Up to date reviews of hotels in the South West of Ireland including Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Clare.

Clare Hotels

Gregans Castle Hotel, Co. Clare
We loved our recent stay at Gregans Castle set in the rugged beauty of North Clare overlooking Galway Bay. It was the view, the gardens, the birdsong, the friendliness, the peace, the tranquillity and the wonderful food... read the review of Gregans Castle Hotel Clare

Moy House, Clare
When we revisited Moy House recently we were once again blown away by the experience that this Irish country house delivers ....read the review of Moy House, Clare

Cork Hotel

Clarion Hotel, Cork City
The Clarion Hotel Cork is one contemporary hotel that works on so many levels. While bright and spacious, open and modern designer-chic, it also has a very friendly and professional team who ensure that the visit is as comfortable and satisfying as it can be.....read the review of the Clarion Hotel, Cork City


Maryborough Hotel, Cork
Maryborough Hotel, on the outskirts of Cork City is now the home of conferences and a fabulous new Spa; but originally it was the home of wealthy Banker, Richard Newnham, who built the house in 1710... read the review of the Maryborough Hotel, Cork


Oriel House Hotel Cork
The deluxe spa fits snugly into the hotel-
building which in turn is incorporated seamlessly into the historic Georgian house ... read the review of the Oriel House Hotel Cork


Radisson SAS Cork
Almost falling asleep during a pampering facial before dinner, and enjoying a powerful hydro-massage in the pool before breakfast – this spa had the balance just right for me!... read the review of the Radisson SAS Cork

Blarney Golf Resort, Cork
Driving up to Blarney Golf Resort took in some of the most unspoilt countryside not far from Cork City. We loved the sense of space and quietness... read the review of the Blarney Golf Resort Cork

The Maritime Hotel, Bantry, Cork
Finally there is a hotel to complement the breathtaking beauty of historic Bantry Bay!
This West Cork town is one of our favourite locations, with the bustling market, the fabulous local artisan foods, the lovely harbour ... read the review of The Maritime Hotel, Bantry, Cork

The Mills Inn
The Mills Inn is a traditional Inn in every sense of the word. It is the strikingly pretty roadside building that you pass every time you travel from Cork to Kerry or even from Kerry to Cork!...read the review of The Mills Inn, Cork

Kerry Hotels

Aghadoe Heights Hotel - Kerry
The Aghadoe Heights Hotel is regarded as one of the best hotels in the country, and based on my visits there; I would say that is indeed the case. ...read review of Aghadoe Heights Hotel - Kerry

Ballygarry House Kerry
I felt that there was something special about Nadur Spa... read the review of Ballygarry House Kerry

Carrig Country House and Restaurant - Kerry
The thing about Carrig Country House and Restaurant is that it feels just like home. The home that is, that you have always dreamed of. ...read review of Carrig Country House and Restaurant - Kerry

Fairview, Killarney, Kerry
A friend of mine said recently that she had stayed in The Fairview in Killarney and liked her room so much she wanted to live in it! Good omen, I thought as I drove out to check out a small hotel that has been gaining a big reputation... read the review of Fairview, Kerry


Killarney Park Hotel Kerry
From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere at The Killarney Royal Hotel was warm and hospitable. The design is classical and the ambiance quite serene. Not all hotels in Killarney manage to deliver such an experience, but I think it is years of hospitality experience that results in this hotel’s success ... read the review of The Killarney Park Hotel Kerry


Killeen House Hotel - Kerry
“A Charming Little Hotel”, is what Killeen House modestly calls itself, situated as it is overlooking the famous lakes in Ireland’s most scenic town... read the review of Killeen House Hotel - Kerry

Muckross Park Hotel - Kerry
It was a beautiful bright late spring morning and I had an early meeting in Killarney. With all business completed by lunchtime, I headed out the leafy Kenmare road to the newly renovated Muckross Park Hotel... read the review of Muckross Park Hotel, Kerry

Sneem Hotel, Kerry
The sun was making a very welcome appearance as I made my way to the pretty seaside town of Sneem on the famous Ring of Kerry ... read the review for the Sneem Hotel, Kerry

The Brehon - Kerry
Spacious, gracious and very chic. The Brehon Hotel in Killarney is one of the more recent additions to this highly popular town’s hotel choices, yet it has a distinctly traditional ambiance...read review of The Brehon - Kerry

The Killarney Royal Hotel KerryFrom the moment I arrived, the atmosphere at The Killarney Royal Hotel was warm and hospitable. I was at home, with all the comforts on the wish-list ... read the review of The Killarney Royal Hotel Kerry

The Moorings – Portmagee, Co. Kerry.
Besides the food, setting and comfort, it is the friendly family atmosphere that sets it apart as one of our most favourite places to stay in the country......read the review of The Moorings – Portmagee, Co. Kerry.

The Ross Killarney Kerry
There are quite a number of new hotels in Ireland today that dress themselves up as being trendy and interesting, but The Ross Hotel in Killarney really makes the mark.... read the review of The Ross Killarney Kerry

Limerick Hotels

Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort Limerick
The fairytale splendour of Adare Manor struck us as soon as we drove up through the magnificent gardens. Built during the Irish famine, surrounded by 840 acres .... read the review of Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort Limerick


Absolute Hotel, Limerick After our recent visit to the Absolutehotel.com in Limerick city we were left with so many positive aspects to recommend it, that it is hard to know where to start... read the review for the Absolute Hotel Limerick


Glin Country House, Limerick
If Ireland’s country house hotels offer some of the best hospitality to be found, then Glin Castle is a shining example of just how good that can be... read the review of Glin Country House, Limerick

Tipperary Hotels

Baileys of Cashel, Tipperary
For a number of years Baileys of Cashel was our favourite “pit-stop” when driving throughout Ireland, as the food there was exceptional. Situated in the centre of the country, if we were not actually passing through we often made a detour to visit Cashel, as we loved Baileys so much... read the review of Baileys of Cashel

Waterford Hotels

Cliff House Hotel Waterford
This hotel really is carved into the cliff face, so looking out any of the glass walls you feel you could be at sea! It has the most stunning location of any boutique hotel in Ireland... read the review of the Cliff House Hotel Waterford