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The Glendalough Hotel

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

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Nestled in the mountains, The Glendalough Hotel offers a haven of relaxation and adventure. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then explore the nearby trails or unwind on the garden terrace with WiFi. Take advantage of Caseys Bar & Bistro for dinner and enjoy coffee at the coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • St. Kevin's Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glendalough Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glendalough Tower - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glendalough Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Wicklow Way - 2 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's Bar & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Heather Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lynham's of Laragh - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Glendalough Green - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Byrne & Woods - ‬11 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
  • 3 meeting rooms, a lift and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, wedding services 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

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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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 does it cost to stay at The Glendalough Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Glendalough Hotel on 21 Nov 2025 start from NZ$340.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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Reviews

The Glendalough Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is excellent! The breakfast was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tranquil peaceful stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dorian Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
++ 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and the location is unbeatable! Very walkable to the monastic city and the hiking trails. I found the interior charming because it was retro - a bit like taking a time machine into the 90s. It was no frills, but it reminded me pleasantly of my childhood. If you're expecting something very modern and/or fancy, you might be disappointed, but I feel like the main attraction is Glendalough. I loved the restaurant here, the waiters were nice and the food was good! The hotel staff here were helpful and polite. The free breakfast was better than the reviews led me to expect. Not fancy, but decent considering it was free. The front desk seems unstaffed outside of the check-in period, but there is a really comfortable lobby hidden away behind the check in area, that you can rest in while you wait. If not for the location, I would have rated this 4/5, but thanks to the location, 5/5!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding service and staff

Fabulous 2 night stay in this quaint hotel. Service was excellent. Food outstanding and great mix of people staying. Very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wietze

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glendalough High

The hotel exceeded my expectations. I was in a good mood the whole time. You could not ask for a better location right next to the Glendalough sites, plus reasonable rates. Although my room was small, it was cozy and had everything I needed, plus a lovely view from the sizable windows even though it raced north toward the road. My only complaint about the hotel is that the front desk is not staffed 24/7 (I think it closes at 8 or 9 PM), which might create some anxiety for those returning late. I also read really bad reviews about the hotel restaurant, so I ate dinner elsewhere. However, the included breakfast was fine. I didn't see a fan or way to open the windows in the room, so I imagine it might get a little hot during warmer weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accommodations

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

6/10 Okay

Martin

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

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff wasn’t very friendly. Waited for over 20 minutes to find someone to check us in. The breakfast was really bad. Tough overcooked bacon, watery eggs. Really disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jay

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

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful nature park, trails and historic buildings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location for hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and attentive, the food was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel literally yards from historic Glendalough with a great breakfast and on site bar/ food options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, very good restaurant, excellent breakfast, thin walls!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025