Bed & Full Irish Breakfast

Enjoy overnight accommodation in one of our spacious guestrooms and then get yourself set up for the day with our Full Irish Breakfast the following morning!

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Date Night - Dinner Bed & Breakfast

Looking for a mini break away with a loved one? Why not enjoy Over night stay in our specious Double Rooms Full Irish Breakfast Complimentary 1 pm check out Free parking for customers Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrival

This rate is based on two adults sharing in a standard room. Supplements will apply for weekends and upgrades to Luxury Suites. Please note that in Low Season, dinner may be served in our Bar area.
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Tayto Park 1 Night Family Package

Fancy going to the Park? Why not treat the family to a Staycation at the Court Yard Hotel.Enjoy an overnight stay in a Family RoomFulll Irish Breakfast for the whole familyFamily Entry Pass to Tayto ParkFree Cancellaion up to 24 hours prior to arrivalFree parking, all from just €169.

Passes can be used at a later date should Tayto Park not be open during your stay.

* This rate is based on 2 adults & 2 children under 12 sharing in a room with a double bed, a single bed & a camp bed Midweek. Supplements may apply for Weekends.
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Dublin Zoo 1 Night Family Package

We're all going to the Zoo, what about you? Why not treat the family to a Staycation at the Court Yard Hotel.Enjoy an over night stay in a Family Room Full Irish Breakfast for the whole familyFamily Pass to Dublin ZooFree cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrivalFree Guest Parking, all from just €169

Passes can be used at a later date should Dublin Zoo not be open during your stay.

* This rate is based on 2 adults & 2 children under 12 sharing in a room with a double bed, a single bed & a camp bed. The total price starts from €169 midweek and supplements may apply for weekends.
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Love, Suite Love

Why not treat yourself and the one you love to our Love, Suite Love package - the perfect package for a romatic getaway.

This includes Overnight Stay in one of our Top Floor River View Luxury Suites
3 Course Meal in our River Bank Restaurant
Full Irish Breakfast the following morning
Tasty Treats in the room

This rate is based on two adults sharing. Weekend supplements will apply.

Book Now
Bed & Full Irish Breakfast

Enjoy overnight accommodation in one of our spacious guestrooms and then get yourself set up for the day with our Full Irish Breakfast the following morning!

Book Now
Date Night - Dinner Bed & Breakfast

Looking for a mini break away with a loved one? Why not enjoy Over night stay in our specious Double Rooms Full Irish Breakfast Complimentary 1 pm check out Free parking for customers Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrival

This rate is based on two adults sharing in a standard room. Supplements will apply for weekends and upgrades to Luxury Suites. Please note that in Low Season, dinner may be served in our Bar area.
Book Now
Tayto Park 1 Night Family Package

Fancy going to the Park? Why not treat the family to a Staycation at the Court Yard Hotel.Enjoy an overnight stay in a Family RoomFulll Irish Breakfast for the whole familyFamily Entry Pass to Tayto ParkFree Cancellaion up to 24 hours prior to arrivalFree parking, all from just €169.

Passes can be used at a later date should Tayto Park not be open during your stay.

* This rate is based on 2 adults & 2 children under 12 sharing in a room with a double bed, a single bed & a camp bed Midweek. Supplements may apply for Weekends.
Book Now
Dublin Zoo 1 Night Family Package

We're all going to the Zoo, what about you? Why not treat the family to a Staycation at the Court Yard Hotel.Enjoy an over night stay in a Family Room Full Irish Breakfast for the whole familyFamily Pass to Dublin ZooFree cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrivalFree Guest Parking, all from just €169

Passes can be used at a later date should Dublin Zoo not be open during your stay.

* This rate is based on 2 adults & 2 children under 12 sharing in a room with a double bed, a single bed & a camp bed. The total price starts from €169 midweek and supplements may apply for weekends.
Book Now
Love, Suite Love

Why not treat yourself and the one you love to our Love, Suite Love package - the perfect package for a romatic getaway.

This includes Overnight Stay in one of our Top Floor River View Luxury Suites
3 Course Meal in our River Bank Restaurant
Full Irish Breakfast the following morning
Tasty Treats in the room

This rate is based on two adults sharing. Weekend supplements will apply.

Book Now
Bed & Full Irish Breakfast

Enjoy overnight accommodation in one of our spacious guestrooms and then get yourself set up for the day with our Full Irish Breakfast the following morning!

Book Now
Date Night - Dinner Bed & Breakfast

Looking for a mini break away with a loved one? Why not enjoy Over night stay in our specious Double Rooms Full Irish Breakfast Complimentary 1 pm check out Free parking for customers Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrival

This rate is based on two adults sharing in a standard room. Supplements will apply for weekends and upgrades to Luxury Suites. Please note that in Low Season, dinner may be served in our Bar area.
Book Now
Tayto Park 1 Night Family Package

Fancy going to the Park? Why not treat the family to a Staycation at the Court Yard Hotel.Enjoy an overnight stay in a Family RoomFulll Irish Breakfast for the whole familyFamily Entry Pass to Tayto ParkFree Cancellaion up to 24 hours prior to arrivalFree parking, all from just €169.

