DEER PARK GOLF & SPA
by Susi
on May 15 2012 15:37
I was very impressed with this hotel where I stayed with my husband in May 2012 for the weekend. It has a lovely location, just outside Howth village, and a courtesy bus is available on request to bring you down. It is a fairly short walk back, after visiting one of the delicious fish restaurants cosy pubs. (The Howth marina and cliff walks are not far away, either) There is a lovely driveway past Howth Castle leading up to the hotel and its golf course. The rooms have everything you need, plus most of them have a view of the sea. The hotel was very quiet, no disturbances during the night, and we really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast - a buffet mix of cereal, fruit, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms etc. could have been of better qualiity, but that would be our only complaint. Great deals available over the weekend.
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by John
on Apr 12 2012 10:03
Really enjoyed my first time one night stay in the Deer Park Hotel. My wife and I had a room overlooking the golf course at the front of the Hotel and the view was fantastic. We were on a Dinner, B&B break which was great value for money. While the food in the resturant was fine I would go for the B&B option the next time to take advantage of the great range of fish resturants in Howth. Only suggestion at the buffet breakfast would be fried not scrambled eggs and non-smoked bacon - not to everyone's taste. Staff in the Hotel were very friendly and helpful. The Hotel is being refurbished at present but this did not disturb our stay. The pool/sauna was great and the gym looked good. The Hotel runs a courtesy bus into Howth which is a great idea and David, the general manager, took us into the village and provided us with a great deal of useful information. He offered to collect us from anywhere in the village - just phone - however, we walked back to the Hotel (only 15 mins) and the DARD station is really handy if you wanted to go into Dublin. Will definitely stay again.
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by n/a
on Apr 10 2012 09:49
The hotel is a little old fashioned and the food in the resturant is not nice. This hotel is not a 4 star as advertised.
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by mags
on Mar 13 2012 14:25
stayed in dear park hotel on 10th march 2012..rooms were clean and lovely view over the golf course...we were beside a fire door so you could hear it banging half the night and early morning . the staff were wonderful, couldnt have been nicer.......had dinner also ...it was yummy..breakfast was lovely but had to ask for butter and millk for the table and we were waiting awhile for this to come but even so the girls that served us were lovely..could not do enough for us...swimming pool was so relaxing, really enjoyed it but showers in dressing room were cold so waited till I got back to my room...overall a very pleasant stay..would recommend this hotel/
Mags ...dublin
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by Angela from Kerry
on Mar 13 2012 11:25
This was a great hotel to stay in, it was very clean, reasonably priced, stunning views and grounds.
The staff were very helpful, friendly and courtious.
The decor was dated but this added to the charm as it was not like all other plastic hotels these days.
I would highly recommend this hotel.
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by des houlihan
on Feb 28 2012 14:57
very satisified with our stay in Deer Park. The SPA,pool nad gym facilities are great.
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by Vivien Lynch
on Dec 5 2011 14:18
Our room was lovely spacious and warm for all the family but we found the rest of the hotel really cold. The pool was clean and plenty of room for the kids to enjoy but the air and water temperature was very cold. The restaurant was not open and we had to eat in the bar. The menu as a dinner menu was very limited and we struggled to find something to suit us. The food was fine but nothing special. There were only a few people in the bar, no atmosphere and again we left after our meal as the kids were frozen. Breakfast was in the restaurant, very limited buffet and choice. The food was poor and again we left quickly after eating due to the cold. The hotel was in a lovely setting and we had stayed once before in the Summer but after this experience we would not rush back gain.
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by bnhmic
on Nov 28 2011 18:35
We enjoyed our short break away. The views from the hotel are marvellous, on one side is the island of Ireland's Eye and on the other, Dollymount Strand and the city. The drive through the park to the hotel at the top is very pleasant with the castle and golf course on each side. We relaxed in the swimming pool before being served a delicious meal of homemade soup and brown bread, indian lamb on skewers and Eton Mess - a homemade meringue dessert. The beds were very comfortable and the room / bathroom very clean. We enjoyed looking at the fish pond as we had breakfast the following morning. The staff are very friendly and attentive. We're already looking forward to our next break away, and maybe include a short cookery class in the castle the next time!
