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Reviews of Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow 4 stars

Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Ireland

#2 of 5 hotels in Carlow

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1213 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    All round awesome. I always stay there. Staff unreal
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cigarette machine but was my fault for not having enough 🙈

    Brilliant

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    put an iron into the bedroom

    very friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was great! We enjoyed a lovely walk in the garden, along the river, and across the little island over the bridge.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    A convenient stop-over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a little disappointing; the pancakes tasted as though they had come from a packet.

    There was a lovely walk around the property. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and it was convenient to be able to get a meal on site.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall very good, staff excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Neighbouring extra fan very loud and on all night made for a rough nights sleep even with earplugs

    Breakfast excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very hot (it was hot summer days) and no air con

    Clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, good breakfast options

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Enjoyable stay at hotel. Beautiful rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful hotel. Old world charm combined with all modern amenities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Have stayed here before and will again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing that I can think of.

    Fantastic staff, comfortable room. I had everything I needed. Good choice at breakfast, very friendly and pleasant check in and check out. The free parking is great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a distance from the town,taxi needed if you don't drive

    Lovely hotel, beautiful grounds, very good breakfast set up ,and tasty as well, bit out from the town,

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    We had a fabulous time. Kids really enjoyed it. We'll be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not fault our stay. Everything was perfect

    Hotel was fabulous, as were the staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect...

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Wedding guest
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very warm, no air con did provide a fan however no bottled water provided especially with how hot the day was when we stayed it would have been nice to have to ensure their guests were hydrated as the hotel is not located near the town, shop or garage to go buy some.

    Food was excellent and staff were friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel staff were lovely food gorgeous 😍 would go again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful grounds and gardens Beautiful walks around the island Excellent carparking facilities. Nice friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That u still didn’t get any breakfast with your home.

    It was a lovely hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unusually warm weather in Ireland during my stay, room was very warm as a result, no air con, not the fault of the hotel though.

    Excellent staff and very friendly and approachable. Nice clean room, slept very well. Fantastic breakfast, best in a long time.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic Hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 💗

    I really enjoyed my stay here. The breakfast lunch & dinner food is absolutely gorgeous.This hotel staff are amazing they make this hotel more special. Room was perfect very comfortable bed & great shower.. Thanks so much 😘

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Great night’s sleep followed by an excellent breakfast but the bathrooms need attention
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a little dated. The shower ran hot and cold and positioned over the bath was awkward to get into. I felt unsteady using the shower. The taps in the sink were very stiff to turn.

    The bed was excellent and I got a good a good nights sleep. Even with two evening functions going on there was no noise to prevent sleep. The breakfast was excellent and good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay in Carlow, Ireland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The use of duvet with no top sheet. Duvets are too warm this time of year so you have to decide; be too hot or be uncovered. This is in most hotels now here in Ireland and with no A/C it is not realistic.

    Friendly helpful staff. Good food. Quick access to Carlow Center.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    A beautiful break away ♥️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Going home!!

    Everything! Cannot explain how greatfull we are it was the treat we needed from start to finish 2 fantastic night's away!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of a fridge - though I know fridges are often not standard in Ireland and UK. Lack of a vegetarian option with protein for dinner though the Thai red curry we had with veg and basmati rice was delicious.

    The staff in all areas - reception, housekeeping, at the restaurant were friendly and helpful. When we asked for anything eg towels, ice it came very fast - much better service than in any other hotel i have stayed in around the world. Beautiful grounds and a v good breakfast. Daughter had fun playing with the rubber duck - cute touch! Also responses were v fast even when making enquiries before our stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC (during the hot night of our stay was very very missing). We found the staff at the reception very helpful and kind. I can’t say the same thing about the restaurant staff.

    Very decent hotel just out Carlow with a good restaurant. There is a fairy woods

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to stay in Carlow.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise at night. People shouting in hallways at 1 am and talking loudly in the parking lot after 4 am so it was hard to sleep. Breakfast was good.

    The staff were very nice. Beautiful building. Nice rooms.

    Stayed in August 2025

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