The Glendalough Hotel
$190
/ night
Avg. for September
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$190
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Glendalough Hotel average $164 in March, the cheapest month, and $191 in December, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $180 |
| February | $186 |
| March | $164 |
| April | $179 |
| May | $185 |
| June | $175 |
| July | $178 |
| August | $177 |
| September | $190 |
| October | $179 |
| November | $180 |
| December | $191 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at Caseys Bar & Bistro, a bistro which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at The Glendalough Hotel in Glendalough, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Wicklow Mountains National Park and Glendalough Cathedral. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Round Tower and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Glendalough Tower.
What's nearby
Wicklow Mountains National Park(0.1 miles)
Glendalough Cathedral(0.1 miles)
Round Tower(0.1 miles)
Glendalough Tower(0.1 miles)
Glendalough Visitor Centre(0.1 miles)
St. Kevin's Church(0.1 miles)
Lower Lake(0.4 miles)
Poulanass Waterfall(1.1 miles)
Upper Lake(1.2 miles)
Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul(1.6 miles)
The Wicklow Way(1.8 miles)
St Kevin's Bed(2 miles)
Teampall na Skellig(2 miles)
Clara Lara Funpark(4.1 miles)
Glenmacnass Waterfall(5.8 miles)
The nearest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB)(46.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Glendalough, Glendalough, Ireland
Wicklow Mountains National Park (0.1 miles)
Glendalough Cathedral (0.1 miles)
Round Tower (0.1 miles)
Glendalough Tower (0.1 miles)
Glendalough Visitor Centre (0.1 miles)
St. Kevin's Church (0.1 miles)
Guest reviews
7.5
Good
Based on 746 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
4%
Couple
42%
Family
26%
Group
20%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Glendalough Hotel sits in a superb, serene setting steps from the monastic site and hiking trails, with many guests praising easy access to walks, quiet evenings, and convenient on‑site parking amid beautiful Wicklow scenery.
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What guests think
The Glendalough Hotel sits in a superb, serene setting steps from the monastic site and hiking trails, with many guests praising easy access to walks, quiet evenings, and convenient on‑site parking amid beautiful Wicklow scenery.
Rooms are generally dated or basic but comfortable, with some spacious layouts and scenic views, while sizes vary. Service feedback is mixed: many find staff friendly and helpful, yet several reviews cite understaffing, long waits at reception, and inconsistent attention. Cleanliness and maintenance feel inconsistent, from clean rooms to reports of housekeeping lapses and drainage problems; breakfast and dining quality vary, and some guests consider prices high. Expect a rustic, location-first stay best for walkers who value scenery over polish.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant are convenient, and parking is easy on the property. Facilities feel basic and dated overall, and several guests noted the lack of in-room refrigerators.
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Keith
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The walking trails and scenery and pop-up market in the area are 10 out of 10 The hotel was small with tiny elevators and skeleton staff The dining facility and menu were not desirable. We had down the street 2 km to a nice little restaurant that was perfect. The rooms themselves are nice but with no outlets in the bathrooms and small But they do have a monopoly rooms in the area, so it is not a bad stay by any means
The walking trails and scenery and pop-up market in the area are 10 out of 10 The hotel was small with tiny elevators and skeleton staff The dining facility and menu were not desirable. We had down the street 2 km to a nice little restaurant that was perfect. The rooms themselves are nice but with no outlets in the bathrooms and small But they do have a monopoly rooms in the area, so it is not a bad stay by any means
10
Tanya
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I loved the location being so close and convenient to hiking trails, lakes, Wicklow Gap, and close enough to shopping and other amenities. The staff was excellent! I appreciated the conversations, recommendations, and welcoming personalities. I didn't like that there was no outdoor seating near the water for a picnic, or just to enjoy being outdoors. The only outdoor seating was by the BBQ Cafe and posted signage that you can't use that seating unless buying from them. But what good is having a beautiful spot on the water if you can't enjoy it? I also would have liked a refrigerator in the room. We had been traveling for weeks and having a fridge would have helped us preserve some of the foods we were enjoying along the way. Overall our experience was pleasant and I would recommend this hotel to others.
I loved the location being so close and convenient to hiking trails, lakes, Wicklow Gap, and close enough to shopping and other amenities. The staff was excellent! I appreciated the conversations, recommendations, and welcoming personalities. I didn't like that there was no outdoor seating near the water for a picnic, or just to enjoy being outdoors. The only outdoor seating was by the BBQ Cafe and posted signage that you can't use that seating unless buying from them. But what good is having a beautiful spot on the water if you can't enjoy it? I also would have liked a refrigerator in the room. We had been traveling for weeks and having a fridge would have helped us preserve some of the foods we were enjoying along the way. Overall our experience was pleasant and I would recommend this hotel to others.
