Name: Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge
Address: Vale of Avoca, Arklow, Co., Arklow, Y14 XT95, IE

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Kathie

The room was clean and spacious, and the breakfast was amazing. The facility was older but very clean and well-maintained. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. We had dinner at the restaurant and the food was really good. We would love to stay here again!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2025

Shauna

The staff was nice but the rooms were dated, and the beds were very uncomfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Stephen

All was brilliant staff on the ball

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Melinda

Our Lodge room was a basic room. Nothing bad or special.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Ken

Beautiful surroundings, interesting history.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Nice break

Room facing the river, trees grown up so can’t see the river any longer. Lovely food breakfast and dinner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

MARY

Beautiful location, great food. Staff were fabulous.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Alan

Very beautiful surroundings

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Gregg

Absolutely Lovely…just Fantastic!!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

We love Woodenbridge Lodge. It is quiet and restful for golden oldies like us! The only thing that could be improved is the TV system. It seems a bit irritated. Thank you.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2025

KEVIN

Old world historic property lovely staff and great food

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Doors are not sound proof and very noisy in room opposite which let down my favourite hotel

Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2024

GORDON

This is a very old hotel, and that brings its own charm, but it also brings some discomfort relative to modern buildings. The pub served decent food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Brenda

I love the staff, the convenient location, short drive to wicklow mountains and other destinations , but this hotel is away from all the city noise! Peaceful. The restaurant in hotel has great food also! So everything is here!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Geoff

We had a fantastic weekend with you The lodge was quiet and pleasant. The hotel was busy both evenings with a wedding and after(hurling?) match but bar and waiting staff were coping admirably and had time for us. The food both evening and breakfast were first class. We would certainly come again if we visit the area

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2024

Trevor

The bath had rust marks the shower curtain was manky
The lighting was poor in the bedroom

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

John

great service

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Ethel

Lovely setting. Convenient to Arklow town.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Gillian

Lovely relaxing stay

Lovely night away in the Lodge. Really comfy beds and very quiet

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2024

Bernard

Lovely stay at Woodenbridge. Peaceful setting as our room overlooked the river. Breakfast more than excellent and staff friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2024

Bernard

Beautiful surroundings and excellent meals. Loved the atmosphere and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Inez

All staff were friendly pleasant and helpful . Breakfast was good and the rooms were as expected. Maybe a few more healthier options on the restaurant menu would be nice. Like the area and the hotel. Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Shaun

Beautiful location, quiet but easy to get to. Very clean and spacious rooms with a good view. Very friendly and helpful staff and the food at the hotel was excellent, reasonable price and plenty for your money, Travelled by motorcycle and found parking safe and secure. Perfect location for exploring Wicklow and further south east coast.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2024

Anne

The hotel is in a good location. The staff are very friendly and the food was very good.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2023

Robert

Excellent location. Golf course looked inviting.
Bathroom needs updating. Rusty fixtures and fittings. Hand soap dispenser covered in rusty gunk. Did change on request. Breakfast on third day was poor. Black
And white pudding like bullets.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2023

Gordon

Every member of staff was friendly and helpful.The food was of outstanding quality

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

CARRIE

Had an amazing river view, restaurant was great too! Staff were amazing.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Murray

Very clean and quiet, beautiful area

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2023

Barry

There were items lef under the bed so the room wasn't full cleaned

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2023

Bernadette

Staff were warm and friendly. Food was really good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Restful

So peaceful in the lodge and the sound of the river was lovely

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2023

Rocky

The only things were short staffed in dining are on first day and walking across the road in the rain to breakfast although the breakfast was good and well run.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2023

June

Both nights we stayed there was a lot of noise. The first night (Sat) shouting in the corridor,3am, Sunday night someone continually knocking on one of the doors around 2am. The bathroom I thought was spotless until I put a wet towel over the top, a load of hair floated down. The bed wasn’t made properly as the bottom sheet was too small and kept slipping down, it didn’t look too white either. The breakfast and dining were lovely and so were the staff.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2023

William

One night, price reasonable for Friday night. Place was very quiet and restful. Food and service good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

David

Billed as the oldest hotel in Ireland (est. 1608), the property does not reflect its age. It is in good shape, conveniently located, with nice facilities and a nice staff. The pub had live music and a rollicking scene on a Monday night. I’d stay there again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2022

William

Enjoyable stay.

