frequently asked questions

Yes our front desk is available 24 hours. Reservations is open 9-5pm Monday to Sunday.

Check in is anytime from 3pm.

Please contact reception on the morning to request an early check in.  Early check in cannot be guaranteed but we will do our best to accommodate you.  Luggage can be left at reception prior to check in if you wish.

Check out is 12pm.

A late check out may be possible at an additional charge.  Please check with Reception upon check in.

Wake up calls can be arranged with the Receptionist upon check in.

An upgrade to our Mary Suite may be possible depending on availability.  Please contact reception to make an enquiry.

Yes of course.  If you are celebrating a special occasion and would like us to arrange flowers, Champagne, chocolate dipped strawberries or a bottle of wine for your room prior to check in please contact reception and we will be delighted to help.

Yes we can store your luggage prior to checking-in, and after checking-out.

There is a laundry bag in your room.  Should you require a laundry service please drop the laundry bag to reception before 10am for next day service.

Additional charges apply. 

Food and drink options are available in our Garden Lounge and Henry’s Restaurant. The following are our opening times:

Garden Lounge:
Breakfast: Monday to Friday 7am to 10am, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 8am to 10.30am
Carvery Lunch: Monday to Friday 12.30pm to 3pm and Sunday 12.30pm to 7pm
Bar Food: Monday to Wednesday: 3pm to 8pm Thursday to Saturday 3pm to 8.30pm

Henrys Restaurant:
Summer Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday 3pm to 8pm, Thursday & Friday 3pm to 8.30pm, Saturday 1pm to 8.30pm, Sunday 12.30pm to 7pm

Reception can help you print your boarding passes.

Please contact reception to check availability of your room.

We have double rooms, king bed rooms, family rooms and a suite.

Pets are not permitted to stay in the hotel with the exception of Guide Dogs.

There is free public Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.

The Glenside is all on one level.  There are no stairs or lifts.

Gift vouchers are available to purchase on our website or directly at reception.

All of our bedrooms and indoor public areas are non-smoking.  We have a designated smoking area located in our gardens.

Yes, the hotel has ample free parking.

You can rent a car nearby at Enterprise Drogheda or Europcar Drogheda.

You will be provided with shampoo, shower gel, soap and shower cap in your bedroom.

Some of our rooms have baths.  Please request if you prefer a bath rather than a shower.

Contact a member of staff at reception and they will arrange to have it posted back to you.

For the best available rate book directly on our website www.theglenside.ie

All rates and availability are available on our website.

All of our rates include a full Irish breakfast.

All room rates include VAT

To make a bedroom reservation a card number must be provided for guarantee of arrival.

There are no additional fees if you book directly. 

We accept all major credit cards and cash.

Please contact reception directly to check availability for multiple rooms.

Send us an email to [email protected] and we will resend your confirmation.

Send us an email to [email protected] and we will send you an invoice.

Yes you can book on behalf of another person but you must guarantee the arrival via your credit card.

You must be over the age of 18 to make a room booking.

For wedding room bookings we request a deposit of €50 per room.  All other bookings are guaranteed by credit card.

Contact reception by emailing [email protected] and they will send you your number

Yes, all room bookings are guaranteed even if made on a third party website

Visit the website on which you made the booking to make an amendment.  If you booked directly you can call reception to make an amendment.

You must give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation (cancel before 12pm the day before your arrival date).  In the event of late cancellation or non arrival, the first nights accommodation will be charged in full to the credit card number provided or your deposit paid will be forfeited.

Visit the website on which you made the booking to cancel.  If you booked directly you can call reception to make an amendment.

Families are more than welcome to The Glenside.

We have a number of rooms which have a double bed and single bed.  A camp bed or cot can be added to these rooms to cater for up to two adults and two children under 12 years old.

Visit our website for any special offers.

A babysitter can be arranged in advance of your arrival depending on availability.

Yes you can view our children’s menu online.

Yes, changing facilities are available in toilets of the hotel.

Unfortunately there no rooms adapted for accessible users.  The hotel is however located on one level and we have had many wheelchair users book our standard rooms.

Accessible parking spaces are located just outside the main entrance of the hotel.

The entrance is step-free and completely accessible.

Guide dogs/service dogs are welcome at The Glenside.

Yes, there is a wheelchair accessible bathroom just to the right of reception.

Yes, Henrys Restaurant is open 7 days for the summer months.

Yes, The Garden Lounge offer drinks and bar food and has access to our beautifully landscaped gardens.  There is an outside dining and drinks area in our Garden Lounge.

Breakfast can be arranged to your room with a tray charge. This must be arranged with reception the night before.

Yes we can cater for all dietary requirements.

We can offer a room charging facility if you provide a pre-authorisation of your credit card upon check in.

Our Eilis Suite is available for private dining for groups of 50 to 170 guests. Smaller groups can book tables in Henrys Restaurant.

We can cater for up to 170 guests.

The Eilis Suite caters for medium to large sized meeting and conferences.

We can cater for up to 200 guests in a theatre style setting and 170 in a cabaret/dinner setting.

We have a portable screen, projector and flipcharts available.  There is an up-to-date audio system with roving and wired microphones.

Yes we can provide tea/coffee breaks with options for pastries, scones, sandwiches and finger food. Light lunch options and served lunches are available.

Contact us directly by emailing [email protected]

We provide a discounted corporate rate for business travellers.  Contact us directly by emailing [email protected]

We have been hosting wedding ceremonies for over 50 years.  Weddings are our passion.  We would love to cater for your special day at The Glenside.  Email us at [email protected] to request a private viewing or wedding brochure.

53.6882ºN, 6.3002ºW

We are located approximately 40km from Dublin City Centre.

Bus Eireann 101 stops outside the hotel and will take you to Dublin Airport and Dublin Busáras.

Southgate Shopping Centre is located less than 2km from the hotel.  Scotch Hall Shopping Centre is just over 10 minutes drive away.  The Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords is a 25 minutes drive from the hotel.

The Glenside is located in the heart of the Boyne Valley Region.  There are plenty of amazing experiences to enjoy from building a sand castle on one of the many fabulous beaches located close by to riding a rollercoaster in Emerald Park (only 25 minutes drive).  Newgrange is located just 15 minutes drive from the hotel. To explore more about the region download the Discover Boyne Valley brochure here.

We have ample car parking to the front and rear of the hotel.

There is no booking required for parking.

There are many attractions located close by including but not limited to the following:

• Funtasia Theme Park
• Bettystown, Laytown & Mornington Beaches, Baltray Beach
• Millmount Museum
• Emerald Park
• Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
• Boyne Greenway
• Bellewstown Golf Club
• Julianstown Pitch n Putt
• Listoke Distillery & Gin School
• Drogheda Historic Trail
• Boann Distillery
• Newgrange Farm
• Bru Na Boinne Visitor Centre
• TLT Theatre
• Sky Park Carlingford
• Dublin Zoo
• Slane Castle
• Slane Distillery
• Ardgillan Castle & Demesne

Henry’s at the Glenside with a gorgeous vintage design and hearty wholesome food is located in the hotel.  Other restaurants are available within a few minutes drive.

Bru na Boinne, Millmount Museum, Mellifont Abbey, Bective Abbey, Slane Castle and the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre are all located within 20 minutes drive of The Glenside.

Dublin Airport

No but Bus Eireann 101 will take you from right outside the door of the hotel to Dublin Airport.

We are located minutes drive from the M1 Motorway. Take the M1 to Junction 2, then take the R132 exit to the Airport.

Bus Eireann 101 will take you from right outside the door of the hotel to Dublin Airport.

The Glenside can host weddings from 50 guests to 170 guests.  We would love to cater for your special day.  To set up a private viewing email us [email protected]

For smaller weddings we offer our Intimate Package. Our most popular wedding package is our All Inclusive Package which includes some of the best local wedding suppliers in the area. We can even create a complete bespoke wedding package based on your specific requirements.  Get in touch to set up a meeting with our wedding coordinator [email protected]

50-170 guests

Yes, we offer an option for a garden ceremony.

Yes, The Glenside is a HSE approved wedding venue. You can celebrate your entire day in one place by having your wedding ceremony with us.

All of our packages include the following:

• Red Carpet Welcome
• Chilled Champagne for the wedding couple
• Tea/Coffee and cookies for all guests
• Choice of Chair Covers with Sash
• Fairy Light Backdrop
• Cake Stand & Knife
• Personalised Printed Menu
• Printed Table Plan
• Civil Ceremony Suite with unity candle fresh flower arrangement, cream carpet & lanterns
• Option for Garden Ceremony
• Top Table floral arrangement & standard centre pieces for guest tables
• Evening Supper – tea/coffee, selection of homemade sandwiches, cocktail sausages, chicken goujons
• Late Bar
• Overnight Accommodation for the wedding couple in our Bridal Suite followed by champagne breakfast the following morning
• First Anniversary Dinner for two people
• Discounted Accommodation Rate for all guests

Of course, we can build a complete wedding package based on your exact requirements!

You are welcome to bring your own suppliers providing that they have their own public liability insurance.

Karen & Aogán will guide you through the entire process from the booking process right up until the day of your Wedding.

The Glenside has 17 bedrooms in total.

The Glenside offer ample free parking for your guests.

This will depend on the wedding package that you choose and how many guests you will have in attendance on the day.  Karen and Aogán will offer you an estimate based on your chosen package.

You must book your wedding at least 3 months in advance. For peak dates, we suggest booking at least 12-24 months in advance.

Yes there is €1000 discount for off peak dates for 2025 for weddings of 100+ guests.

The initial deposit of €1000 is non refundable and non transferrable.  A second non refundable, non transferable deposit if required 6 months prior to your date. For full terms and conditions please visit the back pages of our wedding packages brochure.

Yes we have a bridal suite complete with 4 poster bed, walk in wardrobe and jacuzzi bath.

This option is only available for certain dates and would require you booking rooms for the night before your wedding. If this is something you are interested in please discuss it with Karen and Aogán.

Yes of course.  Once booked in advance we can cater for a rehearsal dinner.

We can provide a portable screen and projector.  We have a top of the range sound system with speakers and microphones which are available for speeches.  We do not allow outside parties to plug into our system.  They must bring their own equipment.

Yes, we can put you in touch with some of the best local wedding suppliers in the area.

You can have both!  Our All Inclusive Package includes our House DJ with an option to upgrade to our House Band.  You are also welcome to bring your own Band/DJ.

Our dancefloor is fully integrated into our Eilis Suite and is perfect for dancing the night away at your wedding!

We can put you in touch with a wedding décor company which we work closely with.

Yes of course, we love themed weddings at The Glenside

We allow dogs at the ceremony only. 

Yes please fell free to get in touch to set up a private viewing.  We would be delighted to show you around the hotel and discuss your plans for your upcoming wedding day.  Email us at [email protected]

You must first set up a private viewing and meet with either Karen or Aogán.  We can provisionally hold a date for up to 14 days after which a €1000 non-refundable, non transferable deposit is required to secure your date. A further €1500 is due 6 months before your wedding date.

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