Stunning grounds invite exploration along walking paths and bike trails. The Golf Bar Restaurant and Kathleen's Kitchen serve superb meals with attentive staff. Guests can unwind in the pool area or enjoy the full-service spa after touring this luxurious historical property.
Located in Maynooth, Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel is in the suburbs and on the riverwalk. Maynooth Castle and Castletown House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carton House Golf Club and Guinness Storehouse. Traveling with kids? Make time for Emerald Park, or check out an event or a game at Aviva Stadium. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, horse riding, and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Maynooth travel guide
Maynooth, Maynooth, Kildare, NA
What's nearby
Guinness Storehouse
31 min drive - 27.4 km
3Arena
36 min drive - 44.0 km
Aviva Stadium
41 min drive - 32.1 km
Rye River
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Carton House Golf Club
6 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Leixlip Confey Station
10 min drive
Hansfield Station
24 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB)
36 min drive
Restaurants
The Roost
7 min drive
Bewleys Coffee Intel
8 min drive
Mcmahon's Gastrobar
12 min drive
Brady's
7 min drive
Avenue Café & Restaurant
6 min drive
About this property
Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel
Luxury family-friendly hotel near Carton House Golf Club
Located close to Maynooth Castle, Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel provides a golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse. Treat yourself to reflexology, a Swedish massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include archery and fishing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking and extended parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 169 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and satellite channels
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel on Nov 1, 2026 start from ₩293,813, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 40.00 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 40.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel located?
This family-friendly Maynooth hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 2 mi (3 km) of Carton House Golf Club and Maynooth Castle. Castletown House and Liffey Valley Shopping Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel Reviews
9.2
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Wonderful time, hotel is gorgeous, the staff all wonderful! But in particular Mr. Brian Sutton such a helpful, polite, gentlemen and sweetest man ever met in our lives! We give him an EXCELENT PLUS!!!
We loved our stay. Room was great, the property was awesome. But the food….was some of the best we have ever had. We ate at the Carriage house, Kathleen’s Kitchen, the Pantry, and the breakfast buffet. Seriously the best culinary experience I’ve ever had. We will be back and I will be recommending the Carton House to anyone who will listen.
Great spot to stay! The entire property is amazing. We did use the pool and to be honest the kid pool was a little gross. There were black specs floating from the grout. Otherwise, unbelievable hotel. Would stay there again.
The grounds of the property were beautiful. We did not golf, but both golf courses looked amazing. We used the tennis court and the spa facility which was also very nice. We had dinner at the Carriage House which was very good. The hotel was only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport so this is a great spot to stay if you want to avoid the city but you want to be close to the airport. We did not do this because we were only there for 1 night but the staff told us you can walk to town mostly through the property grounds and there were some good restaurant options in town.
Beautiful old world property that was meticulously maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful. This experience was all we hoped for. Highly recommend.
Best hotel I have ever stayed at. Only negative thing I can say is it gets to be expensive, as other dining options are far away. But restaurants are very good so they can kind of back up the prices. But loved the hotel and hope to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Emma
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent rooms, fantastic staff and delicious food. Pool and gym facilities excellent
Wonderful location and property. Staff were so attentive, greeting us you upon arrival and throughout our stay. They went out of their way to ensure we were having a great stay. Super clean, comfy beds, great food, amenities walks, views, such a wonderful place.
I was only booked for three nights and ended up staying for 6, ha ha....be back again on my next trip
This was the most delightful hotel stay I have ever had. What a gorgeous property! Rooms were beautiful and immaculate, including blackout curtains and a lovely bathtub. Room service brought a pop-out table! And, we adored the breakfast, sauna, pool, and gym. We sure hope to be back again someday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jill
Nov 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the ashford suite and it was perfection, stunning stately room with so much space, opulence and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lari
Nov 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay exceeded expectations. Everything from the decor to the rooms and common spaces to the food was exquisite. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
DIMITRIOS
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An excellent stay! Carton House is a great place to spend your holiday. Many activities, excellent staff, great dining and drinking options. Deifinitely recommended!
Breakfast location has moved to golf house but found it, attentive staff but not very obvious how to gain breakfast and order. Tracked someone down eventually. Good buffet selection and nice fresh omelette. Room was too warm, temp controls must have been in there somewhere so didn’t sleep well. Lovely location
Everything about the property surpassed our expectations. The property was beautiful and clean and very well kept. The cuisine was delicious especially Kathleen's Kitchen which we dined at 3 nights. The Carriage House Pantry had the best cappuccino I've ever had and they offered a wide range of food options for breakfast and lunch. The spa was incredible and quiet with full use of the pool, hot tub and steam room/sauna. The staff was AMAZING too many to count but some of the memorable ones were, Ann (Manager) Jake, Terrance, Brian, (doormen/concierge) Katie (masseuse) wait staff in Kathleen's and so many others. I would say the only thing missing is a gelato bar in the lobby. Other than that if you are looking to stay just for golf or as a couple looking for a quieter stay this is the place! It's rich with history and you can almost feel the aristocrats there with you as you walk the halls.
What a fantastic hotel. The history alone is worth the visit, the food is exemplary, the rooms clean and comfortable, and the staff were awesome and cooperative.