Two night stay, room in the lodge and food in the hotel. Room very comfortable, bed very comfortable, price excellent. Food was good, very big crowd on Friday night but service was still quick and efficient. Hope to go back and spend a little more time around the area

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2022

Robert

Relaxing with tasty food

Really lovely one night stay. Good rooms, very comfortable but in need of some updating.
Staff excellent and food incredible.
Would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2022

Gareth

Stayed in the lodges it was super clean and easily accessible easy check in/out
Very reasonably priced and lovely facilities

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2022

Patrick

Very confortable & efficient

Very comfortable with good quality food. Check in & out very efficient and friendly

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2022

David

County Wicklow

Excellent hotel, good food, & friendly staff. Woodenbridge & Wicklow in general is well worth a visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2022

Bernadette

Woodenbridge Lodge Golf Break

I stayed in the Lodge with a girl friend - we were on a golfing break - From we arrived the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating starting with the receptionist who checked us in -she booked our golf courses and times and was very helpful - the cleaning staff were very friendly and very helpful - the restaurant and bar staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble - there was music in the hotel three nights we stayed and we enjoyed a dance or two - we dined in the hotel two nights and in the BBQ area of the Lodge one night food was good but I have to say the home made Lasagne was excellent - rooms were a bit tired and dated - curtains need replacing - there was no fridge in our room but we were given one when we asked for it maybe all rooms should have a fridge and a sun chair or two on the balcony would have been nice - all in all it was excellent value for money and we enjoyed our stay and our golf -

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2022

Vanessa

Food let them down

We stayed in the lodges at the woodenbridge for one night. Service was 110%, couldn’t fault. Food was a very low standard, especially the dinner and extremely over priced for what was on the plate. Room lovely, bed comfortable. Live music Saturday night, excellent atmosphere. Couldn’t be in an nicer location, walk to the local Avoca village, under 10k there and back. Beautiful kites flying low.
Price of stay too expensive but enjoyed our stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2021

Jennifer

Staff very friendly and restaurant in the hotel was excellent

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2020

Rachel

Beautiful setting. Try get a room overlooking the river if you are at the lodge

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

The Woodenbridge Sojourn !!

Thank you ,we had a lovely relaxing stay .Food was very good and cleanliness was excellent.Of course it is a lovely area with beautiful places to visit .Our favourite part of Ireland I think .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2020

Lynda

Great stay, very comfortable and very pleasant staff

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Lovely clean hotel, super staff. Unfortunately no wifi in room was only issue.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Very comfortable.

Stayed in Woodenbridge Lodge. Very comfortable with tea and coffee making facility. Breakfast very good. Staff very pleasant and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

I stayed in the lodge and if you wanted ice or extra towels you had to go over to the main hotel.
The reception on the TV was rubbish and only had 2 stations

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Nothing outstandingly unique. I didn't particularly like the reception area in the lodge as I felt it was a bit devoid of atmosphere.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The area is so beautiful and relaxing. The staff were really nice ane the food in the Woodenbridge Restaurant was just delicious. Thank you from Sue and Niall.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

al

Location on the river was beautiful. Breakfast was very good, staff was excellent and it was very quiet.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

nothing fancy but convenient. breakfast was terrible. overripe fruit. No jams or good breads This is ireland!

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Good size room, excellent breakfast with the best porridge that I have ever had away from home

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Place was comfortable and clean, just a touch outdated. The staff responded quickly to a noise complaint we had, as the walls were thin, staff were very prompt and professional with it.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2019

Kevin

I love this hotel ,the staff are excellent. This part of the country is beautiful

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2019

David

We went to woodenbridge lodge for a short break. The hotel was very comfortable and excelent food. Behind the bedside lockers needed a good cleaning the rest of the room was very clean. The television in the room was outdated and very few stations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

Jeremiah

Awesome experience

The bedrooms over looking the river in the lodge are wonderful,so peaceful and sereneStaff very helpful and polite.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2019

Linda

Nice place just needs a cross walk to slow traffic down getting from lodge to main hotel area

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Not knowing in advance that the lodge bedrooms were a separate development,with excellent parking,across a very busy road.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Good location and friendly welcome. Comfortable rooms, but annoying motor noise (ventilation?) from outside. Otherwise excellent.

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Peaceful place just what you need to.relax.lovely scenery

Friends_and_family Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2019

Jennifer

Terrible, smell of urine

I stayed in the Woodenbridge on Saturday12th July. I booked it as a surprise for my Mum as we have both being unwell.

The lodge is run down, needs upgrading.

I made a formal complaint with the manager the next morning due to our bathroom smelling so bad of urine. We could not use the facilities the following morning. Our balcony looked out onto a car, the fan in the bathroom was so loud that we could use the light during the night.

I have not as much as heard back from the Woodenbridge about my complaint, this is highly unprofessional. It completely ruined our weekend and we both went home upset.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great price great food friendly staff . Highly recommend it

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Setting was fabulous great location for touring around Wicklow and Arklow.
Food good but found drinks pricier than normal. If you play golf you will be in heaven

Leisure

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff but the room wasn’t good value for money and a bit dated.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely location, clean rooms, welcoming staff.
If you are in the lodge you need to go across to the hotel for restaurant/breakfast, grand when it's dry!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay despite the rain!

Lots of history to read about in this hotel which has been extended and modernised over the years. We stayed in the lodge annex down by the river and rooms were clean and decent size. Staff were very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Friendliness, courtesy and helpfulness of the staff made the Woodenbridge Lodge a great place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2019

Brendan

A little bit of paradise

We had a wonderful, relaxing few days at the Woodenbridge Lodge. The staff were so friendly and helpful, we have to send a special thanks to Sylvia who made our stay even more relaxing!! We would definitely recommend the Woodenbridge. Brendan & Angela

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2019

Derek

A hide away in the Vale of Avoca not to be passed

Have stayed here many time over the past number of years a great place to return to so peaceful and tranquil
We spent 1 night my wife and i over the Easter bank holiday last.
Food in the bar that night was great staff are excellent rooms were clean and tidy on arrival.
The only problem i found was the bed was the nearest thing to a park bench to sleep on.
Over the previous years the beds were fine though so maby this is one is due replacement.
Beyond that i can highly recommend a stay at Woddenbridge Hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2019

Chris

Nice area

Its OK for a short stay, clean and comfortable. It needs to be updated, Wi Fi and mobile coverage was non existent.

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2019

Paula

Wonderful customer service!

We arrived after check in time and the attendant was very accommodating running from the hotel to lodge to check us in and make sure we had everything we needed. Upon leaving, the front desk women were very kind in helping me with my flight information.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely tranquil location, very friendly staff and enjoyed oldy worldy feel of the main hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

We didn’t realize it was Mother’s Day in Ireland when we booked the hotel. The restaurant was somewhat overwhelmed by the number of customers. Our server was was fatigued and service was poor. It was much better the following morning.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2019

Helen

Met all our requirements!

