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Emmaus Retreat Centre
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We are happy to accommodate you while attending one of the courses / events happening in the centre but also should you require accommodation while in Dublin or en route to/from another destination via Dublin Airport please give us a call to check availability. Our rates start from 45 Euro B&B for a single room and 35 Euro per person B&B for a Twin or Double room. We also offer bed and breakfast accommodation very close to IKEA and Croke Park. The centre has 62 ensuite bedrooms. The rooms are all located on the first floor, the majority of our rooms are single rooms with 12 twin, including 4 wheelchair accessible rooms. All rooms can be accessed by lift and stairs from our main reception area and by stairs from other locations throughout the building close to the conference / meeting rooms.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Golf course
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Adults only
Baggage storage
Laundry service
Wifi
Meeting rooms
Chapel / shrine
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Self-serve laundry
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Desk
Iron
Bath / shower
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Green
Languages Spoken
English, German
Location
Ennis Lane Lissenhall, Swords Ireland
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Dublin Airport
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The centre was very nice and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The food we received was hot, wholesome and we had good portions.
The building itself was warm, bright and comfortable.
I will be back to use it again and hope to stay next time 👍🏼
The building itself was warm, bright and comfortable.
I will be back to use it again and hope to stay next time 👍🏼
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Passed Emmaus many times and stayed on recent trip to Dublin as a B&B guest. A lovely quiet oasis on the edge of Swords & near Dublin Airport. Clean room with en-suite but no frills (no TV). Good wifi so had everything I needed. A good buffet style breakfast (continental) set me up for the day. Will stay again for sure! Great value and helpful staff.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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I discovered the Emmaus Centre on the internet and decided to stay there because it was close to the airport. I couldn't believe I was the only guest that night--the place is wonderful!
The centre is peaceful and relaxing, in a pretty setting. And the staff were unbelievably nice. They didn't treat me like a hotel guest--they treated me like a new friend. I couldn't believe all the things they did to make me feel welcome!
The front desk gave me a hairdryer upon request. A cable to connect my computer with free high-speed internet was available in the room.
I took two buses to get to the centre: one to Swords city centre and then one to Lissenhall area. When I left, I took a taxi to the airport for 16 euro.
I highly recommend Emmaus Centre!
The centre is peaceful and relaxing, in a pretty setting. And the staff were unbelievably nice. They didn't treat me like a hotel guest--they treated me like a new friend. I couldn't believe all the things they did to make me feel welcome!
The front desk gave me a hairdryer upon request. A cable to connect my computer with free high-speed internet was available in the room.
I took two buses to get to the centre: one to Swords city centre and then one to Lissenhall area. When I left, I took a taxi to the airport for 16 euro.
I highly recommend Emmaus Centre!
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Date of stay: August 2009Trip type: Travelled solo
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I stayed for a night at the Emmaus Centre as I was attending a meeting in Swords. It's set in countryside not far from Dublin Airport, and a pleasant 20 minute walk to Swords town; you go to the end of Ennis Lane and just before the main road turn right through a park and along the river.
It's probably the most peaceful place I have ever stayed in. Like the previous reviewer, I was the only guest that night. The rooms are comfortable and modern, with free wifi. There are no TVs in the rooms but I had exclusive access to the TV lounge, with free tea and coffee and biscuit tin. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
This would have been a five star review but in the morning there was no hot water! The man at reception said you had to run it for ages; I ran it for 5-10 minutes but that obviously wasn't enough.
It's probably the most peaceful place I have ever stayed in. Like the previous reviewer, I was the only guest that night. The rooms are comfortable and modern, with free wifi. There are no TVs in the rooms but I had exclusive access to the TV lounge, with free tea and coffee and biscuit tin. The staff are friendly and welcoming.
This would have been a five star review but in the morning there was no hot water! The man at reception said you had to run it for ages; I ran it for 5-10 minutes but that obviously wasn't enough.
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Date of stay: January 2012Trip type: Travelled on business
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After arriving at the retreat the staff were all very helpful and friendly. They allowed me early check in due to my flight arriving at 9am. It instantly became apparent that the hotel was in fact a religious retreat which I didn't realise when booking through booking.com as it wasn't mentioned in the description of the hotel. Having said that it didn't bother me.
The room didn't have a TV which I assumed was a standard in most hotels but again it didn't really bother me as I was only there for one night. I left the hotel and went into the nearby town of Swords, which has all local highstreet shops and places to eat. After walking for 40 mins bk to the hotel I couldn't wait to have a nap after my 5am start. I put the key in the door and it jammed. After several staff members trying with various different keys and mentioning that this door had been a problem in the past, they said they would call a locksmith. 3 HOURS LATER the locksmith finally arrived and managed to let me into my room after mentioning he'd only been called 10 mins ago.
They offered me dinner for my trouble but at that point I just wanted to sleep. Would have been a good experience if I'd had been able to get to my things and get into room.
The room didn't have a TV which I assumed was a standard in most hotels but again it didn't really bother me as I was only there for one night. I left the hotel and went into the nearby town of Swords, which has all local highstreet shops and places to eat. After walking for 40 mins bk to the hotel I couldn't wait to have a nap after my 5am start. I put the key in the door and it jammed. After several staff members trying with various different keys and mentioning that this door had been a problem in the past, they said they would call a locksmith. 3 HOURS LATER the locksmith finally arrived and managed to let me into my room after mentioning he'd only been called 10 mins ago.
They offered me dinner for my trouble but at that point I just wanted to sleep. Would have been a good experience if I'd had been able to get to my things and get into room.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled on business
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I stayed at Emmaus last week for 4 nights. I originally went for just 2 nights but stayed on an extra 2 nights as was so pleased with the place!
