Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club

Hotels
8.2 (1746 reviews)
The Rath , Ashbourne , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Family-friendly amenities
Cons:
Noise from adjacent rooms
High breakfast prices
Cold pool area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
General cleanliness reported positively, but some reviews mentioned cold rooms affecting comfort.
Service
9.25
Consistently high praise for staff and service quality across multiple reviews.
Location
8.79
Location praised as ideal, contributing to overall positive experiences.
Room Quality
7.74
Mixed reviews on room quality, including comments about outdated decor and noise issues.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities generally enjoyed, but some were unavailable or not functioning during the stay.
Value for Money
7.73
Concerns noted about high prices for breakfast and lack of inclusivity in packages.
Food and Beverage
6.78
Significant dissatisfaction with breakfast quality and service, mentioned as rubbery and cold.
Overall Experience
8.75
Despite some issues, many guests expressed an enjoyment of their stay and the desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:02

Property Description

Luxurious Countryside Retreat
Set in the tranquil County Meath, The Pillo Hotel offers a 4-star modern stay between Dublin and Meath.

Modern Comforts and Wellness
Indulge in luxurious rooms with HD TVs, free internet, and plush bedding. Enjoy access to Clann Fitness and Leisure Club for a refreshing workout or relaxation.

Spa Indulgence and Convenient Location
Unwind at the newly refurbished Jule Spa with a variety of treatments. Conveniently located on the N2 road, explore nearby attractions like Tayto Park and historic villages.

To experience a blend of relaxation and convenience, book your stay at The Pillo Hotel now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1746 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 7.73
Food and Beverage: 6.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Clemence solo_traveller fr
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Joan family_with_children ie
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Liveta couple gb
7
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Denise family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Mickyboy56 solo_traveller ie
10
Handy to Airport
Pros:

Spacious room/suite

Cons:

Only had one night

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Martin family_with_children gb
9
Love going will be back before end of summer
Pros:

Really great venue with great staff and very child friendly.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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McCormack solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely hotel, staff were exceptional.
Pros:

Staff were lovely and very helpful and polite. Breakfast was good choice and lovely food. The room was lovely and warm even though it was windy and freezing outside.

Cons:

The only thing that was slightly wrong was the shower screen didn't stop all the water and some water went on the floor which yiu then had to watch you didn't slip on it.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Our room was spacious and the leisure centre was very good.

Cons:

The menu in the restaurant is a bit boring.
The food is average, nothing bad about it but certainly nothing amazing about it for what it costs.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Gemma family_with_children ie
7
handy location and comfortable
Pros:

dinner was lovely, very very quiet dining that night, rooms very comfortable and spacious, games/arcade room good, sensory room very good

Cons:

there could be more for older kids, a teen hang out area or football area maybe, there used to be a soft play area this is now a sensory room which needs to be booked which is great but soft play was also good for the youngers to play in

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Patrick family_with_children ie
8
Good
Pros:

Facilities, location, family friendly

Cons:

Family next room over fighting all night.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple ie
6
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Keava solo_traveller ie
4
Over priced for what it is
Pros:

Pool itself good for kids
Bar food good too

Cons:

Changing areas in swimming pool and bathrooms in bedrooms need upgrading. Grubby and tired. Some damaged items in our room

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Noel couple ie
10
Great Hotel would Stay Again
Pros:

Lovely clean spacious bedrooms, great food (portions very big though), very friendly bar staff, convenient to the airport

Cons:

The only thing i would say is that 4pm check-in is a bit late compared to other hotels

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller ie
10
Great trip, lovely food, very clean. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Pros:

Really friendly receptionist welcomed us. Young lady with dark hair, very accommodating. We had arrived earlier than planned but she was so helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable. Bar/restaurant and leisure staff all brilliant. Food was great. Pool lovely. Great location. Really enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

One of the receptionists on front desk was not very friendly, young lady light hair. She interrupted the other staff member I was dealing with to tell me check-in time was 4... we already knew this. I felt she was a bit rude, especially after we just arrived. The first lady was very poised and so pleasant. I'm not sure the other one was suited to front desk, no smiling. Then just walked off. Thankfully the other girl was so nice. We had been travelling since 6 am and really appreciated her professionalism and goodwill, allowing us to get to our room asap.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Colin couple ie
10
Brilliant two night stay, first class hotel with outstanding staff. Would definitely come back
Pros:

Excellent staff, really friendly and helpful from check in to check out. The rooms were spotless, the pool and leisure facilities were top notch, and the whole hotel had a lovely feel to it.

Cons:

Honestly nothing, everything was spot on from start to finish

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller ie
7
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Brady family_with_children ie
6
Pros:

Breakfast was just alright a bit pricey for children who are fussy eaters.

Cons:

The food was cold in the restaurant had to send it back, wouldn’t normally complain but it’s expensive enough.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Angie family_with_children mu
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jane family_with_children ie
7
We had a lovely time and it catered very well for our family with 3 young kids.
Pros:

Loved the size of the bedroom, it was huge. Kids loved the pool and the mini disco (although it was a bit late for the wee ones 8-10pm). Everyone enjoyed breakfast.

Cons:

Unfortunately, when we left the hotel and drove home, we realised we had left a jacket in the wardrobe. We phoned that evening, reception weren’t particularly sympathetic and directed us to an email address for lost property. 4 days later we still haven’t heard anything from the email. Family called into the hotel in person, to be told it had not been found (stolen?). We realise it would be better had we not left the jacket behind at all but very annoying and upsetting that it was stolen. Won’t return to the hotel on that basis.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Kerry family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee