Name: Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
Address: Old Armagh Rd, Monaghan, Ireland, Monaghan, County Monaghan, IE
Price range: US$130–US$317 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

At Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa, travelers frequently praise friendly staff, enjoyable dining (especially breakfast), and strong leisure features like the pool, spa, and gym, while families value kid-oriented activities; some guests also mention dated rooms and occasional noise.

Cleanliness is usually noted positively, though a few reviewers saw visible wear in places and occasional lapses such as trays left in corridors. Practical drawbacks include crowded pool sessions, a steam room or other spa elements occasionally out of order, early pool closing versus information given, a 9 pm kitchen cutoff, and occasional confusion over check-in time. Overall, it suits travelers seeking on-site activities over extensive local attractions.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests praise the pool, spa, gym, and family facilities, but note crowded swim sessions, occasional spa outages (e.g., steam room), and earlier-than-expected pool or club closing times.

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8

Colin

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only thing I didn't like was the stream room was out off order down at the pool.

8

Gillian

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, room was a great size for family of 4 Swimming pool is great but they let too many people in one of the days u couldn't swim it was so packed. Good selection for breakfast but my kids not so happy that both mornings the pancake machine was out of order. Not a lot to do in Monaghan town but hotel is great for little kids for the kids club/cinema etc

10

christina

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted with a warm welcome. The staff are lovely ,leisure and spa facilities are excellent very relaxing,the room was big and clean and had complementary water and products, but was a little cold ,fine once I was in the bed . The girl at checkout was so helpful and informative , should probably of just asked for the heating to be turned on or up .

10

Paul

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent facilities. Very polite staff. Good food, good music. We found this hotel to be one of the best we have ever stayed. We are happy to recommend the Hillgrove Hotel to anyone looking to stay in the area. Five stars all day long

10

Janice

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice walking path adjacent to hotel. We had a sauna in the late afternoon which was welcomed. Our room was over the gym which was a bit noisy spa consideration when booking your room.

10

Andy

12 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Family friendly hotel

10

William

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Interconnecting room requested and our request was fulfilled. Excellent facilities

6

RWA

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel clean but old and refurbished a lot. Disappointed that fitness club and swimming pool are closing at 20:00 despite information in guestbook in room mentioned till 21:30.

10

LJ

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had previously stayed in hillgrove with family. Had another wonderful stay. Pool brilliant for children. Food amazing. Thanks again for another wonderful stay

8

Justin

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fitness facilities are fantastic. Noisy guests, less so.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are often described as clean or spotless, though some noticed visible wear in public areas and occasional lapses like trays left in corridors.

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8

Elaine

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean just reckon breakfast should be served up to 10.30 every day instead of just weekends

10

christina

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted with a warm welcome. The staff are lovely ,leisure and spa facilities are excellent very relaxing,the room was big and clean and had complementary water and products, but was a little cold ,fine once I was in the bed . The girl at checkout was so helpful and informative , should probably of just asked for the heating to be turned on or up .

6

Eoin

23 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Staff

10

Denis

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was first class,and the only complaint i have was the black stains at the reception area,it takes away from the rest of the hotel which is spotless.

6

RWA

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel clean but old and refurbished a lot. Disappointed that fitness club and swimming pool are closing at 20:00 despite information in guestbook in room mentioned till 21:30.

10

frances

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean but very dated . Bathroom was modern, clean & well equipped . Hotel itself was busy, food & staff was good . Enjoyed our stay .

6

Kenny

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel at best. Definitely not a 4 star as rated. Repairs needed to round seating area at front, skirting in breakfast dining room needing replaced vadly and flaking paint in room. On hotels. com receipt, stated check-in was 3pm but told when we got to hotel it was 4pm and our room was not ready. Staff friendly enough.

6

Stephanie

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Freezing cold rooms, rude front desk staff at check in “you didn’t even book direct” (I guess having hotels .com status means nothing) TV did not work, not at all clean enough. Room service left in hallway 24+ hours. Not worth the price point. But you don’t have many other options in Monaghan.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently spacious and suitable for families, but several feel dated or in need of refurbishment, with reports of cold temperatures, corridor or gym noise, and minor maintenance issues such as a faulty TV or flaking paint.

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Paul

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel albeit rooms a bit tired and could do with a refurb. Overall a decent experience and nice people.

10

Paul

5 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Large comfortable room. Food at bistro was very good.

4

Emmanuel

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was poor tattered rug and very few amenities. There was so much noise coming in from the corridor.

8

Gillian

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, room was a great size for family of 4 Swimming pool is great but they let too many people in one of the days u couldn't swim it was so packed. Good selection for breakfast but my kids not so happy that both mornings the pancake machine was out of order. Not a lot to do in Monaghan town but hotel is great for little kids for the kids club/cinema etc

10

christina

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted with a warm welcome. The staff are lovely ,leisure and spa facilities are excellent very relaxing,the room was big and clean and had complementary water and products, but was a little cold ,fine once I was in the bed . The girl at checkout was so helpful and informative , should probably of just asked for the heating to be turned on or up .

10

Janice

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice walking path adjacent to hotel. We had a sauna in the late afternoon which was welcomed. Our room was over the gym which was a bit noisy spa consideration when booking your room.

