We just got back from a week at Dromoland castle for my daughter's wedding. Our experience there…read moregreatly exceeded expectations. The wedding could not have gone better. The event space was beautiful. We were blown away by the food at dinner the evening before and at the wedding reception. Our friends are still talking about the risotto, beef Wellington and the fillet. It's rare to experience fine dining at an event, but that's exactly what was provided for us. Our family has traveled extensively. We can happily report that Dromoland is the best overall experience that we have ever had in a hotel. The castle and grounds are gorgeous and meticulously maintained. Most historic hotels have fusty guest rooms. Dromoland had modern, luxurious rooms with state of the art fittings. Everything in the rooms was great, but the beds and showers were world class. Our guests were raving about their accommodations. The common areas were fun to spend time in. The live music was a treat. The food at the castle is by far the best food we had in Ireland. It would hold its own against any fine dining establishment. The bride and groom had an amazing dinner in the Earl of Thomond restaurant. I had the best fish and chips of my life in the Gallery and was pleased to quaff my first pint of Guinness in Ireland at the cocktail bar. Breakfast was an event in itself. The food and service were amazing. We commandeered a large table and spent a couple of hours every morning with a rotating cast of family and friends. The excellent staff took it all in stride. The activities were great- my family was captivated by the falconry. Jane's hotel tour was a lot of fun. One friend played an enjoyable round of golf and our kids tried skeet shooting- all were very happy. Many of us had excursions organized by Dromoland. The drivers were courteous and knowledgeable. The thing that sets Dromoland apart from every other hotel that we have ever stayed at is the level of service. The staff are charming and amazingly helpful. They often anticipated our needs. The attention to detail was awesome. The rooms and common areas were meticulously clean. Turndown service was lovely. The housekeeping staff would even tidy up chargers and cords when they made their rounds. The wedding and our extended stay at Dromoland was a peak experience for our family and friends. We can't recommend the castle highly enough. We should have stayed a few more days just to relax.

This place is what 5 stars is all about. The grounds are gorgeous with plenty of activities…read moreincluding golf, row boats, fishing, archery, falconry, and trails. The staff are all the most polite and welcoming people. Anything you need is at your call. They will even offer options to you on what may help make your stay more pleasant. Would definitely come back. Ate at both restaurants and both were great. Breakfast is amazing with so many options.

What a lovely hotel! Rooms are quite large and very luxurious!!! The food we ordered for room…read moreservice was good, not great but very enjoyable. The location is very close to everything you could need and great for a leisurely stroll. But, the absolute best thing about the hotel is the shower!!!! I could have stayed in there for the rest of my life! The absolute most amazing water pressure I've ever experienced! Please do yourself a favor and stay here...greet the cat as you walk in and take in the beautiful building. Then take an extremely long shower and climb into the oversized, comfy bed and get a great nights sleep

We held a book launch at The Old Ground, in one of their function rooms, and could not have been…read morehappier. The room itself was beautifully set up, the catering was excellent and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Many thanks for a great experience. Highly recommended.

We were greeted by Joan. She did not give the typical friendly Irish reception. When we chose to…read morenot eat at the hotel's restaurant, she told us we would be disappointed, but not in a fun way. Our room had two nonworking lamps, which turned into three nonworking lamps. She brought us two different lamps that did work, but it would've been nice to have the third one. She said, "You like your lamps, do you?" Bathroom garbage had been left from previous guests. Street traffic and party revelers awakened me late into the wee hours of the morning. Not my favorite stay in Ireland.

Nobody there to help us bring bags in when we got there. We bought some cheese in Galway and were…read morenot allowed to eat it in the bar EVEN THOUGH THEY WERENT OFFERING FOOD ANYMORE THAT DAY. So, our group had to venture to a nearby pub to order some food. We brought back takeout for a couple of young parents in our group that stayed behind with their baby. THEY WERE THEN BANISHED TO THE SITTING ROOM TO EAT THEIR TAKEOUT. Again, nobody was allowed to bring a morsel of food into their bar that was NOT serving food. There was hardly anyone there!! Just not a warm first impression. We were exhausted and starving, and that was a dumb rule. The woman at the front desk was not particularly pleasant, and she was also the bartender. Our room was sub par, cigarette burns in the tub. No extra toilet paper in the room when we ran out. And the broken thermostat was blinking the whole stay, begging for a filter change...gross. The china was also dirty at breakfast. The only pluses I will give to this place: the sitting and dining rooms were decorated well and the OTHER staff (NOT the receptionist/bartender) were pleasant. Owner also seemed nice.

It's safer to sleep in your car!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not stay at the Clare Inn. Unfortunately, it was one…read moreof three hotels we had to stay at as an inclusive package. 1. The carpets and walls were stained. 2. There were dead bugs along the floor, window ceiling, and even in the bed 3. There was no safe for our valuables, no blow dryer, and the tv was from 1985! This IS NOT a 4 star hotel in any sense!!!!!

This hotel was part of my Globus tour. The town is small and so is the hotel but I loved it. The…read moreroom I got was newly renovated with a faint fresh paint smell, in a nice way. The room was sparkling clean. The shower was hot with good shower pressure. The bed was comfortable too. I liked that there was a furnace instead of Central heating because it produces a cozier heat that isn't as dry. It is a few minutes walk to town center, though the stores closed at 6 pm. Breakfast was quite nice- best hash brown and yogurt. I doubt I will ever be in this area again but I highly recommend this hotel.

