Name: Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club
Address: The Rath, Ashbourne, Ireland, Ashbourne, County Meath, IE
Price range: US$173–US$1,050 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

19 Jun 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

23 Aug 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

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

gray

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

FRANCES

18 Jul 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

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay but the gym was closed for refurbishment.

10

Janet

8 Apr 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

4 Aug 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

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

4

Thomas

23 Jan 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

19 Apr 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

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was spotless. and the staff were helpful.

8

Garret

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little hotel, very clean and well kept

10

Nathan

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, very clean and friendly staff.

8

crystal

15 May 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

8 Apr 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

22 Jul 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

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless staff was very accommodating

10

Kathleen

29 Sept 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

26 Jan 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

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was too hot at night.Rest all was perfect

10

Sally

19 Sept 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

23 Jun 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

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Ann

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room just ok nothing to write home about.

8

Malachy

2 Nov 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

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Family orientated. Large rooms welcoming and helpful staff.

10

Kathleen

29 Sept 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

25 Jun 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

26 Jan 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

2 Mar 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

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was spotless. and the staff were helpful.

8

Malachy

2 Nov 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

21 Jun 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

19 Aug 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

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Stephen

25 Jan 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

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant staff

10

yasmine

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless staff was very accommodating

8

John

7 Nov 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

23 Aug 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

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Access to the hotel from Dublin Airport. Good quality hotel

10

FRANCES

18 Jul 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

19 Aug 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

15 May 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

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property close to local amenities

10

Janet

8 Apr 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

29 Sept 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

12 Dec 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

19 Sept 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

30 Mar 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

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Christine

1 Jul 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

21 Jun 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

19 Aug 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

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Stephen

25 Jan 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

29 Sept 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

7 Nov 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	US$155
February	US$140
March	US$156
April	US$205
May	US$285
June	US$332
July	US$311
August	US$354
September	US$248
October	US$213
November	US$169
December	US$171

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $282	9 $269	10 $240	11 $332	12 $271
13 $192	14 $184	15 $225	16 $204	17 $205	18 $271	19 $302
20 $1,050	21 $208	22 $1,050	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 $198	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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