Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Glendalough Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking 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
Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a billiards/pool table
Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Glendalough Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and travel cribs
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
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
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Hiking/biking trails
Family friendly
Travel crib
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 elevator
Thin carpet in room
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Restaurant dining guides
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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
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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 elevators
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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Glendalough Hotel located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is steps 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
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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.
SABINE
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
David J.
Travelled with family
Nov 2, 2024
Location was great for walking to beautiful historic sites and hikes.
David J.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Jay
Travelled with partner
Sep 21, 2024
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.
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.
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.
Katharine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angeleah
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Aug 21, 2024
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.
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.
Great place, loved the whole experience plus its pets friendly
Astrid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Nichole
Travelled with family
Jul 11, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Molly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
John
Travelled with family
Jun 7, 2024
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
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 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.