10
Theodore
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
In the heart of the Wicklow Mountains national Park. You can start your hikes right out the front door. The bar was good with friendly staff, the restaurant was also good and convenient. Parking was easy and on the property.
In the heart of the Wicklow Mountains national Park. You can start your hikes right out the front door. The bar was good with friendly staff, the restaurant was also good and convenient. Parking was easy and on the property.
8
Katharine
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
For the price the facilities and decor were somewhat faded and basic eg no iron in room hairdryer was dated on wall version in bathroom. Not even a water glass or even plastic glass for toothbrushes - we had to either drink from a teacup or get a glass from the bar. Dirty glasses from bar not cleared or washed up when room Serviced . Bathroom toiletries in dispenser nothing complimentary, towels tiny, for £200 per night plus you would expect a few nice touches. Breakfast room pretty but a big dated counter meant people couldn’t pass each other- very slow toaster no one to assist. The menu in the restaurant was limited and somewhat overpriced so we ate somewhere else the second night that was much better value. Bar lacking in atmosphere. Dinner service could have been more polished (I don’t expect to have to explain why I have not eaten everything on my plate) Definitely paying for the location not the service or facilities.
For the price the facilities and decor were somewhat faded and basic eg no iron in room hairdryer was dated on wall version in bathroom. Not even a water glass or even plastic glass for toothbrushes - we had to either drink from a teacup or get a glass from the bar. Dirty glasses from bar not cleared or washed up when room Serviced . Bathroom toiletries in dispenser nothing complimentary, towels tiny, for £200 per night plus you would expect a few nice touches. Breakfast room pretty but a big dated counter meant people couldn’t pass each other- very slow toaster no one to assist. The menu in the restaurant was limited and somewhat overpriced so we ate somewhere else the second night that was much better value. Bar lacking in atmosphere. Dinner service could have been more polished (I don’t expect to have to explain why I have not eaten everything on my plate) Definitely paying for the location not the service or facilities.
10
Ian
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel literally yards from historic Glendalough with a great breakfast and on site bar/ food options
Nice hotel literally yards from historic Glendalough with a great breakfast and on site bar/ food options
8
Wietze
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location to the walks was as close as you can get. Extremely quiet. Good parking. An older Hotel.
Location to the walks was as close as you can get. Extremely quiet. Good parking. An older Hotel.
8
Connie
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
4
Brenda
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This remote hotel is in a truly beautiful area, next to the Monastic Cuty built in the 6th century. The hotel itself was fine, clean enough. But food service was very sketchy and we had to search for breakfast (when they couldnt open an old locked door). Go here if you want to see a beautiful place, but know that the rooms are very basic and amenities are few.
This remote hotel is in a truly beautiful area, next to the Monastic Cuty built in the 6th century. The hotel itself was fine, clean enough. But food service was very sketchy and we had to search for breakfast (when they couldnt open an old locked door). Go here if you want to see a beautiful place, but know that the rooms are very basic and amenities are few.
8
Carl
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Old hotel with a pub and restaurant right next to lots of walking and hiking trails. We had a nice old room on first floor overlooking river and valley. It was offseason in early April, so no people congestion anywhere. One could see how busses full of people probably clot the place up in high season.
Old hotel with a pub and restaurant right next to lots of walking and hiking trails. We had a nice old room on first floor overlooking river and valley. It was offseason in early April, so no people congestion anywhere. One could see how busses full of people probably clot the place up in high season.
8
Nichole
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The Glendalough Hotel is perfect for exploring the many trails surrounding the Glendalough Ecclesiastical Settlement. Our room was clean, bedding was comfortable and the check in process was easy. The hotel offers a great outdoor space, was very quiet, our room was large, shower was great after a long day of hiking. Tea and coffee provided in the room. Breakfast and onsite restaurant food were average. There are two restaurants within walking distance. Hotel staff was attentive, courteous and went above and beyond to meet our needs. They even offered porridge and vegan sausage. Improvement would be to invest in small room refrigerators. We would definitely stay here again.
