Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort

On paper Mount Wolseley has all the trappings of a luxury resort, but it's just underwhelming, a bit jaded and too busy to care (the cut n paste responses to every online review are indicative of the management attitude to customer satisfaction). It's a very busy hotel, they can accommodate multiple functions, weddings etc, but on a large family break for New Year's we found ourselves having to sit in the lobby after dinner in the restaurant, waiting to be allowed to use the bar.....as hotel residents, despite there being multiple unoccupied tables in the bar (which all had reserved signs but weren't actually subject to bookings), we couldn't get seated unless we were eating. It summed up the customer experience for me and the attitude towards guests. Not welcomed, not facilitated. Dinner was better than I'd expected, as breakfast had set a pretty low bar. A hotel breakfast is the true test of a venue for me and it was disappointing. The hot food area is unmanned, cramped and poorly planned, with big awkward plastic lids on serving trays and nowhere to place them while serving, which made the process slow. The food itself was alright, cheap catering sausages and fried eggs which were like rubber even as they emerged from the kitchen. Like most decent 4 star restaurants they had a charcuterie offering, but it was pretty poor, even the sliced cheese had dried corners. The pastry selection was routine, but fresh and kept well stocked. Likewise the fruit selection, it was all there, bowls of yogurt too, but it was just uninspiring and summed up by the orange juice, very much from concentrate. All in all it felt like a BnB breakfast in conference center surroundings. The rooms are comfortable, the bed reasonably so. It doesn't feel luxurious, but you wouldn't complain about it. Bathroom was clean, shower was lovely. There were no facecloths, but the housekeeping lady provided a couple when I mentioned it next morning. The hotel is a manageable and safe walk from Tullow, just over 1km away, for a change of scenery, alternative dining options and a much better pint of Guinness. The Leisure center is busy, the pool popular with the kids, the gym is also a public facility and some equipment could do with updating, but it's ok, it has a selection of weight and cardio machines, plus free weights. I was disappointed to find the sauna out of service and apparently had been since before Christmas. The steam room was equally small and a bit lacking in steam, while the Jacuzzi sits about six people at close quarters. For a resort as large and busy as this, also used by non resident members, the spa facilities are tiny and while they may be functional (when actually functioning), they're far from luxurious or relaxing. I found the staff friendly, towels were provided and the girl at the desk lent me a euro to use the lockers in the changing room. I found the junior staff were all very friendly and engaging, except in the bar where floor staff seem too s

Fab hotel in the countryside. We stayed one night and had a great experience. Staff were pleasant and professional and visible throughout the hotel. We availed of the lovely walks near the golf course. We used the swimming pool and leisure centre. It was quiet . Only negative was the heat, the pool water was as warm as a bath. Perfect dinner in Frederick's restaurant, enthusiastic waiting staff who were a real asset. The lounge is very large but was very busy as it served bar food till late so no seats available when we arrived for a post dinner drink. Excellent breakfast system, very organised and plenty of food available with lots of choice. Great bed and room size.

The hotel really exceeded our expectations! The staff are wonderful, food was excellent and the hotel itself was so luxurious which we don't usually get when staying in family rooms. Top marks all round will definitely come again!

We booked a special deal with the hotel that included bed, breakfast, evening meal, spa treatment and afternoon tea. Rooms were really excellent. Comfortable, great bathroom with seperate bath and monsoon shower. Spa treatment was good. We opted for mud treatments and facial and head massage. Facials got the thumbs up but our mud experience was marred by roasting hot shower drops raining down on us. Mistake in the temperature was reported and fixed. The dinner was definately the highlight of the trip. Food was delicious especially the lamb shank, beef short rib and smokey chicken salad. Cheese board was really good. Quality of the cheeses excellent and plenty to share around. Good selection of wines too. Breakfast was very good especially the made to order poached eggs. The low point was definitely the afternoon tea, which was not worth the 39 euro they were charging. Somewhat stale sandwiches and certainly not enough savoury options. The middle tier was dreadful. Stale scones were inedible and hard as rock. Large slabs of maderia style cake times 4 was a lazy plate filler. It's not hard to do a good afternoon tea so I was disappointed with that one. However it may just have been a bad day for the tea room and it was certainly at odds with the overall food offering. We tried to go for a walk but alas the grounds are completely off limits. Other golf hotels have lovely walkways through or around the golf course so we expected the same. Hotel are definitely missing a trick here. But still enjoyed our trip and would recommend it to others.

Just home from a overnight stay,To say we were treated like a king and Queen is an understatement,Liz hotel reception/rooms manager thank you for your professionalism and bringing a little bit of home from home feeling to the hotel,Sinead on reception thank you for kindness and friendly welcome,Any questions we had were met with the highest of professionalism and a bit of fun,Thank you girls.

This annual bridge congress continues to be held at Mt Wolseley Hotel which manages 500 attendees very smoothly.