I was immediately struck by the warm welcome I received on arrival and in general throughout my stay by the friendly yet professionalism of the staff. I had a few special needs (diet etc) which they accommodated in a most supportive manner. They did everything possible to ensure I had a relaxing comfortable break there which I so appreciated.
The food was excellent. I had breakfast lunch and dinner there each day.
The place was spotless and every need anticipated re the bedroom. The grounds are extensive and really magnificent. ..very conducive to relaxation.
I am already planning my next trip...I kid you not! This time I will choose a time there that coincides with one of the many really interesting day and weekend (and longer) workshops that they host there. I am really looking forward to it.
I would unreservedly recommend Emmaus. Go and enjoy....!
I was immediately struck by the warm welcome I received on arrival and in general throughout my stay by the friendly yet professionalism of the staff. I had a few special needs (diet etc) which they accommodated in a most supportive manner. They did everything possible to ensure I had a relaxing comfortable break there which I so appreciated.
The food was excellent. I had breakfast lunch and dinner there each day.
The place was spotless and every need anticipated re the bedroom. The grounds are extensive and really magnificent. ..very conducive to relaxation.
I am already planning my next trip...I kid you not! This time I will choose a time there that coincides with one of the many really interesting day and weekend (and longer) workshops that they host there. I am really looking forward to it.
I would unreservedly recommend Emmaus. Go and enjoy....!
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from EmmausCentre, Director of Sales at Emmaus Retreat Centre
Responded 15 Apr 2015
Hi Aine Many thanks for your lovely comments which I will pass on to the staff, it was a pleasure to look after you and we look forward to seeing you back in Emmaus very soon. Kind regards Niall
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I stumbled across Emmaus Centre on the internet because all the hostels in Dublin City Centre were booked (I stayed Sat/Sun of Paddy's Weekend). I'm glad all of Dublin was book because this retreat center was perfect. I traveled alone for a mini-vacation to Ireland and was very pleased with everything at Emmaus. The bed was comfortable, the single room clean, and the employees very warm and welcoming. They accommodated an early check-in for me as my flight landed at 5:30 AM, and upon arrival, lent me a converter since I'd packed the wrong kind. The staff made me feel as though I was not a stranger or traveler but a friend. I've stayed in hostels in other European countries that offer complimentary breakfast, but the breakfast at Emmaus was more than I expected. It had a great variety and the early time encouraged me to start my day exploring. It is also conveniently located just across the street from the bus stop where you can catch the bus to Swords City Centre or Dublin City, and even if the bus isn't convenient from that stop, it's just a 10-15 minute (beautiful) walk to the Swords City Centre. One day when I go back to Ireland, I will stop by Emmaus again and stay for at least a night. It made traveling alone feel comfortable and safe... and I met a lot of great young people my age to travel with around Dublin City Centre!
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Date of stay: March 2013Trip type: Travelled solo
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Super friendly staff and very helpful. Rooms are perfectly sized with on suite bathrooms. There is a good variety of food that is up for selection for breakfast however supper needs to be booked and is set if you are staying in for that. It is a lovely retreat center with big and beautiful gardens!
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: All rooms are the same. Good standard. Room 46
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Response from EmmausCentre, Director of Sales at Emmaus Retreat Centre
Responded 8 Sept 2015
Hi Bronwyn Many thanks for taking the time to submit a review following your recent stay with us and we hope to see you back at Emmaus very soon. Kind regards Niall G Murray
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Superb staff. So helpful and friendly. Incredibly relaxing location. Food is excellent. Very comfortable bed and a super powerful shower. I will be back for another course. Would recommend Maeve Peoples as course facilitator
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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We were not sure about this accommodation but had trouble finding any thing else that was suitable due to some concerts on the same night. We were pleasantly surprised with what we got, the staff were very friendly and courteous and helpful.
There were lots of rooms and it was a long walk down the corridors to get there but it was very quite and peaceful to stay there. We had a plane to catch early the next morning and it took us about 5 minutes to drive to the airport area to return the car, which was very convenient. It was also a short drive to Swords where you can get meals, hotels, cafes etc.There is ample parking of site and we were able to WIFI as well as hot drinks and biscuits. They include breakfast but as we needed to leave early we were able to help ourselves to cereal, toast, juice and coffee. Highly recommend this place and would stay again.
There were lots of rooms and it was a long walk down the corridors to get there but it was very quite and peaceful to stay there. We had a plane to catch early the next morning and it took us about 5 minutes to drive to the airport area to return the car, which was very convenient. It was also a short drive to Swords where you can get meals, hotels, cafes etc.There is ample parking of site and we were able to WIFI as well as hot drinks and biscuits. They include breakfast but as we needed to leave early we were able to help ourselves to cereal, toast, juice and coffee. Highly recommend this place and would stay again.
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty DublinSwords
NUMBER OF ROOMS
62
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emmaus Retreat Centre
Which popular attractions are close to Emmaus Retreat Centre?
Nearby attractions include Portmarnock Beach (7.9 km), Malahide Castle & Gardens (4.6 km), and St. Patrick's Park (4.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Emmaus Retreat Centre?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and a business centre.
Is parking available at Emmaus Retreat Centre?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Emmaus Retreat Centre?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Grill House Swords, That's Amore Malahide, and SALE e PEPE.
Are any cleaning services offered at Emmaus Retreat Centre?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Emmaus Retreat Centre offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Emmaus Retreat Centre?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Emmaus Retreat Centre?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Malahide Castle & Gardens (4.6 km), Swords Round Tower (1.8 km), and Lusk Heritage Centre (6.6 km).
Is Emmaus Retreat Centre accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.