The Ritz Carlton Powerscourt Reviews

A superb golf course or should I say two in the parkland grounds of Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow.
It is a slightly hilly course with some terrific views. I would suggest taking a biggie or a power caddy. On a fine Summers day you will understand why this area is called the garden County of Ireland.

I love this place, I've been there a few times but every time it's a new experience.

Beautiful place to go with family and friends, big garden lots of space around.

Beautiful gardens, great day out for all the familly. We will come back!

Wonder in the Irish wonder. Unforgettable food, environment, shops, park and villa

Stunning gardens and beautiful walk with family and friends.

To conver well the area, it takes time and effort to walk around. The entry is a little bit expensive, 10 euro per person.

Garden is beautiful, otherwise not so special, all expensive shops, owner is someone with too much money

Fab place to go.The scenery is breathtaking.Very expensive.Cost 25 Euro to visit the gardens.There is a waterfall up the road and had to pay 15 Euro for 3 people to look at it. It's a rip off.

Stunning we are extremely lucky and fortunate to have this, once only for the gentry mere peasants unless fortunate to work here would never witness such stunning house and gardens the people who built and owned this were equivalent to billionaires of today such was their wealth. It is now owned by the Slazenger family, the sporting Slazengers that's right. The house was gutted due to a fire in the early 70's and thankfully it was rebuilt again to its present glory. The Slazengers gratefully opened it to the public. Some less informed people would tell you typical of the wealthy to own such decadence but my father worked for a big house before and he would tell you it was always better to work in a big house as butler gardener etc than on building sites or small farms, big houses always looked after you. Powerscourt is the same today it has a large workforce to keep it in top shape and they do that in spades. I love it here I've been fortunate to stay in the hotel and a stroll around the golf course in the dead of night and witness a spectacular night sky with the sugar loaf and the house as a back drop amazing well worth a visit.

Beautiful location, stunning views. Good choice of fresh food in restaurant.

Tasteful place. Perfect gardens. Too bad it was raining, it was not possible to fully appreciate.

Here you can have a wonderful walk and enjoy the 'grandeur' that radiated. Beautiful terrace for your high tea moment for example

A beautiful place to enjoy the day out. Plenty to see and do. Lots of things to keep you busy. Staff helpful and very friendly. Coffee and cakes amazing, breath taken views . Plenty of parking.

I WENT ON A SUNNY DAY AND IT WAS ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL AND PHENOMENAL

Lovely place to visit. Need good weather to get best views.

Very nice gardens for a quite and relaxing afternoon. Among the best to visit around the world. The best two areas are the Italian and the Japanese Garden.

18th-century stately home and famous landscaped grounds, with themed gardens and a waterfall.

This garden is just amazing. The scenery is so beautiful that the pictures just turn out to be magnificent whichever way you have clicked it. There is a restaurant,retail shops, toilets, all at the entrance. We would need a full day to see the gardens completely. Was totally in awe with the beautiful rose garden near the exit. The roses there are so big and beautiful ,you might actually think of staying there the entire day. The walk around the gardens are not at all tiring as we could find plenty of places to sit and relax. The Japanese garden and Walled garden were fabulous as well.

Incredibly beautiful property and a breathtaking garden. Admission seems a lot at first glance, but this is very profitable. Only on the food in the cafe you should do without and bring your own, because the prices are very overpriced.

Stunning Gardens to the highest standards in Europe.

What a place!
I love this place. It's amazing if you get there on a sunny day.
In fact today 31/01/16 I'm going back with my brother.
For my friend's birthday last year we surprised him with dinner in the top diner and a 2 night stay in the hotel. He said "It was the best day of his life" and he doesn't like anything. That dinner was amazing as well. I would recommend this to anyone. Simply the best experience ever. One more thing I have been going there about 12 times a year for all my life.

Very attractive Mansion with a superb garden between Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. It's worth to spend the 9 for entrance. Highly recommended!

What a disappointment. We booked to stay for 2 nights and unfortunately after 4 hours on the first day we where forced to check out. After a short trip to the more than basic spa covered in mould we where horrified that the hotel does not provide hot Water. After 4 hours of constant phone calls, engineers and trips to reception we where left with a ruined weekend away. The hotel failed to provide us with an outcome to the situation. Telling us that there nothing more we can do. I would of preferred to stay at home.No room change available therefore we where forced to LEAVE and make a 4 hour journey back home. What a DISGRACE. This is not a 5* hotel, this hotel does not provide 5* amenities and it sure does not provide 5* customer service.

The name Powerscourt House and Garden is confusing. You'd think there's a house in the tour. The house was burned down and was reconstructed, only to the point where it is full of gift shops and restaurant. Non of the old Castle interior was restored to the old castle's state, which was very disappointing.
The gardens are indeed nice and beautiful, only they are way overpriced, not justifying the admission fee, which does not include the waterfalls that require extra money.
If you're willing to pay a lot of money for an hour or so of nice gardens, and no more than that, then go for it. Otherwise, find a different castle to visit.

Lovely gardens and cafe. Good breakfast food with vegan options

Beautiful place!!! Ideal for a peaceful walk. A little bit disappointed but the wildness of some areas that may be kept better.

Powerscourt is one of the most eclectic and outstanding hotel experiences in Ireland. The grounds are impeccably maintained, the reception area reminds one of the grandiose early 20th century architecture, but the highlight are the rooms, with its attention to decor detail, and stunning views of the valley! Lifetime experience!

Beautiful and worth visiting many times in the year

We loved strolling in the gardens .. There was strict person despite the sunshine .. What luck!
The audio guides are free.
It is then possible to have coffee in the house (high price ..)
Only small problem, no shuttle to the waterfall ..

Superb gardens and house with a fantastic doll house museum. Plenty of shops in the house and a guided tour of the grounds. Staff were lovely and oh yeah...a pet cemetery.

Lovely place to visit, very relaxing to walk around. Had lunch in the powerscourt hotel and the service and surroundings were top class. Quite expensive but worth it for a special day out.

Impressive place, 3rd place among the most beautiful gardens in the world according to Nat.Geographic

Beautiful. The Game Tour with the kids a great idea.

Beautiful and full of history. Japanese gardens are the most beautiful

Go there on a sunny day and you'll feel like in another world. It's clear why this is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in the world!

Very nice garden, I enjoyed it very much durchzuschlendern ....

It's a gem off a place, beautiful views, lovely gardens, lovely views off mountains,staff are very friendly and helpful,great for all ages,nice cafe, love it there .

Beautiful gardens with awesome variety. Take the longer walk you will not regret it.

Beautiful place to visit. See the trees, nature. Relax and have a coffee.

200 years ago... imagine spending your childhood playing in the gardens...

Excellent visit A beautiful and well-kept garden. I was impressed

The Christmas stable at the Powerscourt is a wonderful place for kids

Nice grounds though great views on route to the house

Superb landscape, very well renovated building and well maintained park

Most amazing views. Luxury hotel. Different activities for the family.

Beautiful and picturesque, Wicklow beauty at it's best. Serene and calming to walk around and relax. A must visit if you want to immerse yourself in the magic of Wicklow mountains.

Lovely gardens but a bit too expensive for what it is

Helped by excellent weather, it was very nice to immerse yourself in the peace and cool of the park and walk its paths in all calm.