Woodenbridge Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1650 reviews)
Vale of Avoca , Arklow , ie

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
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in rooms
Some facilities in need of update

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as hair on towels and a filthy shower head.
Service
9.15
Staff were frequently described as friendly, helpful, and providing excellent service.
Location
8.65
Many reviews praised the hotel's location as being peaceful and convenient.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were generally found to be spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities were considered good overall with some mentions of decent entertainment options.
Value for Money
8.65
Overall fair value given the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Positive feedback regarding food quality, with specific mentions of nice breakfast and good restaurant options.
Overall Experience
8.75
Reviews indicate a generally positive experience, despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:57

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Experience the allure of a 400-year old hotel in the scenic Vale of Avoca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi in modern rooms with stunning views of Woodenbridge Golf Club.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at the AA Rosette restaurant offering delectable full Irish breakfasts. For a lively evening, the Gold Mines Bar features nightly live music, including traditional Irish nights. The Redmond Restaurant boasts an award-winning menu blending modern and traditional Irish cuisine with an impressive wine selection.

Outdoor Adventures
Explore picturesque hiking trails winding through the Vale of Avoca and along the riverbank. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty while staying at our charming hotel.

Book now to savor the perfect blend of history, luxury, and nature at our enchanting hotel in the Vale of Avoca.

Important information:

Please note the budget rooms can be slightly noisy at times as they are closer to our Goldmine’s Bar.

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

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1650 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Jackie couple ie
10
Pros:

Great setting
Lovely view from balcony room
Staff very friendly
Great breakfast
Live music

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Kerry extended_group au
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller pt
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Kevin family_with_children ie
9
Pros:

Had dinner and breakfast both were excellent staff were very friendly

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Julia couple gb
8
Nice hotel.
Pros:

The hotel was nice. We loved the music. Staff were friendly. Okay breakfast and evening meal. Enjoyed our drinks in the garden by the stream

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Shane solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

The views and balcony. It was cosy.

Cons:

It was cosy busy. Bank Holiday weekend. Our meal and seating felt like expensive school dinners. Although a little surprised, it is to be expected with volume of traffic. I had the lasagne, which was very small and accompanied by 16 chips, no garnish, all for €24 . Which, in my opinion was waaayyy over priced. My wife's salad was the same price. Food 4/10 . Unfortunately will not be returning, due to the "Wicklow tax" . Room's were also not great value. 7/10. Decent breakfast though, 6.5/10.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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McKerr couple gb
9
Excellent and friendly
Pros:

Very clean, homely and friendly staff

Cons:

In need of a little refreshment on the decor side to keep it sharp

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Serge solo_traveller fr
6
Pros:

Accueil et chambre confort

Cons:

Localisation au milieu de nulle part. Prix très cher. On peut trouver moins cher et mieux situé.
Breakfast 40€ à deux.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tony O'Regan couple ie
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ann couple ie
10
Lovely hotel in excellent location and very friendly helpful staff
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Massimo couple it
9
un soggiorno immersi nella natura!
Pros:

Buona scelta nei menu dei 2 ristoranti disponibili, bel campo di golf di fronte alla struttura

Cons:

Il servizio di pulizia giornaliera della camera va richiesto, altrimenti non viene fatto

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
6
Building conditions let down the location and staff
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Tired building with old furniture and NO AIR CONDITIONING !!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Brian couple ie
9
Peaceful and we plan to return.
Pros:

The food was excelent at aĺl meals. Staff friendly and good.

Cons:

Shower could be brtter.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Michał solo_traveller pl
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
What a lovely spot.
Pros:

Smokehouse, bar and scenic location.

Cons:

No air con, ironing board or biscuits.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
7
Would have been great if we could have stayed in the room we booked
Pros:

Beautiful location and great food.

Cons:

We had to move from our beautiful deluxe room we booked because it was directly above the dining room where there was very loud live music every night of the week. The new room was nowhere near the same quality as the first room. Also, our key cards kept deactivating so we had to have them reactivated 3 times in just 1 week. Reception said it's a known problem that no-one knows how to fix.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Laura couple ie
6
Comfortable stay, lovely area.
Pros:

Lovely hotel, room quite spacious and fresh clean decor.
Very scenic area.
Staff friendly, bistro food very nice.

Cons:

Room located near delivery entrance, noisy in morning.
No room service option.
No water in room.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Yogatheesan solo_traveller ch
8
Cons:

WC Fenster konnte nicht geöffnet werden.
Lift vorhanden, aber bei uns hinten nicht (wegen Koffer).

2026-07-06 via Nuitee