Vale Of Avoca, Arklow, Ireland
#4 of 6 hotels in Arklow
Guests' ChoiceBased on 847 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomRestaurant area would benefit from a refresh and updating both in terms of decor and table presentation.
Lovely hotel location in Wicklow. Very helpful welcoming staff in all hotel areas. Busy lively bar and restaurant areas. Clean tidy warm rooms and no extraneous nighttime noise
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Laura
IrelandWould have liked if the patio area and smoke house were open but understood it’s out of season.
Beautiful location and excellent staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Mcmullan
United KingdomMight want to think about moving the vending machine woke me through the night
Peaceful location excellent staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Rafael
IrelandGood service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Gerry
IrelandBathrooms in lodge rooms could do with upgrading but perfectly fine for our stay.
Couldn't get a better location. Right in the heart of the garden of Ireland - Co zwicklow. Scenery beautiful. Hotel was excellent considering it is the oldest in Ireland. Maybe a bit of upgrading on rooms in the lodge. Staff were very pleasant and breakfast was excellent. They even cooked a gluten free breakfast for me as I am Coeliac. We met some friends for dinner and food was excellent with plenty of it. Would have no hesitation in recommending.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Bryan
IrelandNoisy car parked outside during the night
Clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Pascaline
IrelandNothing
The food in the restaurant was fabulous, with several vegan options and vegan dessert. The staff in the restaurant and in the hotel couldn't be nicer. I stayed at the lodge and the bedroom was so nice. I also loved that all rooms were either by the trees or by the river. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Fred
IrelandI was charged €156.05 for the 2 nights; whereas I was booked at €149 (ref receipt 110804)
Pleasant rooms, good ambience
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomN/A
FAB LOCATION, GREAT FOOD, NICE ROOM
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Anne
IrelandNoisy guests at 3 30 am
Great food Golf
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Valerie
IrelandSlippy steps leading to Lodges.
Clean comfy rooms. Friendly staff. Isolated location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Sinead
IrelandMattress a little too soft
Lovely location, clean bathroom, balcony looking out over the river, food and drinks were fabulous, staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Louise
United KingdomI had no complaints, I enjoyed my stay.
The breakfast was self service buffet style and there was plenty of choice- cooked, cereals continental style, fruit etc Nicely presented and very tasty. The rooms and the building was clean and at a comfortable temperature. The staff were all very friendly and made you feel very welcome
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
John
United KingdomThe rooms in the lodge need updating
Food was great and staff were excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Vicki
United KingdomNothing to dislike
It’s a lovely old hotel with typical Irish hospitality, one member of our family has mobility problems and the receptionists were so helpful in changing our rooms to accommodate him, nothing was too much trouble and all with a lovely smile, the bar staff were friendly and the food was excellent, cannot say enough about this lovely hotel and it’s wonderful staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Colin
IrelandBed was too soft uncomfortable to sleep on
Location and scenery
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Marty
United KingdomFood was OK but not great
Good size rooms very comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Susan
IrelandBar staff were a bit slow, if a little ignorant and not looking to serve customer's efficiently. Rest of the staff were brilliant
I love the location, it's away from everything yet only a short spin to Arklow
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomNo check in details provided for the Lodge as no receptionist on duty and was unable to get in. Room was cold in the evening and we were unable to adjust heating controls despite following the instructions.
Spacious, clean and quiet room, friendly, efficient and helpful staff. Lovely evening meal. Nice atmosphere.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Hamish
IrelandOne or two minor maintenance issues, over the weekend, nothing troubling.
The location is spectacular, the live music was exceptional, the staff super helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Audrey
IrelandThe food and alcohol was quite expensive
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Deborah
CanadaThe lodge is a bit dated, worn furniture, etc. and the bathroom shower was hard to keep turned to shower from tub.
The scenery is fantastic. Set in the Wicklow foothills, it is serene and a nice break from the rush of the towns and cities. We were in the lodge which was nothing fancy but quite serviceable. The breakfast buffet (hot and cold) was tasty and served in the main hotel across the road. The main hotel is beautiful. But the best part of our 2 day stay was our breakfast hostess, Sylvia. She was friendly and helpful and went the extra mile giving us directions to Glendalough. What a great ambassador for the hotel and area.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Marie
IrelandGreat value for money....large comfy room...
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Neethu
IndiaThere's is less mobile coverage.The internet connection through WiFi was poor
Overall
Stayed in October 2023
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