Name: Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club
Address: The Rath, Ashbourne, Ireland, Ashbourne, County Meath, IE
Price range: $173–$1,049 per night
Rating: 8.38

What guests think

At Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club, guests often highlight clean, spacious rooms, welcoming staff, a well-liked pool, and a handy location for Emerald Park and access to Dublin Airport and major roads.

Several reviews mention rooms running too warm or cold, limited or no effective air conditioning, and occasional maintenance niggles. Food quality receives mixed feedback, with many enjoying meals and breakfast while others found breakfast poor or coffee lacking, and some thought bar drinks expensive. The gym was unavailable during some stays due to refurbishment. Expect a practical, family-friendly base.

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Facilities

The swimming pool is frequently praised by guests, including families, though a few noted dirty areas or complicated booking. The gym was closed or unavailable during some stays.

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8

Mike

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were brilliant and extremely helpful, hotel was nice and clean and the swimming pool was lovely.

10

Ian

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel close to Emarld Park 8min drive. Food and Service excellent Swimming pool good for adults and children

10

David

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, comfortable room, great pool and super breakfast!

6

gray

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, but small annoying issues throughout the stay and a later check in

10

FRANCES

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spacious family room. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Close to Tayto Park. Swimming pool a bonus! Highly recommend.

8

Tony

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay but the gym was closed for refurbishment.

10

Janet

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant hotel and handy to Ashbourne and blanchardstown The only fault I found was the swimming pool was quite dirty around the walls and the ladies changing rooms were filthy floors

10

James

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great - food was great - staff were excellent and pool was great. No problems at all.

4

Robert

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

poor versus cost, no gym available and breakfast 18 euros on top

4

Thomas

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cold and AC controls not accessible. Booking the pool was overly complicated and did not work anyway

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as very clean or spotless, with housekeeping generally strong. A couple of comments note some shabbiness or cleanliness issues around the pool changing areas.

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10

Mark

Apr 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean Bit shabby but that didn’t bother me and shouldn’t bother other people😃

8

LIAM

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was spotless. and the staff were helpful.

8

Garret

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little hotel, very clean and well kept

10

Nathan

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, very clean and friendly staff.

8

crystal

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near Emerald Park. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The only downside waa there was no water in the rooms and vending machine took my money. When I reported this to the hotel I was told I need to call the number on the vending machine because the hotel doesn't own the machines.

10

Janet

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant hotel and handy to Ashbourne and blanchardstown The only fault I found was the swimming pool was quite dirty around the walls and the ladies changing rooms were filthy floors

10

Theresa

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay here lovely and clean very spacious. Staff were lovely food was lovely cant complain thank yous will be staying again

10

yasmine

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless staff was very accommodating

10

Kathleen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I really appreciated how big and clean the room was. The bed was also large and comfortable and there were plenty of places to put things away. Luke most places we stayed in Ireland, The air circulation in the bathroom was insignificant and not quite up to the challenge of dealing with typical shower humidity, but turning on the air conditioning in the bedroom helped. The food and services were excellent and the location is convenient to the airport. Would recommend.

8

Louise

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean spacious room.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious with comfortable beds and some good showers, but many reviews report temperature control issues, from overly warm due to limited or no air conditioning to cold rooms, plus occasional maintenance niggles.

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10

Chichu

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was too hot at night.Rest all was perfect

10

Sally

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Porridge at breakfast used to be good, now poor. Coffee pretty awful. Electric socket for kettle in room didn’t work. Curtains not close properly- light leaking everywhere.

10

Noreen

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It had been a roasting day and we found the room like an oven, as the curtains on the huge glass windows hadn’t been drawn. It was into the night before it cooled, having opened the small window.

10

David

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, comfortable room, great pool and super breakfast!

6

Ann

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room just ok nothing to write home about.

8

Malachy

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in ,very reasonably priced food and drink ,bed was a bit soft but ok,room is large

10

Joseph

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Family orientated. Large rooms welcoming and helpful staff.

10

Kathleen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I really appreciated how big and clean the room was. The bed was also large and comfortable and there were plenty of places to put things away. Luke most places we stayed in Ireland, The air circulation in the bathroom was insignificant and not quite up to the challenge of dealing with typical shower humidity, but turning on the air conditioning in the bedroom helped. The food and services were excellent and the location is convenient to the airport. Would recommend.

8

Andrea

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property and staff . However, there was no air conditioning -and it wasn’t indicated in the original booking- the staff said they haven’t had it in quite a few months so it was a condition that should’ve been disclosed. The hotel staff did bring up a spacer air conditioner and fans, for both rooms , but it really didn’t do the job. I might’ve booked elsewhere if I knew there wasn’t any air, we all perspired during the night. Again, the staff was really lovely and did the best they could.

8

Louise

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean spacious room.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, and check-in is typically smooth. However, several guests reported unhelpful or rude interactions and inconsistent policies.

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Helen

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was disappointed by the standard of the hotel given the price we paid for our stay. We found the staff very friendly and the service was good but I was very shocked when the restaurant staff member told me not to worry about leaving a tip as this doesn't get passed on to the staff at the hotel. I find it disgraceful that the Management of the hotel would be able to get away with this.

