PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
27th April - 1st May 2027
4* MALDRON HOTEL D2
From only €178 per person
The 4* Maldron Hotel on Pearse Street is one of the best Hotels to stay in for the Punchestown Festival. Located in the centre of Dublin City with all the locals bars, nightlife and attractions close by and only 50 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse. You can book stays from 1 night to a whole week. If you are looking for a unique and exclusive experience please do check out or Tour Packages for this event below. Our packages include luxury Classic Rooms, either with 1 x King Size (Double) or 2 x Separate Beds (Twin). All guest rooms are designed to maximise your comfort and they include a well appointed luxury en-suite bathroom, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi, plenty of hanging space and very comfortable Maldron signature bed(s). Upgrades to Executive rooms and Suites are also available at additional cost. The Grain and Grill restaurant is a popular place for workers, locals and guests alike and you'll enjoy some of the best coffee and pastries in Dublin from the coffee dock.
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Punchestown Festival
The Punchestown Festival takes place between Tuesday 27th April and Saturday 1st May 2027
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 25/03/27. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.
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.
FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT
The fastest and most comfortable way to get to The Maldron Hotel is by taxi, cost will be about €60. Aircoach Dublin Express service stops close to the hotel. Journey time is approx 45 minutes, depending on traffic. For more information please use this link here
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 up to 100 Guests together. Please contact us for a quote.
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.
OUR GUEST DESK
Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there from 10:00 each morning and this is where you will collect your race tickets from each day. We are there to help you have the best time possible. Please check our screens for the latest information.
YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT
Maldron Hotel rooms are all en-suite are generally larger than most Hotels with 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.
BISTRO & BAR
The excellent Grain and Grill Restaurant serves high quality fayre for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Breakfast can be a healthy option or the more traditional "full Irish". The Bar offers a range of snacks and Casual meals, Barista Coffee and speciality teas and is a great spot apres racing for a cold beer.
COFFEES & SNACKS
The Red Bean Roastery is a fabulously comfortable place for a casual meal, snack or just a speciality tea or coffee as well as a selection of pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads, fruit and or breakfast pots. Serving true barista coffee, trust us it is very good, made from beans from Central and South America, Africa and Asia.
CLOSE BY
The Maldron on Pearse Street is located within walking distance of the trendy bars and restaurants of the Docklands area and also to the best bars and nightlife in the city centre. The main shopping areas of Grafton Street and O'Connell Street are just a few minutes away.
Punchestown Festival Races
Punchestown Festival runs from Tuesday 27th April to Saturday 1st May 2027. Racegoers love the first 3 days. Tuesday, for the iconic Punchestown Champion Chase. Wednesday for the Punchestown Gold Cup, the highlight of the week, and Thursday For the Stayers Hurdle. If you are going for more of a party type experience then Friday and Saturday are for you. The Osprey run their own shuttle coaches so the coach timings that follow are estimates.
Punchestown - Day 1
Tuesday 27th April
Shuttle coach from 12:00
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Shuttle coach from 18:00
The first day of the festival includes the Champion Chase and several other Graded Races to enjoy.
Punchestown - Day 2
Wednesday 28th April
Shuttle coach from 12:00
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Shuttle coach from 18:00
Today is the highlight of the week, the Punchestown Gold Cup and several other Grade 1 contests.
Punchestown - Day 3
Thursday 29th April
Shuttle coach from 12:00
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Shuttle coach from 18:00
Today features the Stayers Hurdle and other valuable races on the card .
Punchestown - Day 4
Friday 30th April
Shuttle coach from 13:00
First Race 15:40pm
Last Race 19:40pm
Shuttle coach from 19:00
Today features the Irish Champion Hurdle and is also Ladies Day.
Punchestown - Day 5
Saturday 1st May
Shuttle coach from 12:00
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Shuttle coach from 18:00
Today is the finale of the festival week with many high class races to enjoy.
Punchestown Hospitality
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We have a variety of options to suit all guests from Private Suites to fabulous Restaurant options. Packages will be released soon but they sell out very quickly once available so please email us now for more information
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PUNCHESTOWN SATURDAY SPECIAL
PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Sat 1st May 2027
Just perfect for groups of any size is our exclusive Saturday Weekender Race and Stay Package. Join us for a very special Punchestown Festival experience. Arriving on Saturday 1st May and staying in your choice of Hotel including Racecourse admission or Hospitality with return transport. Complete packages start from as low as €199 per guest. Get them now before they are gone !!!
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THE ULTIMATE PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
4 NIGHT TOUR
25th - 29th April 2027
What an exclusive tour we have lined up for 2027. Join us for a very special 4 Night Punchestown Festival experience staying at the excellent 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel. Our Tour includes a stable visit with Champion Irish trainer Willie Mullins. Lunch at The Lord Bagenel and a VIP tour of The Irish National Stud. Not only that but enjoy the best 2 days racing at Punchestown and a VIP day at Naas races in our sponsors suite on Monday night. As part of our unique experience we will invite you into the parade ring for our sponsored Grade 1 Champion Bumper on Gold Cup day. Couple all this with Our racing Preview Show, great guest service and all transport included.
VIEW PACKAGEWHAT 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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