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by Shona
on Aug 31 2011 10:19
Beautiful location and very quiet. A 10 minute walk from pretty Howth village and very handy to Dublin by Bus or DART. Rooms were quite large and comfortable. Decor a little dated. Lovely pool and very nice laid back atmosphere.
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by Michelle Carroll
on Aug 17 2011 12:47
We stayed in room 203 from 13th-15th aug 2011. We were a little sceptical about staying as some of the reviews had slated the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay, staff were very nice and friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The kids ( 1 & 4yrs ) had a great time also. The pool area was great for them. The room was clean and spacious. The courtesy bus was an added bonus, the manager dropped us into howth village. We are already planning on returning within the next few weeks.
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by Weekend break
on May 25 2011 13:27
Lovely location and lovely hotel.No power shower tho,water just trickled out!
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by james keogh
on May 23 2011 18:06
my wife and i spent 3 nights recently here ,admittedly we had very good weather and it made an enjoyable stay we will repeat visit this hotel in the future .main benefits as under
exceptional views of dublin bay and irelands eye
pleasurable strolls in the attached rhodedendron gardens
beautiful golf courses
good staff {except barman in the bistro first day could do with some additional training customer service ]
courtesy pick up and delivery to dart station on request
rooms excellent , breakfast great
a well cared for premises and well managed
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by Nicola
on Apr 15 2011 16:26
Great value!
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by POPS
on Mar 15 2011 11:07
VERY ENJOYABLE FOOD & ACCOMMODATION GOOD
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by Alan Hegarty
on Feb 14 2011 16:14
I had a great night with my girlfriend . The dinner was lovely and I thought the staff were great .The rooms were also very nice . All in all it was a great stay . I will be coming back and I will also recommend the hotel to my family and friends. Alan Hegarty
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by jackie h
on Jan 29 2011 17:52
<p>this hotel has beautiful views great for going for a walk staff were lovely the room was spotless only thing the pool was not well heated all in all we had a great time cheap cheap cheap lidi breaks value for money</p>
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by Mig
on Jan 11 2011 12:28
<p>We couldn't fault the stay at the hotel. All the staff were very good to us. We were also allowed to have the extra course on the menu at no extra charge. My wife had some spa treatments done and she was very satisfied with those. The swimming pool was great, nice and warm for our little 18 month old. However, the hotel is old and in need of modernisation. The bar was rough and ready in that I didn't see taps so you could have a pint. The lounge area was taken up by people eating and it was small. They don't have a lift to upstairs which is a disadvantage if you have to use a buggy or wheel chair. Anyway for the price it was very good, we had a fine big room with an excellent view of Ireland's Eye and the bay. Our main objective was the pool and the spa which was well worth it. </p>
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by sunnybear1
on Dec 26 2010 13:21
<p>I have delayed writing my review in the hope that the manager of the Deer Park would contact me but to no avail. Myself and my sister and sister-in-law arrived at the hotel for our pampering night at 2 oclock and where shown to a lovely newly decorated room only to discover the heating didn't work. We were moved to a smaller room with a couch for the 3rd person but we didn't mind as it was only one night. To make a long boring story short the power went and the heating and lighting went for the night we could not have a shower to get the oils out of our hair so we could not leave the hotel and we had a few beers so we could not drive home!! We slept in a cold room and again could not shower the next morning before we left/ the night was a complete disaster and the manager had not got the decency to come and talk to us before we left/ the receptionist said she could do nothing for us it was not their fault but the esb!!! She took 40 euro off the bill of 300euro not even a voucher to try and keep custom. I work for a tour operator and we value our customers and would offer them a voucher off their next holiday with us. Totally bad form from a hotel struggling by the looks of it. </p>
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by Dave
on Nov 8 2010 10:12
<p>Date of stay 30/10/10: Arriving at the hotel expectations are high as you drive up a beautiful tree lined driveway past the castle, however when the hotel comes into view it is very disappointing. It looks old and tired; the brown brick work does nothing to improve this. It is such a shame as the views are beautiful from the front of the hotel over looking the golf course, Dublin bay to one side and Irelands Eye, Howth to the other.
The girl on reception was lovely, friendly and welcoming so no complaints there and they did have signs up stating that they were having improvements done.
Our room was at the back of the hotel none of the beautiful views. The room its self was tired looking and we felt would need a full over hall. The bathroom was clean but grubby looking.
