The 10 best Resorts in Ireland,

April 24, 2023 Mikaela Didonna

Woven with wild greenery and Gaelic legends, the Emerald Isle is one of Europe’s most prized jewels. Rugged Atlantic beaches and mystery-shrouded sites rub shoulders with the cosmopolitan cities of Belfast and Dublin, where literary history and warm Irish hospitality are always in abundance.
Things to do in Ireland

1. Galway Bay Hotel

The Promenade, Galway H91 W295 Ireland
Excellent
72%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5142 reviews

Galway Bay Hotel

Voted as one of Europe's Top 20 Resorts by the prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast, the Galway Bay Hotel is situated in Salthill overlooking breath-taking views of the famous Galway Bay and Clare Hills. The hotel is only 5 minutes from Galway City and is within easy access to Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way route. Facilities include fully equipped gymnasium, pool, steam room and sauna. The Bay Brasserie offers modern style cuisine with fresh fish and local produce. The newly renovated Atlantic Bar has an informal dining experience with live music at the weekends. Complimentary wifi access in all guest bedrooms and conference suites is available also. The hotel provides an array of complimentary activities to all guests including: Wine Tasting, Aqua Aerobics and more. During school holidays the Galway Bay Hotel offers family packages that include kids camp and family activities.

Amazing Hotel

Reviewed By tekestebirhanuh

I was there a number of days and their services were amazing. Especially, their foods, cooked by excellent chefs including the famous Chef Robert are delicious. I enjoyed every minutes of my stay vey much!

Doonbeg Ireland
Excellent
77%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1043 reviews

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg

Trump International Doonbeg on Co.Clare's rugged west coast, combines unsurpassed accommodations, superb service, a relaxing spa and spectacular golf links.The stunning location has a calm elegance and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. The resorts offers both bedrooms & suites. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, King Beds and marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers. The luxurious suites, starting at 1,100sq ft, offer great space to relax. Each suite is decorated to the finest standards and include; air conditioned bedrooms with King Beds and marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers, a fully equipped kitchen as well as a spacious living area with fireplace. The fine-dining Ocean View restaurant serves the finest international cuisine. Each dish is masterfully created using the finest local ingredients to create a culinary masterpiece which is sure to tickle your taste buds. Trumps Bar & Restaurant offers great food and a relaxed venue for drinks overlooking the Ocean & first fairway. The acclaimed White Horses Spa is inspired by the natural environment of Co. Clare, regenerative treatments using local natural salts, seaweeds, algae, and herbal extracts recall the ancient wisdom of ritual healing. White Horses Spa also features a sauna, steam room and deep -soaking whirlpool and a hair & nail salon. On Doonbeg's doorstep lies an extensive array of activates from horseback riding to rock climbing, deep sea fishing to dolphin watching. Some of Ireland's most popular attractions- The Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Ailwee Cave & The Aran Islands are located close to Trump International Doonbeg. Guest who visit love to get out and experience what west Clare has to offer and with so much to see and do, there is never a moment where you will wonder what there is to do!

5* in every way

Reviewed By 791aidanw

My Wife and I and friends had coffee in the Golf Clubhouse of Trumps International Hotel and Golf resort and it was really nice. The coffee and home made cookies were extremely nice and tasty. We were served by Jack, who was not only nice and friendly but highly efficient too. It was an extremely nice and memorable visit and thank you to Jack, Raf and Mr. Joe Russell (GM) and we look forward to a return visit sooner than later. It was - also - lovely to see all the guests greeting other guests in a positive way.

3. Dingle Skellig Hotel

Farran, Dingle V92 D5X2 Ireland
Excellent
61%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2152 reviews

Dingle Skellig Hotel

The Dingle Skellig Hotel is situated on the magnificent Dingle Peninsula and boasts stunning views of Dingle Bay. The Peninsula Spa offers a wide range of luxurious treatments using Yon Ka products. Dingle Skellig Hotel is renowned for it's outstanding service, great food and superior hospitality. Facilities include Skellig Creche, Fungi Kids Club, Leisure Club including Pool, Kids Pool and Gymnasium.Dingle town center is a short stroll away.

