Maryborough Hotel and Spa

Ellis and all the staff were so wonderful to deal with. Each and every staff member was so friendly and willing to help. We felt we were in very safe hands and would absolutely recommend it as a venue for any occasion. Our guests all were raving about the food and service

Behind the scenes we had a lot of communication and couldn't get over the flexibility offered to us, even down to what colour we wanted the lights to be!

Just all round fabulous.

We had a superb wedding day in the Maryborough on 11/11/23. We really enjoyed the special day. The bride, groom & the wedding party got a beautiful welcoming reception in the foyer from all the managers on duty. It was a great start to our time in the hotel. Everybody loved the drinks & food reception in the Orangery. The meal in the Sherrard Room was outstanding & we were very well looked after by all the staff. Claire was very attentive & helpful to us at all times.
It was a truly memorable day. Thank you to everybody on duty on the day for making the day so special. We are so appreciative of everything.
A special thank you to Ellis for helping to prepare us for our wedding day. She was a pleasure to deal with at every stage.

We had the most incredible day at the Maryborough Hotel, Ellis couldn't have done more for us and was part of our entire wedding journey! Thank you to all at the Maryborough for making our day a dream!

Could not recommend the Maryborough team more! Everything was taken care of, nothing was too much for them and it was a dream from start to finish. The venue is beautiful and the food was amazing. Ellis, Clare, Shane, Brian and the whole team were incredible! 10/10!

I lack words to explain the incredible experience that my wife and I lived at the Maryborough Hotel for our wedding. We are a Costa Rican couple who got engaged in Ireland while living in Dublin and only in October 2022 we moved to Cork. Our search led us to find this impressive hotel as one of the options to celebrate our reception and wedding dinner in July 2023.

Event coordinator Ellis O'Connell was essential for us to choose this site within a few days after arriving in the county to be the centre of our post-ceremony celebration. She listened carefully to our expectations and proposed all the adjustments to the standard packages within what were possible to celebrate this particular wedding. I am sure that neither Ellis nor the Maryborough Hotel had ever worked in the organisation of a Costa Rican-style wedding, but that was not an impediment to their tremendous adaptability to our personal circumstances.

Our celebration was small, as you can imagine from two people who had little time to live in Ireland but at no time did that mean that the hotel staff treated us as less important, but quite the opposite: they made us feel received and accompanied in the planning. Ellis collaborated with us with all the comforts that the hotel could make available to us, she shared her list of suppliers for any additional we wanted to add outside the contracted package, met and communicated with us as many times as we wanted and explained in detail what the entire schedule would be like from our arrival at the hotel to the end of the party, and was attentive to any detail that we requested, such as playing the song of our first dance in the sound system of the ballroom, the food particularities of some guests and many other examples.

The menu tasting was also an delightful experience: the restaurant manager received and directed us to the prepared table while introducing to an experienced waiter whose name I unfortunately do not remember but his magnificent service I do. He would be the one who would fulfil the function of serving the prepared dishes and also explaining in detail the different wines recommended and how they were combined with the flavours prepared by the chef so that we could make an informed decision. It was an exquisite evening with my fianc?e, with time to eat and between dishes perfect time to be able to taste and talk. The whole menu was exquisite and we only requested a change in a dessert with respect to all the original choices. The hotel staff organised a new date for us to taste the new chosen dessert, since no detail is left to chance and without prior approval, which we thought was wonderful.

We arrived at the hotel the night before and all the staff treated us like king and queen: from the receptionists, duty management, porters, waiters. We were staying in the bridal suite since the night before which was extremely advantageous for my fianc?e the next day to prepare without problems. We rested in a huge bed with peace in our heart knowing that we would do something beautiful the next day, and that we should not worry about anything about the hotel because the staff inspired us to be confident that everything would go well from the logistics part. And so it did.

The morning of the wedding the service during breakfast was outstanding, my fianc?e and all the other people who got prepared for the event in the suite were served with delicious drinks and snacks in the morning while preparing for the afternoon, and when everyone was ready they went down the stairs on a red carpet worthy of royalty heading to the church.

After the ceremony, upon arrival we were greeted by the shift manager and the reception staff, with the red carpet and a drink to toast to our union. We entered the Orangery room for the reception and it was perfectly decorated, with the doors open for those who wanted to enjoy outdoors the lovely inner gardens on a wonderful clear summer afternoon.

After a few hours at the reception we went to the ballroom where the attentions and the excellent service did nothing but improve. We always had a manager nearby in case of need for anything. All the attendees were impressed with the service and the food. At the time of the party we were even told how the staff came curious to see through the bar of the ballroom, since they had never been present at a wedding between Costa Ricans and we do not celebrate like the Irish. We found that detail very funny, and also understandable.

