Dublin Racing Festival 2026 Official Guest Partner

DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL

30th & 31st January 2027

4* ROYAL MARINE HOTEL

From 170 per person

The 4* Royal Marine Hotel sits splendidly overlooking the seafront in Dun Loughaire, just outside of Dublin City. The fabulous location and wide range of Dining and Spa and leisure options give you a wealth of choice during your stay. Just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport it is a very popular place to stay.

Our packages include luxury Classic Rooms, either with 1 x King Size (Double) or 2 x Separate Beds (Twin). All of the rooms include Interactive LCD TV, Mini fridge, Tea & coffee making, Facilities, Iron & ironing board, Hairdryer, full length mirror, Laptop safe, Air-conditioning and Complimentary Wi-Fi. Upgrades to Sea View, larger rooms and suites are available at additional cost. The Royal Marine has a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a casual bite in the Atrium or The bar or a full dining experience in The Dun Restaurant. The Spa and Leisure facilities are excellent and open to all of our guests during their stay. Pool, Sauna, Gym and an award winning range of Spa treatments are just some of the bonuses you get staying here.

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WHATS INCLUDED

Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Dublin Racing Festival

  • Your choice of stay with breakfast
  • Transport to and from the Races
  • Racecourse Admission Each Day
  • Preview Show Admission
  • All Local Taxes and VAT
  • Our Guest Managers On Site

The Dublin Racing Festival takes place at Leopardstown on the 30th & 31st January 2027

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WHEN YOU BOOK

Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you can chose to pay a €100 deposit or Pay In Full. Either way your payment to us is fully refundable anytime up until 20/12/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.

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AFTER YOU BOOK

Our booking terms are very fair and easy to understand, for both you and us. After you have booked you can email us to change anything, add extras or cancel your booking in full and receive a full refund anytime up until 31 days before you arrive. From 31 days through event no refunds are possible but you may be able to change some minor details.

+ TO AND FROM THE HOTEL
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FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT

The fastest and most comfortable way to get to The Royal Marine Hotel is by taxi, cost around €80 to €100. Aircoach 702 services are very frequent. The Dun Laoghaire Stop is a 2 minute walk from the Hotel and journey times can vary according to traffic but usually take about 1 hour from the Airport. You can view and book your journey using this link here:

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ARRIVING BY CAR

The Royal Marine Hotel, is located on the sea front in Dún Laoghaire, a leafy suburb of Dublin. Directions from anywhere to The Royal Marine Hotel can be found Here. The Royal Marine Hotel has its own car park, and parking is FREE to hotel residents. On your departure, please ask a member of the Reception team for your exit parking ticket.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORT

Private Transfers, cars and coaches, are available to book online to and from Dublin Airport with our travel partners. For up to 4 guests travelling together You can view charges and book online HERE. For Groups of 5 - 50 Guests travelling together You can view charges and book online HERE

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CHECKING IN

Please go to Hotel reception and check in. If you arrive before check in time (3:30pm) you may not have access to your room. In this case the Hotel will store your luggage for you until your room is ready. The Hotel will be 100% full during this event so please be prepared for a longer check in time than normal.

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OUR GUEST DESK

Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there from 09:30 on Saturday & Sunday. This is where you will collect your race tickets from each day. We are there to help you have the best time. Please check with your guest manager for the latest information.

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YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT

The Hotel rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature very comfortable Beds and Pillows. You'll have plenty of hanging space for your clothes, with in room safe, tea and coffee station, hairdryer, flat screen TV and channels, iron and board, fluffy towels and all you need for your stay.

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EATING AND DRINKING

There are 3 main food options at the Royal Marine. The Dun restaurant for breakfast, lunch and A la Carte dinner. The Atrium for casual dining and speciality Teas and Coffees and Hardy's Bar, perfect for casual dining and an Apres Racing tipple . Bookings are essential for all meals: Call + 353 1 230 0030

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THE SPA

The SasanaSpa offers guests a wide range of relaxing and rejuvinatng therapies. A place for our guests to relax in lovely surroundings. Many treatments are available but are by appointment only. You can view all options and book online using this link here: https://www.royalmarine.ie/spa.html.

