Jacob's Well Hotel
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Summary of reviewsJacob's Well Hotel consistently garners positive feedback and stands out as a favored choice for travelers. Nestled in the heart of Rathdrum, the hotel's exceptional location offers a perfect base for exploring the Wicklow Mountains and scenic attractions like Hidden Valley, Glendalough and Brittas Bay. Its central yet serene setting ensures peaceful nights and convenient access to local sights and public transport.
The hotel excels in providing a satisfying breakfast experience with hearty, delicious and freshly prepared meals. Guests particularly praise the full Irish breakfast and the friendly, fast service. Although some wish for a buffet option, the quality and variety of the à la carte choices are well-received. The on-site pub and restaurant continue the high culinary standards into the evening, where traditional Irish cuisine and a cozy atmosphere combine for an enjoyable dining experience.
Accommodations at Jacob's Well Hotel are highly praised for their cleanliness with rooms described as spotless and well-maintained. Guests find the rooms spacious and equipped with comfortable amenities and lovely decor. Despite some rooms being on the smaller side, they are practical and cozy for short stays. The hotel’s diligent cleanliness, coupled with friendly and accommodating staff, enhances the overall comfort.
The friendly and helpful staff, including standout members like Siobhan and Olivia, contribute significantly to the welcoming atmosphere. Their exceptional service and genuine care make guests feel at home, enhancing the hospitality experience.
Parking is convenient with free options available nearby which, despite a short walk from the hotel, are generally satisfactory for guests. The beds are another highlight, frequently described as very comfortable with high-quality bedding, ensuring a restful sleep.
In summary, Jacob's Well Hotel offers a delightful blend of excellent location, clean and comfortable accommodations, outstanding dining and exceptional staff service, making it a highly recommendable choice for those seeking a pleasant and hospitable stay.
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The hotel excels in providing a satisfying breakfast experience with hearty, delicious and freshly prepared meals. Guests particularly praise the full Irish breakfast and the friendly, fast service. Although some wish for a buffet option, the quality and variety of the à la carte choices are well-received. The on-site pub and restaurant continue the high culinary standards into the evening, where traditional Irish cuisine and a cozy atmosphere combine for an enjoyable dining experience.
Accommodations at Jacob's Well Hotel are highly praised for their cleanliness with rooms described as spotless and well-maintained. Guests find the rooms spacious and equipped with comfortable amenities and lovely decor. Despite some rooms being on the smaller side, they are practical and cozy for short stays. The hotel’s diligent cleanliness, coupled with friendly and accommodating staff, enhances the overall comfort.
The friendly and helpful staff, including standout members like Siobhan and Olivia, contribute significantly to the welcoming atmosphere. Their exceptional service and genuine care make guests feel at home, enhancing the hospitality experience.
Parking is convenient with free options available nearby which, despite a short walk from the hotel, are generally satisfactory for guests. The beds are another highlight, frequently described as very comfortable with high-quality bedding, ensuring a restful sleep.
In summary, Jacob's Well Hotel offers a delightful blend of excellent location, clean and comfortable accommodations, outstanding dining and exceptional staff service, making it a highly recommendable choice for those seeking a pleasant and hospitable stay.
Bed & Breakfast with Parking
This property provides free parking with a public car park available for guest use. The parking area is conveniently located adjacent to the hotel.
Small Bed & Breakfast
Located on Main Street, this hotel provides a cozy and intimate bed and breakfast experience with a focus on providing a comfortable and welcoming stay. Its central location allows for easy exploration of the local area.
4-Star Bed & Breakfast
Guest Reviews
Jacob's Well Hotel boasts a truly exceptional location, making it an ideal base for exploring the scenic wonders of the Wicklow Mountains and beyond. Located directly on the main street in the heart of Rathdrum, the hotel offers a sense of serenity despite its central position, ensuring quiet nights for its guests. The location is perfect for those keen on sightseeing with easy access to Hidden Valley, Avondale, Brittas Bay, Avoca and Glendalough. It is also conveniently close to the train station, making travel to other destinations straightforward.
Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and nestled in a picturesque village, the hotel is especially well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, offering idyllic spots for walking and golfing in the Wexford mountains. In addition, guests continually praise the hotel's proximity to national parks, local pubs and restaurants, enhancing the overall experience.
