The Castleknock Hotel and Country Club sits in Dublin's leafy Castleknock suburb, right beside Phoenix Park and handy for the best of Dublin. You're around 20 minutes from Dublin Airport and roughly 15 minutes from the city centre, which makes it a very straightforward base for a quick golf break, a society weekend or a stay that mixes golf with nights out and sightseeing.
This is a modern four-star hotel with 190 contemporary rooms and an 18-hole parkland course on site. Food-wise, Earth & Vine is the smarter option, with a farm-to-fork style menu and views across the course. For something more relaxed, 22 Bar & Restaurant covers breakfast and casual dining in an open-plan space with booths, while The Lime Tree Bar and the sun terrace are ideal for a post-round pint or cocktail.
If your group likes a bit more than just golf, you're well covered. There's a leisure centre with an 18-metre heated pool, a separate children's pool, gym, aerobics studio, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, plus a purpose-built spa offering Elemis and VOYA treatments. The hotel also caters well for corporate trips, with 13 meeting rooms hosting anything from small gatherings to larger conference groups of up to 350 delegates.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want a stress-free Dublin base with on-site golf, good leisure facilities and easy access to the city for a proper night out.
Who is it best for?
Societies and mixed-ability groups who like having everything in one place, plus anyone flying in and out of Dublin Airport and squeezing in golf, Guinness and a spa session.