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HOTEL LEISURE

The Health Club features state-of-the-art cardio & resistance equipment, luxury 18 Metre Pool, Steam Room, Sauna and Hydro Pool. Individual fitness programs and classes are also available or simply work at your own pace and our fitness experts will assist you with any advice that you need.

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RACING PREVIEW SHOWS

Please do join us for our Racing Preview shows on Saturday & Sunday mornings at The Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown starting at 10am. Enjoy a light hearted infomative preview show with our special guests. Admission is free to all Race and Stay Guests, get a taxi to the event, and you can take the Clayton coach to the races afterwards.

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THE RACES

Dublin Racing Festival features 4 Grade 1 races each day and a number of high value supporting contests to enjoy. Racing starts at 13:15 on Saturday and concludes at 16:45. On Sunday the first race is due off at 12:40 and the last race is at 16:25. We try to ensure we have all guests inside the racecourse and comfortable no later than 12 noon each day.

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RACE TRANSPORT

We run one coach each day to Leopardstown departing at 11:30 on Saturday and 11:15 on Sunday Direct to the racecourse. When you are dropped off it is a 300mt uphill walk from the coach park to the entrance. Return coaches depart from where you were dropped off in the coach park departing 40 minutes after the last race.

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TICKETS & HOSPITALITY

Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk no later than 10:45 each morning. When you arrive at the racecourse entrance you will have your ticket scanned and you are free to enjoy your day. Premier Level and Hospitality guests will be escorted by our staff to the area they are booked into.

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AT LEOPARDSTOWN

Both days will be very busy but great fun. There are several food and drinks outlets outside and inside the grandstand. Entertainment will be on during the afternoon and after racing so if you want to stay on, please do, you can get a taxi or just walk back to the hotel if you leave after the last shuttle has departed.

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WHAT TO WEAR

There is no formal dress code at Leopardstown but no sportswear or anything offensive. For the Ladies, if you want to “glam up for the day” please do so, but do also dress for the weather. For the Gents, smart casual always works in all areas but the main rule is to be comfortable and warm in what you are wearng.

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PREMIER LEVEL UPGRADE

€ 120

Premier Level will have access to the third floor of the grandstand. This level has additional Bars and a Restaurant and Tote outlets. Package also includes a reserved grandstand seat overlooking the racecourse.

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1888 RESTAURANT

€ 250

Located on the first floor of the grandstand with the racecourse on one side and a balcony overlooking the parade ring on the other. 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, race card and reserved restaurant seat for the day.

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PAVILION HOSPITALITY

€ 220

Located in the new Pavilion Building with panoramic windows with great views. You also have access to the Grandstands and facilities. 3 Course Buffet Lunch with race card and reserved restaurant seat for the day.

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Exciting Tour Packages

Check out our fabulous 4 and 6 night 2027 Tours below below.

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6 NIGHT TOUR 1

29TH JAN - 4TH FEB 2027

WITH 4 DAYS RACING

2 Days racing at Leopardstown, 2 Days Race and Stay Suite Hospitality at Punchestown & Fairyhouse with Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott Stable tours

Dublin Racing Festival Tour Package with Race and Stay

6 NIGHT TOUR 2

29TH JAN - 4TH FEB 2027

WITH 4 DAYS RACING

2 Days Racing at Leopardstown, 2 Days Suite Hospitality at Punchestown & Fairyhouse with Ross O'Sullivan, Jessica Harrington and Gavin Cromwell tours.

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4 NIGHT TOUR

29TH JAN - 2ND FEB 2027

WITH 3 DAYS RACING

2 Days racing at Leopardstown with a Jessica Harrington Tour and racing on Monday at Punchestown in our private suite with lunch included.

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. "  Brynn

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