PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 2023
BOOK WITH THE
PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
EXPERTS
Race and Stay are proud to be a Guest Partner at Punchestown Racecourse and with over 10 years of experience and over 36,000 happy guests served we are delighted to offer you our great value Racing breaks and Packages for the best ever Punchestown Festival.
Race and Stay are the Largest and the Premier Horse Racing Tour Specialists in Ireland and you can book online, over the phone or by email with confidence for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee.
ENJOY THE FULL
PUNCHESTOWN
EXPERIENCE
We only use the best 4* and 5* Hotels and some unique and exciting properties for our guest packages. All of them, like us, place customer service at the forefront of what they do and our exclusive packages give you much, much more than simply a Hotel and Tickets.
To Start: just select a Hotel from the list below and you can view all of the fabulous offers we have. If you do not find exactly what you want please do get in touch and we will build you a perfect Punchestown Festival Racing Break designed exclusively for you.
RACE AND STAY FOR
PUNCHESTOWN
FESTIVAL 2023
The 2023 Punchestown Festival starts on Tuesday 25th April and concludes on Saturday 29th April 2023 at Punchestown Racecourse near Naas in County Kildare. The "finale" meeting of the Irish Jumps season where the Champion Owner, Trainer and Jockey are crowned.
Our exclusive and official Punchestown Festival Racing Breaks are designed to let you immerse yourself in the flavour and atmosphere of Ireland's best racing festival with everything you need and a number of exclusive extras included. With complete Race and Stay package starting from as low as €159 per guest they are great value for money too.
OUR PACKAGES INCLUDE
You are welcome to add any extra you may like after you book.
PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
LOCAL HOTELS
Stay Close to Punchestown Racecourse
STAY IN TOWN
From Only €159pp
Hotel | Transport | Tickets are all included
WESTGROVE HOTEL
From Only €159 pp
SOLD OUT ON SATURDAY
The 4* Westgrove Hotel is ideally located in the Village of Clane, close to Naas Town. Only 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and City Centre and less than 25 minutes from Punchestown racecourse.
One of our most popular Hotels for the festival week and ideal for
couples, groups and guests that want a great value experience for The Punchestown Festival.
The Westgrove Hotel & Spa has 140 spacious bedrooms, and some apartments, all with luxury decor and every amenity you would expect for a 4* Hotel. The Leisure club and Spa are excellent and our exclusive VIP Guest Bar and Lounge and a wide range of special events and dining options make The Westgrove a fun place to stay during Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
KILKEA CASTLE
From Only €169 pp
The 4* Kilkea Castle Hotel is located in beautiful countryside, close to Athy Town. Only 45 minutes from Dublin Airport and City Centre and less than 25 minutes from Punchestown racecourse.
Ideal for
couples, groups and guests that want a country break and great value experience for The Punchestown Festival.
Kilkea Castle Hotel & Spa has spacious bedrooms, and some Lodges, all with luxury decor and every amenity you would expect for a 4* Hotel. Surrounded by a Championship Golf Course The Leisure club and Spa are excellent and a wide range of special events and dining options make Kilkea Castle a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay during Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE ADDRESS
From Only €169 pp
The 4* Address Hotel is ideally located just off the main M7 motorway near Citywest, with fabulous rooms and dining options. Only 25 minutes from Dublin Airport and less than 35 minutes from Punchestown racecourse.
An excellent value 4* Hotel for the festival week and ideal for couples, groups and guests that want a day or more at the races.
The Address has quiet spacious bedrooms with every amenity you would expect for a 4* Hotel. The guest rooms have all been recently refurbished to a very high standard with very comfortable beds and pillows. The famous McGettigans Cookhouse Restaurant and Bar is on site giving you excellent dining options during Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
BARBERSTOWN CASTLE
From Only €179 pp
The 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel is ideally located in the quiet hamlet of Straffan, close to the famous K Club. Only 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and City Centre and less than 25 minutes from Punchestown racecourse.
