The Johnstown Estate

Enfield, Johnstown53.40526,-6.837857(Show on Map)

8.3

Very Good

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Summary of reviews

The Johnstown Estate is a stunning hotel with beautiful surroundings and an unbeatable location. Guests have praised the exceptional service provided by the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the spotless cleanliness of the rooms and facilities. The hotel offers a delicious breakfast with a plentiful selection on the buffet, as well as two lovely restaurants with fabulous food options. The spa is a standout feature of the hotel with guests describing it as fantastic and incredible. While some guests have had mixed experiences with the pool and beds, overall, guests have had a lovely stay with comfortable rooms and good-sized bedrooms. The hotel is also family-friendly with plenty of activities to keep kids entertained. While some guests have expressed disappointment with certain services, overall, The Johnstown Estate is a beautiful hotel with great facilities that could strive to meet the expected 4-star standards across all areas of service.

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Spa

Experience customized relaxation at The Johnstown Estate's spa. The skilled therapists will tailor a unique journey to fit your individual needs, utilizing the power of minerals, plants, and aromatics in combination with touch and technology. With 15 treatment rooms, including a Rasul mud, a mineral treatment chamber, a couples room, as well as a thermal suite, you can find rejuvenation in a space of absolute tranquility. The signature treatments, available only at The Spa at The Johnstown Estate, are based on the best of both Elemis and Gharieni's skin systems and transformative technologies. The rooftop experience and thermal suite offer a variety of ways to unwind, including a sauna, a steam room, a salt room, reflexology pathway, and a heated outdoor area with a jacuzzi and a hydrotherapy pool. Finish off your visit with a relaxing drink and snack at the spa cafe.

Family

This hotel features extensive leisure and spa facilities, fine cuisine, and comfortable guestrooms. It is set within 120 acres of parkland and offers a tranquil setting suitable for families.

Business

This hotel provides a standalone Conference Centre and newly refurbished manor boardrooms. It offers a range of options for business customers, including the Forde Suites with the Orangery and walled garden terrace, versatile spaces for weddings, conferences, exhibitions, and multi-day events. It has 84 deluxe rooms with complimentary WiFi and workstations and 37 executive rooms.

Parking

This hotel provides parking facilities and is known for its excellent service and amenities. The combination of convenience and quality ensures a pleasant stay.

Accessible

This hotel offers comprehensive accessibility features, including numerous accessible parking spaces, bathroom emergency pull cords, a pool hoist, visual fire alarms, and wheelchair access throughout public areas like the business center, gym, lounge, restaurant, and spa.

4 Star

This luxurious four-star resort is set within 120 acres of parkland and is developed around a magnificent 1750's Georgian residence. It offers a full-service spa, a health club, and an indoor pool.

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Room Types

Deluxe Double BedroomThese bright and spacious rooms feature free tea and coffee as well as complimentary internet and minibar on request.

Deluxe Single BedroomThese bright and spacious rooms feature free tea and coffee as well as complimentary internet and minibar on request.

Deluxe Twin BedroomThese bright and spacious rooms feature free tea and coffee as well as complimentary internet and minibar on request.

Deluxe Twin Room with Spa Package (2 Adults)This package includes afternoon tea on arrival, dinner in the Fire & Salt Restaurant (Tuesday to Sunday), a 30 minute treatment and breakfast the next morning. The package also includes access to the heated swimming pool, leisure centre and thermal suite.

Two Bedroom Apartment with Spa Package (4 adults)This package includes afternoon tea on arrival, dinner in the Fire & Salt Restaurant (Tuesday to Sunday), a 30 minute treatment and breakfast the next morning. The package also includes access to the heated swimming pool, leisure centre and thermal suite.

Lady Margaret SuiteThe suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a safe deposit box and a sofa. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive Double RoomThe double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a safe deposit box and a carpeted floor. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Triple RoomThe triple room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a safe deposit box and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Family RoomThe family room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a safe deposit box and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.

One Bedroom Suite The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a safe deposit box and a sofa. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive LodgeThe apartment features parquet floors, a seating area with a TV, a washing machine, a safe deposit box, as well as a sofa. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior SuiteThe unit has 3 beds.

Guest Reviews

8.3

Very Good

Review Summaries

Location

The Johnstown Estate boasts an unbeatable location surrounded by stunning grounds and beautiful surroundings. Its brilliant location is not a long walk from the local town and is close to Dublin, making it an ideal spot for those wanting to be near the city but still enjoy a countryside setting. Although the hotel is busy and some guests found the location a bit removed from public transport, the positive reviews highlight excellent location and ample parking. Despite a few negative comments about the taxis and some location issues, guests generally loved the lovely setting and gorgeous location which made the driving distance to Dublin worth the experience. The location, coupled with very friendly staff, make The Johnstown Estate a top choice for travelers.

Breakfast

If you're looking for a hotel with a delicious breakfast, The Johnstown Estate won't disappoint. Guest reviews rave about the fantastic food quality and the plentiful selection on the buffet. The breakfast is exceptional, delicious and fresh with a great choice of healthy options, an extensive gluten-free section of breads and a varied buffet breakfast. Guests enjoyed lovely bar starters, as well as amazing lunch and dinner options, complementing the breakfast well. The service is great and the rooms are lovely. While there were a couple of negative comments about temperature and incompatible food placements, these were greatly outweighed by the numerous positive reviews. If you're looking for a delightful breakfast, this is the perfect stay for you.

Dinner

If you're looking for delicious dining options during your stay at The Johnstown Estate, you won't be disappointed. There are two lovely restaurants to choose from, both offering fabulous food with excellent selections on the menu. Guests raved about the amazing dinner they had in the fire restaurant, complementing the great staff and were equally impressed with the lunch and breakfast options. Despite a few negative reviews about the bar food and expensive menus, most guests had a wonderful dining experience at the hotel. The only downside was that some guests had to wait a bit longer for their food and drinks and a few expressed disappointment with certain dishes or set menus. Nevertheless, the majority of visitors thoroughly enjoyed the tasty food and lovely atmosphere of the restaurants.

Rooms

The Johnstown Estate provides comfortable and clean rooms with some being spacious and modern. The property is also kept immaculately clean. The bathrooms are nice and some even come with separate baths and showers. However, some rooms may need updating while a few guests complained of noisy weddings affecting their sleep. Despite a few hiccups like wrong room allocation and delayed check-in, overall, guests had a lovely stay with comfortable beds and good-sized bedrooms. Some lodges were basic but adequate, while some may have benefited from a more homely touch. Regardless, guests enjoyed the choice of restaurants and their meals, as well as the good spa rooms. Pricing was generally considered reasonable, but some felt that their rooms weren't quite worth the cost.

Beds

The beds at The Johnstown Estate have received mixed reviews from guests, but overall, they seem to be comfortable. Many guests have described the rooms as comfortable with some specifically praising the comfortable beds and pillows. However, a few guests have had bad experiences with noisy or uncomfortable beds, including some who found the mattresses to be poor quality. Despite this, many guests have still enjoyed their stay and found the rooms to be lovely and comfortable. One negative aspect mentioned by a few guests was being placed near a wedding party, but overall, guests seem to have had a pleasant stay at The Johnstown Estate.

Cleanliness

The Johnstown Estate has been praised by guests for its spotless cleanliness. Rooms are described as spacious, comfortable and modern with beautiful bathrooms. The staff are noted for being friendly and the facilities are said to be both lovely and clean. Some guests did encounter issues such as dirty bathwater or peeling paint, but most reviews emphasize the hotel's cleanliness and comfort. Additionally, the hotel offers good facilities for electric vehicles.

Staff

Guests rave about the exceptional service at The Johnstown Estate with staff being described as excellent, incredibly friendly, lovely and fantastic. The hotel has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere with the young staff receiving particular praise for their excellent manners and genuine kindness. The spa also receives compliments for its divine treatments and kind staff. Some reviewers mention the hotel restaurant, which receives high marks for the food and the attentive service provided by the staff. While there are some complaints about individual staff members, the overwhelming consensus is that the team at The Johnstown Estate is friendly, polite and attentive, making for an excellent stay.

Spa

The Johnstown Estate's spa is a standout feature of the hotel with many guests describing it as fantastic, stunning, beautiful, divine and incredible. The thermal suites are a must-visit, despite some complaints about out of service facilities and high costs. Guests raved about their spa treatments and the relaxing atmosphere, calling it pure bliss. While some felt that the spa was too small or expensive, others found it well worth the extra fee. The staff were described as lovely and attentive and the newly refurbished spa was exceptional. Guests recommend booking ahead to avoid overcrowding in the small spaces and warn that the indoor/outdoor thermal area comes with a steep surcharge. Overall, the spa facilities make The Johnstown Estate stand out as a beautiful and relaxing destination.

Pool

Guests have had mixed experiences of the pool at The Johnstown Estate. While some have raved about the "fantastic" spa and pool facilities, others have found the pool to be "crowded" and "not well maintained". The pool area can be noisy due to swimming lessons taking place in the evenings, but is great for kids. The absence of child-free hours during the day may be disappointing for couples hoping for a relaxing swim. However, the leisure centre has other facilities such as the gym, sauna and steam rooms and an outdoor hot tub. Overall, guests can expect a clean indoor pool with a stylish outdoor area beside it to take advantage of during their stay.

Family

If you're looking for a family-friendly getaway in Ireland, The Johnstown Estate may just be the perfect spot. Guests have raved about the hotel's suitability for families with many saying they will be back with their kids. The pool in particular is a hit with children, although note that it can get busy during the day due to public access and swimming lessons. The hotel also offers family rooms so everyone can be comfortable. However, it's worth noting that the hotel can be less accommodating for families in certain situations. One guest had to pay extra for an extra bedroom when they brought their young niece along, which was a bit frustrating. Overall though, The Johnstown Estate seems like a great choice for anyone looking to take a family trip with plenty of activities to keep kids entertained.

4 Star

'The Johnstown Estate' is a beautiful hotel with stunning decor throughout and a picturesque location. Guests have described it as a lovely hotel that is just as wonderful the second time staying as it was the first. Despite being categorized as a 4-star hotel, some guests were disappointed that the table service for hot food was not the norm and they felt that the hotel was realistically a 3-star. Others commented that the hotel did not meet their expectations for the price they paid and that some of the services provided were sub-standard for a 4-star rating. However, some guests have noted that they have never had this type of experience elsewhere and the hotel's biggest downfall is some of its services. Overall, 'The Johnstown Estate' is a beautiful hotel with great facilities that could strive to meet the expected 4-star standards across all areas of service.

FAQ

Yes, The Johnstown Estate has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at The Johnstown Estate.

No, The Johnstown Estate doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Johnstown Estate.

Yes, The Johnstown Estate has a gym.

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