Castle Varagh Hotel & Bar

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Independent
8.2 (506 reviews)
The Square, Castlepollard, Westmeath, N91KWP4 , Castlepollard , IE
353-852288349

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Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Great food
Clean environment
Cons:
Heating issues
Room availability problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Most reviews praised cleanliness, with a mention of one room being slightly dirty.
Service
8.56
Staff were frequently noted as friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
8.4
The location received positive mentions from guests, fitting well for their needs.
Room Quality
7.85
Many guests appreciated the rooms, though one mentioned issue with heating.
Amenities
8.38
Amenities such as breakfast and parking were noted as good, enhancing guest experience.
Value for Money
7.84
Guests felt the hotel provided good value, but some issues affected their perception.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Food quality received very positive feedback with mentions of excellent meals.
Overall Experience
8.26
Overall sentiment was positive, with minor issues noted, but overall satisfaction high.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:36

Property Description

Amenities:

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge serving meals and drinks
  • Full breakfast available daily for a fee

Featured Amenities:

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Complimentary coffee/tea in common area
  • Free self-parking on-site

Guestroom Features:

  • 18 guestrooms with LED televisions
  • Free wireless internet access
  • Cable programming
  • Electric kettles and complimentary coffee/tea
  • Daily housekeeping

Explore Castle Varagh Hotel & Bar in Castlepollard for a convenient stay near local attractions. Book now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

This hotel offers designated smoking areas.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 506 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.56
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.26
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ella • couple • ie
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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ogorman • couple • ie
10
Pros:

A little gem, staff were excellent, so helpful and friendly. Food was excellent, a really good breakfast. Rooms had everything needed..

Cons:

The lift at the start, its nickname is the sloth, and very good reason, but ended up making me smile in the end.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • couple • ca
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Eamonn • couple • ie
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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RJ Lees • couple • gb
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

The staff, especially Jason and Ciara, were so friendly. A very warm reception from them both. The room was spacious, clean, well decorated and warm. The breakfast was amazing thankyou

Cons:

Nothing. Very happy and have booked again.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
9
4 night stay
Pros:

The room we stayed in was very large family size room. Massive bed and a single bed. Both quite high if you are small. Very comfy though. The ensuite was large with a shower. Hand rails and a seat in the shower for people with mobility problems. The breakfast choice was good for meat eaters or vegetarian.

Cons:

Only the lack of topping up of shower gel, toilet rolls, clean towels and coffee sachets.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • de
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • ie
7
Pros:

The staff were friendly and the hotel room was very clean. Breakfast was lovely but service was extremely slow.

Cons:

We waited 40 minutes to get our breakfast on our 2nd day. That was after chasing the waiter/waitress twice. There was only 4 other tables in the dining room so I couldn’t understand why the delay.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sadie • couple • gb
8
Staff and food was amazing
Pros:

The food was amazing

Cons:

Our room was at the front if the hotel and traffic spoilt our nights sleep.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

I liked the friendly, welcoming service of the staff.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Leo • family_with_children • gb
8
Great enjoyable stsy
Pros:

Great decor and nice and clesn

Cons:

The water in the shower was not warm enough

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Rory • couple • ie
9
2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Smyth • family_with_children • ie
8
Lovely
Pros:

Breakfast
Location
Staff

Cons:

Bar was shut early

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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Finocchiaro • solo_traveller • au
9
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Rebekka • family_with_children • de
8
2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

Was clean,staff friendly and helpful,food was excellent

Cons:

Nout

2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
10
2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • ie
9
2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Creggy • solo_traveller • ie
5
I was freezing
Pros:

Hotel was beautiful. Staff were lovely..my room was absolutely freezing like baltic...id to ask 5 or 6 times during my 2 night stay to please turn the heating on. No answer on reception either.

Cons:

As above

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee