Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa

Hotels
8.5 (1373 reviews)
Old Armagh Rd, , Monaghan , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast / food
Very friendly and helpful staff
Good leisure facilities and pool
Convenient location
Some rooms reported spacious and spotless
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in public areas; filthy carpets reported
Rooms dated and in need of updating
Maintenance issues (broken baby changing unit, noisy lift)
Room defects: shower awkward, no mini-fridge, hard beds

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple mentions of lack of cleanliness in main areas and filthy carpets; some rooms reported spotless but public-area cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
10
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and 'amazing' across reviews; consistently positive service experience.
Location
9.5
Several reviews note a good location / convenient to town centre and good overall positioning for guests.
Room Quality
6
Frequent complaints about dated rooms, hard beds, shower placement/curtains, missing mini-fridge and worn carpets; some rooms spacious and clean but overall quality is below expectation.
Amenities
9
Leisure facilities and pool praised multiple times; some amenity issues (broken baby changing unit, lift problems, missing shower cream) but overall amenities are a strong point.
Value for Money
8
Mixed perceptions — some guests call it a rip off while others describe an affordable, comfortable stay; overall value slightly above average but inconsistent.
Food and Beverage
10
Consistently positive comments about breakfast and food quality (breakfast described as wonderful and food as excellent); food is a clear strength.
Overall Experience
9
Guest experiences vary, but strong service, food and amenities raise the overall impression despite cleanliness and room-quality shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:08

Property Description

Luxurious Leisure Facilities
The Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa nestled in the picturesque hills of Monaghan offers a wide range of leisure activities for guests of all ages. From a well-equipped gym to a relaxing spa, and even a family-friendly leisure club with a swimming pool, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary experience at the Vettriano Restaurant, boasting a bistro-style ambiance and stunning views of Monaghan town. With special menus catering to vegetarians, vegans, and kids, every palate is sure to be satisfied.

Cozy Bar Atmosphere
Unwind in the cozy bar at Hillgrove Hotel, where you can enjoy a variety of delicious food and beverages in a relaxed setting. With comfortable seating and plasma TVs, it's the perfect spot to socialize or simply relax after a day of activities.

Experience luxury and comfort at Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

A credit card will be needed on arrival for pre-authorization. This is inclusive of cash payments also.

Guests are required to show a photo identification on arrival for proof of booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1373 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9
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Asanka Dharmarathne • couple • lk
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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samuel • family_with_children • gb
6
Average hotel needs some TLC in places
Pros:

The swimming pool

Cons:

In need of TLC

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • gb
9
Pros:

In spite of a number of events on site, our room was blissfully quiet!

Cons:

The onsite restaurant was mediocre and crowded.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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susanne • couple • gb
8
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Rooms cleaned every day ...

Cons:

Save the climate change guilt on getting your room cleaned and staff not very friendly at all

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • ie
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ie
9
Fantastic. Will be back.
Pros:

Great location and facilities. Very comfortable accommodation and bed was amazing. Staff were always helpful. Food was delicious.

Cons:

Lobby always cold as front doors always opening and letting in cold air in evenings as it’s the main entrance. Not suitable to sit and relax as too cold.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • ie
10
A wonderful Family short break!
Pros:

We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was fantastic and catered for gluten free too. The kids activities were fabulous and the staff were fantastic 👏. Everything was very well organised and lastly the haystack chicken dinner in the bar was absolutely beautiful .

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Savana • extended_group • ie
5
Cons:

Hotel is very run down, some areas in need of a clean ( leisure centre and spa) cold in bar and breakfast room as doors left open. Bedroom draughty windows not sealed.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Food
Facilities, although 1 closed
Friendly staff

Cons:

Noise of lift as it stops at floor 2

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sean • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • gb
3
Just a poor overall stay had my 3 year old son and lift was broken and they put on the highest floor room dirty looked
Cons:

Room was dirty on arrival floor was not hovered could see lot of debris on the floor on arrival

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Mairin • couple • ie
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had a lovely one night stay at the Hillgrove the room was very comfortable and we really enjoyed the leisure facilities especially the Hot Tub. The food was delicious and a nice variety for breakfast. We enjoyed the quiz night and bingo an excellent idea. We will be back again.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Hanratty • couple • ie
7
GOOD
Pros:

Breakfast was very good

Cons:

Room was a bit cold because window was not closed wright

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
10
Fab
Pros:

Fab hotel didnt make breakfast slept to late

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Tara • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • ie
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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mugwagwa • couple • et
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee