Name: Seven Oaks Hotel with Heated Indoor Pool and Fitness Centre Carlow Town
Address: Athy Road, Carlow City Centre, Carlow, Ireland, Carlow City Centre, County Carlow, IE
Price range: $159–$267 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

At Seven Oaks Hotel, travellers consistently highlight friendly, accommodating staff, a central Carlow location with ample parking, and generally enjoyable breakfasts, while feedback on dated décor and some maintenance or cleanliness issues shows a more mixed experience overall.

Rooms are described as spacious or comfortable by several guests, but others report temperature control problems, occasional noise from events, and dated furnishings. The leisure centre and pool are appreciated, though gym access starts late, pool rules feel strict, and one review flagged elevator upkeep; restaurant and dinner feedback is mixed. Overall, it suits travellers seeking a straightforward base more than those expecting modern style or polished facilities.

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Facilities

Guests like the ample parking and value the leisure centre and pool. Some note late-opening gym hours, strict pool rules, and an elevator that seems poorly maintained.

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Jesus

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated hotel, dirty carpet and used of gym very limited 10 am, so of no used. Not a great experience was told it used to be good

8

Jacob

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Good parking. Comfortable but not fancy. Great place to stay a night or two!

4

Caroline Ann

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. Close proximity to the town snd pubs etc. Reception and waiting staff were incredibly friendly including room service. They were kind enough to allow a slightly later check out too. But the breakfast was below par. The carpets through accomodation and in the room are filthy. The dlevator to the rooms is not adequately maintained and I queation if its ever serviced. The lobby and toilets nearby had an odor comingvfrom pipes of sewerage. Its a real shame as a Carlovuan this place was the place to br years ago but hasn't had an decor update in 20 plus years. Very outdated drcor. Snd spicy in price at 229 for a Sat night. No issue with the charge but it was far from a 4 star more like a sub par 3 star hotel. Absolutely dusgusted. I've stayed in The Dplnen atalbotvzmount Eolsey abd any of these are miles ahead of this place. Fantastic staff though.

10

Siobhan

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were fantastic, room was very comfortable and very clean, leisure club and pool were a huge hit with my children. We'd definitely stay again if we're visiting the area on future.

10

Susanne

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly. Comfortable beds, great breakfast and plenty of parking.

10

KELVIN

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff ,breakfast spot on with plenty of choice, rooms with plenty of space,good value for money,big parking area easy to park.thunbs up

4

Luke

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was freezing when we arrived, then was too hot during the night and no way to adjust heating. Shower was luke warm, room needs refurbishment. The leisure centre only opens at 10:30am and the specific machines you want to use are only turned on when you ask. Also too strict on hat and flip flops at pool when they don’t provide them to purchase. Wouldn’t have been too bad if it wasn’t €200 a night which was a rip off for what we got

8

Catherine

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastically placed in Carlow. Great parking facilities. Decor needs a huge update. Lovely staff.

8

James

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and food very good, quiet when we stayed but had a nice time. Leisure center and facilities great.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms or the hotel spotless, while others reported dirty carpets, odors, or tired upkeep.

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Jesus

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated hotel, dirty carpet and used of gym very limited 10 am, so of no used. Not a great experience was told it used to be good

4

Caroline Ann

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. Close proximity to the town snd pubs etc. Reception and waiting staff were incredibly friendly including room service. They were kind enough to allow a slightly later check out too. But the breakfast was below par. The carpets through accomodation and in the room are filthy. The dlevator to the rooms is not adequately maintained and I queation if its ever serviced. The lobby and toilets nearby had an odor comingvfrom pipes of sewerage. Its a real shame as a Carlovuan this place was the place to br years ago but hasn't had an decor update in 20 plus years. Very outdated drcor. Snd spicy in price at 229 for a Sat night. No issue with the charge but it was far from a 4 star more like a sub par 3 star hotel. Absolutely dusgusted. I've stayed in The Dplnen atalbotvzmount Eolsey abd any of these are miles ahead of this place. Fantastic staff though.

10

Margaret

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked the location, the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of every aspect. All round it is a lovely hotel. Would definitely stay there again. There wasn't anything I didn't like.

4

Stuart

Oct 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Dated and dirty that’s the only way to describe it.

10

Brian

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and accommodating staff. They gave early check in. Rooms were spotless as was the hotel.

10

Siobhan

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were fantastic, room was very comfortable and very clean, leisure club and pool were a huge hit with my children. We'd definitely stay again if we're visiting the area on future.

8

Andrew

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A bit dated but not too bad

8

Esther

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased with cleanliness, and very friendly staff.

4

Luke

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was freezing when we arrived, then was too hot during the night and no way to adjust heating. Shower was luke warm, room needs refurbishment. The leisure centre only opens at 10:30am and the specific machines you want to use are only turned on when you ask. Also too strict on hat and flip flops at pool when they don’t provide them to purchase. Wouldn’t have been too bad if it wasn’t €200 a night which was a rip off for what we got

10

Rhian

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel bery clean and spacious

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious or comfortable, but others mention dated decor, difficult temperature control, noise from events, limited views, and showers needing improvement.

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Roohi

Jun 17, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very nice and friendly. One complaint was the view from the room was back of wall and bins.

8

Jacob

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Good parking. Comfortable but not fancy. Great place to stay a night or two!

6

Daniel

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was too warm, and noisey

6

Mark

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful, Hotel was in need of an update,

10

Gillian

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay staff lovely breakfast plenty to choose from rooms spacious

10

Siobhan

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were fantastic, room was very comfortable and very clean, leisure club and pool were a huge hit with my children. We'd definitely stay again if we're visiting the area on future.

10

Susanne

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly. Comfortable beds, great breakfast and plenty of parking.

10

KELVIN

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff ,breakfast spot on with plenty of choice, rooms with plenty of space,good value for money,big parking area easy to park.thunbs up

4

Luke

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was freezing when we arrived, then was too hot during the night and no way to adjust heating. Shower was luke warm, room needs refurbishment. The leisure centre only opens at 10:30am and the specific machines you want to use are only turned on when you ask. Also too strict on hat and flip flops at pool when they don’t provide them to purchase. Wouldn’t have been too bad if it wasn’t €200 a night which was a rip off for what we got

10

Rhian

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel bery clean and spacious

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with examples of early check-in, thoughtful assistance, and generally responsive staff; one review noted slow restaurant service.

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Jacob

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Good parking. Comfortable but not fancy. Great place to stay a night or two!

10

Margaret

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A very relaxed atmosphere. Staff very pleasant.

4

Caroline Ann

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. Close proximity to the town snd pubs etc. Reception and waiting staff were incredibly friendly including room service. They were kind enough to allow a slightly later check out too. But the breakfast was below par. The carpets through accomodation and in the room are filthy. The dlevator to the rooms is not adequately maintained and I queation if its ever serviced. The lobby and toilets nearby had an odor comingvfrom pipes of sewerage. Its a real shame as a Carlovuan this place was the place to br years ago but hasn't had an decor update in 20 plus years. Very outdated drcor. Snd spicy in price at 229 for a Sat night. No issue with the charge but it was far from a 4 star more like a sub par 3 star hotel. Absolutely dusgusted. I've stayed in The Dplnen atalbotvzmount Eolsey abd any of these are miles ahead of this place. Fantastic staff though.

10

Joseph

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very helpful recommending medical support for my wife, which allowed us to continue our vacation

10

Scott

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really good hotel. Would stay again. Lovely staff

10

Brian

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and accommodating staff. They gave early check in. Rooms were spotless as was the hotel.

8

Paul

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Very helpful reception staff. Room was clean and well maintained. The only downer was the restaurant, where the service was a bit on the slow side. We intended to have a sweet, but after waiting for the dessert menu for 20 minutes, we called it a day and asked for the bill instead. Food we had was good though.