Very pleasant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2019

David

Excellent

Good hotel nice location good food

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2019

Roma

i thought i was staying at the main hotel however i checked my booking again. they were correct id been allocated a lodge. This was down in a valley were I had no pgone signal. I have 2 arthritic knees so I couldnt go to reception without driving to it. we went for Dinner. Bog standard stuff..€119 for 3 meals 1 dessert. staff friendly enough. just wouldnt stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay

Really enjoyed stay here. Loved staying out of the city. Great location , lots to do close with short drives.
Food was lovely, atmosphere great and staff excellent. All good.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2019

Catherine

Great value for money

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Beautiful area. Great value for money

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Try to book into the hotel itself for peace and relaxation. The lodge is a little noisy with the heating system operating and also the rooms depending on your neighbors

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2019

Jackie

Fabulous

Lovely hotel, great food and friendly helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2019

Joseph

I highly recommend woodenbridge Lodge, very friendly helpful staff, very clean and nice large room, we had a lovely dinner that evening and good breakfast next morning, it's our second time staying at woodenbridge and will definitely stay again soon,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

We had a lovely stay and would love to avail of any offers the hotel may have loved it

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2019

Lillian

Weekend break in the beautiful Vale of Avoca.

Lovely homely and welcoming place to stay with a lot of history about the place as well . Food menu had plenty of delicious options for to suit everyone and the meal we had was served up in good time and was cooked to perfection . Very enjoyable stay which was very reasonably priced and look forward to going back again soon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

Brendan

Stayed in the lodge, which is modern and clean and comfortable. They switched our room to one that overlooked the river, which we appreciated. The food was excellent, especially the breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Only gripe was that the bar area included the dining room. I associate old hotels with cosy intimate bars. Overall its a good place and good value for money

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Its the best hotel in Wicklow we always go there when we get the chance.Love it staff are so good at there jobs so friendly its a joy to be there and the food is very good also

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2018

Dawn

Close to all Ballykissangel sites.

The restaurant staff was busy because of a wedding, but the food was excellent. Good beer selection. Knowledgeable friendly staff too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2018

DWayne

Great food and lovely staff. Room was comfy........

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Nice food and atmosphere only let down was toilet roll holder was broken

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2018

stephen

Amazing lovely location

Absolute gem of a place 10 out of 10 will highly recommend. And will certainly be back again, staff very friendly, food amazing, and lovely location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Rose

I would highly recommend Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious (even though the ribs were served on a ‘bread board’, I’d like a good old fashioned plate please). The bedroom itself was clean, plenty of space In the bathroom, however when the light is turned on, the extractor fan comes on too and does sound like a ‘tractor’.......
Overall experience was excellent, I’d stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2018

Andy

Lovely views, breakfast buffet lovely, clean rooms

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2018

Julian

Pretty basic

The listing should be more clear about the difference between the hotel and the lodge rooms. We were pretty disappointed about the lodge. It felt like staying at a road-side motel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Sunil

Happy out as they say in Cork. Great location , delicious food, stunning location. Amazing service.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2018

John

Hambo's Stay

Excellent service and upgraded me to a better room. Random booking but great to have golf course across the road...got an hour's practise in so was a very good location for me.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2018

Mary

Mid week break at Woodenbridge Lodge Hotel.

Excellent few days spent at The Lodge. Unable to find fault with anything. Rooms, food , staff and location were excellent. Will return another time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, ideal for touring

This was a great hotel and the staff wee so friendly. We were well looked after despite a late booking. The stay was ruined unfortunately by a very loud party of golfers who did not seem to care ho much noise they made during the evening and certainly not when going to their rooms between 2am and 3am!

That said if you do not want a quiet experience, the food was excellent and as i have said the staff went beyond their remit to look after us.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2018

Marcella

Gorgeous scenery

Super friendly staff, very clean and fabulous location, great food in bar and lovely breakfast

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2018

Martin

OK but a few disappointments

OK except for noisy neighbours, group of young guys made a lot of noise into the night, although after complaining staff took action.
Restaurant was extremely warm and uncomfortable. Bed mattress felt cheap and not very comfortable. Area very nice though.

Partner