Reviews of Willows Retreat
11 Willow Wood Close, Dublin, Ireland
#18 of 167 B&Bs and Inns in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 35 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Muhammad
Pakistan6 reviews9.0“Comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing in general. I appreciate my stay.
The location; the hospitality, and the bathroom.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Damien
Ireland1 review10“Brilliant”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A TV in the room.
Very comfortable room and bed would recommend and definitely stay again thanks Liam and Mary.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Amanda
Ireland22 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Gem find in Dublin.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was a bit too warm in the morning but that is personal preference not that it was an issue with the property.
Great find in Dublin. Room was spacious and so clean with lovely little touches to make it more comfortable. Bathroom was spotless and they had everything so no worries if you forget something. So fast at responding to any queries. Quiet estate lovely house.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Natocku
Spain42 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Quiet area, spacious and private room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit further from the city than expected. The backyard door was difficult to close from the outside and the house door was also challenging to lock and unlock.
Situated in a quiet residential area with a pub, shops, and takeout places nearby. Frequent bus service to the city centre running 24/7, with a stop just 5 min from the house. Clean, spacious, and comfortable room, located in a separate part of the house with its own entrance, which provided a good sense of privacy. The drinking water and the kettle with tea, coffee, and biscuits was a nice touch. The self check-in and check-out process was very convenient.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Gary
United Kingdom13 reviews8.0“Clean and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not bothered about there being no TV, but it would have been nice to have a small radio.
Clean and comfortable Eastbourne follow instructions to gai access to property.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Alan
Ireland4 reviews10“The hosts know how to host. They thought of everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely nothing. There is an inconsistency in the check out time but it didn't affect me. 11:30 on booking.com vs 11am in the manual in the room.
Perfectly clean. All the facilities you need. Liam and mary were easy and fast to get info from.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Foster
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No Food but a good selection of drinks and supply of milk.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Sebastien
France17 reviews4 helpful votes10“Easy, cosy, relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed a bit soft but it really depends in what everyone likes…
Nice neighborhood, easy to access, carpark, welcoming
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Dickinson
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A friendly and very helpful host. Clean, comfortable, and well maintained property in a nice, quiet, residential suburb. Frequent bus service nearby 24/7.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Andemix
Croatia44 reviews18 helpful votes10“Good night's sleep”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean, efficient use of space, quiet even though the room door does not cancel sounds but it was very calm, comfortable bed, nice attention to detail and host friendliness.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Daniel
Italy79 reviews35 helpful votes10“Cozy and Clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Dublin is one of the most expensive cities in the world accommodation wise so naturally the room is small but it is perfect for those who want a short break for one or two nights.
A real retreat - it is located in a cul de sac so it is totally quiet. The room and bathroom are very clean. The bed is is very comfortable. Self check in, reliable and hospitable hosts that provide guests with info and privacy and are available if you need anything. Excellent communication. Busses, supermarket and self service launderette nearby.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Ken
Australia91 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great small place to stay, easy to find, petrol, great pub, supermarket, takeaway and bus stop. short flat. walk away.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Robert
United States4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A quiet stay in a lovely neighborhood.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Although mentioned in the guide and provided with a large bottle in the room, I did forget the water in the bathroom is non-potable and my weary mind brushed my teeth with it - a reminder sign above the sink would be a good addition for the more absentminded.
Mary was a wonderful host and she and my mom got on like old friends. The neighborhood is a quiet, suburban part of Dublin that is still walking distance to a good pub, lots of green space, and a new shopping development. The rooms were comfortable, the bathroom very well-appointed, and Liam and Mary provide a great guide to both the rooms and the neighborhood.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Labalette
France2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice and quiet place not too far from Dublin.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Michael
Australia6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
For my purposes it was further out of town than I expected
Neat tidy and clean Safe and enough room to be comfortable
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Romi
United Kingdom18 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was a bit hidden from the city and a very quiet and relaxing place, that means I did not like it...it was as it is! My point of view
Everything 🤩 was super and the people who living in, I mean, Liam and Mary, they are so special and very good people 🤩 I loved them XX thank you for everything and the special time spent in there! Maybe I am coming back, who knows 😉 xx
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Jose
Portugal3 reviews10“Perfect. Very good.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not applicable.
It was simply wonderful. From the cleanliness of the room, the friendliness of the people, the availability to help with everything I needed. My expectations were positively exceeded. I class it as spectacular and I encourage everyone who wants to spend quality time to choose this place. Personally, I will not go anywhere else and this place will be my favorite in the future.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Robinson
United Kingdom1 review10“Perfect solution for what I needed. I would happily stay again.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I had to arrive late due to an event and I was able access the property via a key safe which was very helpful and there was also parking which was great. Room was clean and tidy exactly how described.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Mike
Australia14 reviews9.0“Loved every minute of it.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Carol the host was extremely welcoming and helpful
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Tan
Singapore13 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nil
cleanliness is superb.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Dita
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“It was fine.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The room and bathroom was cold. Heating was switched off during the night.
The mattress was comfortable.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Ilina
United Kingdom24 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Peter
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Gerry
Ireland14 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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