Best Beach Hotels in Ireland

Now part of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, Slieve Donard Nestled at the foot of the Mountains of Morne, the magnificent Slieve Donard stands among six acres of immaculate private grounds. A golden strand of beach borders one side while the mighty Royal County Down golf course frames the other. This lovingly maintained Victorian hotel, just 30 miles south of Belfast and 90 miles north of Dublin, is home to one of Europe’s finest resort Spas and is perfect for a short break, residential conference or grand event.

- "Excellent hotel, very friendly staff, breakfast was unreal" - "Staff were lovely , location was breathtaking." - "amazing" - "I’d look forward to staying again" - "My stay at slive donard" - "Absolutely amazing" - "New favourite hotel!" - "Relaxing" - "A wonderful stay, excellent customer service from all staff. Can’t wait to visit again!" - "Great Stay" - "It was so lovely and relaxing" - "Fun,Fabolous,Favourite"

Located less than an hour’s drive from Dublin, this hotel provides a luxury retreat away from the stresses of everyday life and is perfectly located for exploring south-east Ireland. Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort is nestled in the midst of 160 acres of wooded park lands. Stroll the private riverside walk to the white sands of Ballymoney Beach with the dramatic backdrop of Tara Hill. Get pampered and lose yourself in our exquisite Oceo Spa or before sampling the gourmet culinary delights our restaurant has to offer. The hotel was designed by Italian architect, Francesco Beia, in a clean and contemporary style which maximizes natural daylight and fully promotes the awe-inspiring sea views.

- "Amazing" - "Very surprised" - "We enjoyed our stay overall the spa was lovely but the bar food was" - "An all too short stay at a fabulous hotel!"

For peace and relaxation, Cliff House has amazing sea views, excellent cuisine and spa facilities on the coast at Ardmore. It offers chic, boutique-style rooms, with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Cliff House Hotel is a stylish 5-star hideaway with fine dining on the Cork-Waterford coastline. Its restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Star for its fine Irish food, and a full cooked breakfast is available in the morning. Each modern room has a private balcony or terrace overlooking the Irish Sea. Rooms have huge windows, and are decorated with Irish art. Guests can enjoy a hot tub, gym and outdoor seaweed bath for relaxation.

- "Fab spa area relaxing and great food" - "2night relaxing break celebrating our anniversary." - "Luxury boutique hotel with the benefit of an extremely warm Irish welcome from all the staff" - "Excellent" - "Excellent" - "Beautiful hotel & area. Would love to visit again!" - "Great, peaceful getaway with lovely food." - "Amazing break in a gorgeous hotel with stunning views and first class food" - "V plesant"

Within 30 acres of private woodland, Rosleague Manor Hotel provides luxurious accommodations near Ballinakill Bay. Just outside the Connemara National Park, this 19th-century hotel has a restaurant, tennis court and free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, desk and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite bath and shower, with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Rosleague Manor offers fine dining in its restaurant, using high-quality produce from the region. An extensive wine list offers European and New World vintages. The house offers the chance to relax by a log-fire in the drawing room, or enjoy afternoon tea in the conservatory. Letterfrack is around 8.7 mi from Clifden, the largest town in Connemara. The area’s spectacular scenery provides the backdrop for activities including golf, horse-riding, cycling, hill-walking and fishing.

- "A lovely setting and very comfortable hotel with good rooms and excellent food - highly recommended!" - "A wonderful weekend at a wonderful hotel" - "Excellent" - "Glorious old school hospitality" - "Lovely major by the lake" - "Lovely manor house hotel" - "Exceptional staff, luxurious room in a heavenly place." - "Our stay was very relaxing,and helped in no small way by beautiful food." - "Wonderful venue, lovely staff, very comfortable. Would recommend."

Located in Ballycastle, a 7-minute walk from Ballycastle Beach, Stella Maris Shore House provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hotel, every room includes a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Stella Maris Shore House also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a sea view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. Activities such as hiking, diving, cycling can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Mayo North Heritage Centre is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Foxford Woolen Mills Visitor Center is 28 miles away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 42 miles from the property.

- "Very good feelings" - "Enjoyed our time here , we will definitely have a return visit." - "Brilliant" - "Highly recommend and went way beyond our expectations." - "Can’t wait to return." - "A memorable short break. The hotel is a peaceful haven. The location is wonderful." - "Excellent"

Facing the beachfront, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa offers 4-star accommodations in Clonakilty and features a fitness center, garden and terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The property provides a hot tub, free WiFi and room service. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. Spa and wellness facilities are at guests' disposal during their stay at the accommodation, including a hammam and on-request massage treatments. Speaking German, English, French and Polish, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Inchydoney is a few steps from Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, while Lisellen Estates is 5.4 miles away. Cork Airport is 32 miles from the property.

- "Fabulous and very relaxing" - "I had a wonderful stay and would love to return." - "Beautiful hotel and location" - "Fantastic place and scenery is fabulous ." - "Really enjoyable relaxing time" - "Will be back again" - "Relaxing"

With a private beach, the family-run Dunmore House Hotel is located on the south west coast of Ireland. free Wi-Fi, along with a bar and a restaurant. The individually designed rooms offer a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many of the rooms boast superb views of the Atlantic. In the mornings, the Dunmore House serves freshly cooked breakfast in the dining room. The warm lounge and bar areas feature an interesting collection of Irish art. The seasonal bar menu is prepared using local produce where possible. The Dunmore House Hotel is just 3.1 mi from the town of Clonakilty, which offers shops and restaurants. The hotel is surrounded by West Cork’s sandy beaches. The property’s own Inchydoney Beach is popular with sea anglers. Free private parking is available at the Dunmore. Please contact hotel before booking a pet friendly room as there are a limited number available.

- "Amazing will definitely be going back" - "A calm oasis by the sea" - "Outstanding hotel and staff." - "Can’t imagine a better place to stay in western Cork! Amazing people and place!" - "A lovely treat to myself in a gorgeous family run hotel in the beautiful Inchadoney" - "Excellent overall" - "We arrived in glorious sunshine and enjoyed this hotel at its best"

With panoramic views of Kenmare Bay and the Kerry Mountains, the luxurious, 4-star Parknasilla Resort & Spa features a 9-hole golf course and a spa with a swimming pool, thermal suites, and outdoor hot tubs. Offering a fantastic range of activities, it is set within 500-acres of parkland. The Parknasilla Hotel's sweeping staircase leads past a stained glass window, towards the luxurious guest rooms. The modern and spacious rooms are decorated in light colors and include a TV and free Wi-Fi. With a bay window overlooking Kenmare Bay, the elegant Pygmalion Restaurant offers fine cuisine including fresh fish dishes, accompanied by an extensive wine list. The luxury spa has 12 treatment rooms, offering Elemis treatments. The hotel's outdoor facilities include archery, kayaking, petanque and walking. There are several mapped trails and a fairy-themed walk for children. The resort is set on the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way. Sneem village is 3 miles from the resort and has quaint shops, pubs and restaurants. Car parking is free at the hotel. We are a Residents Only Resort, thus assuring our Resort Guests our utmost attention and hospitality.

- "Even better than I had remembered - will be back!" - "Wonderful experience" - "Great facilities safe and secure" - "Stunning location!!" - "Had a wonderful time , we will be back" - "10/10" - "Wonderful and a little taste of luxury" - "Had a great time, can't wait to have a return visit." - "Location is perfect in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland Kerry" - "Beautiful location" - "Lovely location but lacked that special experience feeling."

The Twelve is 4-star, nonsmoking boutique hotel located in the seaside village of Bearna, 4 mi from Galway. It has luxurious rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant, gastro pub and spa. Rooms at The Twelve Hotel have large beds as standard, LCD TVs and iPod docks. Spacious private bathrooms have large fluffy towels and free designer toiletries. The Pins is our warm and vibrant Gastro pub which offers live music at the weekends, The West Restaurant is now the beautifully refurbished Blackthorn Restaurant, upstairs at The Twelve, where everything is cooked over open flame. Seaweed baths are available in our residents own rooms for their ultimate relaxation and convenience. Le Petit Spa offers a range of massages and facials on site. Within walking distance are Barna Woods, Silver Strand (one of Irelands top 5 Beaches) and the beautiful Barna Pier overlooking Galway Bay, While Barna Golf Course and Galway City are both within a 3 mile radius of The Twelve.

