Athlone
You can't miss Bastion's brightly coloured facade near Athlone Castle. Inside, the white-on-white interiors are a canvas for eclectic artwork, Indian wall…
Must-see hotels in Ireland
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Martin Sheen's grin greets you upon entering this award-winning guesthouse, which he declared his favourite spot for an Irish stay. Marty's not the only…
Ballyrafter Country House Hotel
County Waterford
Built for the Duke of Devonshire in the early 19th century, this country-house hotel 1km across the river from Lismore has grand views of the town's…
County Clare
Built on the ruins of an O'Brien castle on the western edge of town, the vast, Georgian Falls Hotel was once the family home of Caitlín MacNamara, who…
Bray
Topped by turrets, this red-brick Victorian hotel is a Bray landmark. The pick of the rooms are the 38 in the original seafront building (some with bay…
The Midlands
Dating from 1884, this grande-dame hotel with gilt mirrors, statues, dark oil paintings and chandeliers has 40 spacious rooms with plush carpets and…
County Mayo
The Wyatt is a local landmark. Plumb in the centre of Westport, painted a sunflower yellow and stretching around one side of the central Octagon, it has…
County Waterford
Dating from 1704, Richmond House is set in 6 hectares of parkland, yet its 10 guest rooms – furnished with countrified plaids, prints and mahogany – are…
Beara Peninsula
It may look plain and pedestrian from the outside, but this beautifully modernised hotel has certainly had fun with the colour palette inside. Spacious…
Adare
Built in the mid-19th century for the Earl of Dunraven, this magnificent manor house now houses a luxury hotel. After extensive renovations in 2017 it…
Vale of Avoca
Camping options at this award-winning site span tent pitches, glamping microlodges (without bathrooms), self-catering mobile homes (two-night minimum stay…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Overlooking the boats tied up along the River Barrow, this inviting guesthouse occupies a converted 19th-century grain store. Its 10 renovated bedrooms…
County Cork
The six guest rooms in this aristocratic mansion are decorated with antiques and contemporary furnishings – when you're not playing croquet, lawn tennis…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Set in misty woodlands, this sprawling 16th-century estate has amenities galore, including a garden-view restaurant, a hydrotherapy pool (off-limits to…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Set in flower-filled gardens, this 18th-century Georgian house has 12 rooms, each exquisitely decorated with period antiques and original artworks. Book…
County Wicklow
Walking trails extend into the Wicklow Mountains from this eco-lodge in the Glen of Imaal. Guided hikes are available, along with yoga and wellness…
Wexford Town
A landmark on Wexford’s waterfront, this modern hotel has water views from many of its 107 rooms. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, gym and 15m…
County Wexford
Just 200m west of the beach, and 8.5km northwest of the ferry port, this triple-storey hotel received a makeover in 2018 following the success of its…
Galway City
On Lough Atalia, 1.5km northeast of central Galway, the Huntsman suits those who'd rather not stay in the city's busy heart. Its 12 rooms are streamlined…
County Wexford
This Victorian red-brick manor certainly lives up to its reputation as family-friendly, with kids happily bounding around the place. Winning elements…
Skellig Ring
A narrow, overgrown road leads to this Georgian manor house, built in 1770 for the owner of a linen mill. It has four lovely, antique-furnished guest…
County Waterford
Olive O'Gorman takes meticulous pride in maintaining the Regency-style bedrooms at her luxury farmhouse overlooking the Comeragh and Knockmealdown…
County Wexford
Rebuilt after sustaining damage in the 1798 Rising, this glorious Georgian country house has a superb setting beneath the Blackstairs Mountains. The lobby…
Kilkenny City
Not to be confused with the grand Butler House a few doors uphill, this place was originally the mail-coach yard for Kilkenny Castle. Wrapping around a…
Aldridge Lodge Restaurant & Guesthouse
County Wexford
In a windswept spot amid open fields 1.5km southeast of Duncannon beach, Aldridge is worth seeking out for its three elegant, contemporary whitewashed…
Galway City
In a bright red and yellow building, this big, busy backpacker base has over 200 beds in equally colourful dorms (most with their own bathrooms) and…
Inishowen Peninsula
The peninsula's smartest luxury resort is on the coast 7km southwest of Moville, tucked away off the main road. The 93 rooms are comfortable and spacious;…
The Midlands
Wake up to water views: the 29 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows at this modern-rustic lodge face Killinure Lough and Killinure Island; some rooms open…
County Cork
A delightful location on the shores of the tidal inlet of Goleen Harbour makes this fine restaurant and B&B a top choice. Rooms are brightly decorated and…
Aran Islands
At modern An Dún the five comfortable cheery rooms come with wide sea views. Local cuisine such as pillowy potatoes (fertilised with seaweed), luscious…
County Wexford
Chef Kevin Dundon is a best-selling cookbook author and a familiar face on Irish TV; he even has his own line of cookware. His spa hotel, in a period…
Connemara
Bedrooms at this 11-room inn have light, cream-coloured fabrics and a good deal of space. Solar panels on the roof provide power, while its organic…
County Meath
Expanses of glossy marble in the foyer set the scene at this contemporary hotel opposite Trim Castle. Some of its stylish rooms come with balconies (try…
County Waterford
Locally owned and run like clockwork, Dooley's is a Waterford institution that has hosted family holidays, weddings and social gatherings since 1947. It…
Clifden
Set right beside the water in an 1820s property built for the harbour master, rambling Quay House has 15 elegant antique-filled rooms with proper bathtubs…
The Midlands
Surrounded by sweeping lawns, family-run Dún Cromáin has three large rooms simply decorated in pastel colours with light wood and white linens. The…
County Clare
At Cahergal you can wake up to the gentle clucking of chickens on a working farm. With bucolic views, floral drapes and framed Irish landscape prints,…
County Wicklow
Dating from 1781, this six-storey-high stone lighthouse has octagonal rooms with 1m-thick walls and arched windows providing views of the Wicklow…
County Donegal
Open since 1922, this family-run hotel at the east end of the village has 30 comfortable and stylish rooms. The hotel's restaurant serves up traditional…
The Burren
At Cappabhaile House you sink into serenity. Set in 5 hectares of gorgeous Burren countryside 3km south of Ballyvaughan, it's surrounded by the sounds of…
