The hype
Families love the pool and spacious rooms, but business travelers often find the service slow and the location isolating.
Maldron Wexford
$110-180 / ღამეში
დაჯავშენე ეს თუ You're a family needing a pool and playground base for a Wexford road trip, or you want a predictable stay with fresh renovations.
რატომ უყვართ ხოლმე
- Recently renovated pool and leisure center (20m pool + kids pool)
- New 'Courtyard Bar' is a significant upgrade from the old chain vibe
- Extremely family-friendly with on-site mini-golf and playground
სწრაფი გადახედვა: The old Maldron is gone—this is now the 'Newtown Park Hotel' with a €5m facelift, but it's still a roadside hotel that requires a car for everything.
გადამოწმებული @lifeofrachel_x-ის მიერ: I stayed at three very different spots to show you how to mix luxury and budget. My time at Farnham Estate was pure romance and relaxation, while the hostel in Krakow put me right in the center of the action for cheap. It was the perfect balance.
აქ დაყოვნებული სტუმრი ამბობს
Reality check
Despite the fancy new name and bar, long-time guests note the rooms can still feel 'stuffy' and housekeeping occasionally misses details like dusty kettles.
- You have kids under 12 who need to burn energy (pool + playground)
- You are driving and want free, easy parking
- You want a modern bar for a nightcap without leaving the hotel
სუფთობა და მოვლა
7.9
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though recent reviews flag missed details like dusty surfaces.
- Bathroom hygiene: Bathrooms are standard 3-star clean; grout is usually fine but check the shower curtain.
- Maintenance: Fresh paint in public areas thanks to the rebrand, but rooms show minor wear (scuffs, older carpets).
- Linens & towels: Standard crisp white hotel linens; towels can feel a bit thin/scratchy.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells fresh/new; hallways can occasionally smell stuffy or of food/smoke.
ძილის ხარისხი
6.5საშუალო
0-4ხმამაღალი
4-7.5საშუალო
7.5-10ჩუმი
- Thin walls between rooms (voices/TVs audible)
- Hallway noise from excited kids running to the pool
დაჯავშნამდე
სასარგებლო
- The hotel is now called 'Newtown Park Hotel'—don't look for Maldron signage.
- Breakfast can get chaotic between 9:00-10:00 AM; go early.
- Taxi to Wexford town costs roughly €10-15 each way.
რა გადაიტანოთ
- Swim hats (strictly enforced)
- Flip flops for the walk to the pool
- Earplugs (just in case of noisy neighbors)
ოთახის გენი
საუკეთესო არჩევანი
- Balcony rooms (rear-facing) for fresh air and less parking lot noise
- Family Superior Rooms for extra floor space with cots
თავიდან აცილებული ოთახები
- Ground floor rooms near the reception/bar (high foot traffic)
- Rooms facing the main roundabout if you are a light sleeper
ოთახის მოთხოვნის გენი – დააკოპირე და ჩასვი
“I would love a quiet room on an upper floor, preferably facing away from the main road/roundabout. If a refurbished balcony room is available, that would be ideal.”
ხშირი კითხვები და დამალული რჩევები
ყველაფერი, რაც ნამდვილად უნდა იცოდე ჯავშნამდე.
Is this still a Maldron hotel?
No. It was sold in late 2024 and is now the 'Newtown Park Hotel'. The 'Grain & Grill' restaurant is gone, replaced by the Courtyard Bar & Restaurant.
How far is it from Wexford town?
It's about 4km (2.5 miles). You cannot safely walk it; you need a car or taxi (10 mins).
Is the pool free for guests?
Yes, access to the Club Vitae (now Newtown Park Health & Fitness Club) is included, but swim hats are mandatory.
Is there air conditioning?
Most standard rooms do NOT have AC, only fans. Rooms can get stuffy in summer.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed (except service animals).
What is the parking situation?
Ample free self-parking is available on-site.
შიდა რჩევები
- ✨
The 'Courtyard Bar' serves food until 9pm and is surprisingly decent—try the Kilmore seafood chowder.
- ✨
There is a local pub called Mary Jo's in Barntown (very close) if you want a pint outside the hotel bubble.
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Ask for a 'refurbished' room at check-in; some older rooms still have the tired orange/wood decor.
5 რამ, რაც უნდა იცოდე სანამ წახვალ
💡The 'stuffy room' complaint is real—windows have safety restrictors that barely open.
💡The mini-golf isn't free; it's about €10 for a family pass.
💡You might smell 'plant-based' odors in the hallways (weed) as noted in recent reviews.
💡The lift can be painfully slow during breakfast rush.
💡It's a popular spot for local weddings, which can dominate the bar area on weekends.
ადგილობრივი სახელმძღვანელი
რუკა
ნახეთ, სად მდებარეობს Maldron Wexford და რა არის მის გარშემო.