We had lunch at Casey's Bar and Bistro and were really impressed. They offer some great vegan options -- the vegetable soup was absolutely delicious, and the carrot cake was an absolute delight. read more

Glendalough Hotel - Inside - Hotels Near Me - Glendalough, WW

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This is for the bistro. We had a little snack here- mussels and beer. The mussels were just OK. Local beers options! There is a cozy fireplace and a miniature pool table which was cool. The rest of the place kind of reminded me of an Applebee's. read more

I stayed here in the hotel for a night to easier experience Wicklow Mountains National Park. Overall the experience was lovely. I will be honest and say the hotel isn't top notch luxury. The room was dated but the bed felt great after a day of hiking as did the nice hot shower. If I stayed in this hotel in Dublin I would give it 3 stars but its location at the trail head to heavenly hiking adds another star. I ate the 3 course dinner at the restaurant and thought it was fantastic. Guests are given a bit of a discount and I couldn't have asked for a better meal. Breakfast the next day was also very good. There is no wifi in the rooms but once again you are on the doorstep of one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. Go out and enjoy! There is wifi in the lobby of the hotel if you need it. read more

Note: review for the restaurant not hotel. We stopped in to the hotel restaurant after a day of hiking and we were a very hungry group of people. After ordering our drinks I had to send my glass back with a nasty ring around the edge of the glass, the second one wasn't as dirty so I didn't complain on that one and drank through the clean edge. Food however was really good even though it was really slow considering we were one of the few people at the restaurant. I had the stew which was fantastic, the burgers were good, great fries, and we all left very satisfied. If it weren't for the slow service and two dirty glasses they might have got a 4 or 5 star from me. read more

Glendalough Hotel - Guinness and beef stew on a bed of mash potatoes - Hotels Near Me - Glendalough, WW

Such an beautiful place. My husband and I were on a bus tour and this was one of the stops. We only walked around for a few minutes then went to have some Guinness at the inside restaurant bar. The bar tender and guests were so kind and welcoming. There are some gift shops around outside the hotel and they looked nice. read more

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I had no idea that I had strong family ties in the gorgeous Glendalough Valley. But, based on the way I was treated from the moment I walked in the door of this classic but modernized hotel, I felt like I was staying with family. From Jean at the front desk who chatted away with me and explained that I was the first guest they'd checked in since closing down over the winter, to the housekeeper who saw me coming in from my trek who told me I'd better check with the desk because they wanted to upgrade me, to Edel of the cool hair who figured out a way to get me a bottle of water for my hiking when there was none to be found in the nearby shop, it was just like spending time with long lost cousins. And the service levels are the best I've had in Ireland. They should get a sixth star just for being pro-active and realizing that the 21st birthday celebration in the downstairs event area would probably be going all night. They offered to switch rooms for me LONG before the party even started. They also get huge points for offering to bring my breakfast to my room on the last morning, as I was the only guest scheduled to be in and the dining room would be awefully quiet. What? Full Irish in my Jammies? Bring it on!!! And the room....the shower was orgasmically well pressurized, there was plenty of space in the bathroom, and the tub was perfect. The towel warmer was excellent, the heaters in the room were set to the right levels, and the sound of the creek outside flowed into the room at night but modern window panes kept the roaring wind out. If there was one thing I'd add, it would be more TV channels to the few that were available, but maybe I really should watch more RTE1 any way. I ate in every one of their options: the restaurant, the pub, and the grill. Pretty much the same menues, but I have to say I prefer the pub. There were plenty of locals there each day, a roaring fire, and they served a gorgeous pint of Guinness. Food was above Irish standard, and the selection was broad enough to satisfy most cravings. Bottom Line: I've invited them all over for Christmas...I think they're coming to meet the rest of their American cousins! read more

My sandwich was excellent (when it finally arrived) and the floor staff were absolutely lovely and incredibly apologetic, but they shouldn't have to have been. We arrived at 2:30pm looking for soup or a sandwich after a long hike. There was some sort of went on that day and they were very obviously short staffed. The staff that were on were clearly worked off their feet and frazzled and we actually saw one girl cry. The whole time we were there we saw one manager who faffed about pouring pints of water for all of five minutes before giving out to her staff about not serving people fast enough. I'm sorry but when a business is as busy as the hotel was that day the manger should be mucking in as well as directing staff efficiently. 45 mins later we were about to leave when we were finally asked did we want to order. Our waiter was lovely but it was very clear he was trying to manage too much at one. We'd have left before this only we'd had a long morning hike, were tired, and very hungry and the idea of trudging to find somewhere else to eat didn't appeal. read more

This is for the bar/lounge. We went on a hike around Glendalough and retired to the bar afterwards. It was ok-ish. The bar is on split levels, and due to an odd lay-out can feel cramped when even mildly busy. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean you have trouble moving around even when there's barely enough people to make an atmosphere. The staff were again, ok-ish. Nothing rude, but not very attentive. We had to ask three times in the space of an hour before a waitress came over to take our order, then we had to ask for the table to be cleared, then for the bill. We could have easily walked out without paying, and by the end of the evening we were tempted to do so simply to avoid another wait. Could do a lot better. read more