The hotel itself features large, clean rooms with commendable amenities, friendly staff and excellent food, particularly the breakfast. The attached pub adds to the authentic and enjoyable atmosphere, making Jacob's Well Hotel a delightful spot for both relaxation and adventure.
Jacob's Well Hotel offers a delightful breakfast experience that has garnered positive feedback from many guests. The breakfast is praised for being hearty, tasty and very delicious with multiple reviews highlighting its excellence. The breakfast is freshly prepared to order, ensuring it is both tasty and sufficient. Guests appreciate the substantial and abundant portions, often served in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The choice of breakfast options is great with the full Irish breakfast receiving particular acclaim for being exceptional.
The dining experience is elevated by the quality of the food, which includes freshly cooked items and homemade bread. Reviewers have noted that the service is fast and friendly with helpful and accommodating staff. The breakfast is served either in the dining room or the bar area, both settings receiving positive remarks.
However, some feedback indicates that the breakfast is not served buffet-style, which means guests make a single choice from the menu. While some found this limiting, others were pleased with the variety and quality of the à la carte options. Overall, the breakfast at Jacob's Well Hotel is a highlight for many, offering a generous and well-prepared start to the day.
Jacob's Well Hotel consistently impresses with its dining options, particularly in the on-site pub and restaurant. Guests frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the food, describing it as excellent, very good and of the highest standard. The restaurant is praised for its cozy atmosphere and traditional Irish cuisine, which many patrons find to be both tasty and varied. Evening meals garner positive feedback for their good selection and delicious offerings, catering well even to vegetarian preferences.
A notable number of guests enjoyed their dinner so much that they chose to dine in the restaurant on multiple nights. Breakfast also receives high marks, often described as top quality and spectacular. While there is a minor note about the pub food not meeting expectations on one occasion, the overarching sentiment is highly favorable, affirming that Jacob's Well Hotel is a reliable choice for a gratifying dining experience.
Jacob's Well Hotel boasts a variety of positive room features, making it an inviting choice for travelers. Guests consistently commend the cleanliness with many noting the spotless condition of both bedrooms and bathrooms. Rooms are described as spacious, well-equipped and featuring comfortable bedding, ensuring a good night's sleep. The decor receives a lot of praise, frequently highlighted as lovely, beautifully designed and recently renovated.
While some rooms are noted to be smaller or lacking in character, they are still regarded as clean and practical for short stays. Guests appreciate the comfortable amenities such as well-functioning TV and tea/coffee facilities, along with cozy furnishings that contribute to an overall warm and inviting atmosphere.
The location of the rooms, which are situated above a pub and near a beer garden, provides a lively ambiance and the central location is a convenient advantage for visitors. The friendly and accommodating staff further enhances the guest experience, complementing the comfortable and stylish rooms. Overall, Jacob's Well Hotel offers very clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated accommodations, making it a recommendable option for those seeking a pleasant and hospitable stay.
Jacob's Well Hotel receives high praise for its bedding with numerous guests lauding the beds as very comfortable, some even describing them as the most comfortable. The bedding is noted for its impeccable quality, contributing to a restful sleep. Many appreciated the abundance of pillows and the general cleanliness of the rooms. The hotel's comfortable beds are frequently highlighted, alongside the good quality of the bedding materials. However, there's an occasional note about some beds needing improvement in comfort. Despite this, the overall sentiment is positive, indicating guests are likely to enjoy a cozy and restful stay in a lovely location.
The reviews for Jacob's Well Hotel highlight exceptional cleanliness throughout the property. Guests consistently note that the rooms and bathrooms are not only very clean but are also cleaned daily, maintaining a pristine state. Many describe the rooms as spotlessly clean, meticulously clean and immaculately maintained. The hotel's attention to detail in cleanliness is frequently praised with some even claiming the facilities to be the cleanest they've encountered. Despite rooms being on the smaller side, they are described as cozy and very comfortable. Aside from the commendable cleanliness, the hotel is also recognized for its friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and a convenient location. While some noise from the bar was mentioned, it seems to be quiet after 11 pm, ensuring a peaceful night’s rest. Overall, Jacob's Well Hotel impresses guests with its remarkable standards of cleanliness and hospitality.
