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The Millrace Hotel

Riverfront hotel with sauna and massage/treatment rooms

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Exterior
Indoor spa tub
Property entrance
Room
Dining

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Carrigduff, Bunclody, Wexford
  • Bunclody Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Weavers Cottages
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Huntington Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Bunclody

Located in Bunclody, The Millrace Hotel is in a rural area and on a river. Weavers Cottages and Huntington Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rathgall Stone Fort and Malones Fruit Farm. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.

What's nearby

  • Bunclody Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weavers Cottages - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Huntington Castle - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Altamont Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 50 min drive - 73.3 km

Getting around

  • Enniscorthy Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballycarney Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River's Edge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sha-Roe Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Conways Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Osbourne's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Millrace Hotel

Riverfront hotel with sauna and massage/treatment rooms
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, massage/treatment rooms and 24-hour room service are on-site.
The Millrace Hotel offers 60 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Business services

House Rules

Check in after 4 PM
Check out before noon
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Millrace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Millrace Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Millrace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Millrace Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Millrace Hotel located?

This family-friendly Bunclody hotel is located on a river, steps from Bunclody Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weavers Cottages and Huntington Castle. St. Fiaac's Church of Ireland and St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Millrace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 158 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the worst experience I have had in a hotel. The rooms were freezing cold no hot water in the morning and we had to leave our coats on while eating in the bar because it was so cold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

Checking in was quick and easy, room was fine, dinner was good shame breakfast was awful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Diana, Dublin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We demanded out money back within 45 minutes

- Outside of Hotel Filthy first impression - Room wasn't ready as promised - Pint of Guinness was WARM that was ordered while waiting on room - Changed to Heineken to be told all 4 Taps were not working - Partner went to the toilet & came back & advised the tile was hanging down from the ceiling (health & safety both up to standards) - Requested WIFI code SIX times from bar staff as no signal whatsoever & needed to check on kids at home through WhatsApp - I myself went to the reception &was advised there was NO WIFI it was broke & they are still waiting on someone to fix it - Went to the Ladies bathroom and theu were filthy, out of all the toilet cubicles not ONE Square of toilet roll and three forks on the ground - can't say they were cleaned in a while I'm disgusted My mother's day night away was ruined I didn't even want to stay after going out to ask for toilet roll there was another couple with young kids demanding their money back also after only checking in less than an hour!!! Shocking Do Not Book Completely ruined my night away ended up coming home and not so much as an apology from them at the desk or did they look surprised when I asked for a refund
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

a bit disappointed

The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the lobby looked lovely. The staff were more than pleasant and helpful BUT there was no hot water in the shower – this was a major shock and inconvenience.There was only one hand towel in the room although there were two bath towels The television did not work (despite valiant efforts by the woman on duty that night), nor did the televisions in several other rooms work. One had to goo the reception desk to get the wifi code because the one given over the phone from reception did not work. The receptionist then input the correct wifi code and explained that the codes had to continually change for security reasons (school children in the lobby). The fruit salad at breakfast was utterly tasteless, the orange juice lacked any flavour, and the coffee was not very good. The brown bread was excellent while the Danish pastries were overcooked and over iced. The smoked salmon pieces looked like they were totally dried out. I told all of that to reception when leaving and was told that the general manager would phone me - a few weeks later, I have not heard a word. I'm very disappointed, for me and for exceptionally good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were absolutely brilliant and couldn't be more helpful. Leisure facilities good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family and I have stayed here several times over the years. Each time the staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortably and the food is delicious. I would highly recommend a staying here, it is one of the nicest hotels in the area. I would also recommend exploring all options before booking to ensure the best price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

John, Halifax, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stopover

Modern hotel but perhaps just a bit frayed round the edges, restaurant and bar area was really chilly - it was a very cold night but the rooms were warm and a really smart bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Alan, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Handy hotel close to where we needed to be.

A one night stopover on the way to Dublin airport. Large Hotel, and, in a modern way, quite grand. Room very comfortable and warm - it was very cold outside! The public areas were less warm though, especially the bar area. Food ok in the restaurant with nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not stay again

Cold hotel, very noisy stayed on level 1 band and music very loud. Heating wouldn't work. Electricity broke in our room so got moved for second night to two single beds even though paid for a double room. No remote for tv and then when we got one tv only had 1 station. Heating wouldn't work in second room. Food was okay but will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money

Excellent value for B&B, food was good and served really quickly. Room was very clean and comfy. I haven't any complaints about this hotel but I noticed the fabric seats in the bar were absolutely filthy and do need replaced. Staff were very friendly. Nothing really to see in Bunclody but we used it as a base to explore the wider Wexford area. Would definitely recommend for value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Milrace or Disgrace?

The staff of the hotel was wonderful however the facility was AWFUL! Our first room reeked of smoke and was supposed to be a non smoking room. The TV never worked beyond 1 channel the entire stay. Breakfast was awful. The toilet did not work consistently, the seat was not connected properly. It is a real shame that such a wonderful town has a hotel that the owner does not care about. I feel horrible for the staff, they are constantly yelled at by people staying at the hotel with very limited options as to what they could do because the owner gives them no resources.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Max, Stuttgart, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel but needs renovation

The Millrace is a nice hotel right next to the Golf Club of Bunclody. The rooms are not to small BUT the hotel definitely needs a complete renovation. Without this, I would not stay there again

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

Stayed here for 3 nights. The hotel itself was quite run down, you can tell nobody really cares about it anymore. Chairs/couches in the bar area were old & dirty, food was terrible in the restaurant..over cooked steak, undercooked veg, poor breakfast buffet..facilities in the room were bad and cleaners didn't replace dirty glasses/change sheets, the leisure centre changing rooms & facilities were filthy and not taken care of, some staff were quite incompetent (took 2 different members and a phone call to figure out what time check-out was when I asked) The overall feeling is that the hotel needs a bit of love (& cash) put into it. I'd imagine it was a great place 10 years ago however I wouldn't be in a rush back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Brian , Cowdenbeath Fife Scotland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice hotel

we only stayed for 4 days and went to a wedding out with the area the hotel had plenty parking with an over flow area at the rear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
very good stay but had a very good steak night on Monday night still was advertised outside on Tuesday evening told girl they did not bother to change sign not major but anyone travelling by would have thought it was still on on Tuesday night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

pas 4 étoiles vraiement

pas des serviettes, pas de téléphone, pas de TV, pas de chauffage, changement de chambre le lendemain, mais le chauffage sans fonctionnement, alors on nous a remis un radiateur électrique. Le premier dîner, on nous a oublié, 40 minutes d'attente, le deuxième soir, on nous apporte un plat non commandé. Le personnel est très aimable ainsi le directeur.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Mairead

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Improvements needed

Bar and restaurant needs to be deep cleaned. Lack of towels in bedroom when asked for some took ages to get no spoons with tea coffee facilities. There spa was lovely therapist was amazing only fault the relaxing room could be darker
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor technology and problems with keys

Lift wasn't working for 2 days Key cards had to be replaced 5 times in 3 days and had to run up and down stairs to get replacements. WiFi only lasted 24 hours and had to get a new code everyday to re register. limited channels on TV Overall thought it had gone downhill from previous stay 5 years ago. Probably wouldn't go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Malcolm, Long Buckby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location on main route

The Night Porter was fantastic! Despite a midnight check-in he kept the bar open and was so helpful! Even a jug of iced water at bedtime was no trouble. Breakfast was tasty and the buffet was well maintained, value for money on Expedia - highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Substandard. Lift was broken which was. A huge issue for me as I had a foot injury
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017