The Glendalough Hotel is perfect for exploring the many trails surrounding the Glendalough Ecclesiastical Settlement. Our room was clean, bedding was comfortable and the check in process was easy. The hotel offers a great outdoor space, was very quiet, our room was large, shower was great after a long day of hiking. Tea and coffee provided in the room. Breakfast and onsite restaurant food were average. There are two restaurants within walking distance. Hotel staff was attentive, courteous and went above and beyond to meet our needs. They even offered porridge and vegan sausage. Improvement would be to invest in small room refrigerators. We would definitely stay here again.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean, but reviews also cite inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance, including unvacuumed floors, bathroom cleanliness issues, and drainage problems.
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Rachel
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really clean room, service was fine.
Really clean room, service was fine.
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Louise
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
Room was clean. Water pressure was very strong and beds were very comfortable
Room was clean. Water pressure was very strong and beds were very comfortable
4
Justin
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is old and outdated, which isn't a big deal. However, there are no fans in the rooms and even with the windows open the whole night, it gets very hot and stuffy in the rooms. The towels were stained, which is gross. Wouldn't stay again.
The hotel is old and outdated, which isn't a big deal. However, there are no fans in the rooms and even with the windows open the whole night, it gets very hot and stuffy in the rooms. The towels were stained, which is gross. Wouldn't stay again.
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Lyn
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
There were four of us, two per room. Considering the other room booked was lovely, clean, and free of the problems our room had, I would hope it was an anomaly. It seemed like our room hadn't been used in quite a while. We had to remove nine spiders from the room and bathroom, and we're talking established homes in ceiling corners and window sills. Knowing how deep we are in the woods, one or two are to be expected, but this was well beyond that. The sink and tub drains barely worked, and having a shower was a race between getting yourself clean before the tub was full. A quick shower brought water well up your shins, which then needed a further rinse once the tub finally drained, as you were covered with all the soap, etc. from showering. The massive water stain on our carpet suggested a rainstorm where the windows were left open. The property was clean and well kept everywhere else, it truly was our room that was disturbing. There are a lot of things to expect for a 100 year old hotel, this seemed like a bit much.
There were four of us, two per room. Considering the other room booked was lovely, clean, and free of the problems our room had, I would hope it was an anomaly. It seemed like our room hadn't been used in quite a while. We had to remove nine spiders from the room and bathroom, and we're talking established homes in ceiling corners and window sills. Knowing how deep we are in the woods, one or two are to be expected, but this was well beyond that. The sink and tub drains barely worked, and having a shower was a race between getting yourself clean before the tub was full. A quick shower brought water well up your shins, which then needed a further rinse once the tub finally drained, as you were covered with all the soap, etc. from showering. The massive water stain on our carpet suggested a rainstorm where the windows were left open. The property was clean and well kept everywhere else, it truly was our room that was disturbing. There are a lot of things to expect for a 100 year old hotel, this seemed like a bit much.
8
Connie
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
8
Jennifer
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is an historic hotel, secluded in the the Wicklow Mountains. It is beautiful and located steps away from the ancient Monastic City, 2 lakes, and gorgeous walking trails. Very quiet and calm with free parking. The restaurant was good, breakfast could have been better with more options, and better prepared food (boiled bacon instead of fried bacon), no fresh fruit. We got the "cheap" room facing the street, good size with seating area, good bathroom, low water pressure.
This is an historic hotel, secluded in the the Wicklow Mountains. It is beautiful and located steps away from the ancient Monastic City, 2 lakes, and gorgeous walking trails. Very quiet and calm with free parking. The restaurant was good, breakfast could have been better with more options, and better prepared food (boiled bacon instead of fried bacon), no fresh fruit. We got the "cheap" room facing the street, good size with seating area, good bathroom, low water pressure.
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Jay
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property (hotel) said they wouldn’t take Amex and pressured me to use an alternate method of payment, yet I paid for drinks in the Bistro/Bar with Amex. The Desk Clerk didn’t appreciate when I called him out on it. The room bathroom was in need of a deep clean, mold at the base of the tub and floor. Mildew 3 inches up the shower curtain. Over all not a very pleasant stay.
Property (hotel) said they wouldn’t take Amex and pressured me to use an alternate method of payment, yet I paid for drinks in the Bistro/Bar with Amex. The Desk Clerk didn’t appreciate when I called him out on it. The room bathroom was in need of a deep clean, mold at the base of the tub and floor. Mildew 3 inches up the shower curtain. Over all not a very pleasant stay.
