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Headfort Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kells with full-service spa and golf course

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Headfort Place, Kells, Meath

What's nearby

  • St. Columba's Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Round Tower & High Crosses - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kells Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Headfort Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Navan Town Centre - 16 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eureka House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apache Pizza Kells - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack's Railway Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Silver Tankard The - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vanilla Pod Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Headfort Arms Hotel

Hotel in the city centre
A golf course, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Headfort Arms Hotel. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf clubhouse. Indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure and Ayurvedic treatments at The Spa Rooms, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Vanilla Pod Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, a lift and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, wedding services and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Headfort Arms Hotel include comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, desks and phones

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Therese
  • Keltic Bar
  • Vanilla Pod Restaurant

Things to do

  • 36-hole golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pro golf lessons

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Headfort Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Headfort Arms Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Headfort Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Headfort Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Headfort Arms Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Kells, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St Colmcille's House, Round Tower & High Crosses and Market Cross. St. Columba's Church and Kells Heritage Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Headfort Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 264 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very hospitable, excellent restaurant, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and value

Lovely hotel in centre of kells for tourists etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and generous with their time. Excellent dinner and breakfast! We stayed only one night but wish we would have booked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended, great location, easy to enjoy the sights and hotel amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Philomena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ireneusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Fantastic hotel. Great bar and restaurant on premises. The had an EV charging station. Rooms were well appointed and comfortable.
Beautiful windows.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love hotel

Very nice and very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good work trip, staying in Kells again. Lovely hotel with a great buzz. Can't believe how busy it is ! Had an unfortunate experience without any heating in my room, but the staff brought up a portable radiator for me. One of those things tbh. Breakfast next door is great - make sure you book that for sure. Oh, and the Ceaser Salad with King Prawns is magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal visit

Lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short visit

Friendly staff and great service. Rooms also good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

Good basic hotel, staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Family-Run Hotel

fantastic family run hotel with a very personal welcome and approach to their guests. Great buzz in the hotel bar with locals and visitors adding to the atmosphere. Delicious Guiness on tap. The hotel is well known for its food and once again it didn't disappoint. I always enjoy staying here when i am in the area on business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful warm welcome and the staff was amazing! Recommend it highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Headfort is an old established hotel in the centre of historic Kells. It’s very comfortable with really pleasant helpful staff. The food is excellent. I shall return and use it as a base for trips to Meath. Very much recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable hotel, very friendly staff , especially Hayley in the bar and at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel, when the staff say "no problem" they aint kidding. Great lounge bar, and even an evening bar next door. Spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient for New Grange

Very comfortable and just 40 mins drive from the New Grange site. Generously proportioned rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Headfort Arms is wonderful. We keep making the mistake of staying in Swords each trip into Dublin because of its proximity to Dublin Airport. Navan is an easy drive just a bit further for an incredible improvement in quality that’s far less expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great so far! Check in was logical,779
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good food, nice but noisy

Lovely hotel in Kells. The rooms, furnishings, and features seem newer and well-maintained. Our room was not ready when we arrived even though it was after check-in time, but the staff set us up in the bar and treated us well. There was a wedding and a concert the weekend we were there, resulting in some areas being extremely overcrowded and noisy, and the parking being full. Restaurant options are very good, and we enjoyed some of the best food and drink of our Ireland trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel - Rooms, Food and Service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025