Ideal for couples and guests that want a high quality experience for The Punchestown Festival. The Barberstown Castle Hotel has 58 spacious
bedrooms, some with 4 poster beds and castle style luxury decor and many more twin or double rooms with a modern feel. Our exclusive VIP Guest Bar and Lounge and a wide range of special events and dining options make Barberstown a relaxing and fun place to stay during Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
KEADEEN HOTEL
From Only €199 pp
The 4* Keadeen Hotel is ideally located on the edge of the Curragh Plains. Only 45 minutes from Dublin Airport and less than 25 minutes from Punchestown racecourse.
One of our most popular Hotels for the festival week and ideal for
couples, groups and guests that want a day or more at the races at one of County Kildare's best known racing Hotels.
The Keadeen Hotel has spacious bedrooms with every amenity you would expect for a 4* Hotel. The guest rooms are very nice with comfortable beds and pillows. Well known locally for food quality and guest service this is an excellent place to stay during Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE OSPREY HOTEL
From Only €219 pp
Ideally located right in the heart of the social hub of the festival in Naas Town within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment the 4* Osprey Hotel is one of the most popular Hotels for the Punchestown Festival.
Ideal for
groups, couples and singles. The Osprey Hotel has
an award winning spa and leisure club and a popular restaurant and bar with an excellent local reputation for food and service. Rooms are large,
comfortable and are well appointed. A very popular place apres racing with locals, owners and trainers with our exclusive VIP Guest Bar and Lounge and a wide range of special events and dining options.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
LAWLORS HOTEL
From Only €219 pp
KING BEDROOMS ONLY
Ideally located right in the heart of the social hub of the festival in Naas Town within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment the 4* Lawlors Hotel is one of the most popular Hotels for the Punchestown Festival.
Ideal for
couples and singles. The Lawlors Hotel has
an award winning spa and leisure club and a popular restaurant and bar with an excellent local reputation for food and service. Rooms are large,
comfortable and are well appointed. A very popular place apres racing with locals, owners and trainers and a wide range of special events and dining options.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE KILLASHEE HOTEL
From Only €249 pp
Located only 2km outside of the social hub of the festival in Naas Town, the 4* Killashee Hotel is the closest to the racecourse and one of the most popular Hotels for the Punchestown Festival.
Ideal for
small groups, couples and singles. The Killashee Hotel has
an award winning spa and leisure club and a popular restaurant and bar with an excellent local reputation for food and service. Rooms are large,
comfortable and are well appointed. A very popular place apres racing with many racegoers with a wide range of dining options.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE K CLUB RESORT
From Only €269 pp
The 5* K Club Hotel is located in the quiet hamlet of Straffan. One of Ireland's best known luxury Hotels. Located in a beautiful country estate only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and City Centre only 25 minutes from Punchestown.
Surrounded by 2 Championship Golf Courses with an award winning restaurant, spa and leisure facilities the K Club is ideal for
couples and guests that want a VIP 5* experience for The Punchestown Festival.
The K Club Resort has spacious bedrooms, with executive and suite options with golf course views as an option for your stay. All have luxury decor and have every luxury one would expect from a 5* Hotel. Our exclusive VIP options and a wide range of special events and dining packages make The K Club a relaxing and quality place to stay during Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
DUBLIN HOTELS
Stay in The Capital 45 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse
STAY IN DUBLIN
From Only €159pp
Hotel | Transport | Tickets are all included
THE CLAYTON HOTEL
From Only €159 pp
The Clayton Hotel at Sandyford is a modern hotel, ideally located just off the M50 Motorway. Less than 40 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse and only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles the Aircoach from Dublin Airport drops off and picks up directly outside the hotel every 30 minutes and the return fare is only €18. The Brasserie restaurant and Bookmakers Bar are just perfect for a meal or drink and both have an excellent reputation. Guest rooms are designed to maximise your comfort and include a 42” flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi, your choice of Clayton signature bed.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
From Only €159 pp
The excellent 4* Royal Marine Hotel is located on the seafront in Dun Loughaire, about 25 minutes travel time from Dublin City & Airport and is served by several Dublin Airport Coach routes.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles the Royal Marine Hotel has an excellent reputation for food and service. Rooms are spacious, comfortable and are well appointed. For a small increase you can upgrade your room to one with a spectaular sea view or for that ultmate luxury experience to one of the suites (pictured). Very popular with groups with plenty of bars and restaurants close by.
