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Reviews of Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel 4 stars

Killiney Hill Road, . Dalkey, Ireland

#2 of 2 hotels in Dalkey

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1231 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom door was hard to close.

    The hotel had a nice relaxed atmosphere. The staff were very welcoming. The food was delicious in Mapas restaurant.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No TV - Despite efforts to fix the tv - it never works which was very disappointing

    the location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    7.0
    Great weekend. Lovely part of Ireland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs some refurbishing in places. Looking worn Dinner & breakfast expensive

    Nice location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were very pleased with the Hotel, no complaints.

    Room and restaurant were very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Great value and location. Wonderful staff. Definitely a must do Adair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Nice view of the harbour. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More variety in the menu

    Very good breakfast, good service

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    9.0
    Really enjoyed my stay at the castle. This location is full of character!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The toilet was directly behind the door which made it difficult to access. We had heavy cases and there was no elevator to help us move them to our room.

    Loved the fantastic breakfast. The decor was always a talking point that made us smile! The staff were lovely. I would love to come back here in the future.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Quaint, warm and beside coast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had a lot of furniture I felt it didn’t need. Had issues with lights in bedroom and more plugs in room. Also, lamp should be plugged in as couldn’t find plug and had to manoeuvre around back table to plug it in. This could be difficult for older person. I found the step into the bath to be a hazard.

    I liked the lobby and as soon as you arrived there was an open fire, so inviting and warm

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    A nice stay but could use some repairs in places
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My terrace door would not open

    The location was lovely

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay to visit with friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately, during these times of finding staff, I was a little disappointed in the coverage of staff for the library bar. Several times when we wanted a drink, there was no bartender available. I understand at the time the bartender was also bring drinks to the MAPAS restaurant. The room itself was really warm at night. Most people want it cool to sleep, so heat wasn't really necessary.

    Location was perfect for a visit with my sister and family in Dalkey. The things to do around the hotel kept us busy when it wasn't rainy. This is my second time at the FitzPatrick. The staff was very friendly and more than accommodating on our requests for taxi's, breakfast to go, extra water, etc.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    7.0
    Average stay. Comfy bed, but nothing wowed us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The food was all high end. We asked the front desk person for a suggestion where we could get bar food like wings or a hamburger (6pm) and she directed us to the restaurant that had neither on the menu. When we pointed this out and asked for a local alternative, she showed us another menu (for another restaurant in the hotel) that had neither. We ended up sitting in the lobby and googling local pubs.

    Bed was comfortable. Room was spacious

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice but needs Updates
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is dated and needs a revamp especially at that price point. Menus need updating as well.

    Location is amazing. Had a pool, steam room, and gym.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    7.0
    Liked it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I dont know if we got there towards the end of the season, but there were areas that needed some TLC, just little things

    Lovely hotel with extremely pleasant staff, the library bar was wonderful and cocktail were reasonably priced. The negroni was very good, but I'd have to try the old fashioned again to make sure

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    It was a nice comfortable stay enabling me to catch up with friends living nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I ate in the Dungeon and I found it dark. I should have eaten in the Dining Room as I was eating alone.

    I love the location, the atmosphere and the large bedrooms. It is a comfortable and homely hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Lovely place for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    TV didn't have many good options. No herbal teas in the room. The hotels decor needed a bit of maintenance (but after the last few years, can understand why they may have left it)

    Lovely room, though we had an ocean view room, you could just see the ocean from the side of the balcony. Balcony overlooked the carpark, but we could see the ocean further out. Lovely room & amenities. The breakfast was lovely. Location was close to be able to walk to the restaurants in good weather.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was clean although the ceiling hadn’t been cleaned in a while, there was dust hanging from the ceiling and on the lampshades. In general rooms could do with a revamp.

    Nice setting and friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    7.0
    functional and ok
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathroom very dated and leaky - could be claener - reading light at desk did not work

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The was mould growing on one of our towels.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Loved staying in such a unique building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We were quite comfortable and happy with the accommodations.

    We liked the location, the room and the staff were very friendly and helpful with directions and advice. We have special diets and brought our own breakfast. We would have liked regular coffee, not decaf provided, and cookies every day. The cookies were marvelous but we only got them on 2 days. We also met some lovely guests during our stay. Thank you for the refrigerator added to our room, we had to refrig medication.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    7.0
    A bit of a let down for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Many smaller to bigger things were let-downs during out stay. The breakfast staff was unorganized, and we were at times seated at a table only half laid out with missing cutlery, cups, jams, or butter. Especially the cold buffet often felt unattended with empty packages laying around or empty (fruit) bowls half an hour into the service. During the rather expensive but otherwise really nice afternoon tea, we were given tea cups that were dirty. Some tiles in the shower were loose and threatened to come off completely. But the biggest issue pertains to the towels. In accordance with hotel policy, we left our bath towels on the towel rack to use them again the next day. Unbeknownst to us, room service had removed them nonetheless together with the soap and other toiletries that we had started (a bit of a waste since there was still plenty of everything). The next morning coming out of the shower, we realized the lack of towels as room service must have forgotten to provide new ones. We made due with the smaller hand towels and requested new towels at the reception that morning. The very bored receptionist took note of our request and promised new towels. However, that day no room service was done at all. After another trip to the reception, someone brought up a stack of towels and some toiletries - only for the pile of towels not to include bath towels. When we received new bath towels with the next room service, one was very dirty with huge dark patches. Only for our last day did we have no problems with the towels.

    The terrace which serves great pizza and a beer-garden kind selection of drinks was amazing. We enjoyed sitting there in the evening for drinks or dinner. Some staff members (during afternoon tea, at the reception, or breakfast) were very nice, welcoming and helpful. During a rainy day, the pool was a very welcome pleasure.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Very good stay, Would come again and recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was fine for us thanks

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Decor was very dowdy, brown wooden furniture. Calling it a castle shouldn't default to this type of dowdyness. 2. Room had an intermittent electrical fault where lights would not work. 3. All surfaces were clean, however layers of dust were clearly visible in covings etc.

    1. Location is excellent. 2. Staff were mostly courteous and professional.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom a little on the small side but have still re-booked, just a different room.

    location superb, Staff very friendly and helpful, wonderful Pizzas served outside on the terrace. Have re-booked

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (2 Adults Max)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old fashion does not mean lack of modern comfort such as air conditioning, international tv channel, or power point which could appear as required nowadays

    The location, the old fashion style and the place to discover Ireland east coast and Dublin The quality of the staff and of the warm welcome The diversity of the real Irish breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

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