Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort

Hotels
8.8 (1291 reviews)
Balyna Estate, Moyvalley, Co Kildare , Enfield , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location and grounds
Friendly, helpful staff (breakfast staff praised)
Comfortable, spacious rooms (in many units)
Good breakfast and restaurant dishes
On-site activities and facilities: golf, cycling, bike storage, self-catering cottages
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness; some rooms/cottages reported dirty
No or poor air conditioning; rooms can be very hot
Occasional maintenance/service failures (no hot water, poor email response)
Some cottages/rooms dated or lower quality
Breakfast/restaurant service timing issues (food finishes early); perceived as somewhat costly

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Mixed reports: many guests praised clean rooms, but a number of reviews mention dirty rooms/cottages and inconsistent housekeeping, including a few seriously poor cleanliness comments.
Service
9.7
Generally praised throughout: staff repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and accommodating (several mentions by name for breakfast staff). A few service failures noted (no response to emails about hot water, limited manager/cleaning staff training) but the dominant sentiment is excellent service.
Location
9.7
Very strong: beautiful surroundings, peaceful, excellent for walking, cycling and golf; multiple guests highlighted the location and venue as a main positive.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms are often described as comfortable and spacious (some cottages excellent), but some units are dated or lower quality and many guests noted rooms being uncomfortably hot due to no AC or weak fans.
Amenities
8.6
Good on-site offerings (golf course, bike parking/storage, self-catering kitchens) but notable gaps: lack of air conditioning, occasional missing/limited bathroom fittings (e.g., no shower handset) and uneven cottage equipment.
Value for Money
7.8
Mixed: several guests found it worthwhile for the location and experience, but a few explicitly called it rather costly, lowering perceived value for some visitors.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast and restaurant food received frequent praise (excellent full Irish, standout dishes like fish and chips). Some minor negatives: breakfast service timing/availability issues and occasional simplicity of offerings for certain choices.
Overall Experience
9.8
Predominantly positive overall: many guests would stay again and enjoyed the venue, grounds and service; isolated but significant negative experiences (no hot water, unanswered complaints, cleanliness lapses) lower the unanimity but overall sentiment is very strong.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:02

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique-Style Rooms
Indulge in the charm of 54 boutique-style rooms nestled within a 19th century Italianate mansion. Each room offers a unique blend of elegance and comfort, providing a truly relaxing retreat during your stay.

Golf Course Designed by Ryder Cup Star
Golf enthusiasts will delight in the resort's 18-hole golf course, skillfully designed by Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke. Whether you're a seasoned player or a novice looking to improve your game, the picturesque surroundings and challenging course offer an unforgettable experience.

Fine Dining and Relaxation
Unwind in style at Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort with a pre-dinner drink at the Sundial Bar or on the balcony overlooking the estate. Choose between the casual ambiance of the bar or savor a gourmet meal at Waterways, the hotel's fine dining restaurant, for a culinary experience to remember.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of luxury, leisure, and tranquility at Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort.

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1291 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Dana • family_with_children • us
10
Great getaway
Pros:

Beautiful estate

Cons:

By design... There is nothing around. Aside from the one restaurant on the property, it takes a bit to get it anywhere

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • ie
7
Pros:

The hotel and grounds were gorgeous. The room was clean and comfy. The breakfast was lovely and the bar was good.

Cons:

The computerised heating system was not working properly so the room was too warm and the staff didn't know how to fix it, as well as we had no control over it. Seems like a poor heating system choice.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • ie
8
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Nuala • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely big room, breakfast cooked to order, perfectly.

Cons:

Cold water tap was warm.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Pierre-Yves • family_with_children • fr
3
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Heike • couple • at
5
Für eine Nacht o.k.
Pros:

Das Altgebäude und der Innenhof
Personal freundlich

Cons:

Zimmer bzw. Hauptgebäude sehr anstaltsmäßig. Teppichböden und Geruch…
Nicht idyllisch und romantisch…leider…der Altbau hätte Stil vorgegeben…
Vorstellungen für Irlandidylle nicht getroffen…

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Odile • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Très spacieux et calme, excellent petit déjeuner

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • ie
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Rohan • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

For the price we paid you'd expect a refrigerator as standard but there wasn't one. Other than that the room was clean & well appointed. As for location, it suited our purpose as a drop in overnighter on our trip north but unless you're there to play golf there's much better value & location to be found elsewhere and it's far from what I'd call a "resort".

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Turlough • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Quiet break..service good..breakfast nice

Cons:

N/A

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Corina • couple • ie
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Lewy • family_with_children • ie
4
Pros:

Breakfast was good, rooms comfortable and clean

Cons:

Some of the staff (not all) were not very good. The WiFi in the rooms was very poor and for people needing to work this is a let down. One evening 5 items from the menu were not available and in addition we waited 1 hour and 10 minutes for our main course

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • couple • ie
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
9
Lovely property and handy to airport
Pros:

Near airport. Comfortable, clean, price

Cons:

Staff needed some mentoring / training

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Kilcommins • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Location.great room.nice food .

Cons:

The breastfast not great and ran out of hot food.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jade96Ryan • family_with_children • ie
9
Fab hotel
Pros:

Beautiful location, Beautiful rooms, loved that we had a balcony

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jimmy • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee