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Woodford Dolmen Hotel

4.0 star property
Garden views create a peaceful backdrop for travelers at this Carlow hotel, where the on-site bistro serves local dishes and attentive staff enhance every stay

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The Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow offers beautiful gardens, authentic Irish cuisine at the Plum Tree Bistro, WiFi access, and dry cleaning services. Relax at the bar after exploring, with staff ready to assist with any request.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Executive King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic King or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Family Room - Double & 2 Singles | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Family Room - Double & 2 Singles

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Family - Double and 3 Singles

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Carlow, Woodford Dolmen Hotel is on a river. Carlow Town Park and Malones Fruit Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Fairgreen Shopping Centre and Carlow Farmer's Market. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Carlow travel guide
Map
Kilkenny Road, Carlow, Carlow, R93 N207

What's nearby

  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Gold Rush Casino
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Carlow Town Park
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • St Patrick's College
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Carlow Station
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lemongrass
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • The Dinn Rí
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Yummy Noodles Box
    3 min drive

About this property

Woodford Dolmen Hotel

Upscale hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Woodford Dolmen Hotel and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, Plum Tree Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • 8 meeting rooms, a reception hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Highchairs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodford Dolmen Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodford Dolmen Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Woodford Dolmen Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Woodford Dolmen Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Liberty Tree, and Carlow Farmer's Market. Gold Rush Casino and Carlow County Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Woodford Dolmen Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 351 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 351 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 351 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 351 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 351 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean staff very friendly and really enjoyed the break with the family. Food was excellent as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel lovely and warm and bedroom hot throughout the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were nice and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a really nice hotel, clean rooms, very helpful and friendly staff. I have been staying here every available night for nearly 7 weeks and I can’t fault it. The only possible negative comment would be the menu is only a small one, but not many people will stay for that length of time
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fantastic and very comfortable. Staff were very efficient throughout the hotel and we found the bar and food reasonably priced. The food at breakfast and dinner was very good. The one negative that on the Friday night we stayed there was 3/4 Christmas parties which we could hear in our room until after midnight. Apart from that the hotel is excellent and I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, fantastic shower, very friendly staff at evening meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

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

Relaxing stay

Great stay.Hotel clean and efficient.Good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

Kogilavani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean , staffs helpful n check was quick . Rooms were comfortable n clean . Breakfast was good . Would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, off the beaten path. Lots of parking beautiful grounds around the hotel for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds Spacious room Great breakfast prepay at desk is cheaper than dining room price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with very friendly and accommodating staff. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Great staff and food

Lovely hotel with really friendly staff. Breakfast was great, huge choice of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming friendly staff throughout the hotel. Warm, comfortable and spotless room. Good disabled access and parking. Superb breakfast choice with first class ingredients. The cooked breakfast was the best I’ve tasted in a long time. A very enjoyable stay to be repeated soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would stay again!!

Very nice hotel and friendly staff! Rooms clean and comfortable. Food tasty! Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Girlie night away

Lovely hotel, very welcoming and friendly staff. Room spacious and comfortable. Bathroom spotless. Food excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025