My son and his family live in Athboy so I felt I would give them a little space this year and stay in a hotel locally, the Darnley seemed ok and the the rates were not to dear On arrival the hotel seemed pleasant enough, the first issue was that I was informed the hotel was closed over the Christmas... More

I go here with my parents on regular Sundays and it is without doubt one of Ireland's best carveries. Taking into account how busy they always are and how often you see empty plates on the tables, I think the facts speak for themselves. Especially delicious is the roast beef, stuffing, veg and potatoes, and the atmosphere is a nice... More

I couldn't rate the hotel high enough after our wedding day and the fantastic treatment we received. As both my husband and I are locals, with many new hotels open in the area, we didn't think twice about the choice of venue for the big day. The Darnley has what the new hotels lack, it's a true genuine homely hotel... More

We had our wedding in the Old Darnley lodge on the 22nd March 2010. It was fantastic, Our Thanks to Sean, Joe, Shiela, Geraldine and all the staff for all they done for us on the day. They made our wedding Day the best ever. The food is fantastic always, and a warm welcome. I highly recommend this hotel for... More

Brilliant staff, went above and beyond our expectations even with our little "hiccup" situation regarding a wedding cake!!! Good on ye

this hotel is small in size,but makes up for it with great staff-great location in town centre..everyone that stays in this hotel -will enjoy every aspect of it & their stay..the manager sean ,is the man that starts & keeps the otel running like clockwork backed up by a fantastic team.. i have stayed in this hotel many times over... More

From the moment you enter the reception area to when you leave you can be assured of a warm welcome, great service and a great feeling of being looked after. Although there are local guide books you're far better talking to the reception staff who will direct you with great ease. Don't be surprised if management check with you occasionally... More

i stayed in this hotel for a Hen Party and I cannot recommend it enough. Everyone was so helpful and nothing was a problem for any member of the staff. They could not do enough for us, nothing was a problem. i would highly recommend this hotel to all my friends. thank you to all the staff

The hotel staff were so accommodating, friendly and could not have done more for us. 22 of us on a hen party, they did everything they could to make our stay brilliant. I cant rave enough about the hotel, staff, location. I will be telling everyone about this fab spot.