Woodford Dolmen Hotel

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
$122
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8

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Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Carlow, R93 N207
  • Place, Fairgreen Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlow Town Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Classic Family Room - Double & 2 Singles

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Family - Double and 3 Singles

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Woodford Dolmen Hotel

4-star Carlow hotel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Woodford Dolmen Hotel offers 80 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Carlow hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and 8 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 0 square feet (0 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Woodford Dolmen Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Plum Tree Bistro - This bistro specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Dolmen Bar - This pub specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dolmen Bar
  • Plum Tree Bistro

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 29.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 80.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17.00 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Dolmen Hotel
Woodford Dolmen
Woodford Dolmen Carlow
Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
Dolmen Hotel Carlow
Woodford Dolmen Hotel Hotel
Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
Woodford Dolmen Hotel Hotel Carlow

Woodford Dolmen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 344 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all round. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and kind. Brilliant with my two children. Breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful polite staff. Room was clean and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

rachel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A little tired and dusty and thin walls (I could hear my neighbours on both sides and above me snoring, watching TV and walking about). Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay , very friendly staff , great food and our room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff. Nice restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great hotel lovely location. Food was excellent and good size portions. Breakfast was fine with a good selection. Bed's very comfy rooms nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family room

We stayed for a family wedding. Room was a bit small for a family room of 2 adults a teen-ager and and 8 year old. The room was very cold. Another family had a similar room and it was more spacious and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff was very kind. Easy and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very nice place. Cleanliness and staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay and the service is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, the room was large, beds comfortable, very clean. All in all, we would love to stay again at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous hotel with first class staff very friendly and welcoming. Food was first class too Also a fabulous breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazingly friendly! Breakfast is a great value that people should take advantage of. Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tea dance aftnoon stay over

Always pleasure to stay here lovely hotel an locely pleasant staff 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025