Fitzpatrick Castle

For our last two nights in Ireland, we stayed at Fitzpatrick Castle on the east coast just south of Dublin.

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A word of caution to those wanting an authentic castle feel: you won't get it here. Of the four castles we stayed in, it was the least authentic. It's very nice and updated to feel like a regular hotel, but other than the original portion of the outside (if you can overlook the bright colors), it doesn't really feel like a castle.  

Our room - those beds were very comfortable!

Our bathroom

The receptionist was very friendly and helpful (and talkative!). She told us about a walk up Killiney Hill behind the castle overlooking the Irish Sea that we absolutely loved. 

Despite the less-than-authentic castle feel, we enjoyed our stay at Fitzpatrick very much. The location of the castle is great with the train nearby taking you a quick 20 minutes into Dublin, and the neighboring towns of Greystones and Bray are very charming and fun to explore.

We ate dinner in the Dungeon Grill and it was delicious. Breakfast was pricey, but also very good and included both hot and cold items. 

The front desk staff were very helpful in telling us exactly how to get to the airport on our last morning and printing detailed directions for us. 

Tip: If you visit Fitzpatrick Castle, don't forget your swimsuit! We weren't aware that they have a pool and wished we could have enjoyed the hot tub after a long day of site seeing in Dublin.

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