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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★East Wall
Moxy Dublin Docklands
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0)+0.7
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (112 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×8.6
Why is Moxy Dublin Docklands better than Clontarf Castle Hotel?
- 11.9 km closer to the city centre−1.9 km
- 211 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 3More 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 vs Moxy Dublin Docklands: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Clontarf Castle HotelMoxy Dublin Docklands
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Hotel prices in Dublin by month
All months
| Month | Clontarf Castle Hotel | Moxy Dublin Docklands |
|---|---|---|
| November | €197 | €144 |
| December | €162 | €126 |
| January | €184 | €110 |
| February | €160 | €134 |
| March | €180 | €181 |
| April | €191 | €154 |
| May | – | €150 |
| June | €281 | – |
| July | €219 | – |
| August | – | €324 |
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.
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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.
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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