The Rath, Ashbourne, Ireland
#5 of 5 hotels in Ashbourne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1419 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.2
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 May 2023
Karen
IrelandEven though we were on the 4th floor, there was a loud event in the ballroom and we could still hear it.
The room was large and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Lynsey
United KingdomStaff very helpful and efficient. Pool scheduling is well organised and children thoroughly enjoyed it. Children's entertainment at night an extra bonus.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Philip
IrelandThe price for 1 night without breakfast
Room nic and comfortable
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Maureen
Irelandbar had no cream then had no juice. sounded like bar tender didn’t want to make cocktails. room thermostat control not working. it was fine as weather was nice but will be a problem. No visible signage for pool. doors into pool were locked so had to go outside. receptionist dismissed us that yes there’s signs in lift and doors are open but we went back and checked. definitely locked and we’re unlocked when we were leaving.
bed very comfortable. restaurant brilliant
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Keith
Irelandasked for a table for 1 person, in a half empty dining room , which was half hour from closing time , and I was refused . said you needed to book. bookings only . so I went back and thankfully the bar where much more helpful. also be helpful if reception would inform you , on check out , that you need a code to get out of the gate . pretty obvious, but this is the 2nd time Iv got stuck at the Barrier .
nice , clean&tidy. nice bar area . food good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Saleem
IrelandNothing to dislike.
Room was spacious. Staff was cooperative. Good facilities in hotel
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Bilikis
United KingdomThe Ice dispenser machine was off on our floor. The cleaner staff must be advised to always knock on the door before entering the room. They came in twice unexpectedly while we are dressing before check-out time.
The property is in a well-located area, The room is perfectly clean and the staffs provide good customer service. I will definitely recommend this lovely hotel to people.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Colin
United KingdomBed was on the firm side and had to keep rejoining the wifi to regain access
food was great and the rooms well decorated - staff very welcoming
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Kathleen
IrelandRoom above us very noisy until late sounding like children running around.No bottled water in room which would have been nice.
Location easy to get to. Room good size and clean.Staff friendly and helpful. Didn't have breakfast.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Vincent
United Kingdomkitchen closed 9pm and swimming pool time’s for kids not fair
lovely property well managed and clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Gary
United Kingdombreakfast was good bar good staff good!!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Sally
IrelandDon't bother with breakfast - the food is not worth €15 and it's like having breakfast in a nightclub setting; low ceilings, flashing lights... bizarre frankly!
Spacious and clean rooms
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
David
Ireland€30 more than quoted. Room was quite hot (27°C). Cannot cool the room & weren't able to open the windows.
Very clean, good staff (helpful). The room had a good layout.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Eugenia
United KingdomI bit expensive but was comfortable
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Natalia
IrelandNo heating in room, thermostat didn't turn on when I put the card in, only the lights did. There was radiator in room but didn't give much warmness maximum could be set to 21°C not more.
Facilities, spaciousness and good mattress
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Diane
United KingdomThe flex on the hairdryer wasn’t long enough to stretch to the mirror. It was plugged in behind one of the drawers but this didn’t provide any benefit at all.
Dinner in the restaurant was of a high standard. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Seamus
IrelandFire alarm went off twice. Breakfast expensive.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
André
IrelandService at breakfast, not many staff and the , very basic breakfast and expensive, very loud guests next to the room we were, cold tap not working properly.
Excellent service at the bar, very clean place..
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2023
Nathalia
IrelandJunior suite is amazing! Swimming pool and food are great!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Aoife
IrelandAir-conditioning was stuck on high, resteraunt is awful
Rooms very a really good size.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Anne
United Kingdomnothing.
very clean and comfortable
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Sophie
United Kingdomfood was poor
clean efficient
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 18 December 2022
Jonathan
United KingdomShower in room was not good quality,didn't stay warm,low pressure and flooded the bathroom.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 15 December 2022
Christine
Irelandnothing
very clean nice location
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Eileen
IrelandNothing
Spacious room
Stayed in December 2022
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