Punchestown Festival
KILKEA CASTLE HOTEL
25 Minutes from Punchestown
From: €158 pp sharing a room / €350 pp Single Traveller
Hotel Information
The 4* Kilkea Castle Hotel is one of Ireland's premier 4* Hotels and one of THE places to stay for Punchestown Festival. Located in the upmarket area of Kilkea, just 60 minutes from Dublin Airport and only 25 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse. A fabulous place to stay for couples, small groups and those that want a quality, country style break.
Our packages include luxury accommodation in the spacious Lodges with very comfortable beds and pillows, en-suite bathroom, lounge area, flat screen TV, in room safe, Mini Kitchen, plenty of clothes hanging space and much more. Food is a major factor at Kilkea and all menus are a treat with many casual and fine dining experiences to enjoy. Surrounded by a Championship Golf Course with a myriad of Spa and Leisure facilities available we are sure you'll enjoy your stay.
What You Need To Know
Check in is at 3:30pm and Check out by 12 noon.
The 4* Kilkea Castle Lodges are very popular for the Punchestown Festival. Facilities include:
Getting to Kilkea Castle Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take an Airport Taxi (cost approx €160 each way) or book a Private Airport transfer with one of our transport partners from €180 each way. For Groups (7-60 Guests) we also offer return airport mini-coach or coach transport from €200 each way. (Please call us to book)
Our Race and Stay Packages include everything you need for your stay and day or days at the races. Hotel Accommodation, Return Racecourse transport, General Admission tickets and our guest managers looking after you from arrival to departure. You are also welcome to ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book.
Please note that the times below are shown "as is" and may be subject to change on the day. Please check at our Guest Desk for the latest information each morning.
Punchestown - Day 1
Tuesday 28th April
Coach Departs for Punchestown 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs Punchestown 19:10pm
The first day of the festival includes the Champion Chase and several other Graded Races to enjoy.
Punchestown - Day 2
Wednesday 29th April
Coach Departs for Punchestown 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs Punchestown 19:10pm
Today is the highlight of the week, the Punchestown Gold Cup and several other Grade 1 contests.
Punchestown - Day 3
Thursday 30th April
Coach Departs for Punchestown 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs Punchestown 19:10pm
Today is Stayers Hurdle day and with many other high class races to enjoy you can look forward to a fabulous day.
Punchestown - Day 4
Friday 1st May
Coach Departs for Punchestown 14:00pm
First Race 15:30pm
Last Race 19:30pm
Coach Departs Punchestown 20:10pm
Today is Champion Hurdle day and with many other high class races to enjoy you can look forward to a fabulous day.
Punchestown - Day 5
Saturday 2nd May
Coach Departs for Punchestown 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs Punchestown 19:10pm
Today is the finale of the festival week with many high class races to enjoy you can look forward to a fabulous day.
Booking Information
When you book with us we take a €100 refundable deposit (per booking not per guest). Your account balance is due no later than 40 days before your first arrival date. Your booking is safe with our Low deposit payment and 100% Refund Guarantee. Our Full Terms and Conditions can be read here. You can ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book. If you do not see exactly what you want please do Call Us or Email us and we will build a Punchestown Festival Package to perfectly suit you.
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" What an absolutely fantastic time we had. You and your team were amazing. The trips were fab; we met some great people and made friends we will keep in contact with. So many laughs, and so many memories made that will stay with us. Thank you for everything " Tracey
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