Best Golf Hotels in Ireland

Dublin, Southwest, Northwest and Northern Ireland

From Adare Manor and the Slieve Donard to The Merchant in Belfast and The Fitzwilliam in Dublin. Garmany’s curated selection of Ireland’s finest golf hotels across every region.
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Dublin, Southwest, Northwest and Northern Ireland

The accommodation that surrounds a round of golf shapes the entire memory of the Experience. The hotel where you sleep after a day at Ballybunion, the dinner that follows eighteen holes at Royal County Down, the spa that restores legs that have walked seven thousand yards of links terrain: these are not incidental details. They are central to what a Garmany Ireland Bucket List Experience is. Ireland's finest golf hotels range from castle estates of extraordinary grandeur to intimate coastal lodges where the proprietor knows every guest by name.

Dublin hotels
Dublin

Best Golf Hotels in Dublin

Dublin's finest hotels range from Ireland's most storied historic properties to intimate Georgian townhouse properties, each reflecting the city's combination of history, elegance and warmth.

Hero Property
The Fitzwilliam Hotel
St. Stephen's Green, Dublin

Garmany's hero property in Dublin. Outstanding central position, beautifully appointed rooms and the service that Garmany Guests expect. For groups beginning or ending an Ireland Experience in the capital, The Fitzwilliam is where Garmany starts the conversation.

Historic Institution
The Shelbourne
St. Stephen's Green, Dublin

Welcoming distinguished guests since 1824. The Irish Constitution was drafted here in 1922. For Guests who want Dublin to feel like a genuinely historic occasion from the moment of arrival, this is where that occasion begins.

Most Refined
The Merrion Hotel
Merrion Street, Dublin

Dublin's most refined five-star stay. Four restored Georgian townhouses with a beautiful garden courtyard. Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Ireland's only two-Michelin-starred restaurant, is adjacent. For Garmany Experiences where the Dublin nights need to match the quality of the Ireland days in every particular.

Southwest Ireland hotels
Southwest Ireland

Best Golf Hotels in Southwest Ireland

From the extraordinary grandeur of Adare Manor to the golf-immersion experience at Doonbeg and the warmth of the Killarney Park in Kerry, southwest Ireland's finest properties cover every character of Experience.

Hero Hotel
Adare Manor
County Limerick

The finest hotel in southwest Ireland and one of the most extraordinary in the Garmany global portfolio. Gothic Revival masterpiece on 840 acres. World-class spa, exceptional dining, the 2027 Ryder Cup course. Many Guests describe it as the finest single property they have ever visited.

Golf Immersion
Trump International Lodge, Doonbeg
County Clare

Lodge suites directly on the Clare coast adjacent to the course, looking across the Atlantic and the links simultaneously. The experience of walking from your room to the first tee without any transition between resort and links world is one that Doonbeg uniquely delivers.

Kerry Hero
Killarney Park Hotel
Killarney, County Kerry

Garmany's hero property in Kerry. Five-star in the heart of Killarney with award-winning dining, an excellent spa and easy access to Ballybunion, Tralee, Waterville and the Ring of Kerry.

Clare Coast Boutique
Vaughan Lodge Hotel
Lahinch, County Clare

An intimate boutique hotel steps from Lahinch Golf Club with views across Liscannor Bay. The personal welcome from a family that has been in Lahinch for generations creates an experience that no larger property can replicate.

Northwest Ireland hotels
Northwest Ireland

Best Golf Hotels in Northwest Ireland

Northwest Ireland's finest properties range from the natural golf resort at Rosapenna on Sheephaven Bay to the castle hotel luxury of Lough Eske — each reflecting the wild, genuine character of the region.

Golf Resort Hero
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Sheephaven Bay, Donegal

The natural Garmany hero for northwest Ireland. Positioned between St. Patrick's Links and Sandy Hills on the shores of Sheephaven Bay with direct access to both courses. The natural base for groups spending two or three days in the northwest.

Castle Hotel
Lough Eske Castle
Donegal Town

A beautifully restored 15th-century castle hotel on the shores of Lough Eske. Five-star luxury within a historic building of genuine character. The spa is among the finest in the northwest. For Guests who want genuine luxury with genuine character in the Donegal countryside.

Award-Winning
Harvey's Point Hotel
Lough Eske, Donegal

An award-winning hotel on Lough Eske with a restaurant of outstanding quality and personal, attentive service that Garmany Guests consistently single out as one of the highlights of the northwest Ireland Experience.

Northern Ireland hotels
Northern Ireland

Best Golf Hotels in Northern Ireland

Two exceptional hotels complement every Garmany Northern Ireland Experience — Slieve Donard, steps from Royal County Down, and The Merchant, in the heart of Belfast's most distinctive quarter.

Steps from Royal County Down
The Slieve Donard Hotel
Newcastle, County Down

The natural and essential Garmany base for Northern Ireland golf. Steps from the first tee at Royal County Down with the Mourne Mountains rising behind and the Irish Sea visible from the upper rooms. The particular pleasure of walking from the lobby to the first tee without a car journey is one of those details that defines a complete Experience.

Belfast's Finest
The Merchant Hotel
Cathedral Quarter, Belfast

Belfast's most celebrated hotel. Set in a magnificent Victorian building in the Cathedral Quarter. The Great Room restaurant is one of the finest dining experiences in Northern Ireland. The cocktail bar is legendary. For groups basing themselves in Belfast for Northern Ireland golf, The Merchant is the only Garmany recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Golf Hotels in Ireland

What is the best hotel near Royal County Down?

The Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle is Garmany's primary recommendation for Royal County Down. Within walking distance of the first tee, with views of the Mourne Mountains and the Irish Sea, it delivers the standard of accommodation and service that the most celebrated round in Irish golf deserves as its bookend.

Is Adare Manor worth the cost?

For Garmany Guests who approach Ireland as a genuinely once-in-a-lifetime Experience, Adare Manor is unquestionably worth the investment. The combination of the Gothic Revival manor, the Ryder Cup course, the world-class spa, the exceptional dining and the standard of completely personalised service creates a complete Experience that does not exist anywhere else in Ireland.

What golf hotels in Ireland are best for non-golfers?

Adare Manor for its spa, estate activities and dining. The Shelbourne in Dublin for its history, afternoon tea and location at the heart of the city's cultural scene. The Merchant Hotel in Belfast for its extraordinary building and position in the most interesting part of one of Ireland's most fascinating cities.

Can Garmany combine different types of accommodation across an Ireland Experience?

Yes, and this is often the most effective approach. A typical Garmany Ireland itinerary might combine The Fitzwilliam in Dublin, Killarney Park Hotel for the Kerry golf, Trump Doonbeg for the Clare coast and The Slieve Donard for Royal County Down. Your Concierge Team designs the accommodation sequence to reflect the geography of the itinerary and the character of each region.

Find the Right Hotel for Your Experience

Every property in the Garmany Ireland portfolio has been selected because it reflects the character of its region. Tell us about your group and we will find the address that fits perfectly.