Dingle Skellig... All the best of our dreams of Ireland

Reviewed By donceil

My husband and I had been looking forward to this trip to Ireland for 2 years, since the pandemic forced cancellation of our original trip, a milestone birthday celebration, scheduled in 2020. During that delay, we imagined the visit becoming the best of our dreams of Ireland . That it was exactly that is fundamentally due to our stay at the Dingle Skellig Hotel. We arrived at the hotel ridiculously early from our flight from JFK to Shannon and were immediately welcomed by Karen who totally surprised us with news that our room was ready. Kirsten and the team had made great efforts to make this welcoming gesture possible. Kirsten then sent up "belated birthday" chocolates to our room. Talk about feeling welcome and taken care of! This warmth, enthusiasm, energy and attention to details seemed to permeate all of the Skellig's staff. Our room was extremely comfortable , feeling both elegant as we watched sunsets over Dingle Bay and the Kerry Hills from our full glass bay window, sipping sparkling water from the refrigerator or wine, and like home away from home with comfortable back supportive furniture (bed, sofa, chairs), and a sparkling fully stocked bath with a dual control rain fall shower (actually better than home! :-) The restaurants were wonderful - they have an excellent kitchen. The dishes were delicious and the service was attentive, friendly and efficient, even when they were managing two weddings over the weekend we were there. Quite impressive. Jurgita, who was hostess in the Coast Guard Restaurant the night we designated as our birthday celebration dinner surprised us by seating us in the "best table in the restaurant" (which it was), bringing our dessert with birthday candles on each, and then graciously taking beautiful pictures of us out on the patio. On another evening Mr. Fitzgerald, the GM, totally surprised us with a complimentary bottle of wine with our dinner. This is a beautiful hotel in a breathtakinly beautiful setting with extremely comfortable rooms and excellent restaurants. But what makes it special most of all are the warm, welcoming, helpful staff. They take everything up a notch with their enthusiasm and unfailing effort to make your stay everything you hope for. We can't thank them enough!

4. Cliff House Hotel

Middle Road Ardmore Bay, Ardmore Ireland
Excellent
72%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2898 reviews

Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel. A Hotel For Seaside Luxury regarded as one of the finest small luxury five-star hotels in Ireland, The Cliff House Hotel is a 39-room Irish seaside boutique hotel in the traditional fishing village of Ardmore. Our privately owned hotel also features an intimate Irish destination spa as well as the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Ireland outside Dublin. The building seems to defy gravity, clinging to a cliff on the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been a fishing village. From sun-drenched terraces and private balconies it is possible to see Ardmore’s golden sands, lobster pots and dolphins that play out on the water. All our luxury rooms and suites are sea facing while many are interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations. Our intimate destination spa, The Well, is a key attraction.

Luxurious Retreat

Reviewed By 426geraldine

Excellent food, rooms with a view, friendly knowledgeable staff. Very enjoyable stay. Michelin star House restaurant is amazing, the staff are excellent in their knowledge and attention to detail. Will definitely return.

5. Armada Hotel

Breaffy South, Spanish Point V95R883 Ireland
Excellent
63%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2078 reviews

Armada Hotel

Welcome to the Armada Hotel, the perfect retreat for you to relax after a day spent exploring the natural beauty of County Clare or from your adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way. Experience a taste of West Clare and enjoy creative dishes and drinks from the uniquely styled food outlets, which include Johnny Burke's pub and the newly designed Aileen's Restaurant and Ocean Bar. The menus feature local food, artisan food producers and dishes with herbs and vegetables from Armada Farm. Soak up the stunning Atlantic views with many bedrooms overlooking the coastline, as well as spectacular views from our restaurants and outdoor terraces. And while you are a guest with us here in the Armada, we invite you to dive right in and enjoy great days out to the Cliffs of Moher, Loop Head, The Burren or the Aran Islands. For the adventure seekers, there are a host of outdoor activities so be sure to try your hand at wild sea swimming or surfing on Spanish Point beach, kayaking at the White Strand or cycling around Loop Head. And after a day spend exploring, we recommend a visit to Johnny Burke's pub, a cosy spot where our Armada history began over 50 years ago and where you’ll be assured of a warm West Clare welcome!

Anniversary weekend

Reviewed By Waynesally33

This was our second visit to the Armada Hotel, to celebrate our wedding anniversary. As soon as we registered, we had a wonderful greeting and as we got to our beautiful room we were greeted by a welcoming card, chocolates and Baileys Irish Cream. We would like to express our thanks to Ann and the other ladies on our floor for looking after our requests. They were always present with a smile and a "can we help you". The hotel features, including the bar and restaurants were first class. The view from the breakfast room was superb, and there,. every morning we were greeted and looked after by Patrick who really made us smile. This is a wonderful hotel with first class features, wonderful food and gorgeous views. We thoroughly recommend it, for all occasions SALLY and Wayne

6. Dunmore House Hotel

Muckross Cork, Clonakilty Ireland 011 353 23 880 4050
Excellent
82%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 636 reviews

Dunmore House Hotel

A spectacular vista of the Atlantic Ocean greets you on arrival at Dunmore House Hotel. This third generation family business first opened as a hotel in 1948. The house still retains much of its original character whilst providing all the comforts of a modern hotel. Situated on the shores of Clonakilty Bay in charming West Cork, the adjoining 9 hole golf course and sea terrace add to the enjoyment of this spectacular location. The bar and lounge areas are warm and inviting with an interesting collection of modern Irish art. Both the contemporary dining room and attractive terrace overlook the water. The extensive bar and dining room menus offer high quality locally sourced food, served daily. The magnificent coastal location of Dunmore House Hotel has been used to advantage to provide sea views from most rooms. The hotel is furnished and maintained to a high standard to ensure the comfort of all guests.

