Luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants in Ireland

Holidays in Ireland 

There’s a reason why visitors to the Emerald Isle easily outnumber the resident Irish population itself. They’re drawn to its beautiful, unspoiled countryside, its fishing and golf, its rugged coastlines, buzzing towns and cities full of history, and an idyllic quality of rural life that feels like time forgot. 

Idyllic is also a word that describes our luxury hotels in Ireland: fine manor houses, castles and mansions, set in country estates with lakeside and bay settings, formal gardens and wild backdrops of rolling hills and mountain. This is the Ireland you’ve come to expect by reputation, and it’s delightfully real. 

Our hotels in Ireland are spread through the Republic of Ireland, from County Galway in the west to Kerry in the south west, Wexford in the East, and taking in Tipperary and Laois in the south central region–names that spark the imagination, so embedded are they in our collective cultural consciousness. 

Discover 5 star hotels in Ireland that exude hospitality 

Expect a collection of boutique hotels in Ireland that blend Victorian, Georgian and Regency grandeur with warmth, in settings of tranquility and natural beauty, with some found in hundreds of acres of private parkland. Think walled gardens, woodland walks, forested and heather-covered hillsides, with flowing rivers, peaceful lakes, the lapping shores of Atlantic inlets or nearby cascading waterfalls. Incredible views whichever direction you look in feel a world apart. 

Inside, you’ll discover sumptuous surrounds, ranging from classically style décor to more contemporary country house chic. Other properties convey a distinctly palatial elegance, filled with vintage furniture and decorated with collections of art and antiquities. Our luxury hotels in Ireland offer lavish accommodation–cozily designed spaces, with ornate flourishes, rich fabrics and many rooms featuring four-poster (or even canopied) beds, perfect for romantic getaways in Ireland–and no two rooms ever the same. 

Fine dining restaurants in Ireland to taste the finest local produce 

Our gastronomic restaurants in Ireland often draw on their own store cupboards–homegrown produce from kitchen gardens, with artisanal suppliers for what they can’t cultivate themselves. You’ll discover a distinct national pride in the provenance and quality of seasonal ingredients, locally reared meat and fresh-caught fish. Take your place at the table in grand, galleried dining rooms, wood-paneled spaces, spectacular Victorian conservatories, convivial restaurants, intimate cellars and romantic nooks. Our fine dining restaurants in Ireland serve accomplished and innovative dishes, presenting progressive cuisine that fuse the taste of Irish terroir with French and modern European influences. 

The beauty of nature, with our best luxury hotels in Ireland 

Appreciate the beauty of nature through our luxury hotels in Ireland’s gardens and parkland, on foot, by bike, horseback or by boat. Discover walled gardens, delightful outbuildings, follies and grottoes, and breathe in the heady aroma of ancient woodlands. 

We can arrange guided walks, recommend nature trails, and point you in the direction of the path less-travelled to discover little-known outlooks over the landscape, complete with bubbling rivers and waterfalls. In more coastal locations, discover wetlands, lagoons, cliff-top walks, beaches and islands. Our concierges can recommend other local sites to visit, from ancient castles to megalithic tombs and standing stones. And, of course, there are the myriad cultural and historic attractions of Ireland’s towns and cities, from the capital Dublin on the east coast, to Galway in the west, and Waterford, Limerick and Cork in the south. 

Enjoy a day of fishing–we can help with where (and how) to fish, with guides ready to share their local knowledge. We can arrange equipment too. Some of our luxury hotels in Ireland have several miles of private riverbank where you can learn the skills of fly fishing. Hunting and clay pigeon shooting also give a flavor of country life. 

Travel to Ireland to get away from it all–and back to you 

Wine and whisky tasting can be enjoyed back in all our properties. Alternatively, relax in front of a movie in a private theater or refocus on yourself with a yoga session or treatment. Our spa hotels in Ireland give you the chance to burn some calories in fitness centers, on tennis courts or in indoor swimming pools. In some locations, channel your past life by dressing up in period costume. 

The warm hospitality of Relais & Châteaux in Ireland  

Like all of our properties around the world, Relais & Châteaux restaurants and luxury hotels in Ireland are independently owned, and often family-run, for several generations. It makes for a more ‘human-scale’ of our Association, with smaller establishments and hoteliers and their staff who pride themselves on making guests feel welcome from the moment they check in.  

They are equally proud of their role within their local communities–often with close links to local suppliers for produce and other services. All our properties feel close to nature too, dedicated to preserving biodiversity and treasuring the plant and animal life that lives alongside. Helping you feel part of that cultural preservation is a crucial part of enjoying a stay at our eco hotels in Ireland.