The Martello Lounge
Dublin Airport · Dublin
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
Formerly The East Lounge, rebranded as The Martello Lounge in early 2025. Hot and cold buffet, barista coffee and a staffed bar. Closing time is subject to seasonal variation.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
- Al Mourjan Business Lounge · Qatar AirwaysContract lounge for Qatar Airways premium passengers; check with the airline
- Emirates Lounge · EmiratesContract lounge for Emirates business/first class and eligible Skywards elites
Entry and guest policy
Pay-in: from EUR 39 online or EUR 55 at reception; max stay 2 hours; 2 alcoholic drinks per adult (18+). Contract lounge for business/first class and eligible elite passengers of Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir (per 2026 review). The Airport Club members get access.
Location & opening hours
Dublin Airport · Terminal 2
Airside, lower Level 1 corridor between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. From T1 turn left after security and follow the corridor; from T2 go through the shopping area, take lift/stairs to Level 1, lounge on the left. Not accessible after US Preclearance.
- Opening hours
- 4 AM – 9:30 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/Dublin
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into The Martello Lounge?
The Martello Lounge lists access through Al Mourjan Business Lounge (Contract lounge for Qatar Airways premium passengers; check with the airline) and Emirates Lounge (Contract lounge for Emirates business/first class and eligible Skywards elites). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Pay-in: from EUR 39 online or EUR 55 at reception; max stay 2 hours; 2 alcoholic drinks per adult (18+). Contract lounge for business/first class and eligible elite passengers of Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir (per 2026 review). The Airport Club members get access.
What are the opening hours of The Martello Lounge?
The Martello Lounge is open 4 AM – 9:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/Dublin).
Where is The Martello Lounge?
The Martello Lounge is in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport (DUB). Airside, lower Level 1 corridor between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. From T1 turn left after security and follow the corridor; from T2 go through the shopping area, take lift/stairs to Level 1, lounge on the left. Not accessible after US Preclearance.
Does The Martello Lounge have showers and a bar?
The Martello Lounge has 1 shower suite and a full bar.
How good is The Martello Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates The Martello Lounge 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal 2
3 more at DUB. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
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From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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