A breath of fresh air for dog owners!

Reviewed By michaelakeating

My partner and I were blown away at how welcoming the staff at Dunmore House Hotel were when we visited West Cork this weekend. Having been recommended the venue as a dog-friendly place to eat, we were welcomed and put completely at ease by the staff. They were great with our dog Joey who was only delighted to get all the attention! The views from the outdoor area were absolutely stunning as they overlook Incheydoney beach. A huge thanks to the hotelier, Carol who had heard that we needed to pop to the shop to get some milk before we headed back to our accommodation and brought us out some to take home! Those small touches are greatly appreciated. The food, service and overall atmosphere were all top class. We look forward to returning on our next trip to West Cork in the near future.

7. Yeats Country Hotel, Spa & Leisure Club

Rosses Point F91 WP6N Ireland
Excellent
37%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1541 reviews

Yeats Country Hotel, Spa & Leisure Club

Only Hotel located in Rosses Point, Sligo. This elegant 4 Star Sligo Hotel is ideally located in Rosses Point, Sligo located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. With a Blue flag beach and a challenging 18 hole golf links nearby, the Yeats Country Hotel Spa & Leisure Centre provides its guests with a taste of leisure and relaxation amongst the breathtaking beauty of the North West of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way. Perfect location for family holidays with stunning views.

Enjoyed our stay

Reviewed By susancfb

Beautiful hotel and rooms are spacious and clean, staff are so friendly, only problem was swimming pool changing areas not the cleanest and was no hairdryers in men's changing area, and was a little expensive. Food was lovely and enjoyed overall stay in an absolute stunning area I can see why w.b yeats ended up writing romantic poetry here back in the day.

8. Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites

Station Road, Lahinch V95 W592 Ireland
Excellent
53%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 288 reviews

Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites

The Lahinch Coast Hotel has had a recent exciting refurbishment to the ground floor including Reception, Gastro Style Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant and Drawing room. Rooms include Standard, Deluxe and two bedroom Suites with lounge and kitchens. The Four star hotel located in Lahinch Co.Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way enjoys a Leisure Center and 17 metre Swimming pool. This improvement has greatly enhanced the hotel’s appearance which offers a unique experience to guests. The new Reception, Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant are now transformed into modern relaxing dining areas and capture the senses and style of the wonderful Coastal seaside town of Lahinch. A perfect choice for a relaxing seaside break or to explore all of the wonderful Attractions in Clare’s Wild Atlantic Way. The exciting changes coincides nicely with the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the nearby Lahinch Golf Club this July. Walk to Lahinch Beach and Lahinch Golf Club & a great base to discover Clare. Close to Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Aran Islands Burren Region, Loop Head & Aillwee Caves.

Lahinch stay

Reviewed By Happiness42037675954

Stayed two nights in early April. Friendly staff, good location and lovely breakfast. Car parking on site was also handy.Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Lahinch for a break, on vacation or heading there to surf or golf. Gym and leisure facilities look good but did not have time to use them.

9. Walter Raleigh Hotel

O'Brien's Place, Youghal Ireland
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 508 reviews

Walter Raleigh Hotel

A 200 year old building, well kept to a high standard. Set on the outskirts of Youghal town, nestled perfectly on the edge of the Atlantic ocean. Beautiful sandy beaches at our front door, with miles of walk way along sandy beaches & country settings. A perfect, peaceful, relaxing setting, enjoy fishing, canoeing, boating, shopping, hunting, clay pigeon shooting, cycling, at The Walter Raleigh we have it all covered.

Enjoyable stay

Reviewed By Lily_White_Traveller

Stayed 4 nights with family. Had a very enjoyable stay. Staff were friendly and very helpful. We opted for sea view rooms which were very pleasant. There was road noise during the day but hardly any noise at night. Our rooms were bright and clean with lovely fluffy towels. Breakfast was very good with a good choice and nothing was too much trouble. We only had dinner one night as we were out and about the other days.

10. Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection

Powerscourt Estate County Wicklow, Enniskerry A98 DR12 Ireland
Excellent
69%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3546 reviews

Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection

Spa Day

Reviewed By BrookeMorales

I can only comment on a full day in the Spa, not an overnight stay. Beautifully located in the Powerscourt Estate, the hotel enjoys a tranquil position. Walk through the grand entrance to the spa, located downstairs. Elegant and stylish with a Swarovski swimming pool, reception area and restaurant on one level and treatment rooms, relaxation room and spa on the upper level. Staff here is friendly and polite and the treatments we chose were lovely. Massages, neck, head, legs and feet. Lunch was part of the package. Tasty and fresh, soup and salad and an assortment of sandwiches and pastries afterwards. Nearly too much food. My only critique is that the downstairs jacuzzi could be a tad warmer and the upstairs whirlpool in the ladies section a lot warmer. This one was cold!! Not what you want in a spa! You will find plenty of towls in the change rooms, lockers and bathrobes plus slippers are provided. You will also have access to showers, hairdryer etc.. Relaxing !

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