Passes can be used at a later date should Tayto Park not be open during your stay.

* This rate is based on 2 adults & 2 children under 12 sharing in a room with a double bed, a single bed & a camp bed Midweek. Supplements may apply for Weekends.
Book Now
Dublin Zoo 1 Night Family Package

We're all going to the Zoo, what about you? Why not treat the family to a Staycation at the Court Yard Hotel.Enjoy an over night stay in a Family Room Full Irish Breakfast for the whole familyFamily Pass to Dublin ZooFree cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrivalFree Guest Parking, all from just €169

Passes can be used at a later date should Dublin Zoo not be open during your stay.

* This rate is based on 2 adults & 2 children under 12 sharing in a room with a double bed, a single bed & a camp bed. The total price starts from €169 midweek and supplements may apply for weekends.
Book Now
Love, Suite Love

Why not treat yourself and the one you love to our Love, Suite Love package - the perfect package for a romatic getaway.

This includes Overnight Stay in one of our Top Floor River View Luxury Suites
3 Course Meal in our River Bank Restaurant
Full Irish Breakfast the following morning
Tasty Treats in the room

This rate is based on two adults sharing. Weekend supplements will apply.

Book Now

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Welcome to The Court Yard Hotel

Built on the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire, the hotel offers old world charm, beautiful original stone work with contemporary design in a setting that is as picturesque as a pint settling. The Court Yard Hotel truly is Kildare's best kept secret.

Arthur Guinness is legendary for his pint and the Court Yard Hotel is legendary for it's 4* comfort, exquisite dining, the famous courtyard and of course 'The Black Stuff' in Arthur's Bar.

Situated in the heart of Leixlip, Co. Kildare and just 15 minutes from Dublin City Centre and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Click here to download our Hotel brochure.

Highlights

Bars

Join us in Arthur's Bar, Arthur's Live or our infamous Piano Bar and enjoy all that Leixlip and Kildare has to offer. A leading premier venue for live entertainment, exceptional food and much more...

Dining

Here at the Court Yard Hotel we are passionate about great tasting good quality food. We strive to ensure you have the ultimate dining experience...

Events

Events seem more special at the Court Yard Hotel. Whether it's a family reunion, a glamorous birthday party or a professional meet and mingle , we have the ideal venue for you...

Accommodation

Sink into a good nights sleep at the Court Yard Hotel and let us take care of the rest...

Weddings

Weddings in Kildare are special. We make them unique. The Court Yard Hotel offers an intimate and bespoke wedding venue in Kildare

Gift Vouchers

Court yard Gift Vouchers are the perfect gifts for all occasions. Click here to purchase now.

Leixlip, the Original Home of Guinness

1752
When Archbishop Price died in 1752 he left one hundred pounds, quite a sum then, to his servant, Richard Guinness and a similar amount to Richard's son, Arthur, who was then aged 27.
Building the Brewery

1756
In 1756, when Arthur was 31, he established a brewery on Main Street, Leixlip. The lease for the property dates from 13th September 1756 and this original lease for the site is displayed beside the main reception in the hotel with the signature of Arthur Guinness clearly visible at the bottom of the lease.
The Move to St. James Gate, Dublin

1759
Three years later, Arthur then aged 34 left his younger brother, Richard, in charge of the Leixlip Brewery and bought an existing, but run down brewery at St. James Gate in Dublin. It was there he established the world famous company. The start of the Guinness business is always taken as being 1759, the date of this move. He lived on the Gate premises for a while and brewed all types of beer including dark beer known as porters ale or porter. The colour was obtained by including in the mash, with the ordinary pale malt, a proportion of malt that was roasted until virtually black.
Arthur Guinness Dies

1803
Arthur died in 1803, aged 78, and was buried at Oughterard Cemetery near Kill, a mere 20 minute drive from the Court Yard Hotel. It is also the resting place of his wife, Olivia, who bore him 21 children following their marriage in 1761.
The Guinness Family return to Leixlip

1958
The Guinness family link with Leixlip was re-ignited in 1958, when the Hon. Desmond Guinness, then aged 27, the same age as Arthur when he got his inheritance, bought Leixlip Castle. He still resides in Leixlip Castle today with his wife Penny. The Castle can be seen from the bedrooms in the hotel.
The Court Yard Hotel Opens

2005
With the approval of Hon. Desmond Guinness, the hotel opened its doors in June 2005 and once again Guinness was back where it all began with a very modern version of Arthurs porter now begin sold in Arthurs Bar. At the Official Launch of the hotel on the 8th November 2005, the Hon Desmond Guinness unveiled a plaque that states the hotel is on the original site of Guinness. This plaque is displayed proudly over the fireplace in the main reception of the hotel.