10

Roy

May 7, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed our stay, food excellent and service fantastic. Just a couple of small points, the heating was on when not necessary and in some rooms heaters could not be turned off. The lighting for use of mirrors very poor. Overall most enjoyable and would stay again.

10

KELVIN

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff ,breakfast spot on with plenty of choice, rooms with plenty of space,good value for money,big parking area easy to park.thunbs up

10

Daniel

Dec 11, 2022

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Stayed 19,328 nights

Friendly staff good service

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Location

Location is praised as central and walkable, close to town and pubs.

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Caroline Ann

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great. Close proximity to the town snd pubs etc. Reception and waiting staff were incredibly friendly including room service. They were kind enough to allow a slightly later check out too. But the breakfast was below par. The carpets through accomodation and in the room are filthy. The dlevator to the rooms is not adequately maintained and I queation if its ever serviced. The lobby and toilets nearby had an odor comingvfrom pipes of sewerage. Its a real shame as a Carlovuan this place was the place to br years ago but hasn't had an decor update in 20 plus years. Very outdated drcor. Snd spicy in price at 229 for a Sat night. No issue with the charge but it was far from a 4 star more like a sub par 3 star hotel. Absolutely dusgusted. I've stayed in The Dplnen atalbotvzmount Eolsey abd any of these are miles ahead of this place. Fantastic staff though.

10

Margaret

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked the location, the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of every aspect. All round it is a lovely hotel. Would definitely stay there again. There wasn't anything I didn't like.

10

Conlan

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice rooms, walkable to all parts of Carlow

8

Catherine

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastically placed in Carlow. Great parking facilities. Decor needs a huge update. Lovely staff.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised, while dinner and the restaurant draw mixed comments, including bland menu items, a so so evening meal, slow service, and limited vegan options.

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Trevor

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Evening meal was not very good. Otherwise the hotel was great.

10

kathleen

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. We come here every time we visit our daughter in Carlow. Everyone is always friendly. GREAT BREAKFAST!

10

Gillian

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay staff lovely breakfast plenty to choose from rooms spacious

8

Paul

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Very helpful reception staff. Room was clean and well maintained. The only downer was the restaurant, where the service was a bit on the slow side. We intended to have a sweet, but after waiting for the dessert menu for 20 minutes, we called it a day and asked for the bill instead. Food we had was good though.

10

Susan

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My only real complaint is no plant-based milk and butter-type spread. It was easy enough to put together a hot or cold vegan breakfast. The addition of oat milk and a spread and peanut butter would have made it excellent.

10

Roy

May 7, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed our stay, food excellent and service fantastic. Just a couple of small points, the heating was on when not necessary and in some rooms heaters could not be turned off. The lighting for use of mirrors very poor. Overall most enjoyable and would stay again.

10

Esther

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great night and great sleep and a wonderful breakfast would i stay again a big FAT YES

6

THOMAS

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

restaurant menu is 1990's fare and very bland

10

KELVIN

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff ,breakfast spot on with plenty of choice, rooms with plenty of space,good value for money,big parking area easy to park.thunbs up

10

Mary

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly staff and great food

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Month	Average price
January	$175
February	$174
March	$176
April	$175
May	$192
June	$184
July	$188
August	$186
September	$178
October	$174
November	$170
December	$171

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $233	9	10	11 $229	12 $229
13 $159	14 $159	15 $159	16 $159	17 $159	18 $229	19
20	21 $162	22 $159	23 $159	24 $159	25	26
27 $161	28 $162	29 $162	30 $159

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $159	2 $229	3 $233
4 $162	5 $162	6 $162	7	8 $159	9 $229	10
11 $179	12 $159	13 $159	14 $159	15 $159	16 $233	17 $266
18 $185	19 $159	20 $162	21 $159	22 $159	23 $267	24 $232
25 $159	26 $162	27 $159	28 $162	29 $159	30 $229	31 $233

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