Nestled in the mountains, The Glendalough Hotel offers a haven of relaxation and adventure. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then explore the nearby trails or unwind on the garden terrace with WiFi. Take advantage of Caseys Bar & Bistro for dinner and enjoy coffee at the coffee shop/cafe.
When visiting Glendalough, The Glendalough Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
44 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 358
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Travel crib
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Caseys Bar & Bistro - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Farm Kitchen - Onsite café. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Also known as
The Glendalough Hotel Hotel
The Glendalough Hotel Glendalough
The Glendalough Hotel Hotel Glendalough
Frequently asked questions
Does The Glendalough Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Glendalough Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Glendalough Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Glendalough Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Glendalough Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Glendalough Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The Glendalough Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Glendalough Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Caseys Bar & Bistro.
What's the area around The Glendalough Hotel like?
The Glendalough Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Wicklow Mountains National Park and 2 minutes' walk from Glendalough Tower.
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The Glendalough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Loved our stay!
The hotel is very accessible and comfortable. The rustic vibe is amazing. And it’s such a great place to stay after a long hike!
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
Dated but can’t beat the location
Dated but well appointed hotel - the location cannot be beat if you want to explore the park and the Glendalough cathedral and round tower ruins. So beautiful!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
Wishing we could stay longer
An older but luxurious Inn type hotel located in the hiking and climbing area in the Wicklow mountains. Visit the area-it's magnificent-frsh crisp air, views everywhere, stroll up a hillside or just sit and watch. We enjoyed everu minute of our time at this facility.. Everyone is friendly, filled with energy. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Earl
Earl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Lovely hotel.
MUKUND
MUKUND, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2025
It's a fun little hotel right by the park. A bit dated, but the bed was new. No wash clothes was a surprise. Due to the heat and no wind we should of brought a fan.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Really clean room, service was fine.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2025
Tranquil peaceful stay
Lovely serene stay away from the busy towns. Comfortable beds, tea and coffee supplied. Very spacious room and bathroom. Lots of walking tracks nearby. Peaceful views to the hills. Flooring not even. Would recommend just for the tranquility.
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2025
Great location, not much else
Good location with that being the best part. You can easily hike and walk the area straight out of the hotel.
Front desk is rarely staffed, waiting 10+ minutes for someone.
Breakfast is mediocre.
Asked for room to be cleaned while gone (with hanger on the door and via front desk after waiting) and was not cleaned after 6 hours.
Check in was strictly 3pm, even showing up 12 minutes early we were made to wait, and on return no one at the desk for another 15 minutes.
Restaurant and café were very overpriced, with very bad reviews (after breakfast we ate elsewhere).
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Beautiful area, hotel was a little dated but overall pleasant and relaxing
Raychelle
Raychelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Prime location in a beautiful area.
The hotel itself is a bit dated, but generally well-kept and maintained.The service crew are very nice.
Tomi
Tomi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
very nice experience
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
It is excellent! The breakfast was the best!
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 9, 2025
Could be so much better
This hotel could be great but they know they have a monopoly in Glendalough and therefore make no effort at all and still charge high prices. The breakfast is particularly insulting.
If you have a car I highly suggest looking at some of the very good guest houses in the area
Fiachra
Fiachra, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 2, 2024
Location was great for walking to beautiful historic sites and hikes.
David J.
David J., 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Glendalough High
The hotel exceeded my expectations. I was in a good mood the whole time. You could not ask for a better location right next to the Glendalough sites, plus reasonable rates. Although my room was small, it was cozy and had everything I needed, plus a lovely view from the sizable windows even though it raced north toward the road. My only complaint about the hotel is that the front desk is not staffed 24/7 (I think it closes at 8 or 9 PM), which might create some anxiety for those returning late. I also read really bad reviews about the hotel restaurant, so I ate dinner elsewhere. However, the included breakfast was fine. I didn't see a fan or way to open the windows in the room, so I imagine it might get a little hot during warmer weather.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Glendalough Marathon
Leisure stay - was competing in the lap the gap marathon. Disappointed they didn’t make more of an effort for participants - I.e. an early breakfast, they provided a pre packed bag but it wasn’t suitable as a pre race meal. Staff could be more cheerful.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
The area surrounding the hotel is beautiful and we loved the hike to the waterfall! The food was delicious in the hotel and the staff was helpful.
Angeleah
Angeleah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2023
Wonderful stay!
Mary
8/10 Very good
Sep 9, 2024
Property location is amazing!
robyn
robyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2023
Had a wonderful stay!
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2025
High cost, poor service.
This is a lovely hotel in a superb location. Consequently they charge accordingly. Many of the guests are american who appear to have no concerns re pricing and tip the staff as they would at home. Drinks prices are also expensive . However our main complaint about the hotel is the lack of staff. All the staff multi task, on one occasion I saw the girl who served our breakfast cleaning the restaurant windows later in the day. This young lady was on her own serving breakfast and dinner. The restaurant was packed and only she and one other were serving consequently service was very slow. The breakfast itself was also not as good as one would expect from a hotel of this standard and cost. A very limited choice of items ensured that the breakfast could in no way be described as a "full Irish", more like a half Irish. All the staff were very nice and friendly but were totally overloaded.
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2024
Location was beautiful! Staff very friendly and helpful!
Kandee
Kandee, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Great place, loved the whole experience plus its pets friendly
Astrid
Astrid, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2024
The Glendalough Hotel is located near the Glendalough Monastery which makes it the perfect location for walks and discoveries of the nearby visitor attractions. It offers a unique atmosphere due to the amazing surroundings close to nature but also to the old churchyard and monasteric city. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
SABINE
SABINE, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 19, 2024
Great location for beautiful views.
Odd hotel, tiny room, bar closed at 9pm
Basic breakfast
Very comfy small bed
Clean old hotel
Over priced for this time of the year