6
Gabriela
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Bed and linens clean and bed very comfy but in general room not too clean - it looked like nobody vacuumed the carpet for awhile, tub and sink didn’t drain well and there were some hair in the tub that didn’t belong to us… Breakfast tasted ok but presentation not very nice and I’m not picky at all. Some of the staff very nice though. Also, crazy fire alarm went off and wouldn’t stop for like 10 min just because someone was drying their hair 🙈 (I learned that later).
Bed and linens clean and bed very comfy but in general room not too clean - it looked like nobody vacuumed the carpet for awhile, tub and sink didn’t drain well and there were some hair in the tub that didn’t belong to us… Breakfast tasted ok but presentation not very nice and I’m not picky at all. Some of the staff very nice though. Also, crazy fire alarm went off and wouldn’t stop for like 10 min just because someone was drying their hair 🙈 (I learned that later).
6
Trish
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Reasonably clean and well presented. Appalling bed making!!!! Cannot understand why anyone would think that making the bed on one side is ok. Staff reasonably helpful but not spontaneously engaging. Got the feeling people were tired, unhappy, uncared for.
Reasonably clean and well presented. Appalling bed making!!!! Cannot understand why anyone would think that making the bed on one side is ok. Staff reasonably helpful but not spontaneously engaging. Got the feeling people were tired, unhappy, uncared for.
8
Nichole
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The Glendalough Hotel is perfect for exploring the many trails surrounding the Glendalough Ecclesiastical Settlement. Our room was clean, bedding was comfortable and the check in process was easy. The hotel offers a great outdoor space, was very quiet, our room was large, shower was great after a long day of hiking. Tea and coffee provided in the room. Breakfast and onsite restaurant food were average. There are two restaurants within walking distance. Hotel staff was attentive, courteous and went above and beyond to meet our needs. They even offered porridge and vegan sausage. Improvement would be to invest in small room refrigerators. We would definitely stay here again.
The Glendalough Hotel is perfect for exploring the many trails surrounding the Glendalough Ecclesiastical Settlement. Our room was clean, bedding was comfortable and the check in process was easy. The hotel offers a great outdoor space, was very quiet, our room was large, shower was great after a long day of hiking. Tea and coffee provided in the room. Breakfast and onsite restaurant food were average. There are two restaurants within walking distance. Hotel staff was attentive, courteous and went above and beyond to meet our needs. They even offered porridge and vegan sausage. Improvement would be to invest in small room refrigerators. We would definitely stay here again.
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Rooms
Rooms are dated or basic but generally comfortable, with comfy beds common; layouts vary from spacious to small, and some offer pleasant views.
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Vincent
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for beautiful views. Odd hotel, tiny room, bar closed at 9pm Basic breakfast Very comfy small bed Clean old hotel Over priced for this time of the year
Great location for beautiful views. Odd hotel, tiny room, bar closed at 9pm Basic breakfast Very comfy small bed Clean old hotel Over priced for this time of the year
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Keith
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The walking trails and scenery and pop-up market in the area are 10 out of 10 The hotel was small with tiny elevators and skeleton staff The dining facility and menu were not desirable. We had down the street 2 km to a nice little restaurant that was perfect. The rooms themselves are nice but with no outlets in the bathrooms and small But they do have a monopoly rooms in the area, so it is not a bad stay by any means
The walking trails and scenery and pop-up market in the area are 10 out of 10 The hotel was small with tiny elevators and skeleton staff The dining facility and menu were not desirable. We had down the street 2 km to a nice little restaurant that was perfect. The rooms themselves are nice but with no outlets in the bathrooms and small But they do have a monopoly rooms in the area, so it is not a bad stay by any means
10
Louise
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
Room was clean. Water pressure was very strong and beds were very comfortable
Room was clean. Water pressure was very strong and beds were very comfortable
8
Doug
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful setting, very good restaurant, excellent breakfast, thin walls!
Beautiful setting, very good restaurant, excellent breakfast, thin walls!
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Justin
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is old and outdated, which isn't a big deal. However, there are no fans in the rooms and even with the windows open the whole night, it gets very hot and stuffy in the rooms. The towels were stained, which is gross. Wouldn't stay again.
The hotel is old and outdated, which isn't a big deal. However, there are no fans in the rooms and even with the windows open the whole night, it gets very hot and stuffy in the rooms. The towels were stained, which is gross. Wouldn't stay again.
8
Connie
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
8
Pauline
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely serene stay away from the busy towns. Comfortable beds, tea and coffee supplied. Very spacious room and bathroom. Lots of walking tracks nearby. Peaceful views to the hills. Flooring not even. Would recommend just for the tranquility.
Lovely serene stay away from the busy towns. Comfortable beds, tea and coffee supplied. Very spacious room and bathroom. Lots of walking tracks nearby. Peaceful views to the hills. Flooring not even. Would recommend just for the tranquility.
8
Carl
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Old hotel with a pub and restaurant right next to lots of walking and hiking trails. We had a nice old room on first floor overlooking river and valley. It was offseason in early April, so no people congestion anywhere. One could see how busses full of people probably clot the place up in high season.
Old hotel with a pub and restaurant right next to lots of walking and hiking trails. We had a nice old room on first floor overlooking river and valley. It was offseason in early April, so no people congestion anywhere. One could see how busses full of people probably clot the place up in high season.
8
Jennifer
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
comfortable yet basic Coffee and tea, but no biscuits No cushions Less than adequate chair One comfy chair and one regular chair Perhaps, needed another chair
comfortable yet basic Coffee and tea, but no biscuits No cushions Less than adequate chair One comfy chair and one regular chair Perhaps, needed another chair
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Molly
Jun 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous location in Glendalough. The triple room we were in was a bit dated but clean and beds were comfortable. The bathroom was nice and roomy. The morning breakfast was good.
Fabulous location in Glendalough. The triple room we were in was a bit dated but clean and beds were comfortable. The bathroom was nice and roomy. The morning breakfast was good.
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Service
Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, but several guests experienced understaffing and delays at reception or check-in, with occasional curt interactions.
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Colin
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was courteous and attentive, the food was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Staff was courteous and attentive, the food was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
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Robert
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, great room. Front of house staff in restaurant curt and inattentive.
Excellent location, great room. Front of house staff in restaurant curt and inattentive.
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Eric
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location with that being the best part. You can easily hike and walk the area straight out of the hotel. Front desk is rarely staffed, waiting 10+ minutes for someone. Breakfast is mediocre. Asked for room to be cleaned while gone (with hanger on the door and via front desk after waiting) and was not cleaned after 6 hours. Check in was strictly 3pm, even showing up 12 minutes early we were made to wait, and on return no one at the desk for another 15 minutes. Restaurant and café were very overpriced, with very bad reviews (after breakfast we ate elsewhere).
Good location with that being the best part. You can easily hike and walk the area straight out of the hotel. Front desk is rarely staffed, waiting 10+ minutes for someone. Breakfast is mediocre. Asked for room to be cleaned while gone (with hanger on the door and via front desk after waiting) and was not cleaned after 6 hours. Check in was strictly 3pm, even showing up 12 minutes early we were made to wait, and on return no one at the desk for another 15 minutes. Restaurant and café were very overpriced, with very bad reviews (after breakfast we ate elsewhere).
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Ann
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a lovely hotel in a superb location. Consequently they charge accordingly. Many of the guests are american who appear to have no concerns re pricing and tip the staff as they would at home. Drinks prices are also expensive . However our main complaint about the hotel is the lack of staff. All the staff multi task, on one occasion I saw the girl who served our breakfast cleaning the restaurant windows later in the day. This young lady was on her own serving breakfast and dinner. The restaurant was packed and only she and one other were serving consequently service was very slow. The breakfast itself was also not as good as one would expect from a hotel of this standard and cost. A very limited choice of items ensured that the breakfast could in no way be described as a "full Irish", more like a half Irish. All the staff were very nice and friendly but were totally overloaded.
This is a lovely hotel in a superb location. Consequently they charge accordingly. Many of the guests are american who appear to have no concerns re pricing and tip the staff as they would at home. Drinks prices are also expensive . However our main complaint about the hotel is the lack of staff. All the staff multi task, on one occasion I saw the girl who served our breakfast cleaning the restaurant windows later in the day. This young lady was on her own serving breakfast and dinner. The restaurant was packed and only she and one other were serving consequently service was very slow. The breakfast itself was also not as good as one would expect from a hotel of this standard and cost. A very limited choice of items ensured that the breakfast could in no way be described as a "full Irish", more like a half Irish. All the staff were very nice and friendly but were totally overloaded.
8
Kandee
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Location was beautiful! Staff very friendly and helpful!
Location was beautiful! Staff very friendly and helpful!
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Teresa
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I loved this hotel for the serenity of the area and the friendliness of the staff!
I loved this hotel for the serenity of the area and the friendliness of the staff!
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Martin
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel in a beautiful area . However, grossly overpriced. Despite costing a fortune had to wait 15 minutes for someone to appear at check-in at 7pm on a Saturday.
Hotel in a beautiful area . However, grossly overpriced. Despite costing a fortune had to wait 15 minutes for someone to appear at check-in at 7pm on a Saturday.
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Loretta
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staying at the Glendalough made a three-day visit extremely convenient as it’s virtually on the monastery property. Room was very nice and clean, beds were very comfy. Food at the restaurant was underwhelming. Biggest issue was that the reception desk was sporadically staffed and there was literally no one around to ask for any kind of assistance. That was very odd and disconcerting.
Staying at the Glendalough made a three-day visit extremely convenient as it’s virtually on the monastery property. Room was very nice and clean, beds were very comfy. Food at the restaurant was underwhelming. Biggest issue was that the reception desk was sporadically staffed and there was literally no one around to ask for any kind of assistance. That was very odd and disconcerting.
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Grace
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The location was amazing but the hotel staff left something to be desired. I found the staff not particularly helpful if not rude at times.
The location was amazing but the hotel staff left something to be desired. I found the staff not particularly helpful if not rude at times.
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STEPHANIE
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was fantastic! The concierge Felix was so very helpful! He went above and beyond for us!
The staff was fantastic! The concierge Felix was so very helpful! He went above and beyond for us!
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Location
Outstanding scenic location steps from the Monastic City and trails, with quiet evenings and easy access for hikers; parking is convenient.
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Beth
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful nature park, trails and historic buildings
Beautiful nature park, trails and historic buildings
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Lloyd
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good location, near to St. Kevin's Tower and the lakes. Great area to hike. The room was clean and comfortable. The area was very quiet in the evening. They had several gf options at the restaurant, including beer.
Very good location, near to St. Kevin's Tower and the lakes. Great area to hike. The room was clean and comfortable. The area was very quiet in the evening. They had several gf options at the restaurant, including beer.
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Theodore
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
In the heart of the Wicklow Mountains national Park. You can start your hikes right out the front door. The bar was good with friendly staff, the restaurant was also good and convenient. Parking was easy and on the property.
In the heart of the Wicklow Mountains national Park. You can start your hikes right out the front door. The bar was good with friendly staff, the restaurant was also good and convenient. Parking was easy and on the property.
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Kent
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spectacular location for hiking.
Spectacular location for hiking.
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Wietze
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location to the walks was as close as you can get. Extremely quiet. Good parking. An older Hotel.
Location to the walks was as close as you can get. Extremely quiet. Good parking. An older Hotel.
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robyn
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property location is amazing!
Property location is amazing!
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Jennifer
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is an historic hotel, secluded in the the Wicklow Mountains. It is beautiful and located steps away from the ancient Monastic City, 2 lakes, and gorgeous walking trails. Very quiet and calm with free parking. The restaurant was good, breakfast could have been better with more options, and better prepared food (boiled bacon instead of fried bacon), no fresh fruit. We got the "cheap" room facing the street, good size with seating area, good bathroom, low water pressure.
This is an historic hotel, secluded in the the Wicklow Mountains. It is beautiful and located steps away from the ancient Monastic City, 2 lakes, and gorgeous walking trails. Very quiet and calm with free parking. The restaurant was good, breakfast could have been better with more options, and better prepared food (boiled bacon instead of fried bacon), no fresh fruit. We got the "cheap" room facing the street, good size with seating area, good bathroom, low water pressure.
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Kelly
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location is amazing. When the crowds clear out, take a hike after dinner and experience the trails and the ruins in peace. Serenity. Hotel was quaint. Food was good.
The location is amazing. When the crowds clear out, take a hike after dinner and experience the trails and the ruins in peace. Serenity. Hotel was quaint. Food was good.
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Carl
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Old hotel with a pub and restaurant right next to lots of walking and hiking trails. We had a nice old room on first floor overlooking river and valley. It was offseason in early April, so no people congestion anywhere. One could see how busses full of people probably clot the place up in high season.
Old hotel with a pub and restaurant right next to lots of walking and hiking trails. We had a nice old room on first floor overlooking river and valley. It was offseason in early April, so no people congestion anywhere. One could see how busses full of people probably clot the place up in high season.
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Loretta
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staying at the Glendalough made a three-day visit extremely convenient as it’s virtually on the monastery property. Room was very nice and clean, beds were very comfy. Food at the restaurant was underwhelming. Biggest issue was that the reception desk was sporadically staffed and there was literally no one around to ask for any kind of assistance. That was very odd and disconcerting.
Staying at the Glendalough made a three-day visit extremely convenient as it’s virtually on the monastery property. Room was very nice and clean, beds were very comfy. Food at the restaurant was underwhelming. Biggest issue was that the reception desk was sporadically staffed and there was literally no one around to ask for any kind of assistance. That was very odd and disconcerting.
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Dining
On-site dining is convenient with several praising tasty dinners and generous portions, but breakfast is frequently criticized for limited selection or poorly prepared items, and overall quality feels inconsistent; some find prices high.
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John
Jun 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Proximity to Park is excellent. Hotel good room comfortable. Dining was ok. Some options just up the road. The park is magnificent
Proximity to Park is excellent. Hotel good room comfortable. Dining was ok. Some options just up the road. The park is magnificent
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David
Sep 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The dinner was excellent. However the Breakfast was late, the bacon not fully cooked. No fruit provided. Probably the poorest breakfast, that I received in a hotel
The dinner was excellent. However the Breakfast was late, the bacon not fully cooked. No fruit provided. Probably the poorest breakfast, that I received in a hotel
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Fiachra
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel could be great but they know they have a monopoly in Glendalough and therefore make no effort at all and still charge high prices. The breakfast is particularly insulting. If you have a car I highly suggest looking at some of the very good guest houses in the area
This hotel could be great but they know they have a monopoly in Glendalough and therefore make no effort at all and still charge high prices. The breakfast is particularly insulting. If you have a car I highly suggest looking at some of the very good guest houses in the area
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Connie
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
In a lovely location with numerous walking trails. Restaurant and bar was very good, large portions and a variety of nice selection. Rooms were a bit dated and maid service lacking. Floors not vacuumed during our stay, beds not made, toilet paper not refilled. I would stay here again.
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Dorian Clifford
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
++ Very friendly and accommodating eastern European staff. ++ Location + Comfortable bed and linen - Stains on bedroom carpet. Soap dispense in shower, but no soap bar at the sink. - Chilly breakfast room. Saw other guests check whether radiators were on. -- Breakfast: very watery scrambled eggs; cheapest, bottom of the barrel bacon I have come across in a while, with white tendrils of something (extruded industrially added water, perhaps) sitting on its resting surfaces. Stick to the muesli.
++ Very friendly and accommodating eastern European staff. ++ Location + Comfortable bed and linen - Stains on bedroom carpet. Soap dispense in shower, but no soap bar at the sink. - Chilly breakfast room. Saw other guests check whether radiators were on. -- Breakfast: very watery scrambled eggs; cheapest, bottom of the barrel bacon I have come across in a while, with white tendrils of something (extruded industrially added water, perhaps) sitting on its resting surfaces. Stick to the muesli.
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Angeleah
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The area surrounding the hotel is beautiful and we loved the hike to the waterfall! The food was delicious in the hotel and the staff was helpful.
The area surrounding the hotel is beautiful and we loved the hike to the waterfall! The food was delicious in the hotel and the staff was helpful.
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Eileen
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Was very disappointed with breakfast. Poor selection bacon wasn’t cooked properly asked for 2 poached eggs got one wasn’t properly cooked this was the first morning so our second morning we checked out without breakfast no one at reception and headed up the road to the Heather Restaurant for a delicious breakfast.
Was very disappointed with breakfast. Poor selection bacon wasn’t cooked properly asked for 2 poached eggs got one wasn’t properly cooked this was the first morning so our second morning we checked out without breakfast no one at reception and headed up the road to the Heather Restaurant for a delicious breakfast.
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Ann
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a lovely hotel in a superb location. Consequently they charge accordingly. Many of the guests are american who appear to have no concerns re pricing and tip the staff as they would at home. Drinks prices are also expensive . However our main complaint about the hotel is the lack of staff. All the staff multi task, on one occasion I saw the girl who served our breakfast cleaning the restaurant windows later in the day. This young lady was on her own serving breakfast and dinner. The restaurant was packed and only she and one other were serving consequently service was very slow. The breakfast itself was also not as good as one would expect from a hotel of this standard and cost. A very limited choice of items ensured that the breakfast could in no way be described as a "full Irish", more like a half Irish. All the staff were very nice and friendly but were totally overloaded.
