In the heart of the historical district, Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club invites you to unwind with its garden and playground. Savor dinner at Grill 21 or rejuvenate at the sauna and steam room while kids have fun in the arcade/game room. With an indoor pool, helpful staff, and free in-room WiFi, this upscale hotel is perfect for family getaways.
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 31.1 km
Getting around
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive
Dunboyne Station - 18 min drive
Dublin Drumcondra Station - 18 min drive
Dublin Clondalkin-Fonthill Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Novello - 6 min drive
Domino's Pizza - Ashbourne - 3 min drive
Sweeneys Kilbride - 10 min drive
Foxs Den - 3 min drive
Snailbox - 5 min drive
About this property
Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club
When visiting Ashbourne, Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Grill 21, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a sauna. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
156 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2007
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Health club
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Grill 21 - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18.00 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property has a strict no-smoking and no-vaping policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (EUR 1000).
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club includes fitness classes and Pilates. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club also has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Grill 21.
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Reviews
Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pool was a bonus feature, clean, and suitable for both adults and children. (7 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and excellent by multiple guests. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Lovely hotel, comfortable room, great pool and super breakfast!
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
Highly recommend the Pillo. The rooms are spacious, immaculate, and have all amenities you would need (iron, hairdryer etc.) The food in the restaurant was very good, as was breakfast, and the menus catered well for everyone. The hotel had entertainment provided in the evening for the children, and an arcade room, which is perfect for families with young kids.
We all enjoyed the pool and spa, which again, was super clean and well maintained.
We chose this hotel as it is close to Emerald Park, so its perfect if you're visiting the area for that reason.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
The staff were brillant , food was gorgeous they only issue i would have is the price of drink in the bar. A bit to expensive.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2025
Great stay but the gym was closed for refurbishment.
Tony
Tony, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2025
the room was spotless. and the staff were helpful.
LIAM
LIAM, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 8, 2024
Nice little hotel, very clean and well kept
Garret
Garret, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Great property close to local amenities
Gordon
Gordon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2024
Nice hotel
Easy check in ,very reasonably priced food and drink ,bed was a bit soft but ok,room is large
Malachy
Malachy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Brilliant staff
Sinead
Sinead, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2023
Excellent hotel close to Emarld Park 8min drive. Food and Service excellent Swimming pool good for adults and children
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
I really appreciated how big and clean the room was. The bed was also large and comfortable and there were plenty of places to put things away.
Luke most places we stayed in Ireland, The air circulation in the bathroom was insignificant and not quite up to the challenge of dealing with typical shower humidity, but turning on the air conditioning in the bedroom helped.
The food and services were excellent and the location is convenient to the airport. Would recommend.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2025
All around a pleasant stay
Nice hotel,lovely views, rooms nice & modern, air conditioning a plus, decent pool & spotless changing area. Very family oriented hotel so lots of entertainment for kids. Peaceful at night which was a huge plus. The only downside was the shower in our room didn’t drain properly and would fill with water.
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1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Family orientated. Large rooms welcoming and helpful staff.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
Nice few days at The Pillo Hotel.
Everything was great - food was great - staff were excellent and pool was great. No problems at all.
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 1, 2025
Lovely hotel.
Rooms are large with very comfortable beds. Fantastic walk in shower. Breakfast was good. Dinner was really good apart from the chips. They were way too salty. I don't understand why some chefs insist on smothering chips in salt. Let the customer help themselves to the salt if they want it. We asked for a little taste of the curry sauce before deciding on whether to order it. We were told we couldn't have it.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2024
Great hotel choice for a family. Convenient. And clean. I was literally horrified at the breakfast however. Awful. Literally awful. I was embarrassed for the country of Ireland when I saw the American tourists faces as they thought the same.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2024
Would stay again.
The facilities, food and staff were wonderful. The only down points were our room was cold and the radiator and heating didn’t seem to work when we adjusted the thermostat. Also our details were leaked in a security breach and no apology was offered. I do believe they will have improved their security in response to this so it’s more just an annoyance for those effected than something that new customers need to be concerned about.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2026
Nice hotel, very friendly staff. Lovely bar. Breakfast was excellent. Rooms nice. Would stay there again.
Francis William
Francis William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Room was spotless staff was very accommodating
yasmine
yasmine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2026
Very clean spacious room.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 2, 2026
I booked the reservation
Booking taken
No availability
Refund coming from Hotels.com
This is not the first time the Pillo have taken a booking and than rang me to say they had no rooms
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Nice place
Astrid
Astrid, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2025
Nice hotel, staff not overly friendly for family friendly hotel, food was average