The next morning we were able to pick up all the small unique details of our wedding and take them home, to evaluate what to do with them and not that the hotel or others decided it. This seemed very important to me because it shows respect for the event and the details that may be important for the newly married couple. Even weeks later, once we returned from the Honeymoon, we still had to return for items forgotten by some guests, which also demonstrates the great honesty of all the workers.

We recommend this wonderful hotel to celebrate any event with eyes shut. They have their 4 stars completely deserved and I would give them 10 more for how they treated us throughout the process of our marriage.

The Maryborough was such a lovely venue, the orangey is such a beautiful setting for a ceremony would highly recommend, the staff are so friendly and so helpful. The food is amazing. All our guests were so pleased.

I am so glad we got married at the Maryborough Hotel, they professional, kind and the service was second to none! I would highly recommend having your special day at the Maryborough Hotel

We had a great experience with the Maryborough Hotel from time of booking right through until after our wedding. No questions were left unanswered, we were left reassured on any queries and everything went perfectly well on the day. All the staff there so helpful and friendly. We had our ceremony in the Orangery and from beginning to end there were plenty of staff available to help on the day. I received some great feedback from my guests on the food, so huge thank you to the chef. There were a few amendments on the menu choices on the day and there was no issue with this. Again the staff on the day were brilliant, the venue was perfect for us. Really cannot recommend the Maryborough enough for a wedding from beginning to end they are a delight to work with. Ellis, Mary, Se?n and Donough are a few of the nicest people, they are so pleasant and helpful

Maryborough were fantastic to deal with. We postponed our wedding several times due to Covid. Ellis, the wedding coordinator was so professional, patient and helpful throughout. Thank you for everything!

I Cannot Recommend enough The Maryborough Hotel & Staff , Especially Ellis.To Anyone Thinking of Having they?re Wedding here Do It. From Planning, to our Food Tasting ,to Final Booking and the Day itself everyone working in the Maryborough is there For you. We were Married in the Orangery and the memories we Have of that Beautiful Day Honestly will be with us Forever. I stayed in the Hotel the night before and Anything I needed or wanted on the Morning was no trouble. Kindness Friendliness professionalism and Genuine Care for you and your guests is evident throughout the entire Wedding. I can't wait to revisit.

We had the best day. The team at the Maryborough were fantastic. The Orangery was such an amazing room for our ceremony and the drinks reception in the gardens set the mood for the day. We had a beautiful dinner and danced the night away in the ballroom. Ellis and all the team were a huge help, especially on the day , the room was decorated to perfection. Highly recommend the Maryborough as a wedding venue.

We were married last summer during the Covid 19 restrictions, at a time of great uncertainty. However, Ellis and her team at the Maryborough couldn't have been more accommodating and flexible. We had an incredible wedding experience at the Maryborough and wouldn't change a thing. Ellis and her team are highly organised, welcoming and supportive. We were taken care of so well on our big day, no task was too small! Due to the smaller guest numbers, we had our entire celebration in the beautiful Orangery Conservatory and the decor was simply stunning. We had a wide variety of choice in our wedding menu and the meals were simply sublime. I couldn't recommend the Maryborough Hotel highly enough as a wedding venue - in fact we decided to return again this year to have a second wedding celebration!

The Maryborough was absolutely amazing from start to finish. They made our wedding day and the experience before and after the day so special. Ellis was outstanding from her experience, personality and professionalism. All of the staff made us feel like one in a million on the day.

We had our wedding in August 2018 at the Maryborough. We live in Australia so most of our contact was through email prior to the week before the wedding. I cannot stress how wonderful and helpful their wedding co coordinator Ellis is! She did her best to accommodate all our needs and queries. The day of the wedding Ellis was amazing, she made sure everything was perfect for us. From the moment we arrived until the moment we checked out four days later the Maryborough staff and management were a pleasure!Whether it be a waiter or management everyone there was so nice and made us so welcome. I would recommend to anyone to have their wedding there.

If I were to do it all again I would 100% do it in the Maryborough. Right from the beginning they couldn't do enough and had any requests I had were immediately sorted. Always going above and beyond. Elis even put my flats by my seat without me asking!! The food was amazing and loads of our guests told us it was the best wedding food they ever had...and the best wedding. The night staff had no problem bringing anything up to the bridal suite and couldnt have been better. Tmaryborough really made it the best day of our lives.

Niamh McCarthy! Where do we begin to thank you for making a dream come true? The Maryborough was the first venue we looked at and we needn't have looked any further after meeting you. We clicked straight away and there was honestly nobody else we would have been happier to help us plan the most special day in our lives. We worked so well together! Your professionalism and expertise was invaluable to us. We were so grateful to have your guidance in every detail, down to the mood lighting! Everything ran so smoothly and with such ease. I cannot express how appreciative we are for everything that you did for us. Thank you so so much for making our wedding breathtakingly beautiful with all of your time and effort.

The reception in the Orangery was absolutely spectacular and more than we could ever have hoped for. It felt magical, warm and inviting, a reflection of the hotel and its superb staff. Our family and friends are still talking about how relaxed and elegant everything was and how much fun they had. Several people told us it was the most beautiful they had attended. It most definitely was for me :) The Sherrard Suite was incredibly stunning, and the food exceptional. Our guests were blown away by the quality of their meal. We even had birthday cake delivered to one of our guests which was completely unplanned, it's the little things like this that make The Maryborough stand out. A special thanks to Brian, the manager with us on the day who went above and beyond. He was so kind, helpful and attentive and also to Carmel & Sarah at reservations who were always so happy to help with any query that arose. We were always made feel at home anytime we visited and nothing was ever too much trouble.

Niamh, you stopped at nothing to make sure Diarmuid and I had the most incredible day of our lives! It exceeded our expectations and as you were probably aware, my expectations were high :) Nothing I can say could translate the gratitude we have for you and the wonderful Maryborough staff from the months leading up to, and especially the day of our Wedding. You are one of the most genuine and caring people in the world. Your support meant the world to me, no matter how big or small the detail you always had a suggestion or solution for me. You even emailed about lanterns you spotted that you thought I might like! I always looked forward to hearing from you and trusted you 100% with everything.. something I don't do too often! Your passion and enthusiasm for what you do as well as your dedication and attention to detail is something to be proud of. You have such a sincere interest in your couples and while I know you are kept busy with all your brides and grooms you honestly made us feel like we were the only wedding in The Maryborough in 2016! You were a pleasure to work with and our whole wedding experience would not have been the same without you. We will forever remember your kindness. Thank you!!! xxx

We had an such a fantastic day at Maryborough Hotel and we could not have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding. Shane and all the staff couldn't have done more for us and our guests. Everyone was blown away by the gardens, the orangery, the food and how amazing all the staff were. From start to finish everything was brilliant. Melanie was our wedding co-ordinator and provided us with constant help and guidance. We were living in New York and she was always available over the phone which made planning the wedding from abroad so much easier. All of this made our day even more amazing and we would highly recommend Maryborough Hotel as a wedding venue!

We had a brilliant day at The Maryborough. The staff were excellent and the level of professionalism is to be commended. The Orangery sold the hotel to us. It is such a great room for a wedding. The food, reception room, the guest rooms, the grounds are superb. The hotel is modern and sleek and traditional at the same time. We couldn't recommend it enough.

From the beginning to end the service that we received from the Marlborough was outstanding. Niamh McCarthy was our wedding planner and she was amazing to deal with. On the day itself, everyone complimented the food with was gorgeous. I would highly recommend the Marlborough to anyone planning their wedding.

Amazing venue and the most amazing people to deal with! As a bride Living abroad it was great to have them looking after all the details and so so helpful! Could not recommend this venue enough such a special place!

We couldn't have been happier with our wedding day at the Maryborough Hotel. From the moment we booked the date they made sure every detail was looked after. The new orangery was beautiful for the reception and was ideal for photos. The food was gorgeous just as it was at our tasting meal. We were so well looked after by Dominic on the day we didn't have to worry about a thing and could relax and enjoy the day. I would highly recommend the Maryborough Hotel for anyone looking for a venue, fabulous hotel, great location, fantastic service!

Absolutely loved having my wedding here! My advice for future brides is, don't be afraid to come forward with any ideas you have that might be outside the box. The Maryborough went above and beyond to make sure we had our outdoor ceremony even though they hadn't done one before. They surpassed my expectations and wowed our guests!

Niamh,

Please see below review, I hope this gets our thankfulness across!!

It's hard to know where to begin to thank the Maryborough Hotel and all their staff for all they did for us on our wedding day. From the moment we met Niamh we knew we were in safe hands. Her attentiveness, professionalism and positive demeanour made her an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Niamh understood exactly what we wanted from our day and made sure it was all in place for us which made planning our wedding a much more positive experience. I always knew Niamh was at the end of the phone or an email with a rapid response and suggestions should any query arise. In the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself, every member of staff we met were so welcoming, there is a real feeling of family from the team in the Maryborough. Dominic was the manager on duty the day of our wedding, which was also the day Ireland won the Six Nations! Dominic spoke to us when we arrived in relation to the possibility of pushing the time of the meal until after the game, obviously we couldn't drag our guests away from the game and we are glad we took his advice. Our concern that the food would suffer as a result should not have been entertained as the food was impeccable, so much so all our guests are still talking about it.



All in all I would not have any hesitation in recommending the Maryborough Hotel to any couple, every aspect of the day was perfect and the team are true professionals who are with you every step of the way. And Niamh is an absolute star!

Niamh

Thank you so much for a wonderful wedding at maryborough :) It was a fantastic day. Yourself, Sean and the rest of the staff were amazing!!!!

Back to work here and normality!! But totally ok with that as Xmas is not long round the corner :) Il be sure to send you on pics :) Thanks again Claire and Philip :) xx

Hi Niamh



Just wanted to drop you a line back from honeymoon and trying hard to settle back into the swing of things.



I could not have enjoyed my day more and the level of service from ALL in the maryborough was second to none . When guests showed up and confusion in general with the table plan - Niamh you had no problem accommodating them even though you were heading out the door home yourself Mark and I really appreciated it .



From all the staff in the hotel from Jenny in reception until Neilus that night to Katie in the breakfast room the next day you made our stay truly a pleasure .



I cannot recommend the hotel or yourself enough .

We have so much to thank you for Niamh. The wedding just exceeded our expectations in every way. Everything at Maryborough was just perfect. Not a single thing went wrong. We have received so many compliments over the past two weeks about the food, the staff, the setting. The room looked gorgeous! I'm just sorry I wasn't a guest at the wedding because I felt I couldn't appreciate it properly everything was just passing me by in a daze.

All our guests just could not believe how great it all was. Sean was just amazing on the day. He looked after us, our parents and all the guests so well and nothing was a problem to him. We had the best day of our lives it goes without saying and we couldn't have done it without all your help and guidance throughout the past few months. You are a true professional and a credit to the hotel and we really enjoyed meeting you and working with you! Thanks so much for everything I do not think we will ever be able to thank you enough.

We'll be looking forward to seeing you some day that we're in.

Thanks again for everything!

We booked the Maryborough house hotel in Feb 2012 for our wedding on the 6th July 2012. Between those dates we made many an excuse to go to the hotel simply to soak up what can only be described as a little bit of heaven.

Like all newlyweds we kept on saying ?it was the best day in my life? and i believe all of the hardworking staff in the Maryborough had a considerable role in making it so. Each member of staff we encountered was friendly, professional and helpful from the reception staff to the banqueting and bar staff. We had the absolute pleasure of dealing with Niamh Mc Carthy when co-ordinating the wedding.

All of her advice was spot on and much appreciated. From day one i had great confidence in all of the staff, it became clear that they have a lot of experience in catering for weddings and are experts in their field.

The wedding packages available offer great quality and value. We loved the bridal suite, the style was in keeping with the grand old house, however it had all the mod cons and was very comfortable and spacious. Some of the staff came out to wave the bridal party off when we went to the church.

A small gesture but it really was a lovely touch and reflects excellent hospitality. The canapés and drinks reception in the marquee was lovely. It was enjoyed by all even though the rain was pouring from the heavens in the beautiful gardens. The wedding meal was incredible, we were delighted. For weeks afterwards we were getting high praise for the standard of food. It really was a beautiful meal and it got better with each course.

Besides the wedding period we have overnighted in the hotel on several occasions and were always delighted with our rooms. Spacious, clean and comfortable. The Deluxe rooms have a balcony overlooking the beautiful grounds and the Jacuzzi bath is a lovely touch in the spa rooms. Many of our guests stayed in the hotel around the time of the wedding and had such positive feedback and many have plans to return to the Maryborough just for a bit of R&R.

The week before the wedding we had a fantastic relaxing massage as part of our package. The Spa is a beautiful space and i recommend folk to spend time in the thermal suite before your treatment. My husband was slightly reluctant initially, however i can safely say he is now planning to pop down to the Spa the next time we stay in the Maryborough.

We have been lucky to stay in several 5 star hotels in Ireland. Even immediately after the wedding we treated ourselves to a few nights in what is deemed to be one of Irelands top hotels and to be entirely honest the overall package offered to guests in the Maryborough is superior

For me it is the perfect hotel, the staff are professional and friendly, the interior is beautiful and homely, the rooms are comfortable with all the mod cons, the food outstanding. Well done to all who work there and to all that visit enjoy every minute.

Sinead, Sean and all the team at the Maryborough ensured our wedding day on January 1st was a truly memorable one. The unique setting, the food, the service and attention to detail was second to none. Overall a beautiful hotel with high standards and impeccable service

We had the most magical day of our lives this march in the Maryborough hotel.

Every detail was catered for no matter how big or small. We spent many a morning with Elaine going through our thoughts and Elaine gave her expert opinion without fail. Eliane is like breath of fresh air, she was on the ball with everything and we were totally confident that our day would be very special.

Everything from start to finish was 100% perfect. Every member of the hotel staff and management were smiling, friendly and professional. All our guests raved about the food and atmosphere in the hotel. I even had someone tell me that our wedding was better than her own wedding! That was some complement as you well know every bride thinks their wedding is the best ever !!

We would do it all over again and change nothing.