We went to this hotel for a quiet weekend getaway and were pleasantly suprised. The room was basic but just what I had expected; very country cottage! The food in the restaurant was fabulous as was the dessert. The service throughout the whole hotel was first class. Also the Breakfast was amazing, I would probably go here just for breakfast in future. I was delighted as Im quite a fussy eater! My only criticism was the bar area which I though could have been more authentic. I was expecting an old country bar like the pictures had indicated and Traditional irish music would have been nice. Room Tip: I cant remember our room number but we were overlooking the river and the hills it was beautiful! read more

So incredibly disappointed. My wife and I started coming here 20 years ago and it was our absolute favorite place to stay. We watched it grow and witnessed it at its best over the many years. Those times are over. Glendalough hotel is not nice any more. The rooms remain internet free, dingy, small with antique electronics and zero charm. They made a tourist style mess out of what used to be a really cool pub. The service,especially the Casey's wait staff, is miserable. They are working through some technical issues leaving patrons to pay their credit card tabs at the front desk....AFTER EACH ROUND. No soap in the room, NO shampoo,....we haven't made it to dinner yet,but my expectations are very low. Hire more staff...hire experienced staff PLEASE. read more

Ok, so we have stayed at this hotel several times. It has definitely lost it's charm. Maybe new owners? Regardless, just visit the area and move along or find another place to stay. 2017- still a tube TV in room no Wi-Fi access in rooms.... or soap, shampoo etc. Very basic no frills place to stay. Clean but not very inviting. read more

We stopped here for a bit of bar grub after our walk. The menu has a couple of standards - lasagne, turkey and ham etc, as well as paninis, wraps and sandwiches. They serve food until 9pm. Service was very pleasant, and prompt enough considering how busy it was. Its a bit overprice for what you get, but I guess that's to be expected in a tourist trap. read more

This is a quaint hotel in a lovely setting! It's a nice place to be! The food is very nice, tasty and well cooked and so it should be at the prices. However the service is quite simply atrocious. You will sit for 20 minutes easily without acknowledgement, you will order, it will arrive wrong...twice, it will arrive and when you're about to leave your drinks will arrive. The staff are all youngsters or so I noticed so it's not their fault! Back to basics folks, drinks first, pen and paper to write the order down, get it right or chef will open you up! It's not rocket science *Management if you want to make money you need to provide direction to your staff, the buck stops with you. You have a lovely establishment being badly let down by appalling service!* read more

This is for the restaurant and hotel. The husband and I went on a quick day-cation to Glendalough and the surrounding sights. We stayed the night at the Glendalough Hotel and the room and food were decent. I had the Garlic Lovers Chicken, which was pretty fantastic in its buttery goodness. My husband had the ribs, which had great flavor, but were not nearly tender enough to get the meat off the bone easily. If they had been cooked a few more hours, they would have been perfect. The main reason this is three-stars is because of the breakfast service that came with the room. We went down to breakfast around 9:30 and it took 20 minutes for someone to take our order. Then, we waited close to 35-30 more and noticed that two other tables that had come in after us had gotten their food before us. When we mentioned this to the waiter, he went to another patron's table, picked up their plates and brought them to us. Granted, he had just put them down right before we got his attention, but that was quite crazy. Then I was in the awkward position to say I wasn't going to eat that because even though it had sat at the other couple's table for a short while, they were literally about to eat it before the waiter picked the food up. The waiter was kind about it and had a fresh one made. But the whole experience was strange to me, therefore, the three stars. The location, scenery, and actual food was great. Other people had good service and experience, so perhaps our wait staff just had an off day. read more

I stayed here while hiking the Wicklow Way. As a hiker coming in off the trail I felt very unwelcome starting with the receptionist's reaction to me coming in with my big backpack slightly dirty from hiking all day- she at first acted like I must be lost or in the wrong place until I made it clear I had a reservation. In the restaurant (Casey's) I was told at the beginning of my meal that it would go on my bill for the room. At the end of the meal no one came to see if I wanted anything else or needed the check, so I sat there for at least 15 minutes trying to catch someone's eye/call someone over, waiting for the bill. Finally I figured it would just be charged automatically to the room like they said, and got up to leave. The staff chased after me and acted like I was trying to dine and dash. The next morning I asked about buying a packed lunch for the trail which is something every other establishment along the Wicklow Way offered, and the waiter looked at me like I had 3 heads. Not a good choice for hikers- it just seemed like they don't expect and aren't equipped to cater to hikers unlike everywhere else I stayed along the trail. And frankly, if I hadn't been a hiker and had been looking for more of a nice luxury/historic experience, you won't get that here either. There's no sense of character, thoroughly unwelcoming, overpriced, sterile and dingy- it feels like being at a giant chain or a theme park. read more

