Select Group Tour Reviews

"What a wonderful trip !!!! From the 1st moment meeting Tom our bus drive to the last minute getting off the bus in Dromahane on Friday it was nothing but enjoyable 

We arrived at Dove Hill on Tuesday morning and they had us all served  within 10 mins. Unbelievable 

Our next stop JFK arboretum. Our guide Jerry was superb   A lovely gentleman. He got on the bus and gave us so much information on the Arboretum. Donie one of our members had been at the official opening of the Arboretum in 1968. Jerry took his photo and it’s now on their Facebook.  When we arrived at the hotel they were ready for us. They gave the room keys to Helen and myself to hand out. They stood at the lift and guided to the right , up the stairs or up the lift. Foyer clears in about 10 mins   Once again brilliant. I couldn’t say enough about the efficiency of the hotel staff, management and food.  We were all so comfortable 

Day 2

Our prayers were answered , a fine day. We travelled to the Lavender farm.  Interesting 2 acres of Lavender and a lovely talk from the owner   Everybody was totally relaxed and sun shining on them   Tom our driver knew the area so he guided us on a lovely route around Wicklow. We decided not to call to Powerscourt house but went to waterfall instead. They loved it 

Day 3 

Sunshine again. Avondale was outstanding and the majority of the group did the Skywalk. 2 members had been at Avondale 1 as a student and the other as a tutor back in the 60s   Something else.!!!!  Our octogenarians even went down the chute .  On with us to Avoca. Had a wonderful talk there and sat in the sunshine   Just home in time for dinner. 

Day 4 

They were sad leaving the hotel and we travelled to Fr Murphy centre.  We were broken into 2 groups. Ivor spoke with group 1 for almost 1 hour . As we all said a pity we hadn’t visited the place when we were young  and we would have got  a brilliant history lesson   Off with us to Oulart Hill. We had to walk through a farm , which is made available to people to travel to the monument. The owner of the farm went to the bus and spoke to those who didn’t get off while the rest of us walked to the hill .  He entertained them 😂

The thatch forwarded me a menu as we were driving so everything was ready when we arrived. It was very efficient   This trip comes very highly recommended"

Kilshannig Active Retired, Arklow Bay Hotel, May 2025

"On behalf of Skibbereen Active Retirement and Social Club. I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for organising a wonderful trip for 25 of our members. From the moment the bus picked us up in Skibbereen the bus driver Colin went about and beyond to make our trip a success. The staff at the Arklow Bay Hotel were exceptionally helpful and accommodating dealing with different dietary requirements. The lake and wildlife walk was a relaxing experience. Our day trips were well organised and enjoyable. "

Skibbereen Active Retirement and Social Club, Arklow Bay Hotel, May 2025

"Many thanks for helping us organise our trip to the Arklow Bay Hotel recently.  We had a very kind and helpful bus driver in David Spillane. The hotel was very comfortable and the food was excellent. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. We look forward to a return trip in the future."

Borrisoleigh Active Social Club, Arklow Bay Hotel, September 2024

"We have received many, many compliments from all the members who travelled to Castlebar on our recent trip.

In particular, our driver was singled out for praise – he was helpful and kind and supported the schedule in every way possible. Please give him our thanks and kind regards.

The hotel was very comfortable, and the food was excellent - a great choice on your part.

Thanks to you also for all your help and support in organising the event and we look forward to more trips again with Select Hotels in 2025."

Youghal ARA stayed at Breaffy House Resort, September 2024

"Miriam, I would like to thank you for organising our wonderful trip away to Kenmare. Everything was so professional done from start to finish, we stopped at The Mills on way for refreshments which was beautiful, 

Kenmare Bay Hotel was fabulous and everyone so helpful there, they couldn’t do enough for us all 55 people in total, our day trips to Bantry House and Killarney were amazing, our bus driver was so helpful with everyone, we will be back."

The Swels Group Cobh stayed at the Kenmare Bay Hotel, April 2024

"In April 2024 I organised a trip to Tullamore on behalf of Youghal Active Retirement Association. It was our 2nd time travelling with Cronins Coaches and Select Hotels. They were so accommodating and helpful. A special mention for Miriam who was so easy to deal with and looked after our every need and always so professional. We can’t wait for our next trip to Mayo in September."

Youghal ARA stayed at the Bridge House Hotel, April 2024

"Once again, our retirement group put our trust in Select Hotels of Ireland to organise a three-night stay in Connemara, for our Spring break. Once again they delivered the goods and we spent three wonderful nights in Clifden Station House

Hotel. On arrival, we were welcomed by the hotel manager, James Sweeney. We walked from the coach to Reception on a red carpet, specially laid for our arrival. This was just a prologue to three brilliant days. The rooms, food, staff, service and indeed everything about the hotel was excellent and it lived up to its reputation.

It was an excellent base for visiting the magnificent tourist attractions of Connemara and hopefully we will be back there in the future. Next stop, Arklow Bay Hotel in September, again organised by Select Hotels of Ireland."

GSRMA, West Cork Branch stayed at the Clifden Station House Hotel, May 2024

"Our trip with Select Hotels was excellent from beginning to end   We had beautiful soup and sandwiches at the Hillgrove Hotel in  Monaghan. Sandwiches freshly made and soup piping hot. All very happy so that set the tone for rest of journey. They were very welcoming as was the receptionist in Silver Tassie.  Everything was ready for us and all went to rooms very quickly. Lovely dinner that night.   Off to Derry following morning and Michael our guide was waiting for us   We gave them free time to explore and they were all very happy   The icing on the cake was the weather the following morning going to Malin   They Loved Doagh Famine village and were totally relaxed   Malin was outstanding   We had lovely music that night.   Following morning left for Knock. We spent 1 hour there so we then had enough time to call to Bunratty for a bite. Our bus driver Martin was excellent and so patient   I want to thank you and Martin for a wonderful trip. Our most relaxed without a doubt."

Kilshannig ARA stayed at the Silver Tassie Hotel, April 2024

"We had an excellent trip.  One of the best yet is the feedback I am getting.  Everyone loved the hotel and the Manager and staff could not have been more helpful.  Full marks also to Liam our driver."

Caherconlish Wednesday Club stayed at the Clifden Station House Hotel, April 2024

"Just wanted to let you know we had a very successful trip to Belfast, everyone really enjoyed it.

 The coach was very comfortable and the driver was excellent."

Ramsgrange ARA stayed at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast, May 2024