Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort

For what the hotel offers it is way overpriced. I had heard it was an outstanding hotel but what we seen was far from that. Bar food and staff were nice but reception could do better. The biggest let down for us was the rooms. We paid for a dulux balcony room but it was so basic. Balcony has absolutely no privacy from our neighbors, the tv was not a smart tv so had very little options and as we were traveling with a newborn it was something we missed out on in the evening to chill out. No fridge was also an issue as we had milk for the baby. In he-insight these are things we could have and should have checked I would expect a hotel with a 4 star rating to have these as standard. The hotel is nice and staff were 50/50 some amazing some not so much but the rooms were a massive let down.

For the package i paid for i really expected more, dinner was included in the package but when we got our menu it was an €8 supplement each for the beef which i thought was abit much. when i booked the table at resaurant online i told them it was for a birthday and i expected a candle on a cake or some sort of acknowledgment but got nothing. The next morning for breakfast was the deal breaker for me thats when i knew i wont be coming back here. Breakfast included in the package also, when asked would i like tea or coffee i requested a cappucino and an americano and was told i would have to pay exta and was handed the bill. we had our breakfast eaten before the coffee arrived with no milk or spoon. i asked for a glass of orange juice was also told for extra orange there will be a charge. you should seriously consider redoing the extra supplement. i paid alot of money for one night bed, breakfast and evening meal i did not appreciate all the hidden extra costs. the room was standard had a nice balcony and a nice big bed but the room was roasting like you couldnt even breath in it it was that warm but i found a fan hidden in the wardrobe and was able to use that. The walk to the private entrance to the beech is a hidden gem and the gardens around the hotel were well kept and very pretty. staff were all very kind and friendly.

We stayed at Seafield for the first time last weekend and overall, it was a really lovely experience. Check-in was smooth and welcoming, and we were delighted to find a balcony in our room – perfect for enjoying the sun. We had dinner and drinks in the bar and were really impressed. The cocktails were gorgeous, and the food was delicious. We had the soup to start, followed by a goat’s cheese pizza for me and a burger for my partner – both mains were excellent. A lovely and thoughtful touch was when the staff brought out a “Congratulations” plate for my partner’s new job. It was so kind of them to remember, and it really made the evening feel special. We shared the cheese plate for dessert, which unfortunately was the only letdown. For €22, we were expecting more variety and quality. Two of the three cheeses were smoky and tasted like basic supermarket cheeses. There was no explanation of what the cheeses were either, and we even saw the same cheeses on the breakfast buffet the next morning, which didn’t feel right given the premium price. Speaking of breakfast, while the buffet was okay, we felt the options were a bit limited. Also, it was disappointing to find there was an extra charge for anything beyond tea or brewed coffee – I had to pay extra for a cappuccino, which didn’t feel fair after already paying a reasonable amount for the stay. We used the thermal suites after breakfast and found them incredibly relaxing. Aisling in the spa was lovely and made us feel very welcome. We also took the walk to the private beach after checkout, which was absolutely stunning – a real highlight of the trip. Overall, we had a fantastic time and found the staff to be friendly and helpful. We’re already planning to return at the end of the summer, but we do hope to see an improvement in the breakfast offering and a rethink on the cheese plate value. These small changes would really elevate the experience!