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NewGrange Lodge Reviews

Donore, Newgrange, Ireland

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93%

I do really like it here and thought I wouldn't return yet long story short I found myself back in Ireland and so had another chance. Wifi, parking, good beds and showers and perfect location. Everything was pretty Excellent as usual with the only criticism being the breakfast rooms and kitchen could have done with the once over, but as we were almost the only people in this was I dare say a small oversight. Sorry to hear you had been unwell my dear, see you perhaps in a few months. James


100%

Totally recomended!!!! The staff is great!!!! The breakfast is excellent and it`s just beside Newgrange you can go walking. The rooms are very confortable and the shower is just perfect. Top hostel for sure. Thanks a million.....


100%

We loved our visit. The staff were friendly and helpful. Only concern was a broken bathroom door handle and strange hot water in both rooms. Not a huge problem for just an overnight.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

While it was convenient and good enough for simple work, the wifi was terribly slow on our last visit.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Staff are friendly, competent, and available at all hours of the day and night. Facility is modern, spacious, well-decorated, and in good repair. Location is unbeatable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Thanks so much for making our stay so pleasant, the chat at breakfast was lovely and the advice about where to eat was spot on. My sisters and I only stayed one night but would loved to have been able to stay longer - next time!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Very nice staff, very warm welcome.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

Room wasnt ready when we arrived but we were given another one immediately. Really enjoyed our stay here. There's a great big living room area with plenty of sofas to chill out on.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

I like staying here as a base when working in the region. Ali and the owners are wonderful, very welcoming and accommodating. The included Breakfast is excellent and the rooms very good. The only thing missing from them are lockers but as the clientele is older then your average hostel and the place is out in the country this isnt too bad. It is the perfect base to explore the Boyne Valley from. Sorry it will be my last visit :( Cheers! James from Australia!


96%

I loved this place. Great energy lots of natural light with a fabulous sunroom and central courtyard. Rooms have everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows with warm quilt. Nice and close to Newgrange visitor centre and great place to base yourself if you have a car and exploring meath. Great food in slane and nearby towns. Great value for money. Hot water took a while to heat up but when it did nice shower. highly recommend staying here.


86%

This is a great Hostel. Not for party animals but you are literally across the road from Newgrange and in a great place to explore the Boyne Valley. Breakfast is great... but needs to start at 7am not 8am... I usually leave before then and miss out :( Rooms and en-suites are very good and clean. Only thing missing are lockers. Comfortable and pleasant place to stay!


53%

Wasn't very happy, beds were on castor wheels so they skidded all over thie floor. the other residents were extremely noisy. i didn't get to sleep until 4:30am. the communal toilet was filthy

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

I had an ensuite room. If there is a hostel aspect to the place, I did not check on that. The room I had was quite nice and had everything I needed. Since I was in the back, it took a while to get hot water, but so what? I could not get any wi-fi, but they had 2 computers set up, so that met my needs. Likewise breakfast was ok. My first night was perfect, but the 2nd night had a bunch of high school age kids running around. There, I could really notice the noise from outside of my room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Comfortable and very affordable accomodation, more like a guest house than a hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Everything was clean, great location (in walking distance to Newgrange), beautiful building. Breakfast was very good, offered much more than most places.


96%

Great location! Wonderful, helpful staff. Super clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

This hostel was very clean, the staff was very friendly and the continental breakfast was great. Just next door to the Newgrange Visitors Center, which was convenient, since that was the reason for our stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Lovely home from home experience, will be going back !!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group
  • (1 review)


93%

Very friendly and helpful staff, nice rooms with TV, bathroom with power shower ;) Perfect location to visit Newgrange, Knowth and the Hill of Tara. I will definitely recommend NewGrange Lodge to friends and would return anytime.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

We were made very welcome, staff were very friendly and even gave us a lfit into town! Facilities were excellent. we would definatley stay again but would hire a car next time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


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  • 31 Jan 2012 (93%)
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