Thanks to everybody who took part in our recent survey which was sent to almost 9,000 Golden Ireland members. The lucky winner of the prize draw is Mrs Eileen O’Neill from Dublin 16 who wins a €200 Golden Ireland Gift Voucher.
Survey Results
Gender
Male 31.78%
Female 67.77%
Prefer Not to Say 0.45%
Tell Us Which Age Category You Fall Into?
50 – 55 14.87%
56 – 64 31.79%
65 – 74 42.05%
75 – 84 10.26%
85+. 1.03%
In your opinion what is the most important thing a hotel can offer for an enjoyable stay?
Late Checkout 20.42%
Accessible Rooms 15.92%
Buffet Breakfast 27.63%
Welcome Drink 4.05%
Other (please specify) 31.76%
Comments for Other include:
Lovely warm greeting from staff, Comfortable Beds, Walk-in Shower, Good Service, Cleanliness, Leisure Centre, EV charging, Location, Good Food, Quiet Rooms, No Single Supplement, Room Upgrades, Earlier Check-in, Entertainment, Tea/Coffee & Scones on Arrival, General Hospitality.
What is Your Favourite County to Holiday In?
Top Ten:
- Kerry
- Galway
- Donegal
- Cork
- Wexford
- Mayo
- Clare
- Sligo
- Dublin
- Waterford
How Many Irish Hotel Stays Do You Take in a Year?
1 – 3 59.91%
3 – 5 31.03%
5+. 9.06%
What is Your Favourite Time of Year to Book an Irish Hotel?
Autumn 38.32%
Winter 8.25%
Spring 37.25%
Summer 16.18%
In Your Opinion, do Irish Hotels Offer Good Value for The Actively Retired?
Yes 79.51%
No. 20.49%
On average, how much do you spend annually on Irish hotel breaks?
Less than €500 21.66%
€500 – €1,000. 46.54%
€1,000 – €2,000 24.12%
€2,000 + 7.68%
Do You Book Irish Hotel Stays now more as a retired/semi-retired person or less?
More 82.13%
Less 17.87%
Do You Like To Travel Alone?
Yes 15.62%
No 84.38%
Do You plan Irish hotel breaks with friends/group?
Yes 57.72%
No 42.28%
What in Your Opinion is an unforgivable mistake by a host hotel?
Rudeness, Poor Food, Rooms not Ready on Check-in, Unfriendly Staff, Dirty Rooms, Bad Housekeeping, Mix-up with Bookings, No Top Sheet, Lukewarm Welcome, Early Check-out, Cold Foyer, No Lift, Noise, Lack of Accessible Rooms, Overcharging.
How Much are you happy to pay for a midweek luxury break in an Irish hotel?
<€150 a night 51.76%
€150 – €200 28.48%
€200 – €300 12.87%
More than €300 6.89%
What in your opinion do Irish hotels deliver over their European counterparts?
Better value for money 10.14%
Better service. 9.68%
Better hotel facilities 15.97%
Friendlier Staff. 64.21%
If you booked a holiday with Golden Ireland in 2022, how would you rate your booking experience?
Very Easy 51.17%
Easy 33.33%
Neither easy nor difficult 13.62%
Difficult 0.94%
Very difficult 0.94%
Please Share any other comments you have below:
“You have some great offers, thanks for making it so easy!”
“Keep up the good work and widen the net with hotel choices.”
“Golden years site is a great thing to have for retired people.”
“I do share your advertisements with friends and I know the recommendations have been very successful.”
“Irish hotels stand out for their helpful and friendly staff.”
“I have a keen interest in travel and I love Golden Ireland.”
“My husband and I have only started using Golden Ireland in the last few years and we cannot fault them. Booking is easy. We have got very good value for money each time and been very happy with the hotels we stayed in. I’ve lost emailed tickets on occasion and had to cancel and each time, I’ve dealt with Geraldine via Golden Ireland’s text number and she could not have been more helpful, nothing is a problem or too much trouble, its so wonderful to deal with people like this. I have to say we love dealing with Golden Ireland and will continue to do so and I very often recommend Golden Ireland to my friends and family.”
“I think Golden Ireland is a great idea, especially for people who love to chat with new friends.”
“The website offers excellent value for money, as well as a easy website to use.”
“Great website, use it all the time since I retired.”
“Golden Ireland is a fantastic company and I always recommend it to friends.”
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