Ireland is a land of rocky shores, misty mountains, secluded valleys and, of course, magnificent, rolling golf courses. Dublin is a city with a history like no other in Europe – the sights and attractions alone make Dublin worth a visit. No, there is nothing like Ireland or Dublin to start your heart racing and conjure up images of vast green meadows, distant peaks, and spectacular views. The Emerald Isle is, of course, home to many spectacular golf courses and Dublin has its fair share.
So if you’re looking for a golf vacation in Auld Country, you’ll find what you need at one of these top five Dublin golf hotels.
Castleknock Hotel & Country Club
Castleknock Hotel & Country Club is located just outside the town of Castleknock, County Dublin. With easy access to the M50 motorway, it is less than 10 miles from Dublin city center and even less from Dublin International Airport.
The hotel’s challenging 6,800-yard, 18-hole golf course was designed by Jonathan Gaunt. The course, along with the rest of the on-site amenities, make Castleknock one of Dublin’s top golf destinations.
With the completion of the new extension in 2017, Castleknock Hotel now has 190 rooms. Other facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room. Club Tonic is Castleknock’s spa, offering a wide range of health and beauty therapy facilities. Four restaurants and bars offer a variety of dining options: Earth & Vine, Bar 22, The Lobby At Castleknock, and The Lime Tree Bar.
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
Elegant, comfortable and definitely exclusive, the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links is just a 10-minute drive from Dublin International Airport and about 25 minutes from Dublin city center.
Overlooking one of the best beaches in Dublin, the 18-hole golf course was designed by Bernhard Langer and is one of the best golf courses in Ireland. The hotel itself offers a wide range of facilities, including The Seaview, The 1780, An Sibin Pub, and The Jameson Bar. Deer Park is an ideal convention venue for small and medium-sized businesses – state-of-the-art facilities are designed to satisfy most business meeting needs. Finally, no really great resort is worth mentioning if it lacks a spa – the Oceana Spa at Deer Park is one of the best.
Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa
Located in the grounds of the 15th century Howth Castle, about nine miles northeast of Dublin city center, near Howth Fishing Harbor in County Dublin, the Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa is a mid-range https: // www.citywesthotel.com/golf otel surrounded on three sides by 400 acres of parkland golf course with stunning views over Dublin Bay. The course offers a great challenge, but is designed for golfers of all skill levels.
Deer Park’s accommodation is what you might expect from a mid-range hotel: a bit spartan, but comfortable and well-decorated. There is an excellent restaurant, the Four Earls, and a smaller, more casual café / bistro, the Palm Tree. Other facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and a spa, the perfect way to relax after a day on the links.
Roganstown Golf & Country Club
Roganstown Golf and Country Club Hotel are other Dublin luxury resort facilities. Located near the town of Swords in North County Dublin, it is no more than a 5 minute drive from Dublin International Airport, and about 25 minutes from Dublin city center.
Featuring 52 deluxe rooms, a full-service business and conference center, an Olympic-size indoor heated pool. Roganstown also boasts of its world-class Sakura Spa, where you can choose from a wide range of treatments and therapies. There are fine dining at McLoughlin’s restaurant and if you fancy something less formal you can try O’Callaghan’s Bar. The on-site golf course was designed by Christy O’Connor Jr. and therefore offers a great challenge. .
Citywest Hotel & Golf Resort
The Citywest Hotel & Golf Resort is located on 180 wooded acres in Saggart, County Dublin, less than 10 miles from Dublin International Airport and approximately 13 miles from central Dublin.
Citywest has two championship golf courses, both designed by Christy O’Connor Jr. The hotel has a world-class conference center that can accommodate up to 3,500 people. It also has 19 air-conditioned meeting rooms.
Accommodations at Citywest include a variety of semi-luxurious, comfortable rooms, but some are a bit smaller than you’d expect, but there’s nothing to complain about, that’s for sure. Fine dining is available at The Woodlock Brasserie. The Lemongrass restaurant, which specializes in Asian cuisine, is a second option, and somewhat less expensive. The hotel facilities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and a full service spa.
How to get there
There is really only one way to do this: first book your hotel (I can personally recommend any of the above), fly into Dublin International Airport, then rent a car and drive to your hotel, none of them are more than 20 minutes from the airport.
Ok, there you have it: my top five golf hotels in Dublin. There are more, of course, and you might think that some should be included in the list. If so, please let us know; We will be happy to consider them.
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