The Glendalough Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Glendalough with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Triple Room
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Derrybawn, Glendalough, Co., Wicklow, Glendalough, WICKLOW IRELAND, A98 X9C1

What's nearby

  • Glendalough Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Kevin's Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lower Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Upper Lake - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • The Wicklow Way - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Rathdrum Station - 20 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's Bar & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wicklow Heather Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coach House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Glendalough Green - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Glenmalure Lodge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Glendalough Hotel

Hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at The Glendalough Hotel. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Caseys Bar & Bistro, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a gift shop and 3 meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Glendalough Hotel boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and travel cots

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Caseys Bar & Bistro
  • Farm Kitchen

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Glendalough Hotel Hotel
The Glendalough Hotel Glendalough
The Glendalough Hotel Hotel Glendalough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Glendalough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Glendalough Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Glendalough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Glendalough Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Glendalough Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is steps away from Glendalough Cathedral, Round Tower and Glendalough Tower. Glendalough Visitor Centre and St. Kevin's Church are just steps away.

The Glendalough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 62 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SABINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Glendalough Hotel is located near the Glendalough Monastery which makes it the perfect location for walks and discoveries of the nearby visitor attractions. It offers a unique atmosphere due to the amazing surroundings close to nature but also to the old churchyard and monasteric city. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David J.

Travelled with family
Location was great for walking to beautiful historic sites and hikes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property that sits adjacent to a charming historical site within easy walking distance. Very peaceful and clean. We stayed in late September, so lack of air conditioning wasn’t an issue. The heat was very comfortable during the night. We were pleasantly surprised that the food was very delicious after reading previous reviews. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE, Fresno

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic! The concierge Felix was so very helpful! He went above and beyond for us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kandee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was beautiful! Staff very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

robyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property location is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angeleah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, loved the whole experience plus its pets friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wietze

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to the walks was as close as you can get. Extremely quiet. Good parking. An older Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with partner
Good location for access to the area. Hotel itself old and worn. Food adequate but not tasty. Facilities worn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Amazing location that allowed us to take advantage of the quiet mornings and evenings - after the tour buses leave. Comfortable beds, clean and comfortable room, good breakfast. Front desk staff could use some customer service coaching.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place - great location.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature walking the highlight
Old hotel but only choice in the area. Surrounding walks were beautiful. Food in the restaurant was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location in Glendalough
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Park is excellent. Hotel good room comfortable. Dining was ok. Some options just up the road. The park is magnificent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly, Canal Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacation
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024