Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (237 reviews)
Straffan Road, Maynooth, Kildare , Maynooth , IE

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Proposal/romance packages available
Fireplace in lobby
Arcade/game room
Electric car charging station
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
No major cons mentioned
Some might find rates high during peak seasons

Categories

Cleanliness
8.99
The rooms are clean and comfortable, highlighting attention to cleanliness.
Service
8.96
Staff, especially Eduarda and Ana, consistently receive praise for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9
The location is ideal, close to Maynooth town and public transport.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms are modern and well-equipped with amenities like tea and coffee facilities.
Amenities
8.48
Swimming pool and kids' activities make it family-friendly.
Value for Money
7.94
Good deals for families, but some may feel rates are slightly high during peak times.
Food and Beverage
7.99
On-site dining and nearby café are mentioned positively.
Overall Experience
8.96
Guests express overall satisfaction and desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:38

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and leisure at Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club, ideally located in the heart of Maynooth.

Rejuvenate in Style
Dive into luxury with our two indoor swimming pools and hot tubs, or stay fit at our well-equipped health club. Enjoy recreational amenities that cater to relaxation and wellness.

Culinary Delights Await
Savor a diverse array of cuisines at the Arkle Bar & Restaurant, or enjoy a cozy night in with our room service. Indulge in delectable snacks at our café during your stay.

Business Meets Leisure
Our hotel features comprehensive meeting spaces and a business center, perfect for corporate travelers. With modern amenities, complimentary internet, and laundry services, your needs are securely met.

Don't wait – secure your unforgettable stay at Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club today!

Important information:

Dip into one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a health club. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 237 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.99
Service: 8.96
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.96
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foleyp2022 Solo travel Dublin, County Dublin
10
Support friendly
Pros:

Pachael was very kind and helpfull

2026-03-22 via Tripadvisor
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G1236MHcd Friends getaway
10
Great place to celebrate a family wedding and milestone birthday!
Pros:

It was a beautiful hotel with wonderful service. The staff were extremely kind and helpful . Unfortunately , construction going on above our room woke us early and there were scaffolds outside of our window. However, this is understandable considering that improvements are being made. The restaurant was fabulous and the cocktails at the bar delicious.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
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sandracX3778HQ Friends getaway
6
Just don’t order room service…
Pros:

We stayed at the glen royal for a night out so we weren’t actually in the room for more then 2 hours before coming back from our night out. The room was lovely, bar area was also really nice. Staff were cordial. At 2am we ordered room service 3 pizzas, my friend had said they were bacon and mushroom pizzas, I called back to see if I could get just a plain margarita, to be told no, I asked if they were frozen “yes” so I kindly asked if they could just pick off the bits before cooking it. The response was they are ‘too busy’ I didn’t push any further. An hour goes by and the food arrives. This was the worst pizza I have never had in my life even after taking the bacon and mushroom off it. It looked like it had been cooked, frozen over, then cooked again it was just rotten. The man who delivered it was really nice but €60 total was just ridiculous. At 4/5am the fire alarm went off which startled us all. I left very early before my friends and in all fairness I did not speak to anyone about these complaints so maybe there could have been a resolution if I had spoke with a manager. The location was ideal for the night out but to have so much to say about a hotel we were souly using to just sleep and the price of what it was. Maybe it was just a hectic night…

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
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X4950WYtraceyb Family
10
10/10 for everything we can’t wait to come back
Pros:

We were recommended this hotel from another family as they always stay here with younger kids it was our first time for st Patrick’s day and definitely won’t be our last we had a 10/10 experience hotel was absolutly gorgeous so clean the food was beautiful breakfast was 10 probly the best hotel breakfast loads to do for the kids entertainment games room pool the staff couldn’t do enough for us kids had a ball an I just want to mention the lovelly girl on reception eduarda so kind helping me she couldn’t of done enough we can’t wait to come back

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
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H9470ENpatriciab Family
10
Super stay
Pros:

From the moment we arrived we received a very warm welcome ,the staff member explained everything we needed to know ,thank you Owen .
The breakfast ,room,beds ,and swimming pools were fabulous.
Well done Glen Royal
Look forward to next time

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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lazzarom788 Solo travel
2
Terrible
Pros:

Poor gym, overcrowded and with rude staff!

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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E2028AAtanyal Family
10
Comfy family hotel
Pros:

Homey-comfy family hotel, going quite every year! Nice rooms, food, pool, spa. Awesome personel - we were greeted by Eduarda and Anna - thank you for looking after us! Walking distance to town centre streets, very convenient.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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lstewa715609 Family Belfast, Northern Ireland
10
Exceptional Family Hotel
Pros:

Our stay in the Glenroyal Hotel was exceptional. It was so child friendly, the family room, gift bag for kids, books and toys in the room. The separate family pool was fantastic. Great food, extremely friendly staff - with a special mention to Edwarda on the reception desk who could not have been more helpful - thank you! We would love to return!

