Driving Instructions

Directions from Dublin Airport

Travelling by car

The Beacon Hotel Sandyford is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport (although it can take 60 minutes in heavy traffic).

• From the airport, head for the M1 /R123
• Take the 2nd exit off the roundabout signposted for Dublin to join the M1 southbound.
• From the M1, join the M50 southbound and follow it over the Westlink toll bridge (currently €1.80).
• Exit the M50 at the Junction 13, sign-posted Dundrum.
• At the roundabout take the 3rd exit and stay in the middle lane.
• At the roundabout take the 1st exit and stay in the right hand lane.
• At the next  junction take a right – you will see The Beacon Hotel on the right hand side
• At the next set of lights take a right again
• Turn  right into the car-park
• When you turn into the car-park – stay on the left hand side, go down the hill and you will come to a barrier – take a ticket – go through the barrier and follow signs for Beacon Hotel car parking.
• Please Note: Underground parking height restrictions apply.
  
  

Travelling by Aircoach

• The Beacon Hotel is serviced by Aircoach departing opposite Dublin Airport arrivals hall.
• The Aircoach departs every 20 minutes between 04:30 and 12:30, then every hour between 12:30 and 04:30. Tickets can be purchased on the coach or online at www.aircoach.ie.
• Aircoach stops directly outside Bewleys Hotel in Leopardstown. When you arrive at Leopardstwon The Beacon is 5 minutes away by taxi or 10 minutes’ walk. 
• Aircoach costs €7.00 each way
• Travelling by Taxi
• Taxis are available from the airport, although availability may be limited during peak travel times.
• Expect to pay between €40 and €50.

Directions by Dublin Roads

Travelling by car from the North

• Located five miles south of the city centre, The Beacon Hotel is located on Bracken Road in Sandyford.
• Exit the M50 at the Junction 13 southbound, sign-posted Dundrum.
• At the roundabout take the 3rd exit and stay in the middle lane.
• At the roundabout take the 1st exit and stay in the right hand lane.
• At the junction take a right – you will see The Beacon Hotel on the right hand side
• At the next set of lights take a right again
• Take a right into the car-park
• When you turn into the car-park – stay on the left hand side, go down the hill and you will come to a barrier – take a ticket – go through the barrier and follow sign for Beacon Hotel car parking.

From the South

• Exit the M50 at the Junction 13, sign-posted Dundrum.
• At the roundabout take the 3rd exit and stay in the middle lane.
• At the roundabout take the 1st exit and stay in the right hand lane.
• At the junction take a right – you will see The Beacon Hotel on the right hand side
• At the next set of lights take a right again
• Take a right into the car-park
• When you turn into the car-park – stay on the left hand side, go down the hill and you will come to a barrier – take a ticket – go through the barrier and follow sign for Beacon Hotel car parking.
• Please Note: Underground parking height restrictions apply.

• LUAS Green Line services The Beacon Hotel
• Disembark at Kilmacud and walk up Blackthorn Road
• The Beacon Hotel is a 7/8 minute walk from the Kilmacud  stop  and is located at the top of Blackthorn Road. 
• The Beacon Hotel is 20 minutes from Dublin city centre

For more information on fares, routes and maps of the Luas click here