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Kieran H
Swords, Ireland

Fabulous time

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 9 Jul 2024via mobile
Stay here for 2 nights, had a brill time. Staff are lovely and so friendly especially the lovely man in charge of breakfast. Breakfast was fab and so was our meal in the pottery restaurant. Had a meal in the main bar area it was ok a bit pricey for what it was. The swimming pool area is also very good. Only down side is our room was quite small, pokey and dated and the view was non existent (a roof above the restaurant) defo go back just be asking for a bigger better room
Date of stay: July 2024
Room Tip: Try get a newly refurbed room
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Arklow Hotel, Sales at Arklow Bay Hotel, responded to this review
Responded 15 Jul 2024
Dear 596kieranh,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us.

We're thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant time during your stay and found our staff to be friendly, in particular our Breakfast Manager. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the breakfast and your meal in the Pottery Restaurant.

We appreciate your comments about the main bar area and will take your feedback into consideration.

We're sorry to hear that your room did not meet your expectations. We understand the importance of a comfortable and spacious room and regret that the view was not what you had hoped for.

We look forward to welcoming you back for an even better stay in the future.

Kind Regards,

Sinéad
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Reviewed 9 July 2024

Love everything about this hotel not even 50min from Dublin ,stayed 1 night hubby and myself , we both had a full body massage with Aoife and Karen who are just amazing thanks girls ...used the pool area as well we meet loads of people from Rory's Travel including my self ....Dinner was to die for The food is so gorgeous ...Thank you to all the staff in the Hotel hope to see you again soon..and to Rory's Travel

Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Arklow Hotel, Sales at Arklow Bay Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 15 July 2024

Dear Camillusm2019,

Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your stay at our hotel.

It's fantastic that you both had such an amazing experience with treatments in our Bay Beauty Rooms. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to both Karen and Aoife.

We're glad you had the chance to use the pool area and meet other travelers from Rory's Travel Club. It's great to hear that enjoyed the food at dinner.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon and extend our thanks to Rory's Travel Club for bringing such lovely guests to our hotel.

Thank you again for your review!

Best Regards,

Sinéad
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Reviewed 9 July 2024

First time to Arklow Hotel through the Rory’s Travel Club offer. Have to say Room 419 was spotless and very spacious and decor was lovey. Beds were very comfy and the blackout curtains were very welcomed the following morning.Hotel and waiting staff were extremely helpful and polite.
Both breakfast and dinner were not to be faulted and generous portions.

Great value for money. And would return again.

Date of stay: July 2024
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Thank rachel o
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Arklow Hotel, Sales at Arklow Bay Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 15 July 2024

Dear 677rachelo,

Thank you so much for your lovely review!

We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay at Arklow Hotel and enjoyed the Rory’s Travel Club offer.

We're so glad that you had a comfortable night's sleep in one of our newly refurbished bedrooms.

Our staff takes pride in looking after our guests, so your kind words are truly appreciated. We're delighted that you enjoyed both breakfast and dinner.

We're happy to hear you found great value for money and that you would return again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay!

Best Regards,

Sinéad
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Reviewed 8 July 2024 via mobile

Nice hotel, staff very friendly. As a wheelchair user the accessibility falls short starting at the front door, 1st set of doors are automatic but main doors have to be pulled/pushed so not possible for me to go in or out on my own, push button system would resolve this. Reception desk is completely inaccessible as it's so high, moving forward to doors to access rooms, once again 2 heavy doors that have to be pulled/pushed to get through so not accessible in any way, push button needed, so therefore the accessible room is not actually accessible as you can't get through the doors if you're on your own, a young child opened it for me & on 2 other occasions I had to ask other guests to let me in & out, family were with me to do it other from that, takes away your independence unfortunately. Accessible rooms were booked out for this visit so was in a standard twin room, I can use my crutch to navigate small spaces, nice room, good size, very clean, no hooks to hang up towel at sink, hook on back of door would solve this. soap dispenser not practical for me, if it's the same in accessible room then it needs to be looked at for those with difficulties with their hands/arms such as myself. There was very loud music in foyer on arrival for a wedding so you couldn't hear receptionist when checking in as per my mam as she arrived before me. Food was nice, breakfast was good, staff very helpful & friendly. There's 2 accessible parking spots but they're very tight, no yellow box to give extra space for getting out of car, hard to get a parking spot near door, both were in use upon arrival. Pointed out the accessibility issues to receptionist on departure, nice girl, she took note & hopefully she'll pass it on.

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Arklow Hotel, Sales at Arklow Bay Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2024

Dear 874sineadk,

Sincere thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are very conscious that our accessible facilities require some upgrading and the above feedback is very helpful.

Please be assured that this feedback is being taken very seriously and we will bare this in mind while we continue with our next stage of refurbishment.

On the positive side we are delighted that you enjoyed the food and found our staff friendly and helpful.

Hopefully we will have the opportunity to welcome you on another occasion.

Best Regards,

Sinéad
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Reviewed 5 July 2024

The rooms don't seem to match the online photos, we upgraded to a suite and it was great. One or two small issues with the room but our stay was really good. The food I'd really good and good value for money. The outside is a bit drab and first impressions are important but once inside all was fine.

Date of stay: July 2024
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1  Thank Will R
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Arklow Hotel, Sales at Arklow Bay Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2024

Dear WillrA3618KH,

Thank you for your feedback!

We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the upgraded suite met your expectations,

We appreciate your comments about the exterior of the hotel and will take them into consideration as we strive to improve. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Kind Regards,

Sinéad
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Reviewed 4 July 2024 via mobile

1st Room had an issue with the toilet, this turned out to be a maintenance issue and was very quickly resolved by staff.

Staff was very friendly and helpful and upgraded us to another (lovely) room with a balcony.

2nd Room was beautiful but unfortunately our stay was negatively impacted by a couple in the room next door by having very loud sex in the evening, night and early morning.

I've reported this to the night team & reception & was contacted by the manager for a proper follow up. We talked about the learnings and this was sufficient for me.
(It is always a good sign if (previous) feedback is being read and taken on board.)

This hotel is in the middle of modernisation, so there might be a difference in quality, but staff is easy to approach and very helpful.

The hotel is busy and visitors are from all walks of life, which gives a nice atmosphere.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Arklow Hotel, Sales at Arklow Bay Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2024

Dear Safari21878187782,

Many thanks for sharing feedback, I know that our General Manager has been in touch and we hope that the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction.

Looking forward to hopefully welcoming you back on another occasion.

Kind Regard,

Sinéad
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