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Ireland offers an increasing range of hotels, from the super deluxe to the country inn, with levels of service and comfort being constantly improved in all categories. While we obviously focus on hotels close to the great Irish golf courses, our guests will also find other hotels well-placed for Ireland's many other attractions. Whether your party is based in the city of Dublin or the splendidly scenic Irish countryside, you will not fail to be impressed by all this historic land has to offer. A grand country house hotel in a riverside setting, Adare Manor provides deluxe accommodation near Ballybunion in County Limerick. This luxurious hotel offers tennis courts, an indoor heated swimming pool, gym and sauna, and its own 18 hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. Convenient for:
Aghadoe Heights This 5 star hotel, perched on the hill of Aghadoe, enjoys stunning views of the lakes and mountains around Killarney. Less than 10 minutes drive from the centre of town and the local golf courses. The exterior of the hotel may be contemporary in style but the interior affords spacious suites and bedrooms, stylish comfort, private leisure facilities and the superb, award-winning Fredrick's restaurant. Convenient for:
This outstanding deluxe property is located in County Mayo, 25 miles north of Galway and close to Joyce Country and rugged Connemara. Ashford's especially fine accommodation and facilities include its own golf course and fishing on adjacent Lough Corrib. Convenient for:
Originally an old coaching inn Bushmills has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years but retained its charm. Situated in the home of reputedly the world's oldest distillery, close to the Giant's Causeway and the golf courses at Portrush and Portstewart. An award-winning hotel and restaurant with simple but comfortable rooms and good food. Convenient for:
Cashel House Cashel House Hotel, previously one of Connemara's finest private homes, has been a first-class country house hotel since 1968. Set within a beautiful 40 acre estate at the head of Cashel Bay and 25 miles from Connemara GC. Owned by the McEvilly family the hotel also has its own tennis court, horse riding facilities and a small private beach. Rowing boats available to guests! Convenient for:
Coopershill House A lovely old Georgian mansion house set in a 500 acre estate of farm and woodland. Home to 7 generations of the O'Hara family since it was built in 1774. Restful, secluded, excellent hospitality and cuisine and near to County Sligo. Convenient for:
Cromleach Lodge Cromleach Lodge is set in the quiet hills above Lough Arrow, approximately 15 miles south of Sligo. The superior bedrooms/mini-suites are exceptionally spacious and well-appointed, each enjoying a view of the surrounding countryside. A relaxing and friendly atmosphere is enhanced by a first-class restaurant, a past winner of Egon Ronay's Restaurant of the Year for Ireland. A perfect base from which to explore the North West and Yeats Country.
Glassdrumman Lodge Warm old-fashioned charm and service with pleasant rooms and fine food. Convenient for Royal County Down in nearby Newcastle, this family-owned hotel lies in the shadow of the Mourne Mountains and looks down to the sea. Convenient for:
Gregans Castle A luxury country house hotel situated in The Burren, an area of fascinating limestone mountain scenery just to the north of Lahinch. Sitting at the foot of Corkscrew Hill this oasis of comfort, good food and tranquillity looks down towards Galway Bay. The stunning Cliffs of Moher are close by and Shannon Airport approximately 1 hour.
Killarney Park Providing deluxe 5-star accommodation in the heart of Killarney the hotel has attracted accolades and awards ever since opening. AA Best Hotel Newcomer in 1992 and AA Hotel of the Year in 1997. Set within peaceful grounds near the town centre. Elegant interior with spacious lounges and open fires, fine dining, extremely comfortable bedrooms and suites, library, billiards room and Health Spa with 20 metre pool, sauna, jacuzzi and hot tub.
Killeen House A charming little hotel with owners and staff well-used to looking after the requirements of visiting golfers. Less than 10 minutes from Killarney and set in 1.5 acres of garden this Edwardian house was originally built in 1838 for Archdeacon Nathaniel Forester. Current proprietors Geraldine and Michael Rosney acquired the house in 1992 and in their own words have since that time invested plenty of blood, sweat, tears and a gullible bank manager's money into upgrading and developing the hotel! Twenty three bedrooms, a fine restaurant and even its own pub' ensure this small hotel punches above its weight. Convenient for:
Mount Juliet A 5 star country house with its own Jack Nicklaus championship course. Part of this property dates back to the 12th century and the 1,500 acres of river, woodland, pasture and gardens provides seclusion, fishing and horse-riding as well as golf. Convenient for:
Perryville House A charming, elegantly decorated hotel situated by the waterfront in the medieval harbour town of Kinsale, considered the Gourmet Capital of Ireland due to an abundance of fine restaurants and pubs. Cork is only 16 miles to the north, Old Head Golf Links a 15 to 20 minute drive away. A house of comfort and style with antiques, turf fires and well-appointed guest rooms. Convenient for:
Portmarnock Hotel Situated only 10 miles from the centre of bustling Dublin and 15 minutes from the international airport. Set in a quiet seaside location between the villages of Portmarnock and Malahide. The original house, still incorporated in the building, was originally owned by the Jameson family of Irish whiskey fame. The hotel's own golf course The Links was designed by Bernhard Langer and the European Tour design team. Although overshadowed by its neighbour, the original Portmarnock course, it offers a good test of links golf especially on the back 9 holes. Also convenient for the The Island Club, County Louth and the road north to Royal County Down.
The Merrion A deluxe retreat from bustling Dublin The Merrion sits opposite Leinster House, home of the Irish Parliament and close to St Stephen's Green, the National Museum, National Gallery and Grafton Street. The city streets may only be a few short steps through its front door but within is all quiet, traditional comfort. Deluxe bedrooms in the garden wing complement the elegant suites in the oldest part of the hotel. Enjoy dinner in the superb Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud or the more informal Morningtons Brasserie, after relaxing in the hotel's spa facilities and before rounding off the evening in The Cellar Bar! Considered by many to be the best hotel in Dublin. Convenient for:
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