Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 5 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
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
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
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 10.00 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.
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
6/10 Good
31 December 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Consistently good
Great place to stay, even on that particular friday when everyone is attending company Xmas parties.
Bruno
Bruno, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
02 October 2024
Great stay, room was clean and comfortable food in restaurant was good. Recommend
mark
mark, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Ivana
Ivana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 August 2024
Staff were great and restaurant was good. Rooms were not great and beds to small
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 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
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10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Lovey relaxing atmosphere there was a wedding going on so hotel was busy but service was still excellent
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Nice comfortable rooms.
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 July 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 traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
08 July 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 with friends
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8/10 Very good
31 May 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 family trip
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2/10 Poor
27 May 2024
Won Ki
Won Ki, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
Hotel is absolutely beautiful with an old charm. Staff was super nice and very helpful!
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 May 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
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2024
des
des, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2024
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
10 April 2024
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
18 March 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
05 March 2024
Grainne
Grainne, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
04 March 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
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10/10 Exceptional
08 February 2024
Perfect
Lovely hotel, great decoration in the rooms and very comfortable beds. Breakfast is very good