Reviews of Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club 4 stars
The Rath, Ashbourne, Ireland
#4 of 5 hotels in Ashbourne
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1399 hotel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
7.2
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Eugene
Ireland2 reviews8.0“Good value for money Hotel in a good location with friendly and helpful staff. Great for families.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food served in the Hotel Restaurant. Staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Grainne
Australia2 reviews9.0“Would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was roasting, the day was very hot
It was a lovely hotel and the staff were very nice
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Sharon
Ireland13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Really enjoyable stay, would stay again. Good location & great facilities”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Less than warm welcome at check in & at breakfast but the waitress & bar/restaurant staff were very warm & friendly.
The facilities were second to none.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Kelly
Ireland3 reviews6.0“Alright- breakfast was very disappointing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast was very poor & very badly organised for the price we paid. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was only ok
Good location Staff very pleasant Nice pool
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Edel
Ireland33 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Expensive
Lovely hotel
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Kylie
Ireland13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn't like that you need to book in advance to use the pool facilities. I tried a couple times to book over the phone or at reception as I was having difficulty using the website to book, both times I was told that the website was the only way to book. There were sweet wrappers and crushed biscuits under the bed that had not been cleaned before our arrival.
The hotel is located in a lovely area, the scenery from our room was beautiful. The room was really big and the beds are comfortable. We ordered at the restaurant and the food was lovely. The staff at breakfast were very helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Karen
Ireland38 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Perfect spot for a weekend in Ashbourne!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- • Stayed 1 night
Only toiletries provided are a combo body wash/shampoo and it is wall mounted by the sink and in the shower. The pump on the bottle was not working, so that was a little difficult. Some conditioner would be nice!
Bright, modern, and clean facility. Excellent Gym. Food from the bar was standard pub food and the staff were friendly. Perfect spot for a weekend baseball tournament in Ashbourne.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Веревкина
Ireland1 review7.0Good- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No tasty coffee No shower cap
1 night in Ashbourne 27 Apr - 28 Apr It was quiet
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Oli
Iceland3 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Charming hotel on the outskirts of Ashbourne, offering a vibrant atmosphere.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Located on the outskirts of the town of Ashbourne, it's not hard to get around. I'm not sure about bus arrangements, as there were constructions nearby with a temporary bus stop. There is one next to the hotel, but the one I needed was a bit further away. Keep in mind that the hotel frequently hosts various events, so your Fridays might be a bit livelier with music. During my stay, there was an event with upbeat music, but I found it quite enjoyable and not at all bothersome.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Sinead
Ireland2 reviews8.0“Really can’t complain bar the pool disappointment”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Swimming pool services for eg €3 per hat for pool and €10 per lock for lockers which should have lock already installed .
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Tara
United Kingdom9 reviews7.0“Perfect to meet up with family and very clean and comfortable rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location and facilities
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Siobhan
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0“I would definitely visit this hotel again! We had a most pleasant experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely welcome plenty of space pleasant staff comfortable generous sized and very clean room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Jean
Ireland10 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Leisure centre was filthy. Towels, nappies and rubbish thrown around the changing room. People were walking around the pool in outdoor shoes making it all dirty and it was very slippy because the excess water wasn't swept into the drains. The pool was freezing and there was no lifeguard at all even though it was the children's time.
Lovely spacious room, beautiful rituals products in the bathroom. The hotel itself is spotless and the restaurant area is very nice.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Julia
Ireland3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast not included in the price. There was 6 of us and to pay extra €90 for breakfast alone on top of accommodation would be a bit much.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Patricia
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely, clean hotel in a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
My friend and I stayed here for a girls night. Our room had a double and a single bed, lots of space to hang clothes, make tea or coffee, iron clothes etc. The bathroom was warm, exceptionally clean, huge fluffy towels and Rituals products. We had dinner in 'Time' restaurant/bar and the food was very good as was the service. Reception staff were very friendly. Lovely atmosphere in hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Angela
Ireland18 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Will go back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing!
So clean and very welcoming staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Kevin
Ireland3 reviews7.0“All things considered it is a grand enough spot and I’d return again no bother but 4 stars is a bit of a stretch tbf.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Reception member upon check in was abysmal. Chatted to other staff member nearly the whole time checking in. Didn’t mention check out time, any info on breakfast times/location nor any Pool info of any kind. The pool could be doing with some basic floats as it is a family hotel and not having normal key type locks on the lockers is just daft, padlocks of all things! Toilet door in room was buggered as it wouldn’t even close shut, never mind lock.
Location and food/drink was very good. Pool was decent. All staff bar check-in reception member were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Karl
Ireland5 reviews9.0“Was pleased”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good bar and facilities
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Roche
Ireland1 review9.0“Great place”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
Good food Fast Service
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Des
Ireland3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It would have been a better experience if there was a car charger for EV's in the carpark as I had to leave early to travel to find a charging station
The rooms were very nice with a very comfortable bed
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Lorraine
Ireland54 reviews3 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Price of the room
Nice staff . Very helpful man named Aiden. Incredibly helpful and attentive.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Terence
Ireland1 review8.0“it was good .”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
the bad was was not comfortable
The room and the friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
James
Ireland24 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“excellent hotel and will be back soon”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel should try and do a better deal regarding the breakfast when booking the room so they are encouraging people to have there breakfast in the morning
N/A
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Benny
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Nice building, friendly staff with v good food close to Dublin.”- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Friendly staff. V good food. V clean rooms
Stayed in February 2024
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