Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells (Meath) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Headfort Place, Kells (Meath), Ireland, CO.MEATH

Located in Kells, County Meath, Headfort Arms Hotel boasts a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The hotel is managed by the Duff family, who have upheld its tradition of personal hospitality for nearly 50 years. As a gateway to Ireland's Ancient East, the hotel is surrounded by historical landmarks and scenic landscapes.

Location

Situated just 70 km from Dublin and 35 minutes from Dublin Airport, Headfort Arms Hotel is easily accessible for travelers. The hotel is located in the heritage town of Kells, where guests can explore local attractions like the Kells Monastic Site and the scenic Boyne Valley.

Rooms

Headfort Arms Hotel features 45 bespoke bedrooms, blending old-world charm with modern amenities. Each room is equipped with smart interactive flat-screen TVs, orthopedic beds, and en-suite bathrooms. Newly added spa rooms offer luxurious experiences, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Eat & Drink

The hotel houses The Vanilla Pod, known for its award-winning international cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy a traditional Carvery lunch at Café Therese or relax in the Headfort Lounge, where an evening grill menu features freshly prepared dishes. Live music adds to the vibrant dining atmosphere on weekends.

Leisure & Business

The Headfort Arms serves as a central hub for both leisure and business, offering facilities for conferences and social gatherings. The Lounge is a popular meeting spot, complemented by a range of local activities such as golf and fishing. Additionally, the on-site Headfort Spa provides a range of treatments for relaxation.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

23 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Centre

Kells (Meath)100 m

Airports

Dublin (DUB) 68.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Portions!

The food at the hotel was not only delicious but abundant. Just make sure to save room for the generous servings!view full review

Comfortable Stay!

The beds in our room were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep after our adventures.view full review

Luxurious Touches

I loved the Natural Soap Company products in the bathroom; they added a luxurious touch to our stay.view full review

Welcoming Environment

The hotel created a great atmosphere for everyone, making them feel comfortable and included throughout our stay.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Horseback riding
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Night club
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Make up services

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Headfort Place, Kells (Meath), Ireland, CO.MEATH

Map view

Headfort Place, Kells (Meath), Ireland, CO.MEATH

City landmarks

Commons of Lloyd

Spire of Lloyd

2.1 km

Garden

Loughcrew Historic Gardens & Grounds

1.2 km

Drumbaragh

4.4 km

Nearby

7 Cannon St

Monastery of Kells

380 m

Church Lane

St Colmcille's House

390 m

Headfort Pl

Market Cross

240 m

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Kells Monastic Site

390 m

Cannon St

Round Tower & High Crosses

390 m

Parochial House

St Colmcille's Church

260 m

Restaurants

Vanilla Pod

60 m

The Headfort Arms Headfort Place

Kelltic Bar

0 m

Headfort Place

Headfort Lounge

10 m

Headfort Lodge Headfort Place

Sala Thai

120 m

Kells Bay House

Khyber Garden

230 m

11 Market Street

Insomnia

370 m

17 Farrell Street R164

The Bective

500 m

Bective Square Meath

Cafe Willows

560 m

Bective Square

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.3

Location

9.0

Service

7.0

Dining

7.5

Bob

United States, April 2024

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, clean, and had a huge bathroom, making my stay very comfortable. The young female staff member seemed a bit stressed, but overall the service was good. The hotel’s location in the Kells area was perfect, right in the center of an intriguing old town. The dining experience at the Vanilla Pod restaurant was included and offered typical dishes, which was quite convenient. The facilities were modern and well-equipped, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and had a huge bathroom, providing all the conveniences I needed for a comfortable stay.

Service

7.0

Despite a young female staff member appearing stressed, the service was good overall.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in the Kells area was perfect, right in the center of an interesting old town.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at the lovely Vanilla Pod restaurant offered typical dishes, which was a nice touch for guests.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were modern, offering all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay.

Tim

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.0/10

I had a great stay at this hotel! The rooms were cozy with lashings of hot water in the huge bathroom, and I loved having access to the beer garden. The air conditioning was a real bonus. However, I noticed that one of the young female staff members seemed to be under serious stress, which affected the overall service. The location, right in The Vanilla Pod restaurant, was fantastic with great food options, but the dining experience could have been better. The facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

9.0

My room was spacious and comfortable, with a huge bathroom and easy access to the beer garden. The air conditioning was a lifesaver, especially in the hot weather.

Service

7.0

The service was decent overall, but I could tell that one of the young female staff members was under a lot of stress, which impacted the experience. More attention to staff well-being could improve the service quality.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in The Vanilla Pod restaurant offered a unique experience with great food options all around. It was convenient to have everything within reach.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its highs and lows. While the local dishes were delicious, the service at the restaurant could have been more efficient. There were moments where the limited menu options were noticeable.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had excellent facilities, including a lovely beer garden, which was a nice touch. Overall, everything was well-maintained and convenient for guests.

Matt

United States, January 2024

7.8/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were cozy and had a delightful bath with lashings of hot water. The hotel even provided gorgeous toiletries, and I had access to a charming beer garden. However, the young female staff member seemed a bit stressed, which was a downside but didn’t detract from my overall experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and had all the amenities I needed.

Service

7.0

The service was good overall, though one staff member appeared to be under stress.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in Dublin City center, making it easy to explore the area.

Dining

7.0

The included dining options were satisfactory, and I enjoyed the smoked salmon bagels.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were adequate for my needs during the stay.

Jim

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.8/10

This hotel is located right in center of Kells, making it convenient for exploring nearby attractions and enjoying the local restaurants. The rooms are spacious with a great bathroom, but the air conditioning could be improved. The service was satisfactory, although staff seemed a bit stressed. The dining options included grilled and boiled fish dishes. Overall, a good value for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious with a huge bathroom.

Service

7.0

The service was decent, but it seemed like the young female staff member was under stress.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in the center of Kells is convenient for exploring nearby attractions and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

The dining options included grilled and boiled fish dishes.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers basic facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.

Anna

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.0/10

I stayed at this hotel in a prime location in the centre of Kells with access to various restaurants and a beer garden. The rooms were well-equipped, and the service was satisfactory. However, the staff members appeared to be under pressure. Dining included delicious Sicilian pastries, and the facilities were decent. The value for money was reasonable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, with great facilities and a spacious bathroom en-suite.

Service

7.0

Although the service was decent, one young female staff member seemed stressed.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Kells near The Vanilla Pod restaurant and a beer garden.

Dining

9.0

I enjoyed the included dining experience, especially the Sicilian pastries.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided were sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Richard

United States, May 2023

8.0/10

I had a delightful stay at the hotel. The rooms were cozy and had gorgeous toiletries, a single bed, and a huge bathroom with great facilities. The young female staff member seemed a bit stressed, but the services like room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance were provided. The location was convenient, situated in the business park and offering delicious food at the Vanilla Pod restaurant. The dining experience included local jams. The facilities were top-notch, ensuring a pleasant stay overall.

Rooms

8.0

The room was equipped with gorgeous toiletries and had a single bed along with a spacious bathroom and great facilities.

Service

7.0

The young female staff member appeared under stress, but the services like room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance were available.

Location

9.0

I found the hotel's location in the business park to be convenient and the Vanilla Pod restaurant served great food, enhancing the stay.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, which included local jams, was satisfactory.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered great facilities that made my stay comfortable and enjoyable.