Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow

Hotels
8.6 (1910 reviews)
Kilkenny Road , Carlow , ie
+353 59 914 2002

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good location
Cons:
Inconsistent food quality
Cleanliness issues in some areas
Noise from other rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Some reviews noted issues such as grubby bathrooms, though many found the hotel very clean.
Service
9.15
Numerous mentions of helpful and friendly staff contributed positively.
Location
9.19
Positive feedback on the convenient location and proximity to town.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms are often described as comfortable, though some had minor issues like small TVs.
Amenities
8.17
Mentioned amenities were decent; however, some guests noted outdated furniture.
Value for Money
8.63
Many guests felt it was good value, though some found certain aspects expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast was mentioned both positively and negatively; overall decent but variable.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall a pleasant stay with many positives cited.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 09:00

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Retreat

Enchanting Accommodations: Indulge in en suite rooms with elegant work desks, tiled bathrooms, and premium toiletries. Modern amenities like hair dryers, telephones, and tea/coffee facilities ensure a comfortable stay.

Gastronomic Delights: Delight your palate at the Barrow Bistro, where a renowned chef crafts exquisite dishes throughout the day. Savour the a la carte menu and explore the extensive wine selection for a truly gourmet experience.

Scenic Serenity: Immerse yourself in the hotel's lush gardens and stroll across the charming bridge to a private island. Take in the breathtaking views of the River Barrow and Killeshin Hills, creating a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Experience luxury and tranquility at Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1910 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Folakemi R. • family_with_children • gb
10
My two daughters and I enjoyed us a visit.
Pros:

Cleanliness of the hotel, the receptionist that received us on arrival, infact all staff members and breakfast are excellent. Overall service was great.

Cons:

Of course you would want to keep a memory of your visit with interior design of the hotel. Clients will be happy for staff to offer to help take pictures of family whenever clients are struggling to get everyone together on their phone camera. It's part of the experience. One minute of their previous time can put a smile on the faces of their customers. Thanks to the kind lady (a fellow client) who offered and helped take our family pictures as my nieces and nephew came visiting before we checked out to the Dublin Airport.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • ie
8
Enjoyable.
Pros:

Location was ideal - near SETU.

Cons:

Dining in the rear section - prefer the bar area.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • it
8
Bellissimo tipico hotel Irlandese
Pros:

Molto accogliente, bella struttura immersa nel verde, stanze nuovissime, ben arredate.
Sorpresa trovata in stanza :3 paperelle di gomma con il logo dell'hotel. Divertente e piacevole pensiero per gli ospiti

Cons:

Stanza molto calda (30 gradi) e non abbiamo avuto la possibilità di regolare la temperatura.
Bisognerebbe togliere i vari insetti dal soffitto perché sono davvero tanti e variegati (ragni, falene ecc.).

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Breakfast very nice.
Staff very nice and very friendly and helpful

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Filippo • solo_traveller • it
5
Troppe porte tagliafuoco!
Pros:

Il personale molto gentile ed accogliente, la sala principale bella

Cons:

Purtroppo era presente un forte odore di concime in tutti gli ambienti. L’arredamento un po’ superato.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

The helpful staff

Cons:

I liked it all

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Flora • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Ajda • solo_traveller • si
7
Pros:

Hotel je prijeten, osebje zelo prijazno. Soba je bila čista in prostorna, okna so se lahko odprla. Zajtrk je bil samopostrežen in okusen.
Hotel ima odlično lokacijo za izhodišče do Brownshill dolmen.
Na voljo je bilo dovolj brezplačnih parkirišč.

Cons:

Kopalnica je bila precej dotrajana, tla so škripala, banja je bila na zunanji strani počena.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
V
veerle • couple • ie
6
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • ie
5
Over priced and not
Pros:

Travelled for work but was attending a friends private function in the hotel at the same time.

Cons:

The staff apart from the receptionist wasn’t that friendly. Breakfast finished at 10.30 Sunday morning which is very early and as you have to be out of your room at 11am it was very rushed. M

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
8
Excellent hotel with a warm welcoming
Pros:

Staff so friendly and helpful

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • ie
10
A lovely stay is very nice hotel.
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Molatedi • family_with_children • ie
9
Impeccable
Pros:

Vintage

Cons:

Too much stairs for bags

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Chisomnanya Janelle • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Delyth • couple • gb
10
Very friendly staff and amazing food.
Pros:

Amazing!

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Lostorto • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
C
colette • couple • ie
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
C
Claudio • solo_traveller • it
8
Cons:

La posizione era un poco lontana dai centri turistici

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Great night

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee