Name: 12th Lock Boutique Hotel
Address: The 12th Lock, Castleknock Marina, The Royal Canal, Castleknock, Dublin, 爱尔兰

Guest reviews

3.9Good(1,260)

Excellent530
Good391
Average167
Poor68
Terrible104

Guests like

Staff: Guests repeatedly praise the staff as friendly, helpful and efficient, with several noting quick service and a warm welcome.
Location: Reviews highlight the canal-side setting with a terrace garden and nearby wooded area, calling it a lovely spot.
Food Quality: Several guests enjoy the food, specifically mentioning pancakes, salads and chips as tasty, with well-cooked dishes.

Guests mention

Train Noise: Some guests mention the train passes close by and runs late into the night, so it's worth asking for a room away from the tracks.
Outdoor Seating: Guests note the outdoor area is a smoking area where drinks aren't allowed, so plan to enjoy the terrace without a drink.
Room Size: A few reviews mention rooms can be smaller than expected, so requesting a larger room at check-in may help.

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Reviews from

Google3.9/5 · 1.3k reviews

Ger McCartney

5/5

Google· 6 years ago

Went for breakfast this morning with my 2 boys. Staff were lovely. Service was excellent. Lovely atmosphere. Place nice and clean. Kids loved the pancakes, maple syrup and bacon. I'd poached eggs made perfectly. All served on warm plates. Lovely hot coffee. Only negative was the orange juice but we'll definitely be back again.

Nadine George

4/5

Google· 7 years ago

My family had dinner here. Husband and 3 kids. Place is lovely, nice location. We did enjoy the food although we wouldn't return. The waitress we had (tall slim dark hair) didn't seem very happy an didn't seem to like kids. No interaction what so ever. Kids menu is too plain. My older son (12) asked nicely , do you do pizza? Her reply was quite cold considering your speaking to a child. Sorry this place isn't family friendly enough for us.

Jules Philpott

4/5

Google· 8 years ago

Great hotel in a lovely location, right along the canal. The rooms are beautifully done with high quality finishes and very comfortable beds. The bar and restaurant is popular with locals and serves a good range of beers and food. The staff are excellent too. The only reasons why I can't award 5 stars are: poor breakfast (eggs were totally tasteless), needs a little refurbishment (carpets in the corridors and a lick of paint) and they seemed a little under staffed. But there's good parking and aside from these small gripes, I'd definitely return.

Ray

4/5

Google· 7 years ago

Went in here today for a late breakfast. I ordered the pancakes with nutella and crispy bacon. Was delicious. I'd definitely recommend them if you like pancakes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was served very quickly. There's a nice outdoor area.(Smoking area) but drinks aren't allowed outside. Which is a pity as on a lovely day like today you could relax in the sun while having a few drinks. All in all had a nice time here.

Karl McConnon

3/5

Google· 4 years ago

Review for the bistro only. We went there one Saturday and it took way to long for our food to arrive to our table. There was barely anybody sitting in the restaurant surprisingly. The goat cheese salad was really tasty and their chips with Gravy sauce and parmasan was in fact fantastic. Only downside was the burgers we orders which were below average.

D Delaney

5/5

Google· 7 years ago

First time there. It was surprise for me to be there in a part of Dublin I know decently well, but have never been and come across a gem. Beside a berthing for home barges, a beautiful wooded area, houses hidden behind trees. And that is just the location. The food, a pleasure to order and enjoy, ( I ordered the beef straganoff) and the food was done to perfection, or at least to my taste. The staff, fantastically efficient. Polite and non intrusive a pleasure to deal with. I will have no qualms recommending to anyone. Yes, they cater for kids as well, a kids birthday party was in full swing when we arrived. To everyone, thank you for the wonderful time we all enjoyed, a group of four adults.

Jack Baylor

4/5

Google· 4 years ago

Absolutely lovely staff, arrived quite late and the chef and catering staff went above and beyond to ensure I was fed. Room was a little smaller than expected but perfectly turned out. Some small things, like the bathroom not having a toilet brush, or soap (quick fix, use the shower gel dispenser) but overall quite nice. Bed was firm and sheets immaculate. However, the train was (as warned) passing within a few feet of my bedroom window every 10-20 minutes, going on quite late and starting up quite early. Was staying at the hotel due to its proximity to a exam testing centre, so was pretty exhausted the next morning for my exam. Also, the restaurant isn't open for breakfast, which was unexpected to say the least, and a major upset to my morning plans. I heard from the taxi driver the next morning that the restaurant and bar is quite lively during weekends, great atmosphere and great craic, and will def be checking out should I have a return visit.

San Ra (Rashinsane)

4/5

Google· 9 years ago

One of my favourite local place to go, especially when the weather is nice. It's such a great spot along the canal with a big terrace garden. really ideal. The prices of some drinks are not cheap but given it has been renovated recently, that can be understood they need asap to make it profitable even if there is no doubt it is by now. 4 Stars, not 5 as despite being a pub, socialization is not present. You'd better not go to this place alone as nobody would chat to you excepted the staff who is really friendly. Food-wise, it leaves the feeling they're still probing with different dishes. The food is good but not impressive either. Better come by drinking :-P

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