- "Great location. Excellent staff. Joy to stay here." - "All in all pleasant but from a value for money perspective, it wasn;'t quite worth it." - "Mixed reviews beautiful hotel" - "Disappointing standards from a once very nice hotel."

The Garryvoe Hotel, Cork, is located directly overlooking the Ballycotton Bay. It offers luxurious bedrooms, a fine restaurant offering local seafood and a Health Club with a pool and outdoor hot tub. Spacious rooms are modern in design and have spectacular ocean or countryside views, some have both. Rooms also include satellite TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout. Each morning the Garryvoe acquires its seafood from the pier at Ballycotton. Guests can also dine in the Lighthouse Bar & Grill and light snacks are offered in the Cave Bar. The Health Club features a 82 foot pool, a unique aqua jogging area and an outdoor hot tub. There is also a sauna and a well-equipped gym. This beautiful area of Cork has an abundance of activities including championship golf courses, fishing, water sports, quad biking, Ballymaloe Cookery School, The Jameson Experience, Ballycotton Cliff Walk, Kilkenny Design Center and Fota Wildlife Park. When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

- "Very pleasant and would stay again"

This hotel is on the shores of Galway Bay, 10 minutes from the West’s most vibrant city, offering spectacular views over unspoiled sea, landscapes and the hotel’s own extensive grounds. The hotels leisure club, The Coast Club, has an 18.5-yard swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, gym, therapy rooms and a kids club which is provided free to all hotel guests. The 4-star Connemara Coast Hotel is renowned for its friendly and courteous staff, where quality and standards of service are of the highest order. There is a commitment to excellence and each guest is rewarded with a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Located on its own extensive grounds with panoramic views of the bay in the distance, the Connemara Coast Hotel is the ideal place from which to enjoy the vibrant city of Galway or explore the magnificence of the surrounding countryside.

- "The Best" - "A peaceful stay in a stunning coastal location, handy for Galway city" - "beautiful place stunning views" - "Suprb staty to explore Galway and Connemara" - "Very relaxed stay. Lovely hotel in a very peaceful and beautiful location. Swimming pool and tennis court is a plus." - "Love this place as a couple, friends or family destination" - "Overall we enjoyed ourselves" - "Very pleasant staff kind and willing to help"

The 4-star Bayview Hotel is a fine manor house nestled on the Cliffside of the beautiful fishing village of Ballycotton, in South Ireland. It offers luxurious accommodations, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a fine restaurant. The spacious rooms at the Bayview Hotel have stunning ocean views and feature crisp cotton bed linen and towels. Rooms also include satellite TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Bayview has an award-winning chef and offers delicious Irish cuisine including fantastic fresh seafood. The hotel has lovely gardens, which lead to miles of sandy beaches. There are 6 golf courses in the area and sea angling is available nearby. Visit the Jameson Whiskey Center or take a trip to Fota Island with its arboretum and wildlife park. Guests also have full use of the Leisure and Health Club facilities at the Garryvoe Hotel, close by. The Bayview is also just 30-minute drive from Cork city center.

- "Beautiful Ballycotton Bay" - "relaxing" - "Very enjoyable" - "A lovely relaxed break with great food and walks." - "A beautiful property with fantastic service and great dining." - "Wonderful location. Food was excellent and restaurant staff and service also at a high standard" - "Had a delicious evening meal at hotel restaurant the monk fish was perfectly cooked ." - "Very enjoyable" - "All grand" - "We enjoyed the area ; and breakfast was very nice as were staff"

This property is set on the beach. Barrow House offers waterfront accommodations in a Georgian manor house, and set on 2 acres of its own private beach. The property is located in Tralee, 8.1 mi from the town center. It offers views of Barrow Bay and Slieve Mish Mountains. Free private parking is available on site and there is complimentary WiFi in each room. Barrow House has 8 bedrooms. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Certain rooms include views of the sea or mountain. Some rooms include a private terrace. All rooms have private bathrooms with a bath or a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities. A full Irish breakfast is served daily. There is a shared lounge at the property. A communal library and dining room are also available. The property has a room with a screen projector. Barrow House has a courtyard and a covered deck over the water. You can engage in various activities, such as golfing, horse riding and cycling. Kerry County Museum is 6.8 mi from Barrow House, while Well of the Wethers is 3.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 16 mi from the property.