarket On Fergus, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Staff9.6
Breakfast9.5
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families34%
Groups11%
Business4%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Staff9.6
Breakfast9.5
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families34%
Groups11%
Business4%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:14
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Rooms and availability

Queen Room
  • Room size:

    500 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
King Room
  • Room size:

    500 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Signature King Suite
  • Room size:

    560 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Picnic area/ Tables

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

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
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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

Newmarket On Fergus, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
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Newmarket On Fergus, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
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Newmarket On Fergus, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland
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Reviews of Dromoland Castle Hotel

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