Curated romantic hotels in Ireland

Located in Gorey, Ashdown Park Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Peoples Park and Gorey Little Theatre. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gorey Showgrounds and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gorey Library.

Maldron Hotel Galway is a 18-minute drive from Galway City, and ideally located close to motorways to reach all corners of Ireland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and full use of the leisure facilities, including a 20m swimming pool!

The hotel prides itself in providing excellent service, with friendly and helpful staff and great facilities. The village of Oranmore is a mere walk away where you can find a host of restaurants, bars and shops.

The superb leisure centre includes a 20-metre pool, hot tub, gym, steam room, sauna and children's pool. Please note, access to the pool is Adults only after 7pm and swimming hats must be worn when using the pool.

Adjacent to this Galway Hotel is a 6 screen Omniplex Cinema.

Adults only after 7pm, Adult supervision of children is mandatory in the swimming pool and swimming hats must be worn when using the pool.

The Dunraven Arms, established in 1792, is an award-winning oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by mellow thatched cottages, offering the ambience of a country house with fine service and friendly efficient staff.

All rooms offer views over the thatched cottages.

The Dunraven Arms was recommended by Karen Brown as Hotel of the Year 2004 in Georgina Campbell's Guide. The Maigue Restaurant has received the highest accolades for its outstanding cuisine. This restaurant has been recognised with 3 AA Rosettes for Food, Gilbey’s Gold Medal Award, Egon Ronay Irish Meat Restaurant of the Year, RAC Hospitality, Service & Comfort Award, Mouton Cadet Award and Bord Failte Awards of Excellence.

On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, this 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free WiFi.

Overlooking the city's 12th-century castle, The Kilkenny River Court Hotel has a quiet location in a private courtyard, back from the busy Kilkenny streets. The main shopping areas, theatres and entertainment are all close by.

Each of the large rooms is stylishly decorated with fine furnishings. Most overlook the River Nore and the castle.

Guests can dine at the AA rosette-winning Riverside Restaurant and Terrace Kitchen which offers an al fresco dining experience. The hotel can also host weddings, corporate events and special family occasions.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of ‘The Velvet Strand’, one of Ireland’s most stunning stretches of uninterrupted coastline - the historic Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links, once the family home of the Jameson Dynasty awaits.

With an award-winning Links Golf Course, and Spa and the historic Jameson Bar, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is the perfect coastal retreat.

The hotel combines modern elegance with the grandeur of a 19th-century residence, previously owned by member of the Jameson Whiskey dynasty, now home to the famous Jameson Bar.

Rooms at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links all have views of either, the ocean, gardens or golf course.
Rooms also include internet access, and tea/coffee-making facilities and much more.

Designed by Bernard Langer, The Portmarnock Links has been open for play since 1995.
It is an exceptional course that offers just the right degree of challenge, superb views and relaxed atmosphere.

The hotel is only 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and 30 minutes from Dublin city centre.

Portmarnock, where the only thing overlooked is the sea...

Located in Athlone, Athlone Springs Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Athlone Castle and Rose Island. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Glendeer Pet Farm and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Athlone Towncentre.

Located in Athlone, Hodson Bay Hotel is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of The Spa at Hodson Bay and Lough Ree. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Athlone Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Burren Exposure.

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone places you in the heart of Athlone, within a 5-minute walk of Athlone Towncentre and St. Peter and Paul's Church. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Athlone Castle and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Athlone Golf Club.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Galway in Galway (Doughiska), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Galway Race Course and 6 minutes from Shop Street. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Galway Harbour and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Galway Cathedral.

With a stay at Bridge House Hotel - Leisure Club & Spa in Tullamore, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Charleville Castle and Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lloyd Town Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre.

Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is within a 5-minute drive of Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University Hospital Galway and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Galway Harbour.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Galway, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Quay Street and 8 minutes by foot from Eyre Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Spanish Arch and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bold Art Gallery.

With a stay at Clybaun Hotel Galway in Galway (Clybaun), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Leisureland and 5 minutes from Silver Strand. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University Hospital Galway and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from National Aquarium of Galway.

When you stay at The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of The Dunamaise Arts Centre and Sky Venue. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from O'Moore Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Portlaoise Golf Club.

When you stay at Castle Oaks House Hotel in Castleconnell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of National Technological Park and University of Limerick. This spa hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Castletroy Golf Club and 6.8 mi (11 km) from University Concert Hall.

Located in Ennis, Hotel Woodstock, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Ennis Friary and Ennis Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Craggaunowen and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Quin Abbey.

Located in Cratloe, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick is within a 10-minute drive of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and The Treaty Stone. This family-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from King John's Castle and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from People's Park.

Located in Thurles, Anner Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of The Source Arts Centre and Lár na Páirce Museum. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Thurles Golf Club and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Semple Stadium.

With a stay at Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennistimon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cliffs of Moher and Ennistymon Horse Market. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Courthouse Studios & Gallery and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lahinch Seaworld.

Centrally located in Limerick, Clayton Hotel Limerick is within a 15-minute walk of O'Connell Street and Arthur's Quay Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from King John's Castle and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Thomond Park.