
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 €3.10)
- 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 ramp and you will come to a barrier – take a ticket – go through the barrier and follow signs for Beacon Hotel car parking.
- Overnight parking is available for hotel residents in our secure underground car park for only €5 per night.
- 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 Clayton Hotel in Leopardstown. When you arrive at Leopardstwon The Beacon is 5 minutes away by taxi or 20 minutes’ walk.
- Aircoach costs €11 each way or €16 return
- Travelling by Taxi
- Taxis are available from the airport, although availability may be limited during peak travel times.
- Expect to pay between €55- €65 Euro
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 ramp and you will come to a barrier – take a ticket – go through the barrier and follow the sign for Beacon Hotel car parking.
- Overnight parking is available for hotel residents in our secure underground car park for only €5 per night.
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.
- Overnight parking is available for hotel residents in our secure underground car park for only €5 per night.
- 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