Vale of Avoca, Arklow, Ireland
#3 of 6 hotels in Arklow
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1555 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2023
Phyo
IrelandNo fridge
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Cliff
United KingdomTired looking bathroom and toilet had to be repaired. Lack of Comfort in the public areas eg resident’s lounge. Untidy outside areas - needs more attention. Balcony not clean. Cost too high for comfort and facilities offered. This place needs to be refurbished.
Comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Free parking. Breakfast buffet ok but not great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Tracey
IrelandThe tv was too small and limited channels, needs to be a smart tv. Price of room was put up because of a wedding. Noise from wedding was loud, price of, not included, breakfast was expensive if you didnt want a lot to eat. First night of stay i ate in their lovely restaurant, i had chowder, 30 minutes later i got really sick and stomach cramps, was ill for 4 hours, so this spoiled the experience.
The room and hotel was lovely and clean, view from room fabulous
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Liam
United KingdomNothing really , it’s an old hotel and has stood the test of time.
It was very comfortable, the food was excellent, and the staff were very helpful and the. Cappuccinos were the best.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Cody
IrelandJust a small disappointment, my evening meal could have been better prepared, huge chunks of dry chicken breast in the carbonara, that said, it was tasty and it served its purpose after a long day of walking.
Great value, great location and extremely friendly and helpful staff. A special mention to Sylvia in the bar restaurant. She made sure we were looked after on arrival.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Fiona
IrelandThe WiFi was poor
Lovely old style hotel, the room in the hotel itself was roomy and the beds were very comfortable. Staff make this hotel, very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good, plenty of choice.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Diegof86
ItalyRoom was very dirty, with a lot of small spiders everywhere. In addition the bathroom needs a renewal.
Historical hotel with a typical style well located near a river. The room is partially renewed, we sleeped well thanks to the silence of our room. Very good breakfast!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Victoria
AustraliaTerrible WiFi in the room
The shower was fabulous 👌
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Crerand
IrelandRoom was small
Breakfast was lovely great location and lovely food
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Stephen
IrelandOnly discovered teh lift / elevator when leaving. No one told us about it - even though we had bags to carry upstairs to our room.
Dinner was really good. Breakfast was pricey- we opted for the continental breakfast. There did not seem to be a "Breakfast included' option when booking.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Oded
Israelthe room is above the pub / restaurant with music and noise till midnight
location good , breakfast was good , nothing special , no amenities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Paula
United KingdomBeautiful location, clean and friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Leona
IrelandA balcony
When i booked was told i would get room with balcony didnt get
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Mary
United KingdomBathroom needs updating, bathroom door difficult to close, toilet seat needs refitting. A bit shabby.
Good location in a beautiful area. Very picturesque. Good breakfast and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Henry
IrelandCleanliness, Friendliness, Tasty food. Comfortable facilities,excellent showrers. Good value.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Dan
CanadaA stand alone shower would have been much, much safer than the really high step we had to negotiate out of the bath/shower we had in our room. We old folk don't bounce like we used to.
Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The staff couldn't have been nicer and most helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Colette
IrelandStaff we met were lovely
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Siobhan
IrelandBeautiful location. Great food!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Susan
IrelandThe staff were great - really helpful and friendly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Carol
United KingdomWe have stayed at this hotel many times over the years. We preferred it when it was smaller and more intimate but they have to progress and the new extension is clean and bright , just a bit more noisy and spread out however the service from the staff is as good as it always has been.
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were brilliant, service at dinner and breakfast was very efficient. Good selection on offer at breakfast and dinner. Excellent location for visiting Wicklow.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Louise
NetherlandsSuch a lovely hotel. A kind staff, great food, nice beds! The location is grand. They have lots of glutenfree options.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
John
IrelandNothing.
A very nice experience from check in to check out. The food was first class.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Michael
IrelandNothing.
The location, food, hospitality, a good pint, comfort and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Terence
IrelandMore options on the menu, and day menu less expensive than evening.
Breakfast good, but no light snacks offered, eg, soup sandwiches during day or evening. Menu pricey.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Lesley
United KingdomNothing
It was welcoming and a pleasant stay
Stayed in July 2023
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