8

LIAM

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was spotless. and the staff were helpful.

8

Malachy

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in ,very reasonably priced food and drink ,bed was a bit soft but ok,room is large

4

Barbara

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rude unhelpful staff, poor breakfast (cold) not friendly horrendous stay could not wait to leave.

10

Bernie

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for 3 nights as we were visiting Emerald park & it’s a short drive to the park. The staff were very helpful and the standard of food was brilliant at breakfast & in both the bar & restaurant. We would definitely recommend staying here.

10

Denise

Jan 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable room...Very pleasant staff at reception and in the bar.

10

Stephen

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were brillant , food was gorgeous they only issue i would have is the price of drink in the bar. A bit to expensive.

10

Sinead

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant staff

10

yasmine

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless staff was very accommodating

8

John

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, staff not overly friendly for family friendly hotel, food was average

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Location

Convenient for Emerald (Tayto) Park and accessible to Dublin Airport and major roads; also handy for Ashbourne and Blanchardstown. Suits many family visits.

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10

Ian

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel close to Emarld Park 8min drive. Food and Service excellent Swimming pool good for adults and children

10

Marco

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Access to the hotel from Dublin Airport. Good quality hotel

10

FRANCES

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spacious family room. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Close to Tayto Park. Swimming pool a bonus! Highly recommend.

10

Bernie

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for 3 nights as we were visiting Emerald park & it’s a short drive to the park. The staff were very helpful and the standard of food was brilliant at breakfast & in both the bar & restaurant. We would definitely recommend staying here.

8

crystal

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near Emerald Park. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The only downside waa there was no water in the rooms and vending machine took my money. When I reported this to the hotel I was told I need to call the number on the vending machine because the hotel doesn't own the machines.

10

Gordon

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property close to local amenities

10

Janet

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant hotel and handy to Ashbourne and blanchardstown The only fault I found was the swimming pool was quite dirty around the walls and the ladies changing rooms were filthy floors

10

Kathleen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I really appreciated how big and clean the room was. The bed was also large and comfortable and there were plenty of places to put things away. Luke most places we stayed in Ireland, The air circulation in the bathroom was insignificant and not quite up to the challenge of dealing with typical shower humidity, but turning on the air conditioning in the bedroom helped. The food and services were excellent and the location is convenient to the airport. Would recommend.

10

Aidan

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

East access off motorway - 30 mins from airport

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Dining

Food is often enjoyed, with many positive comments about breakfast and meals in the bar and restaurant. However, multiple guests found breakfast poor or coffee lacking, noted occasional overly salty items, and some thought bar drinks expensive.

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10

Sally

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Porridge at breakfast used to be good, now poor. Coffee pretty awful. Electric socket for kettle in room didn’t work. Curtains not close properly- light leaking everywhere.

6

Stephen

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel choice for a family. Convenient. And clean. I was literally horrified at the breakfast however. Awful. Literally awful. I was embarrassed for the country of Ireland when I saw the American tourists faces as they thought the same.

10

David

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, comfortable room, great pool and super breakfast!

8

Christine

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are large with very comfortable beds. Fantastic walk in shower. Breakfast was good. Dinner was really good apart from the chips. They were way too salty. I don't understand why some chefs insist on smothering chips in salt. Let the customer help themselves to the salt if they want it. We asked for a little taste of the curry sauce before deciding on whether to order it. We were told we couldn't have it.

4

Barbara

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rude unhelpful staff, poor breakfast (cold) not friendly horrendous stay could not wait to leave.

10

Bernie

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for 3 nights as we were visiting Emerald park & it’s a short drive to the park. The staff were very helpful and the standard of food was brilliant at breakfast & in both the bar & restaurant. We would definitely recommend staying here.

4

Robert

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

poor versus cost, no gym available and breakfast 18 euros on top

10

Stephen

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were brillant , food was gorgeous they only issue i would have is the price of drink in the bar. A bit to expensive.

10

Kathleen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I really appreciated how big and clean the room was. The bed was also large and comfortable and there were plenty of places to put things away. Luke most places we stayed in Ireland, The air circulation in the bathroom was insignificant and not quite up to the challenge of dealing with typical shower humidity, but turning on the air conditioning in the bedroom helped. The food and services were excellent and the location is convenient to the airport. Would recommend.

8

John

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, staff not overly friendly for family friendly hotel, food was average

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Month	Average price
January	$155
February	$140
March	$156
April	$205
May	$285
June	$332
July	$311
August	$354
September	$248
October	$213
November	$169
December	$171

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $281	9 $257	10 $239	11 $332	12 $271
13 $192	14 $183	15 $225	16 $203	17 $205	18 $271	19 $302
20 $1,049	21 $208	22 $1,049	23 $246	24 $229	25 $250	26 $270
27 $173	28 $198	29 $198	30 $194

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $187	2 $229	3 $281
4 $177	5 $187	6 $198	7 $186	8 $197	9 $260	10 $319
11 $177	12 $187	13 $187	14 $187	15 $195	16 $219	17 $271
18 $177	19 $187	20 $197	21 $187	22 $187	23 $219	24 $292
25 $281	26 $187	27 $204	28 $208	29 $208	30 $218	31 $270

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