The Dun Laoghaire Kingston Hotel is a family run hotel, situated at the seafront in Dun Laoghaire overlooking Dublin Bay and Ireland's largest enclosed harbour.
It is situated within walking distance of the Dublin Holyhead ferryport and beside the city lightrail service, the "DART".
Rich in maritime history and scenic beauty Dun Laoghaire is Dublin's premier resort town. Visitors may enjoy a stroll along the promenade or through the adjacent villages of Dalkey, Blackrock and Killiney. Dun Laoghaire is also the gateway to beautiful county Wicklow - "The garden of Ireland".
Other attractions nearby include the Pavilion Theatre, where a great range of shows are on throughout the year.
For the latest Hollywood blockbusters, arthouse films and independent cinema, both the IMC and Ormonde cinemas are close to the Kingston Hotel.
Traditional Irish Culture
If you want to experience Irish culture, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann in Belgrave Square promotes traditional Irish music.
The James Joyce Museum, open from April to October, brings together a an extensive collection of the famous author's belongings and his work, as well as memorabilia.
The Maritime Museum at Haigh Terrace is housed in the former Mariner's Church. The Maritime Museum shows the importance to Ireland's history.
Shopping in Dun Laoghaire
For all your retail needs, there are some excellent shopping centres and markets in the area.
The Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre is within walking distance from the Kingston Hotel. Other shopping centres nearby are:
The Bloomfield Centre
Cornelscourt Centre
The Blackrock Centre
Frascati Centre
The Stillorgan Shopping Centre
The Dundrum Town Centre
The Dundrum Centre has many of the biggest names in retail, with excellent restaurants, a cinema complex and a theatre.
The Dalkey indoor market is in the main street in the village, and offers organic fruit and vegetables, farmhouse cheeses, olives and other excellent produce.
The market in Dun Laoghaire People's Park offering food and crafts to the Victorian Park. This includes produce from Japan, Croatia, Lebanon, Italy, France, China, India, Greece and Poland.
Golf and other sports
Ireland is famous for its golf courses, and there are many close to the Dun Laoghaire Kingston Hotel.
The Powerscourt Hotel is an excellent course. Built in the 1990s the course is championship standard.
Other nearby courses include:
Killiney
Woodbrook
Stepaside Public Course
Leopardstown Golf Centre, including the 70 Bay Driving Range
There are also walking tours available, through the beautiful countryside around Dun Laoghaire.
The Eye-Opener Walking Tours are organised by the County Council. This guided tour takes you around the surrounding area, so you can experience the history and literary connections of the region.
Dun Laoghaire Way Walks is a series of six walks, covering Killiney, Dalkey, Monkstown, Blackrock, Sandycove and Dun Laoghaire town. Brochures and maps can be obtained from libraries, the Tourist Office and Heritage Centre.
The Wicklow Way Walk commences in Marley Park and takes you around the Wicklow Way.
Sandycove/Killiney Coastal Walk takes in some beautiful scenery and you can rent a fishing boat from the Bullock Harbour.
The Dun Laoghaire Pier and Prom is a popular walk. You can walk along the prom, stopping off for a cafe or ice cream on one of the cafes at the Pavilion.
You can also visit Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre. Explore the 15th Century fortified town house, climb to the battlements and enjoy spectacular views of the country. St Begnet's Church, a 10th century building, is a beautiful and tranquil site and you can also see models of Dalkey Quarry, the Funicular and atmospheric railways.
To get to the Dalkey Castle, you can take the DART. The special ticket includes the admission price. No 8 buses from the city centre and No 59 buses from Dun Laoghaire also go to the castle.
More about the Dun Laoghaire Kingston Hotel
Elegantly decorated, all 53 bedrooms are en-suite with many rooms offering panoramic views of Dublin Bay. Each room is equipped with direct dial telephone, colour television and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. Guests with small children are welcome. Special child menus are available.
For the business traveller the Kingston Hotel offers meeting rooms and conference facilities for up to 120 people. Facsimile, photocopying and flip charts are provided and audio equipment is available for hire. We offer special commercial rates for accommodation.
The hotel offers one of the finest traditional bars in the area where both local and visitors gather to experience a real Irish pub atmosphere. On sunnier days our guests are welcome to enjoy al fresco dining or refreshments in our delightful beer garden.
A full carvery lunch is available every day with an appetising bar food menu available daily. The new Haddington Bistro with wonderful sea view offers a fine a la carte and Table D'hote menu. Our chefs would be delighted to cater to your own particular preferences.
Family Rooms available.
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