Woodlands Hotel

I am from Cork, was at a wedding in this hotel in June. I have to say it was one of the best weddings i was ever at, rooms fantastic food brilliant, staff great, it was brilliant all round. If i was from waterford I would book my wedding here!!!

At first glance this hotel looked impressive but it's just a false impression when you investigate further it is a dissappointing experience. I spent two nights there and could'nt wait to leave I found the staff the be surly and not helpful at all. The room looked ok at first but then when it was'nt serviced the next day I was very unimpressed. The carpet is old and stained I came away with flea bites so perhaps it really is'nt cleaned that often. There is also no airconditioning which meant the room got very stuffy and... more

From the name of the hotel I was expecting a lavish hotel set on expansive grounds surrounded by woods - but found a normal-looking hotel in a normal carpark, with a view of a normal housing estate! If staying for a weekend, I would advise you ask for a room that is not directly over the bar - we had the misfortune to be given such a room when there was a wedding celebration downstairs. I couldn't sleep until 2am. Upon calling reception to complain I was told "that will be noted". Cheers, I still couldn't sleep mate! On the plus... more

Stayed @ the woodlands last weekend, nice new clean hotel, BIG rooms, pleasant staff, traditional music on Friday night was great, pub busy, good craic, food grand, not too pricey etc etc. However it was one incident which really stood out for me. My wife is confined to a wheelchair and needed to rest. I decided to go for a drive and when about 20 miles from the hotel I broke down. I called the hotel to let them know my predicament, please could they tend to my wife etc. etc. When I eventually got back to the hotel, 2 hours... more