| warm, elegant rooms with pastel tones and floor-to-ceiling windows feature satellite tv, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. suites add separate living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a casual lounge/bar with sea views offering all-day snacks and afternoon tea. set on a coastal road, 11 km from dublin airport, this premium, 180-acre golf resort sits on landscaped grounds with direct beach access. there's an upscale, evening-only brasserie serving seafood and steak. parking is free. other amenities include an oak-panelled whiskey bar, a chic spa (fee), gym and 18-hole golf course
Dublin Airport 21 min
The Spire (31 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Dublin Zoo (33 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Malahide Castle & Gardens (8 min)
Towered stone bulwark holding antique furnishings and portraits, plus a huge garden and restaurant. National Botanic Gardens (25 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Christ Church Cathedral (35 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Phoenix Park (31 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. St Stephens green (36 min)
Park, garden, and monument Jameson Distillery Bow St. (32 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Ha'penny Bridge (32 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Trinity College Dublin (32 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Dublin Castle (34 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. St Patrick's Cathedral (36 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. National Gallery of Ireland (32 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Kilmainham Gaol (33 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Guinness Storehouse (36 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. | 