We were on the dinner included offer; I would describe the food as hit and miss and to be honest more like very very average pub food and we were eating in the restaurant. On the plus side the goats cheese starter was lovely and so was the fudge cake although it could have done with being warmed, it would have been perfect then. Other than that the food was a none event. The breakfast buffet was very average and the hot!! Food was Luke warm.
It is a shame as all of the staff we encountered were lovely and friendly. The spa treatment was great...
Sorry but over all I would only rate this hotel with 1 star.
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by C DARCY
on Oct 27 2010 13:11
<p>We stayed at the hotel the October bank holiday. We had a family room which was very clean and spacious as we had young children. the pool was adequate and clean. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. the hotel was a little tired looking but the staff more than made up for this. I did have young children and unfortunately there was not a lot for them to do. </p>
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by D Kennedy
on Oct 21 2010 22:21
<p>Stayed in what was quite obviously a smoking room, having never been offered a choice of smoking or non smoking. Even after leaving the windows open from check in at 2pm until we returned ater 10pm, the smell of smoke was still quite strong in the room. The room itself could have done with a lick of paint and a carpet shampoo, as stains were very noticeable. At breakfast, tables for two had not been cleared after previous diners, so we at at a larger table, then discovered there were no glasses or plates at the buffet table. I have used many 'value breaks' before and felt that they were excellent value. In this instance, however, I feel that we more or less got what we paid for, which is not a lot.
Superb location, however, with fantastic views!</p>
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by dave
on Aug 17 2010 16:46
<p>Decent hotel, lovely views and great pool area. Slightly tired looking rooms and meals were indifferent, bar was bit strange and service slow.
Would go back but eat elsewhere I'd say</p>
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by nicola clifford
on Aug 10 2010 21:37
<p>i went with mammy and my sisters for a spa break. the treatments were fantastic all staff in the hotel were very friendly and helpful. views from the hotel are amazing.
Nicola 27 Dundalk </p>
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by bre
on Aug 10 2010 14:13
<p>We stayed here from 5th -7th August. Hotel is suited on 60 areas site. 4 golf courses pitch and putt, two tennis courts, swimming pool and lovely walks. We really enjoyed our stay the staff were excellent and the shuttle bus to Howth was great. The room was lovely and clean and we had a great view of the golf course. I can't wait to return again next year. Excellent Value for Money 5/5 </p>
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by wendy fitzsimons
on Jul 19 2010 14:41
<p>hotel was nice though needs a bit of TLC in places, and a bit of redecorating as parts of it were a bit run down , but the food was lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful, i would stay there again</p>
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by christine
on Jul 2 2010 22:51
<p>Terrific value ....we had lovely break. hotel was clean, food good. restaurant staff lovely..not all so friendly at reception. Overall we would stay again.</p>
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by jackie browne
on Jun 30 2010 15:09
<p>very comfortable, room very spacious, menu for dinner & breakfast excellent, no complaints great value for a break be it with friends or family, cant wait till you have the offer again!!</p>
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by Tina Daly
on Jun 29 2010 22:09
<p>beautiful accomodation would recommend this hotel to any of my friends. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was lovely but kids menu was not great</p>
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by Vivien
on Jun 29 2010 20:09
<p>The hotel is in a fabulous setting for scenery and if you are into golf. The room was basic but clean. The bar and the restaurant were a little small and dark for my taste but there was an outside area for both which we enjoyed. There are tennis courts at the back of the hotel which we were happy to make use of and had to ourselves. There is a lovely walk up through a wild garden with fabulous views from the top. The staff were friendly and we would go back.</p>
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by julie
on Jun 29 2010 19:35
<p>myself and a friend went on a girls night to the deer park hotel.the hotel is a little bit dated and could do with some improvements however there weren't very many people staying in the hotel so it was lacking atmosphere. as for the food this was not good!!!!! dinner was bad and there were only eight people dining including us and breakfast was buffet which was cold. but on the brighter side the staff were lovely very accomodating. i dont think i will be in a hurry back!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
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by Tkelly
on Jun 29 2010 19:15
<p>We stayed here on a Saturday night very good value for money the shuttle bus into Howth village was a great idea and the staff were very helpful and courteous. </p>
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