AfarOct 23, 2026
The 14 Best Hotels in Ireland, from Grand Castles to Cozy Country Houses
Sleep in a storied castle, settle into a Georgian townhouse, or escape to a country retreat where the landscape and the kitchen are equally worth building a trip around. These are the best hotels in ...
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- Gardener’s CottageHotelTwo-person cottage tucked along the edge of the walled garden.
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- Cashel Palace HotelHotelCashel, IrelandPalladian mansion hotel near the medieval Rock of Cashel.
- The Bishop's ButteryRestaurantCashel, IrelandMichelin-starred restaurant in the original vaulted kitchen.
- Adare ManorHotelAdare, IrelandNeo-Gothic manor with golf course, spa, and 104 guest rooms.
- Ard na SidheHotelCahersiveen, IrelandCountry house on Caragh Lake with gardens and woodland.
- Ashford CastleHotelCong, IrelandCastle hotel on Lake Corrib with spa and 350 acres.
- State Dining RoomRestaurantCong, IrelandLavish dining room with chandeliers and heavy silk curtains.
- Ballymaloe HouseHotelShanagarry, IrelandHistoric farmhouse hotel known for its food and relaxed atmosphere.
- Ballymaloe Cookery SchoolPlaceShanagarry, IrelandRenowned cookery school founded by Darina Allen.
- Ballynahinch Castle HotelHotelRecess, IrelandCastle hotel overlooking Owenmore River with walking trails.
- Fisherman’s PubRestaurantRecess, IrelandGathering place with open fires and flagstone floors.
- Ranji RoomRestaurantRecess, IrelandGathering place with open fires and wood paneling.
- Owenmore RestaurantRestaurantRecess, IrelandRestaurant with views overlooking the river.
- Coolmore StudPlaceCashel, IrelandThoroughbred breeding operation offering behind-the-scenes tours.
- Dromoland CastleHotelNewmarket on Fergus, IrelandCastle hotel with refined experiences and historic furnishings.
- Dromoland LakeSightNewmarket on Fergus, IrelandLake on the castle grounds for boating.
- Dromoland LodgeHotelNewmarket on Fergus, IrelandFive-bedroom private residence along the golf course.
- Gregans Castle HotelHotelBallyvaughan, IrelandIntimate country-house hotel overlooking Galway Bay.
- The Merrion HotelHotelDublin, IrelandGeorgian townhouse hotel with art collection and fine dining.
- Restaurant Patrick GuilbaudRestaurantDublin, IrelandTwo-Michelin-starred dining room with Irish twist on French cuisine.
- ÓmósHotelAbbeyleix, IrelandNext-gen guesthouse in a restored 19th-century mansion.
- The Park Hotel KenmareHotelKenmare, IrelandVictorian hotel overlooking Kenmare Bay with contemporary art.