Stayed here for 1 night after a days hiking with my lady friend and availed of the €99 for 3 course dinner & full Irish breakfast special. Hotel is in a deadly location right beside St. Kevin's Monastery and a 5 minute walk to all the trails in Glendalough National Park, and every member of staff we encountered were friendly and relaxed. We had three course dinner in the evening, and it was very tasty and generously portioned. My (huge) sirloin steak main was cooked to perfection, as was my girlfriends duck. Waitress was friendly and attentive and it was nice to sit and dine by the fire on such a chilly November evening. Restaurant has free wifi too. Hotel room was nice, the heated floor in the bathroom was a pleasant treat. Bath was nice too, with plenty of hot water. No in room wifi would be a negative, but sure it's nice to get away from technology for a night every once in a while. Breakfast the next morning was also lovely. Generously portioned full Irish with eggs however you want them along with a buffet with cereal, fruit, juices, pastry's and yogurt etc. Again waitress was lovely and advised us of the icy road conditions that morning. Would highly recommend a stay at Glendalough Hotel to anyone looking for a nice break in a beautiful part of the country. read more

Woke up at midnight to the sound of dripping. Turned on the light to find the clothes I had laid out for the day soaking wet. Turned on the ceiling light to find the water was dripping off the light bulb on to my clothes. This on top of the heated towel rack not working and no drinking cup in the room. I guess they can charge this much and get away with these type of accommodations because of the location. Ain't staying here again! read more

Upon arrival I got booked into a single room and paid for the 3 course dinner and breakfast. I was advised that a party was ongoing in the function room and that "there may be a LITTLE noise until 1am" The music did finish at approx 1am but the revellers sat outside beneath the hotel bedroom windows in the smokers/patio area and drank and partied until after 4:30am. It was akin to something from a bawdy, badly run, cheap Spanish hotel. I phoned reception at approx 03:15am to ask when the noise would finish and the guy didnt care at all that myself and others couldnt sleep. I dont mind a bit of noise but not drunk men and women shouting, whistling and screaming at after 4am. The room was very cramped and the bed didnt fit so it was at an angle to the wall. The hotel was clean and set in very beautiful surroundings. The hotel was seriously understaffed and this made even easy thing like ordering a drink become a hassle. I stood at the bar for almost 20 minutes before I was served then I had to reorder twice as they had ran out of stock! The resturant was an absolute shambles! The food was mediocre and over-priced and didnt at all reflect the glorifying description the menu painted. I was in there for 2 1/2 hrs and I ate alone!!! Service was appallingly slow. I wouldnt recommend eating there to anyone! Breakfast service was worse. I sat for almost 1 1/2 hrs and in that time my order was taken TWICE but still no food arrived. I had a coffee and toast then cancelled my order as I couldnt wait any longer. When I checked out at reception and made my complaints known the two people treated me very dismissively, with no care for anything other than getting me to pay for the drink I ordered with my meal. I will never go back to this hotel nor recommend it to anyone. I found out later that many return visitors book into the Hostel a few yards away! Avoid at all costs! read more

Horrible service , and so so food , dont waste your time or money and stop somewhere else before getting to Glendalough.

Review for Casey's Bar & Bistro: after being told what part of the restaurant we could sit in, it took at least 15 minutes to be acknowledged. Then another 10 minutes to get our beer. We ordered a small pizza to just pick on and that was just okay (and very very greasy) This is on a Tuesday at 2:00pm, so it's not busy. Needless to say, if you're in a hurry don't bother read more

The service was terrible. It took nearly an hour to get 2 drinks and a check. The bar was almost always untended while 6 people sat waiting.

This review is for Casey's bar inside the hotel. We are a 3 bus tour group of approximately 120 people. With a separate group coming in same time. They had only 4 on staff. With that they maintained, friendly service and kindness. I'm quite impressed! read more

I'm confused by some of the bad reviews here, especially regarding the restaurant. We stayed here one night to explore Glendalough and had a wonderful dinner- one the best we had in Ireland (and we were sadly dissappointed with a lot of the meals we had in Ireland, especially after being spoiled in London and Edinburgh). Besides a cozy and clean room with a beautiful view of the surrounding hills, we came down for dinner next to a crackling fire. My wife had the baked goats cheese salad with a balsamic glaze and I had the vegetable soup. Both were very nice. We then both had the same entree's and desserts (Lamb Shank and Belgian chocolate pudding)- truly delicious. The lamb shank was falling off the bone and drenched with a wine based au jus and potato mash on the side. As good a lamb dish as I've eaten anywhere. Dessert was also fantastic. Breakfast was pretty good but I guess dinner had set the bar very high. I had the poached eggs and smoked kippers which fortified me for a long 4 hour hike in the mountains. We were so sad to leave this hotel and Glendalough after one night and a day, wish we could've stayed longer- it was the highlight of our trip and my 40th Birthday!! read more