When it comes to the staff at Jacob's Well Hotel, guests consistently highlight the exceptional level of friendliness and helpfulness they encountered during their stay. Described as lovely, accommodating and extremely attentive, the staff play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere. Many reviews underscore not just the professional courtesy, but the remarkable kindness and genuine care extended by team members, making guests feel right at home.
Particularly noteworthy are mentions of certain staff members, such as Siobhan and Olivia, who are praised for their outstanding service. Whether offering assistance, engaging in friendly conversation or ensuring the comfort and cleanliness of the accommodation, the hotel's team is repeatedly recognized as a significant positive aspect of the experience. From the hosts to the general staff, everyone is described as super friendly, exceptional and brilliant.
The overall consensus from guests is that the welcoming and hospitable nature of the staff greatly enhances their stay, solidifying Jacob's Well Hotel as a friendly and inviting destination.
Jacob's Well Hotel offers several convenient parking options that are generally easily accessible for guests. There are free parking areas situated just around the corner or within a two-minute walk from the hotel, providing ample space for vehicles. Though some guests noted that parking is separate from the hotel, making it somewhat tricky with luggage, the short stroll to the hotel is manageable for most. Guests appreciate the parking's proximity, including a public car park located down the road and a block away. The hotel’s location on the main road in Rathdrum and near Glendalough also enhances its accessibility. Overall, despite being on a narrow street, Jacob's Well Hotel provides satisfactory parking solutions with good options close by.
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Location
Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and nestled in a picturesque village, the hotel is especially well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, offering idyllic spots for walking and golfing in the Wexford mountains. In addition, guests continually praise the hotel's proximity to national parks, local pubs and restaurants, enhancing the overall experience.
The hotel itself features large, clean rooms with commendable amenities, friendly staff and excellent food, particularly the breakfast. The attached pub adds to the authentic and enjoyable atmosphere, making Jacob's Well Hotel a delightful spot for both relaxation and adventure.
Breakfast
The dining experience is elevated by the quality of the food, which includes freshly cooked items and homemade bread. Reviewers have noted that the service is fast and friendly with helpful and accommodating staff. The breakfast is served either in the dining room or the bar area, both settings receiving positive remarks.
However, some feedback indicates that the breakfast is not served buffet-style, which means guests make a single choice from the menu. While some found this limiting, others were pleased with the variety and quality of the à la carte options. Overall, the breakfast at Jacob's Well Hotel is a highlight for many, offering a generous and well-prepared start to the day.
Dinner
A notable number of guests enjoyed their dinner so much that they chose to dine in the restaurant on multiple nights. Breakfast also receives high marks, often described as top quality and spectacular. While there is a minor note about the pub food not meeting expectations on one occasion, the overarching sentiment is highly favorable, affirming that Jacob's Well Hotel is a reliable choice for a gratifying dining experience.
Rooms
While some rooms are noted to be smaller or lacking in character, they are still regarded as clean and practical for short stays. Guests appreciate the comfortable amenities such as well-functioning TV and tea/coffee facilities, along with cozy furnishings that contribute to an overall warm and inviting atmosphere.
The location of the rooms, which are situated above a pub and near a beer garden, provides a lively ambiance and the central location is a convenient advantage for visitors. The friendly and accommodating staff further enhances the guest experience, complementing the comfortable and stylish rooms. Overall, Jacob's Well Hotel offers very clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated accommodations, making it a recommendable option for those seeking a pleasant and hospitable stay.
Beds
Cleanliness
Staff
Particularly noteworthy are mentions of certain staff members, such as Siobhan and Olivia, who are praised for their outstanding service. Whether offering assistance, engaging in friendly conversation or ensuring the comfort and cleanliness of the accommodation, the hotel's team is repeatedly recognized as a significant positive aspect of the experience. From the hosts to the general staff, everyone is described as super friendly, exceptional and brilliant.
The overall consensus from guests is that the welcoming and hospitable nature of the staff greatly enhances their stay, solidifying Jacob's Well Hotel as a friendly and inviting destination.
Parking
No, Jacob's Well Hotel doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Jacob's Well Hotel.
No, Jacob's Well Hotel doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Jacob's Well Hotel.
No, Jacob's Well Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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