While we didn't stay here, we ate at Preachers and needed a ride to our final destination due to…read morebus delays due to the fuel protests and the gals at the front desk were incredibly helpful with getting us an Lyft (FreeNow) ride on our app. Thank you so much for your help.

Amazing service!!! Our flight had mechanical problems and stay overnight. Best Fish and Chips I've…read moreever had. The staff was friendly polite and very helpful.

Look no further than downstairs for a genuine Irish pub: Sean and the rest of the Boru's Bar staff…read moremade our stay at Treacys West County a treat! After sightseeing all day, there was nothing better for our tired family than to walk into Boru's (a bar as well as a suitable restaurant for our young kids) and be greeted with smiles and quick service. Sean was our waiter for most of the nights we were there, and he was consistently prompt, attentive, and always cheery. He even helped my young boys work the arcade games in the adjoining room to the bar. Jacqui at the concierge was sweet and all too happy to help us plan our sightseeing each day, as well. The staff was great, the food was delicious, and we will definitely be staying at this hotel again the next time we come to Ireland. 5 stars!

This being the last stop of the trip, it was an absolute perfect ending. Tucked away, quiet and…read moreaway from it all, but excellent proximity to Shannon airport, about 10 miles or so, and makes it a must stay in preparation for the flight home. The farmhouse sits in a rural field, surrounded by Thoroughbreds and miniature horses. I didn't see any obvious signs, so it's unclear if one can visit or get close to the animals. The farmhouse has been built up over the centuries, and the owners Niall and Gillian Ennis manage the entire operation. Niall's skills in the kitchen are superb, I would highly recommend a dinner date or a simple stay-cation here. Ireland's beautiful green is due to the misty, rainy weather, so do take care and watch your step on external stairs or paths that sometimes become slick and mossy. Our 2-bedroom suite was accessible from just outside the main building - it would be perfect for a small family. Don't leave without having a sip of the famous Irish Gin and tonic made with The Pig's Elbow gin and tonic, delicious!

Carrygerry Country House was the final stop on our two week travels in Europe. We arrived late -…read morejust in time for dinner - and were delighted with the personal and attentive service (by the son of the owners). A lovely touch is cocktails in the drawing room before being seated for dinner...a relaxing way to start the meal. Our dinner featured fish chowder and we were told it had just been awarded the "best chowder" in the area (maybe in Ireland?). We had to try it and it was absolutely amazing. Our Irish breakfast was prepared to order and generous portions were offered and served hot. All in all, the food and menu were excellent. The rooms are not elegant but comfortable and well appointed. We had all we need and had a restful and very enjoyable last night in Ireland. We would stay again and/or recommend to our friends.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen arrived for the long Easter holiday. The rooms are nice, the…read morebeds comfortable (except for the not-good pillows), and the pub was warm and cozy. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast, too. This makes arriving in Shannon so easy. It is literally right across the street from the airport- you can walk (5 min. Max)! The surprising bit was there was no airplane noise. Quiet and comfortable. The end.

We flew into Shannon, Ireland on June 12, 2025 and spent two nights at this hotel before our…read morecottage was ready on Saturday, the 14th. We also spent one more night there on Saturday, the 21st. before our flight home on June 22, 2025. Inside the hotel is the Blair Bar (the bar opens at 1230). We had lunch and dinner in the bar and of course, had a couple of Guinness and Smithwicks (which locals pronounce Smittics). The service was great and the food selection was good and the food was good. Great bar/restaurant inside the hotel, which by the way is a short walking distance from the Shannon airport.

Wow! This place is just what we imagined when planning our trip to Ireland. The B&B is set on a…read morehill overlooking a quaint village with a single row of brightly colored cottages leading through idyllic fields (there is even a white horse leisurely living in the field below). From the small back deck you can look over this town all the way to the high cliffs that drop into the ocean, creating picturesque views of the orange, red and pink sunset. We arrived to a small sign personally welcoming us. Niall and Darra treated us like family while we stayed at their house and even dined at their table. They were personally acquainted with the entire area and gave us honest recommendations for spending our days there. We were able to see the Cliffs without crowds because of their directions. We then had the perfect dinner of local food at Roadford House where we walked along stonewalls past cows, horses, and sheep to the intimate dining room overlooking pastures. We ended the night by enjoying local music at O'Connor's Pub just a minute walk from the Sea View. We would highly recommend staying at the Sea View for at least a few nights on your trip to Ireland. Thanks again Darra and Niall, Ryan and Cristina

My husband and I stayed at Sea View House a few years ago and we can't wait to go back! Darra and…read moreNiall were such wonderful hosts. The rooms (we stayed in more than one), the food, the hospitality and the views were all just perfect. If we could give them more stars, we would. We are looking into flights to go back and I had to look up this amazing B&B because we will absolutely be making a reservation on our upcoming trip! We were so engrossed and enamored in our first experience in Ireland, and neither of us did reviews, but I feel like I need to say WE ADORE SEA VIEW HOUSE!! We are very much looking forward to another visit!!