The leisure centre is top class with an award winning spa on site.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE MALDRON HOTEL
From Only €179 pp
SOLD OUT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
The 4* Maldron Hotel is ideally located on Pearse Street, within easy walking distance of the Dublin City Bars and Nightlife. Only 25 minutes from Dublin Airport and less than 45 minutes from Punchestown racecourse.
One of our most popular Dublin Hotels for the festival week and ideal for couples, groups and guests that want a day or more at the races and the nightlife and shopping in Dublin City.
The Maldron Hotel has spacious bedrooms with every amenity you would expect for a 4* Hotel. The guest rooms have all been recently refurbished to a very high standard with very comfortable beds and pillows. Hotel and local area dining options make The Maldron a fun place to stay during Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE MARKER HOTEL
From Only €239 pp
The 5* Marker Hotel is located in the trendy docklands area of Dublin City. One of Ireland's best luxury Hotels only 20 minutes from Dublin Airport and only 45 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse.
Ideal for
groups, couples and singles The 5* Marker Hotel
has an award winning reputation for food and service,
with an excellent Spa and lots of Leisure options.
Rooms are very comfortable and are well appointed and the rooftop bar is a fabulous place to enjoy dinner ar a drink with views over Dublin City and the Irish Sea beyond.Within easy walking distance of the many shops, bars and restaurants of the City Centre this is an ideal place to stay if you want to enjoy the city and have one or more days at Punchestown Festival.
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
SOME EXCITING EXTRAS
To Add to your Punchestown Package
RACE AND STAY
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS
To make your trip even more special
VIP HOSPITALITY
From Only €199 pp
The 2023 Punchestown Festival will be special and we have our Exclusive Vantage Suite Hospitality packages to offer to add to your Race and Stay Package or to purchase on their own.
Our Vantage Hospitality offers the ultimate in dining, viewing and service on the first 4 days of the festival. Located in the presigious Hunt Stand ovelooking the finishing straight with perfect racecourse views our exclusive Suite package is excellent value for money. Enjoy the Punchestown Festival in style and comfort.
IRISH NATIONAL STUD
From Only €39 pp
Our exclusive VIP Irish National Stud tours are available on ALL Festival mornings in 2023. Your tour experience includes return transport to and from your Hotel and our special guided tour of one of Ireland's most visited attractions.
Enjoy seeing the newly born foals. Meet the Living legends, Faugheen, Hurricane Fly, Rite of Passage, Kicking King and Beef or Salmon. Enjoy the new interactive Irish Racehorse Experience and learn about the Stud's operation and history. This is one of our most popular and requested trips for Punchestown Guests.
CHARITY GOLF DAY
From Only €149 pp
Our exclusive Punchestown Festival Charity Golf Day takes place on Monday 24th April at the Palmer North (Ryder Cup) Course at The K Club. Join us in the company of some of Ireland's best known racing celebrities and help us support the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund
Package Includes: Return Transport from your Hotel, Breakfast Roll, Tea or Coffee on arrival. Use of all facilities at The K Club, Green Fees and contribution to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. Why not add this exclusive option to your Punchestown Racing Break with us in 2023 and celebrate the Festival in style.
THE GOLD CUP HOOLEY
From Only €79 pp
Join us for a fabulous evening after racing on Wednesday 26th April (Gold Cup Day) where you can enjoy a traditional Irish supper with Music, Celtic dancing and a whole lot of fun.
An informal and enjoyable night out in our Private Irish Pub with everything arranged for you. Package includes a Traditional Irish Menu Supper, Celtic Dancers, Traditional musicians and, if you are staying with us, transport from the races and back home to your Hotel after the evening concludes. Great craic altogether, don't miss it.
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HELP YOU
As an Official Guest Partner for Punchestown we have unprecidented access to the best Racecourse Facilities, Hospitality and much more. Whether you are a group, a couple or on your own we will do our utmost to ensure you have the best Punchestown Racing Break possible. Our Ready made packages suit most guests but our expert staff are always wiling to build a package to perfectly suit your group size and budget so please do Contact us if we can help in any way.
We know we offer the best value and quality racing breaks in Ireland but you do not have to take our word for it, just check out our recent Guest Testimonials and see for yourself what our customers say about our service.
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