Newpark Hotel

Everything about the newpark is perfect for what we were looking for with two little ones. Plenty to do from the pool to jurassic park and even the size of the lobby to let them have space. Service was absolutely amazing. Aga especially deserves a mention, remembering who we were and making sure we were looked after for dinner and breakfast. She is an asset to the hotel beyond measure. Nothing was too much for anyone when we would need any kind of assistance.

There was nothing about our stay that I didn't like.

Stayed here the bank holiday weekend in May 26. Check in was ok nothing to write home about friendly wise, when we saw our family room I was abit shocked as to how shabby it was. Very worn and dated, chipped furniture very dull and drab. It’s an expensive hotel to stay in so was expecting a bit of luxury but got zero. The lobby in the hotel is odd looking, looks like there about to get the painters in lol, could do with some to be fair. Breakfast is so low standard and not much there just the basics, again it’s expensive for what you get. Jurassic is what’s getting the people in there cos it can’t be the decor or food. Definitely wouldn’t stay here again for the prices they charge. Crazy.

The activities for children :-)

Very clean rooms beds very comfortable delighted to have a bath and shower. Good breakfast selection. Lifts were fast. Good air conditioning and also had underfloor heating.

Booked 1 adult and 1 child online when arrived reception staff (male) told me I had booked in 2 children and 1 adult that he could not do Anything I had to go through the app I checked my booking on my phone and it was for one adult and one child. The next problem was I took cash out then said they couldn’t take it needed a card. The manager was called for and said for this one time I could pay cash. The receptionist took the cash and recounted the money I gave €500 and the stay cost €458 and handed me back €1. He didn’t tell me the diansour park was free while staying. The furniture was quite old and very marked. Second morning for breakfast got told to u to the toddler room I was not happy nor was my daughter to be put in whit kids running round screaming and not eating. Couldn’t hear myself think.

Ideal setting for a family with small children. Swimming pool, indoor playroom, arcade room and kitchen to heat baby food and clean bottles. Outside the dinosaur park was brilliant with face painting, bouncy castle, castle playground and access outside hours. We had dinner in the restaurant both evenings which catered for babies and toddlers. We will be back again 😊

The hotel itself is very nice, though not outstanding. We stayed for two nights, and had two dinners and a lunch in the bar restaurant, as the more formal one wasn't open. The service is great, and food is good - though again, not amazing. The swimming pool is a bit small and the gym equipment needs some TLC. For families, there are two games rooms - one for toddlers, one for big kids, and there's a parenting room. These all feel a bit dated, but useful to have them. What makes the Newpark remarkable is the dinosaur-themed pet farm attached to it. It kept our two kids entertained the whole day long, and we were back the next morning. It has live animals, animatronic dinosaurs, a funfair ride, a castle, a fairy trail, and bits of playground all over. While this sounds like a slapdash mix, it is very well put together and the kids loved it. We'll be back for that!

I went to Kilkenny for a funeral, staying at the Newpark and I was given a lovely 2-double-bedded bedroom the night before AND a lovely munificent breakfast the next day. BUT most importantly both at lunch and after-funeral lunch I was lucky to be served by the terrific server, DIXIE. She was smart, efficient, a problem solver and bent over backwards with the smallest requests. All with the biggest smile and kindest of hearts. She sorted my veggie/soya milk requests brilliantly! Any company would be very lucky to have her as an employee. She would shine in any business or career, but it's rare these days to benefit from such genuine care and attention. SO, thank you Dixie! Separately, it was lovely seeing all the families at breakfast. The Newpark seems like a real family and community hotel with several restaurants, special events rooms and bar/carvery. Something for everyone and the bustle is very friendly. Two different moms said the Newpark was perfect for their family of 2 toddlers: only 90' from Dublin so less fretful for little kids AND with a great pool, dinosaur petting zoo nearby, the castle, the gardens etc. Unlike having to pack for away hols that exhausted them with tiny kiddy winks. In both mom's cases, the Newpark was perfect! The hotel also feels like it's the centre of everything. Food is good too. As a veggie, my tip to all food places is to be sure to supply some protein. So some hummus or a scatter of cannellini beans on risotto or pasta would be much appreciated. But MORE APPRECIATED was Dixie who I hope has a long career in whatever makes her most fulfilled--all the staff at Newpark seem to love their jobs BUT Dixie was the best ever! Thanks to all!