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The Glendalough Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Glendalough with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Lobby
Interior
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

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Derrybawn, Glendalough, Co., Wicklow, Glendalough, WICKLOW IRELAND, A98 X9C1
  • Place, Glendalough Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glendalough Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wicklow Mountains National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Glendalough

At The Glendalough Hotel you'll be within steps of Glendalough Cathedral and Round Tower. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Glendalough hotel include Glendalough Tower and Glendalough Visitor Centre.

What's nearby

  • Glendalough Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glendalough Tower - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Kevin's Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glendalough Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rathdrum Station - 20 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's Bar & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Heather Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Glendalough Green - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lynham's of Laragh - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Byrne & Woods - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Glendalough Hotel

Hotel in Glendalough with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Glendalough Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Glendalough hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Glendalough Hotel offers 44 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Caseys Bar & Bistro
  • Farm Kitchen

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 November to 27 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Glendalough Hotel Hotel
The Glendalough Hotel Glendalough
The Glendalough Hotel Hotel Glendalough

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Glendalough Hotel?

The Glendalough Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Glendalough Hotel?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Glendalough Hotel on 27 Dec 2025 start from NZ$335.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Glendalough Hotel?

Yep, The Glendalough Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Glendalough Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Glendalough Hotel?

No, The Glendalough Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Glendalough Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 23 until December 27.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Glendalough Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Glendalough Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Glendalough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 118 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Rothes Aberlour

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
comfortable yet basic Coffee and tea, but no biscuits No cushions Less than adequate chair One comfy chair and one regular chair Perhaps, needed another chair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel for the serenity of the area and the friendliness of the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, not much else

Good location with that being the best part. You can easily hike and walk the area straight out of the hotel. Front desk is rarely staffed, waiting 10+ minutes for someone. Breakfast is mediocre. Asked for room to be cleaned while gone (with hanger on the door and via front desk after waiting) and was not cleaned after 6 hours. Check in was strictly 3pm, even showing up 12 minutes early we were made to wait, and on return no one at the desk for another 15 minutes. Restaurant and café were very overpriced, with very bad reviews (after breakfast we ate elsewhere).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience wonderful people beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wishing we could stay longer

An older but luxurious Inn type hotel located in the hiking and climbing area in the Wicklow mountains. Visit the area-it's magnificent-frsh crisp air, views everywhere, stroll up a hillside or just sit and watch. We enjoyed everu minute of our time at this facility.. Everyone is friendly, filled with energy. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated but can’t beat the location

Dated but well appointed hotel - the location cannot be beat if you want to explore the park and the Glendalough cathedral and round tower ruins. So beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It's a fun little hotel right by the park. A bit dated, but the bed was new. No wash clothes was a surprise. Due to the heat and no wind we should of brought a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and the location is unbeatable! Very walkable to the monastic city and the hiking trails. I found the interior charming because it was retro - a bit like taking a time machine into the 90s. It was no frills, but it reminded me pleasantly of my childhood. If you're expecting something very modern and/or fancy, you might be disappointed, but I feel like the main attraction is Glendalough. I loved the restaurant here, the waiters were nice and the food was good! The hotel staff here were helpful and polite. The free breakfast was better than the reviews led me to expect. Not fancy, but decent considering it was free. The front desk seems unstaffed outside of the check-in period, but there is a really comfortable lobby hidden away behind the check in area, that you can rest in while you wait. If not for the location, I would have rated this 4/5, but thanks to the location, 5/5!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the walks in the region of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay!

The hotel is very accessible and comfortable. The rustic vibe is amazing. And it’s such a great place to stay after a long hike!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

High cost, poor service.

This is a lovely hotel in a superb location. Consequently they charge accordingly. Many of the guests are american who appear to have no concerns re pricing and tip the staff as they would at home. Drinks prices are also expensive . However our main complaint about the hotel is the lack of staff. All the staff multi task, on one occasion I saw the girl who served our breakfast cleaning the restaurant windows later in the day. This young lady was on her own serving breakfast and dinner. The restaurant was packed and only she and one other were serving consequently service was very slow. The breakfast itself was also not as good as one would expect from a hotel of this standard and cost. A very limited choice of items ensured that the breakfast could in no way be described as a "full Irish", more like a half Irish. All the staff were very nice and friendly but were totally overloaded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glendalough High

The hotel exceeded my expectations. I was in a good mood the whole time. You could not ask for a better location right next to the Glendalough sites, plus reasonable rates. Although my room was small, it was cozy and had everything I needed, plus a lovely view from the sizable windows even though it raced north toward the road. My only complaint about the hotel is that the front desk is not staffed 24/7 (I think it closes at 8 or 9 PM), which might create some anxiety for those returning late. I also read really bad reviews about the hotel restaurant, so I ate dinner elsewhere. However, the included breakfast was fine. I didn't see a fan or way to open the windows in the room, so I imagine it might get a little hot during warmer weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a phenomenal location - looked out on a stream and saw deer in the field across the way. It was a beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tranquil peaceful stay

Lovely serene stay away from the busy towns. Comfortable beds, tea and coffee supplied. Very spacious room and bathroom. Lots of walking tracks nearby. Peaceful views to the hills. Flooring not even. Would recommend just for the tranquility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an historic hotel, secluded in the the Wicklow Mountains. It is beautiful and located steps away from the ancient Monastic City, 2 lakes, and gorgeous walking trails. Very quiet and calm with free parking. The restaurant was good, breakfast could have been better with more options, and better prepared food (boiled bacon instead of fried bacon), no fresh fruit. We got the "cheap" room facing the street, good size with seating area, good bathroom, low water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Was very disappointed with breakfast. Poor selection bacon wasn’t cooked properly asked for 2 poached eggs got one wasn’t properly cooked this was the first morning so our second morning we checked out without breakfast no one at reception and headed up the road to the Heather Restaurant for a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caleb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean room, service was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiachra

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be so much better

This hotel could be great but they know they have a monopoly in Glendalough and therefore make no effort at all and still charge high prices. The breakfast is particularly insulting. If you have a car I highly suggest looking at some of the very good guest houses in the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darian, Gurley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomi, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location in a beautiful area. The hotel itself is a bit dated, but generally well-kept and maintained.The service crew are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025