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Glendalough, Laragh, Ireland
#10 of 10 hotels in Laragh
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 753 hotel reviews
7.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.7
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Comfort
7.9
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
7.1
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Staff
7.9
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Value for money
7.0
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Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Sarah
Ireland6 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Grand”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The view of the national park from the room. The gorgeous area
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Keith
Ireland4 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn't enjoy the breakfast on our 2nd morning it was freezing cold. The eggs I thought were left overs ftom day before the bacon was freezing also. The quality of food needs to be better at dinner. It's very expensive and over priced.
Really liked the room it was close to stairs and had a ok view. Bed was comfortable and alot of tv channels to flick around.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Anna
Ireland20 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There can be more variation to the breakfast. It's very basic. The hall definitely needs an upgrade. Also the heating was turned off after St Patrick's weekend assuming most guests checked out so we had to ask to turn it back on which thankfully they did.
The staff were very friendly and attentive. The dinner was very nice. We ordered burgers first nite and salmon the second nite. The burger was awesome and the salmon was a decent slice. The bed was massive and kingcoil mattress very comfy also a bath tub in each room makes the highlight.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Paul
Ireland5 Reviews7.0“Overall a lovely experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room Lovely Staff Lovely View Lovely Food Excellent Bar lovely The heating system was broken when we woke up and it was quite cold in the Hotel (Feb). No shower and cold in the dining room for breakfast - Not too much of an issue as we left at 11am
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Debbie
Ireland11 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very comfortable hotel, lovely staff and great food. Brilliant location beside the monastery and with lots of great walks to choose from.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Triona
Ireland3 Reviews8.0“Lovely staff and Location! location! location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Maybe it is because we are vegetarians but the food was not too exciting although there was nothing wrong with it. For example, we were offered porridge for breakfast. With honey and raisins and seeds it could have been great, but it was plain. I'd have loved coffee and a croissant or other pastry but there was only bread. Our dinner pasta was nice but not special. My bed was not very comfortable, but my husband thought his side was fine, (the double bed was two single beds which was fine but the two single duvets in the coverlet felt a bit uncomfortable.
I loved the staff and the location is amazing. The staff were all really nice and obliging. there is a warm and friendly vibe and that is thanks to the people who work there.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Hickey
Ireland1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Scenery
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Vincent
Ireland6 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bar, the bar staff were painfully slow and there was no atmosphere in the bar
Liked the room and scenery, but bar staff were painfully slow and there was no atmosphere in the hotel and what is really missing is a pool!!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Sofia
Portugal6 Reviews8.0“Incredible place to stay and hike!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to point out, but as a suggestion it would be nice to have some more variety of food for breakfast!
The location is amazing, the staff super helpful and friendly! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the shower very nice with hot water!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Patrick
Ireland2 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
En-suite was out dated with shower-bath
Location is amazing for anyone after a long hike, food and service was great
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Martha
Netherlands36 Reviews3 helpful votes6.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast is really substandard; quite greasy, not a lot of choice - the fried pieces are all quite luke-warm and very greasy. For breakfast there's very little else to choose from; the 'fresh fruit' is canned fruit in syrop. Also not sure why but it didn't seem like heating was working in the public areas (breakfast area or the bar areas around lunch time - it was noticabley cold in both).
Location is the reason to stay here. It's beautiful. our room was also nice and cosy, good bed and we had a view of the round tower from our room.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Vinita
Ireland7 Reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel breakfast was less than average
Location was fantastic
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 26, 2023
Graham
Ireland66 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms need a little update but was comfortable Breakfast was average but not bad
Friendly staff comfortable rooms I asked for an early check-in and I was accommodated with my request
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Danielle
Ireland143 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small room, even for a single.
Beautiful location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Danielle
Ireland143 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Limited choice for breakfast for children
The location is amazing and the hotel a beautiful old building with character. Lovely restaurant too.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Gavin
United Kingdom3 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms with double bed was small Shower wasn’t great, no towels in the room and we got the bare minimum. Breakfast starting at 8:15 is late
The location is really good, food in the restaurant was tasty
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 3, 2023
John
Ireland4 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast very poor quality
Comfortable place
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Gijsbertus
United States of America3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Power outages, but staff handled it well
Location, outside lunch and coffee
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 26, 2023
Denis
Ireland3 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel itself is very dated and needs a good makeover
I liked the location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 26, 2023
Michael
Ireland7 Reviews7.0“Ideal location for my activity”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast could have been earlier 8.15 is to late for most people Bar service was very slow ,Had to wait 10 Minutes for bar staff to even look at me
Speedy check in Frindly service
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Una
Ireland80 Reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Would have liked to have felt welcome but staff didn't seem to be happy or particularly happy to see us.
Location excellent, hotel overall good but reception staff could have been more friendly. Bar staff were good.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 11, 2023
Kseniia
Ireland9 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We didn't like the breakfasts. And some of the towels were stained.
We really liked the hotel and its staff. The location is wonderful, within walking distance of all the routes of Glendalough.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 10, 2023
Megan
United States of America20 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Lovely old hotel, slightly scuffed and dated but wonderful location and views. Grounds were amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No shampoo, lotions etc in bath, hairdryer mounted on wall and barely worked. Towels small and thin
Good selection for breakfast, nice dining area
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Anthony
United Kingdom1 review6.0“Fine for few day stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Low quality restaurant meals. Breakfast meals could stand some improvement.
Good location.
Stayed in August 2023
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