Avondale or Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel — which should you book?

Both are in Dun Laoghaire. Avondale is 3-star and Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel is 4-star. The right choice depends on what matters most to you — location, rooms, Wi-Fi, parking or value. This page compares them side by side, with a full pre-arrival briefing for each.

What's the difference between Avondale and Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel?

We compare Avondale and Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel on star rating, location, rooms to request, Wi-Fi, parking and overall value so you can decide quickly.

Hotel comparison · Dun Laoghaire

Avondale vs Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.

★★★Avondale

★★★★Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

Star rating

★★★

★★★★

City

Dun Laoghaire

Address

3, Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire

Killiney Hill Rd, Scalpwilliam Or Mount Mapas, Killiney, Co. Dublin, A96 N125, Ireland

Check-in / out

15:00 / 11:00

Best rooms

Request a room on the upper floors (2nd, 3rd, or 4th) to minimize potential street noise from Northumberland Avenue. As the hotel has a lift serving all floors, you can easily access any room on these upper floors.

Request a room on the ground floor (floor 1) for easy access to the lobby and restaurant, and to be close to the wheelchair-accessible room. This floor also has step-free access via a side ramp.

Rooms to avoid

Be aware that the first floor may be noisier due to its proximity to the main entrance and potential street activity. If you're a light sleeper, it's worth requesting a room on a higher floor.

Avoid rooms on upper floors (2-4) if you're sensitive to noise, as the lift is the only access point and may be a hub for noise from other guests and staff.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed ~20 Mbps, no login required (connect to 'Avondale-Guest')

Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 10 Mbps) for the lobby; a premium tier (up to 50 Mbps) available in guest rooms at EUR 5 per day. No login constraints beyond a room number and surname.

Parking

On-site free parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is Royal Marine Car Park (5-min walk, EUR 5 per night); no EV charging

On-site free parking for up to 80 cars (no reservation needed, first-come, first-served). No EV charging. Nearest public car park is Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre (EUR 2 per hour, 5-minute drive).

Best-value lunch nearby

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