Castle Varagh Hotel & Bar

Friendly staff, very clean, but for the price I would have thought it would have included breakfast but it didn’t.

I don’t normally write reviews but I really loved this place, We stayed Easter weekend 2025 and it was the best stay we got the most beautiful room with a little seating area to watch tv and relax, mini Easter eggs in the girls room which they absolutely loved, the beds are so comfortable best nights sleep I had in ages, the staff unbelievable nothing was too much and the girl at reception was so welcoming and chatting to our little one like she was so important (in our eyes she is 😂) we had lunch and dinner (the weather was bad so did not venture far on the Saturday) both sittings for meals was absolutely delicious, great buzz in the bar in the afternoon really nice feel to the place, on the Sunday we went to a cafe the hotel are involved in about 5 minutes out the road Tullynally castle and had one of the best coffees along with red velvet cake, the walks around the castle at the coffee shop are stunning, we will definitely be back down during the summer as there is a lake nearby that sounds amazing, Castle Varagh is such a beautiful relaxing hotel if you are just looking a break away to unwind and relax absolutely perfect.

This was our second time staying in the hotel and we were delighted with the room and breakfast and we would stay again. It's a modern and comfortable hotel. Unfortunately, when we were there the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night as the pub next door was actually on fire. This was no fault of the hotel. Myself and about 7 other guests made our way to the side emergency exit. Unfortunately, in the dark and being disorientated, we could not find how to get around to the fire point at the front of the building. We couldn't get out left and in the dark, we thought it was a shed only to the right. After 45 minutes waiting at the side emergency exit, I rang the local garda station to ask what to do as we couldn't figure the way out and there was no staff around. After I made the call and told guests that the pub next door was on fire, another guest spoke up to say we could get out via carpark to the right, I don't know why he didn't speak up in first place!! So 7 of us piled into his car , drove out in strangers car and around front of building, it was all a bit mad!! Once the fire officers extinguished fire and checked hotel, we were allowed back in. This emergency situation was nothing to do with hotel but I wanted to let them know our experience of evacuation. I did wait at reception when checking out to tell staff in person but no body came so I left key at desk and left.

We had our sons christening party here and a lot of family stayed, cannot recommend enough for occasions/parties, from start to finish a great experience nothing was a problem, the food on the day was so delicious and fresh, the staff so pleasant and helpful. Everything/everywhere was spotless clean. The ballroom was the perfect size and came with its own courtyard and has the most beautiful lit up hallway perfect for photos! The decor is beautiful throughout the hotel modern and fresh. The rooms were spotless clean bathrooms etc couldn’t fault anything.

Another great stay at Castle Varagh. Room was spotless as always, we had a beautiful meal in the bar, staff were very helpful & friendly. Great entertainment in the bar that night & a fab breakfast the next morning. Hope to be back again very soon.

Lovely hotel . Highly recommend it. Got a very good deal. The food was excellent and the staff so efficient and helpful especially the lovely Mark. Spoke with Paul the chef and complimented him on his cooking and his very good brown bread..He went to kitchen and brought me out a brown soda bread. Such a lovely gesture. Will definitely be back..