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aidanquinn74
Dublin, Ireland

Customer experience perfection

Review of Wineport Lodge
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 9 Sept 2024via mobile
This family run hotel has exceptional customer engagement &experience at its heart. Each staff member touch points reflects this central ethos perfectly.
Our check in began with the owner welcoming us with a glass of prosecco on arrival from Ray, who is a member of senior management and as we later discovered, one of the owners. This was a very welcome surprise but only a seaway as to what was to follow.
Molly, managed the reception desk like a captain of an ocean going vessel. Deft almost imperceptible touches brought us through the process seamlessly.
We were brought through to the bar area for our lunch and once again, the customer centricity ethos shone through.
Catalogue took our order after offering his personal favourite dishes from a well considered menu.
My chowder was the best I have enjoyed in Ireland to date, and this is a go to dish for me. The Guinness bread was super, the perfect accompaniment.
Later, our room offered an absolutely dynamic view of our end of Lough Ree, sweet!
Dinner was a trip down seafood central as we opted for the seafood sharing dish (which I would earnestly recommend) and gound a gru vee on the wine menu.
Kash was a muse of information and was delighted to impart his intricate & indepth knowledge of the wine menu.
The professionalism that each and every waiter on the floor was shining through.
At this stage, you can clearly see that my experience here was exemplary.
When you can come here, book a place and unwind.
We will be back.
Date of stay: September 2024
Room Tip: Leave your daily concerns behind. Bring your bathing suit and enjoy the hot tubs.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 14 Sept 2024
Dear aidanquinn74,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Wineport Lodge and we have shared your lovely comments with Ray, Molly, Kash, and the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Kind regards,
Norma Wilson
General Manager
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Reviewed 8 September 2024

Here for dinner, bed and breakfast on a Friday evening. Excellent from start to finish. Greeted with prosecho on arrival before being shown to our room. Location is magical. I'm sure there is loads of stuff to do but equally you can just chill.
Restaurant and hotel very busy but in a good way. Food is excellent and I found staff to be very friendly and professional.
Faultless

Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Wineport Lodge, General Manager at Wineport Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2024

Dear Imeacht,
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed a relaxing visit at Wineport Lodge, and we have shared your lovely comments with the team. We look forward to seeing you soon again.
Kind regards,
Norma Wilson
General Manager

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Reviewed 7 September 2024

We went to Wineport Lodge on a Saturday afternoon to scope it out for an event. There were several tables free on the patio and we would like to have sat and have a drink. A very officious front desk man told us that we couldn't have a drink, we must eat as well!!
This place has Celtic Tiger notions of itself. We won't be back. We went to another hotel across the lake where we couldn't have been more welcome.

Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 6 September 2024 via mobile

Amazing food, service and location. Upon arrival you are greeted by very pleasant staff and offered a glass of champagne. The rooms overlooking the lake are beautifully decorated. The food was exceptional. I would highly recommend the sea food platter.

Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Wineport Lodge, General Manager at Wineport Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 6 September 2024

Dear mickmurphy2022,

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Wineport Lodge and we have shared your lovely comments with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Kind regards,
Norma Wilson
General Manager

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Reviewed 5 September 2024 via mobile

Arrived today to celebrate our wedding anniversary. So far it's been just outstanding. Bubbles 🥂 on arrival, amazing bedroom with beautiful lake views, and outstanding customer service. Dinner tonight was absolutely delicious. Really looking forward to the spa tomorrow, and all the delights in store.

Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Michael W
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Wineport Lodge, General Manager at Wineport Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 6 September 2024

Dear Michael W,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Wineport Lodge and we have shared your lovely comments with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Kind regards,
Norma Wilson
General Manager

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Reviewed 28 August 2024

A fabulous time from the moment we arrived till the moment we left.
We were met by molly and brendan who were very welcoming and when I explained that I had booked the hot tubs at check in time they put my mind at ease and got us checked in earlier.
The hot tub was wonderful even though it was pouring rain. Rhian was our host there. Got us settled in with our glass of bubbly and put the stove on incase we were cold when we got out.
Bar staff were lovely too.
We had dinner in our room on the balcony overlooking the lake. We had the charcuterie board and some wings. Food was lovely.
Comfortable room and bed.
Had breakfast delivered the next morning. Fab
A wonderful relaxing time made all the better by the welcoming staff.

Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Karen G
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Wineport Lodge, General Manager at Wineport Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 6 September 2024

Dear keg5,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Wineport Lodge and we have shared your lovely comments with Molly, Brendan, Rhian and the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Kind regards,
Norma Wilson
General Manager

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