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title: "Clontarf Castle Hotel vs Moxy Dublin Docklands: which hotel is better?"
description: "Clontarf Castle Hotel or Moxy Dublin Docklands in Dublin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Clontarf Castle Hotel vs Moxy Dublin Docklands

Both are in Dublin, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Clontarf East
## [Clontarf Castle Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clontarf-castle-hotel-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1294236/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · East Wall
## [Moxy Dublin Docklands](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moxy-dublin-docklands-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1870127/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Moxy Dublin Docklands

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Clontarf Castle Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.0)

### Choose Moxy Dublin Docklands if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.3 km / 4.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (14 / 3)

### Why is Clontarf Castle Hotel better than Moxy Dublin Docklands?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0) (+0.7)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (112 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×8.6)

### Why is Moxy Dublin Docklands better than Clontarf Castle Hotel?

1.  1.9 km closer to the city centre (−1.9 km)
2.  11 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+11)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 19) (+19)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Clontarf Castle Hotel | Moxy Dublin Docklands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Location | 2.7 | 4.3  (+1.6) |
| Beach access | 0.1 | 0.5  (+0.4) |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 7.0  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.3) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.7) | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 112  (+99) | 13 |
| Rank in Dublin | bottom 49%  (+28%) | bottom 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | 4.3  (+1.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.1 km | 2.3 km  (−1.9 km) |
| To the beach | 3.0 km | 2.9 km  (−110 m) |
| To public transport | 790 m | 700 m  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 8.0 km | 8.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 14  (+11) |
| To the nearest food shop | 660 m | 130 m  (−520 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Newest building or renovation | 1836 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Dublin Castle | 4.7 km | 2.8 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Spire of Dublin | 3.9 km | 2.0 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Leinster House | 4.1 km | 2.4 km  (−1.8 km) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Nightly price by month

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[Hotel prices in Dublin by month](https://stayversus.com/en/ireland/dublin/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## Location

1.9 km apart

Clontarf Castle Hotel: city centre: 4.1 km, nearest station Clontarf Road: 790 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 8.0 km, beach: 3.0 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Moxy Dublin Docklands: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Clontarf Road railway station: 700 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 8.1 km, beach: 2.9 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Dublin

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## Clontarf Castle Hotel or Moxy Dublin Docklands: common questions

### Which is better, Clontarf Castle Hotel or Moxy Dublin Docklands?

Moxy Dublin Docklands leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Clontarf Castle Hotel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Clontarf Castle Hotel or Moxy Dublin Docklands?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Moxy Dublin Docklands is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 4.1 km for Clontarf Castle Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Moxy Dublin Docklands is 2.9 km from the nearest beach; Clontarf Castle Hotel is 3.0 km.

### How far apart are Clontarf Castle Hotel and Moxy Dublin Docklands?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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