Our pick
The Lodge at Bodenlodge
Malahide, IE
★ 0-star9.2/1040 reviews
1.7 km (1.0 mi) from original
English
The Village House vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.2General comfort with some minor inconveniences due to the layout.
Location
9.7Great location, peaceful area, and close to Malahide.
Service
10.0Hosts were friendly and accessible; helpful in the navigation confusion.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
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Trade-offs
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Key differences
Rooms
The Village House9.3
The Grand Hotel8.6
Cleanliness
The Village House9.3
The Grand Hotel7.6
Location
The Village House9.9
The Grand Hotel9.1
Service
The Lodge at Bodenlodge10.0
The Grand Hotel9.1
Food & Breakfast
The Village House9.3
The Grand Hotel8.6
Amenities & Facilities
The Village House9.7
The Grand Hotel8.6
Value
The Village House9.7
The Grand Hotel8.6
The Grand Hotel amenity advantages
Swimming pool24-hour front deskRoom serviceBusiness centerSauna
The Lodge at Bodenlodge amenity advantages
Beach
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.2 km.
The Grand Hotel: 0.48 km (0.30 mi)
The Lodge at Bodenlodge: 1.7 km (1.0 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Village House
9.6/10The Grand Hotel
8.6/10Malahide Castle Hideaway
9.4/10The Lodge at Bodenlodge
9.2/10Rooms
The Village House
9.3Well-appointed house with comfortable beds and pillows.
The Grand Hotel
8.6Rooms were modern and well-equipped, contributing to a positive experience.
Malahide Castle Hideaway
Not enough guest feedbackThe Lodge at Bodenlodge
9.2General comfort with some minor inconveniences due to the layout.
Cleanliness
The Village House
9.3The accommodation was fragrant and clean.
The Grand Hotel
7.6The toilet issue and dirty windows reported indicate cleanliness issues.
Malahide Castle Hideaway
Not enough guest feedbackThe Lodge at Bodenlodge
8.2Many reviews mentioned dust and necessity of a deep clean.
Location
The Village House
9.9Perfect location close to train station and in the center of a calm seaside town.
The Grand Hotel
9.1The location received consistent praise and was described as terrific.
Malahide Castle Hideaway
Not enough guest feedbackThe Lodge at Bodenlodge
9.7Great location, peaceful area, and close to Malahide.
Service
The Village House
9.8Lisa was very helpful and easy to communicate with.
The Grand Hotel
9.1Overall, most staff were described as terrific, but the front desk staff were noted as unfriendly.
Malahide Castle Hideaway
Not enough guest feedbackThe Lodge at Bodenlodge
10.0Hosts were friendly and accessible; helpful in the navigation confusion.
Sleep & Noise
The Village House
—The Grand Hotel
—Malahide Castle Hideaway
—The Lodge at Bodenlodge
—Food & Breakfast
The Village House
9.3A selection of restaurants, bars, and nice boutiques nearby.
The Grand Hotel
8.6Food was positively reviewed, though some menu options needed improvement.
Malahide Castle Hideaway
Not enough guest feedbackThe Lodge at Bodenlodge
8.7No food options mentioned for late arrivals; could improve.
Amenities & Facilities
The Village House
9.7Well equipped with everything you could want.
The Grand Hotel
8.6Facilities were noted as excellent, adding value to the stay.
Malahide Castle Hideaway
Not enough guest feedbackThe Lodge at Bodenlodge
8.7Well equipped but some minor issues with the TV and heating.
Value
The Village House
9.7Good value considering the central location and provided amenities.
The Grand Hotel
8.6Generally seen as good value given positive reviews and amenities.
Malahide Castle Hideaway
Not enough guest feedbackThe Lodge at Bodenlodge
9.2Overall good value, though some guests expected more for the cost.
Landmarks
The Village House
Saint Sylvester's WellThe Grand Hotel
The GreenMalahide Castle Hideaway
Malahide Castle Demesne Church (Ruin)The Lodge at Bodenlodge
Malahide Castle