Nestled in the heart of Carlow, Woodford Dolmen Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with lush gardens and delicious Irish cuisine at Plum Tree Bistro. Connect to WiFi, unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services, or relax in the bar while staff take care of every need.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Conference center
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Garden
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
For families (6)
Television
Garden
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry service
Elevator
Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $97
$97
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms
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Family Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
161 sq ft
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Classic Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
118 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 5 min drive
Dr. Cullen Park - 6 min drive
Getting around
Carlow Station - 5 min drive
Bagenalstown Station - 15 min drive
Athy Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Lemongrass (Carlow) - 4 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
Lotus Chinese Restaurant - 4 min drive
Caffé500 - 4 min drive
Costa Coffee Carlow - 4 min drive
About this property
Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Carlow with a stay at Woodford Dolmen Hotel. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Plum Tree Bistro, which serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Polish, Portuguese
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Highchair
More
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: EUR 80.00 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17.00 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 24 and December 29.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodford Dolmen Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between December 24 and December 29.
Does Woodford Dolmen Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Woodford Dolmen 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 Woodford Dolmen Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Woodford Dolmen Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Woodford Dolmen Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. There's a charge of EUR 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Woodford Dolmen Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Rush Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Woodford Dolmen Hotel and nearby?
Woodford Dolmen Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Woodford Dolmen Hotel?
Yes, Plum Tree Bistro offers Irish cuisine.
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Woodford Dolmen Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2025
Good stay
Good hotel allround
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Girlie night away
Lovely hotel, very welcoming and friendly staff. Room spacious and comfortable. Bathroom spotless. Food excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Nice place to stay
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Consistently good
Great place to stay, even on that particular friday when everyone is attending company Xmas parties.
Bruno
Bruno, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
The facilities were excellent, clean, and comfortable . The staff were friendly and efficient. We loved the food. The surrounding are and grounds were also well maintained and interesting and we loved the fairy garden.
Agnes
Agnes, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 12, 2025
Listed as a 4* hotel but yet small things like no tissues, hand cream or shower hats in the bathroom. Glasses not changed or fresh water on day 2 of our stay.
The bed was just about made - the sheet wasn’t flatten so we had to make our own bed.
Won’t be back - to dear for what you get.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
Great stay, room was clean and comfortable food in restaurant was good. Recommend
mark
mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Nice comfortable rooms.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2024
Staff were great and restaurant was good. Rooms were not great and beds to small
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
Would stay again!!
Very nice hotel and friendly staff! Rooms clean and comfortable. Food tasty! Would stay again and recommend.
Deirdre
Deirdre, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Hotel is absolutely beautiful with an old charm. Staff was super nice and very helpful!
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Lovey relaxing atmosphere there was a wedding going on so hotel was busy but service was still excellent
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2024
Beautiful hotel! Staff was very friendly with my super chatty 5 year old son. Food was delicious and there was a cute fairy garden to walk through on the property.
Johanna
Johanna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2024
Great Place and will definitely be staying again. Very professional and helpful staff- James and Rachel. Great area around and very friendly.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Lovely stay
Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Only issue was the room was very hot and unable to change that but I imagine for the rest of the year outside the one warm day we had this would be welcome!
Sinead
Sinead, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
The perfect hotel does exist...
Amazing hotel. Stayed here with a friend while motorbiking one night and honestly it was one of the most relaxing hotel envoirments i have ever been in. The staff were super friendly. Beds were very comfy. Food was excellent and dont get me started on the heated outdoor patio, a gem of a hotel and i will certainly be back
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2024
Hotel is beautiful set in fabulous surroundings. Food was lovely but a bit pricey for what you get. We had a ground floor room but was so hot all night
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
Very up market hotel with classic styling and modern service, all staff were very helpful and friendly, food was excellent throughout the stay
Ciaran
Ciaran, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2023
Great staff and food
Lovely hotel with really friendly staff. Breakfast was great, huge choice of food.
Frances
Frances, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2023
Beautiful area
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2023
A convenient location for Carlow and Bagenalstown visits. Attentive staff, good breakfast and quiet surroundings.
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2024
Perfect
Lovely hotel, great decoration in the rooms and very comfortable beds. Breakfast is very good
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2023
A Home away from Home
Fantastic Hotel beautiful setting. Food was fabulous and the service. Staff on reception very welcoming efficient and very obliging at any request I made. Housekeeping staff incredible always greeted me.
Deirdre
Deirdre, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2023
My family loved staying here. Our room was clean and perfect for our family of 4. The hotel restaurant on site had delicious food and the staff throughout the hotel were so kind. We only got to stay one night but would have loved to have stayed longer
Karla
Karla, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2023
Property was very comfortable. At times loud due to a wedding but understandable. Would stay again.