10

William

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Interconnecting room requested and our request was fulfilled. Excellent facilities

10

frances

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean but very dated . Bathroom was modern, clean & well equipped . Hotel itself was busy, food & staff was good . Enjoyed our stay .

6

Kenny

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel at best. Definitely not a 4 star as rated. Repairs needed to round seating area at front, skirting in breakfast dining room needing replaced vadly and flaking paint in room. On hotels. com receipt, stated check-in was 3pm but told when we got to hotel it was 4pm and our room was not ready. Staff friendly enough.

6

Stephanie

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Freezing cold rooms, rude front desk staff at check in “you didn’t even book direct” (I guess having hotels .com status means nothing) TV did not work, not at all clean enough. Room service left in hallway 24+ hours. Not worth the price point. But you don’t have many other options in Monaghan.

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Service

Most feedback highlights friendly, helpful staff and fulfilled requests, while a few guests reported curt reception interactions and confusion about check-in times.

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10

Hannah

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and breakfast was very good

10

Paul

5 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Large comfortable room. Food at bistro was very good.

10

christina

25 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted with a warm welcome. The staff are lovely ,leisure and spa facilities are excellent very relaxing,the room was big and clean and had complementary water and products, but was a little cold ,fine once I was in the bed . The girl at checkout was so helpful and informative , should probably of just asked for the heating to be turned on or up .

10

Paul

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent facilities. Very polite staff. Good food, good music. We found this hotel to be one of the best we have ever stayed. We are happy to recommend the Hillgrove Hotel to anyone looking to stay in the area. Five stars all day long

10

Fintan

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes - staff are excellent - vegan breakfast was outstanding!!

8

Patrick

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff a bit miserable but the restaurant and all others were very friendly and hospitable

10

William

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Interconnecting room requested and our request was fulfilled. Excellent facilities

10

George

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff very helpful food excellent

6

Kenny

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel at best. Definitely not a 4 star as rated. Repairs needed to round seating area at front, skirting in breakfast dining room needing replaced vadly and flaking paint in room. On hotels. com receipt, stated check-in was 3pm but told when we got to hotel it was 4pm and our room was not ready. Staff friendly enough.

6

Stephanie

24 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Freezing cold rooms, rude front desk staff at check in “you didn’t even book direct” (I guess having hotels .com status means nothing) TV did not work, not at all clean enough. Room service left in hallway 24+ hours. Not worth the price point. But you don’t have many other options in Monaghan.

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Location

Guests mention a pleasant walking path next to the hotel and a nice area, but note limited things to do in Monaghan town.

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Beth

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in a nice area.

8

Gillian

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, room was a great size for family of 4 Swimming pool is great but they let too many people in one of the days u couldn't swim it was so packed. Good selection for breakfast but my kids not so happy that both mornings the pancake machine was out of order. Not a lot to do in Monaghan town but hotel is great for little kids for the kids club/cinema etc

10

Janice

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice walking path adjacent to hotel. We had a sauna in the late afternoon which was welcomed. Our room was over the gym which was a bit noisy spa consideration when booking your room.

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Dining

Food and breakfast are often praised, including vegan options and a good selection, though guests mentioned a 9 pm kitchen cutoff, an out-of-order pancake machine, and a wish for later weekday breakfast.

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Elaine

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean just reckon breakfast should be served up to 10.30 every day instead of just weekends

10

Hannah

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and breakfast was very good

10

Paul

5 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Large comfortable room. Food at bistro was very good.

8

Gillian

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, room was a great size for family of 4 Swimming pool is great but they let too many people in one of the days u couldn't swim it was so packed. Good selection for breakfast but my kids not so happy that both mornings the pancake machine was out of order. Not a lot to do in Monaghan town but hotel is great for little kids for the kids club/cinema etc

10

David

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely spa hotel with delightful staff , excellent dining option and great rooms all at a reasonable price

10

Fintan

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes - staff are excellent - vegan breakfast was outstanding!!

10

George

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff very helpful food excellent

8

Beat

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The kitchen closes at 9pm,

10

LJ

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had previously stayed in hillgrove with family. Had another wonderful stay. Pool brilliant for children. Food amazing. Thanks again for another wonderful stay

10

frances

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean but very dated . Bathroom was modern, clean & well equipped . Hotel itself was busy, food & staff was good . Enjoyed our stay .

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Month	Average price
January	US$154
February	US$148
March	US$159
April	US$167
May	US$168
June	US$188
July	US$190
August	US$195
September	US$168
October	US$181
November	US$164
December	US$166

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $134	9 $133	10 $134	11 $305	12
13 $135	14 $132	15 $132	16 $132	17 $132	18 $252	19
20 $134	21 $137	22 $137	23	24 $166	25 $194	26
27 $132	28 $137	29 $210	30 $132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $135	2 $188	3
4 $161	5 $130	6 $130	7 $132	8 $164	9	10
11 $157	12 $172	13 $174	14 $192	15 $263	16 $206	17
18 $135	19 $135	20 $137	21 $317	22 $182	23 $235	24 $231
25 $150	26 $143	27 $132	28 $164	29 $174	30 $189	31

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