2026-02-28 via Tripadvisor
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EMJ-72 Business Enfield, County Meath
10
Outstanding hotel
Pros:

Attended Barnhall lunch and was so impressed. Food was outstanding. Staff were very professional and friendly especially our two waiting staff Michael and Grace. I think this hotel is out there as far as what it offers! The best food we have had at a function like this in a very long time..well done to all involved ! Will be highly recommending to people

2026-02-28 via Tripadvisor
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heatherbE6341IB Couples Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
10
Lovely one night stay
Pros:

Lovely one night at the Glen Royal. Staff were friendly and efficient, great reception staff especially Edwarda and the other lady with long red hair (sorry did not catch name) both extremely friendly. Breakfast was delicious, plenty of choice and hot food was fresh and served by the chef.
The room was clean and well equipped, loved the Elimis toiletries.
Did not get chance to use the leisure facilities.

2026-02-27 via Tripadvisor
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X7290UEleonl Solo travel
10
Warm welcome
Pros:

Eduarda on reception was especially lovely and welcoming.

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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samlW6777DU Business Greece
10
Outstanding stay — excellent standards, warm service and a team you look forward to seeing again.
Pros:

I had an excellent stay at the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth. The hotel is well located, professionally managed and maintained to a high standard. My room was comfortable and impeccably presented, and the dining and leisure facilities were equally impressive.
Service throughout was courteous, efficient and welcoming.

A particular mention should be given to Edwarda, the Brazilian receptionist, whose friendly and welcoming manner is a real credit to the hotel. She has a natural warmth and positivity that makes guests feel at ease and genuinely welcome.

I would not hesitate to recommend the Glenroyal and look forward to returning.

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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W4968VIbenp Business
10
Very good
Pros:

Very helpful staff on the reception especially Eduarda she was brilliant ,

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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ninapK3962PA Business
10
Wonderful Stay
Pros:

I had a fantastic stay at the Glenroyal in Maynooth. The room was super spacious and extremely comfortable — everything was spotless and very well maintained.

The staff were amazing: kind, professional, and always there to help with anything we needed. A special thank you to Eduarda, who really stood out with her warm and welcoming attitude.

I would highly recommend this hotel and would happily stay again!

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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harvesthomeb Solo travel World
10
Leisure centre
Pros:

Anastasia is a professional, helpful and very friendly member of staff.
You are lucky to have her on the team.
The pool area is always a pleasure to visit and very well taken care of.
Really looking forward to the new changing rooms.

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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rlozi Business Nice, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
10
Good stay in Maynooth
Pros:

Very good hotel, kind staff (in particular Eduarda) helping me for my return travel.
Good food in the restaurant nearby.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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tejad2026 Friends getaway
10
Hospitality
Pros:

Excellent hospitality from Eduarda

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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luciusl2026 Business
10
Nice stay in the Glenroyal
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful personal, especially Eduarda. Good breakfast l, clean rooms and pools.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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J6349XXdonnam Family
10
Best kids friendly hotle ever
Pros:

I just got home from this fantastic hotle yesterday with my 2 children boy 8 with autism and girl 13 we stayed for 3 night and everything from the cheak in lady eduarda to the cheak out girl Louise was fantastic. The room so so clean the house was spotless and everyone was so nice. The girl who served us our fabulous meal was so nice Gabriella and the food was out of this world so much so my daughter ordered her meal twice in the 1 sitting. The girls in the kids club Aoibhe and Phargavi were so good and so helpful and kind to all of us but they all went out of there way to make things easier for me and my son they got us a quite place in the restaurant to eat and they didn't have want my son wanted but went out of there way to get as close to it as possible and I myself am a fussy eater and they mixed and matched the meal to suit my liking. They all just wanted us to have as much fun as possible even in the family pool they told us what time was the best time to come for my son and said they could do what ever we needed to make it easier on him. We had that nice and relaxed of a time I have already booked us back in for Easter. There games room is class and my kids have had bad experiences in kids clubs before but not here even when is was the only child here they still sat with him and tried to make it fun for him. I cant recommed this hotle more and if you have kids its a must and kids with ASD ( SPECIAL NEEDS) then its an even bigger must have. 15 out of 10

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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jamieann27 Family Navan, County Meath
10
Perfect
Pros:

I stayed here last week with my son for mid term, hotel is fantastic , I highly recommend this place to stay, from start to finish we had a great time.
Greeted by ana at reception who was very helpful , she gave my son a goodie bag and told him about the kids club, she was cheerful and friendly so thanks ana.
We had dinner in arkle restaurant and service was 100% , food was delicious, portions small but that's ok, desserts were fantastic also.
The pool was our favourite, it is so big and so clean , the nicest pool I've seen in ireland so far.
Rooms were big and clean, lovely beds.
The next day I got a coffee and my son got a complimentary hot chocolate in the coffee shop, very nice .
I highly recommend this hotel, im booking my next stay soon.

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor