Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club - Ashbourne

4-star family hotel in Ashbourne with Ireland's first custom-designed sensory suite

Family & Children

Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club Ashbourne is the first hotel in Ireland to offer a custom-designed sensory suite, making it a standout choice for families with children who have additional needs. The hotel provides a sensory playroom with specialised equipment, alongside a dedicated kids club and evening family entertainment from 6pm to 10pm. A game room with PS5 and Xbox, plus an arcade station, keeps older children engaged after swimming.

Dining & Entertainment

The Meerkat Restaurant serves dinner with live entertainment, while the bar offers a separate menu with generous portions. Guests can order breakfast in the room or enjoy the breakfast buffet featuring a full Irish fry, fruit salad, cereals, and plant-based milk options. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available, and the hotel can accommodate vegan and dairy-free requests.

Leisure & Wellness

The award-winning Clannlife Fitness & Leisure Club includes a 16-meter swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. Guests can book swim slots online for 45-minute sessions, and the fitness centre is equipped with a full range of gym equipment. Yoga classes and fitness classes are also available for all levels.

Accommodations

The hotel offers 148 bedrooms with modern décor, including deluxe family rooms that sleep up to six people. A sensory bedroom family suite provides two separate rooms, one for children with a sensory area, and a private balcony or patio in select rooms. All rooms have HD TVs, complimentary water hydration stations on each floor, and allergy-free options upon request.

Business & Location

Seven multi-functional meeting rooms totalling over 800 m² accommodate business events and social gatherings. The hotel is located a 5-minute drive from Emerald Park, 25-30 minutes from Dublin Zoo, and one hour from historic sites such as Newgrange. Complimentary on-site parking includes accessible spaces and an electric vehicle charging station.

• Awards: Top Ten family hotels in Ireland by TripAdvisor & Fab 50 best places to stay 2023
• Family: Ireland's first custom-designed sensory suite
• Leisure: Award-winning Clannlife Fitness & Leisure Club
• Dining: Meerkat Restaurant with live entertainment
• Location: 5-minute drive from Emerald Park
• Business: 7 meeting rooms spanning 800 m²
• Parking: Complimentary parking and EV charging station