This is a lovely hotel in a superb location. Consequently they charge accordingly. Many of the guests are american who appear to have no concerns re pricing and tip the staff as they would at home. Drinks prices are also expensive . However our main complaint about the hotel is the lack of staff. All the staff multi task, on one occasion I saw the girl who served our breakfast cleaning the restaurant windows later in the day. This young lady was on her own serving breakfast and dinner. The restaurant was packed and only she and one other were serving consequently service was very slow. The breakfast itself was also not as good as one would expect from a hotel of this standard and cost. A very limited choice of items ensured that the breakfast could in no way be described as a "full Irish", more like a half Irish. All the staff were very nice and friendly but were totally overloaded.
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Molly
Jun 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous location in Glendalough. The triple room we were in was a bit dated but clean and beds were comfortable. The bathroom was nice and roomy. The morning breakfast was good.
Fabulous location in Glendalough. The triple room we were in was a bit dated but clean and beds were comfortable. The bathroom was nice and roomy. The morning breakfast was good.
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Mike
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely environment. Dinner not so good.
Lovely environment. Dinner not so good.
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Beatrice
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Faulty Towers! Not very clean, torn pillow cases, rubber fried eggs and plastic bread for breakfast. Shower very weak and hot and cold, TV precariously hanging on by a thread on the wall. Very nice and helpful staff.
Faulty Towers! Not very clean, torn pillow cases, rubber fried eggs and plastic bread for breakfast. Shower very weak and hot and cold, TV precariously hanging on by a thread on the wall. Very nice and helpful staff.
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Linda
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely OLD hotel but found staff and amenities scarce Breakfast was tasty but basic they could improve on bread options (brown bread was awful) and even though there is a lovely restaurant and cafe on the ground a simple tea and scone were not available Check out was 11 and we left our bags in a safe Locker but when we needed to collect them there wasn’t any staff on reception to open the room It took another staff member to make a phone call to get someone to help We just made our bus
Lovely OLD hotel but found staff and amenities scarce Breakfast was tasty but basic they could improve on bread options (brown bread was awful) and even though there is a lovely restaurant and cafe on the ground a simple tea and scone were not available Check out was 11 and we left our bags in a safe Locker but when we needed to collect them there wasn’t any staff on reception to open the room It took another staff member to make a phone call to get someone to help We just made our bus
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Sharon
last month
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is beautiful, check in was great. Our room had a lovely view but needed a proper deep clean and the furniture was stained and scuffed. Dinner was the worst we’ve ever had. Beef bourguignon was like soup with a few pieces of tough steak pieces floating in it. The portion of potatoes would not have been enough for a baby. The seafood chowder was watery, tasteless and the fish looked like it had been frozen for a long time. Breakfast was even worse. No fruit, there was one toaster(four slice) for everyone. The bacon was dried up and sitting on bread, the eggs were like rubber, the tomatoes were cold tomatoes sliced in half and the sausages and hash browns were deep fried. The only positive was the coffee. For such a beautiful location the hotel was a disappointment
Location is beautiful, check in was great. Our room had a lovely view but needed a proper deep clean and the furniture was stained and scuffed. Dinner was the worst we’ve ever had. Beef bourguignon was like soup with a few pieces of tough steak pieces floating in it. The portion of potatoes would not have been enough for a baby. The seafood chowder was watery, tasteless and the fish looked like it had been frozen for a long time. Breakfast was even worse. No fruit, there was one toaster(four slice) for everyone. The bacon was dried up and sitting on bread, the eggs were like rubber, the tomatoes were cold tomatoes sliced in half and the sausages and hash browns were deep fried. The only positive was the coffee. For such a beautiful location the hotel was a disappointment
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Gary
Aug 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel really good. Staff good. Breakfast really poor. Ran out of everything. Tea and coffee station way too slow. Plates cold. Not the fault of the front line staff. Poor operations at a management level.
Hotel really good. Staff good. Breakfast really poor. Ran out of everything. Tea and coffee station way too slow. Plates cold. Not the fault of the front line staff. Poor operations at a management level.
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Sandra
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast included but we had a 945 arrival time c and when we got there all the food was gone in the buffet breakfast. No cups or glasses either. Weird
Breakfast included but we had a 945 arrival time c and when we got there all the food was gone in the buffet breakfast. No cups or glasses either. Weird
FAQs about The Glendalough Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking may be limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features elevators and step-free entrances, as well as wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Glendalough National Park, just steps from Glendalough Cathedral and Round Tower, approximately 0.1 miles from Glendalough Visitor Centre and other attractions.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but they may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
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