Best Luxury Hotels in Clare

On the banks of Lough Derg, in Co. Clare, lies Killaloe Hotel and the new eco-friendly Sionna Spa. Each of the modern rooms here has a different name, all of which come from Brian Boru High King of Ireland’s ancestorial tree. The friendly hotel takes advantage of its waterside location with an alfresco dining terrace, providing barbecues in the summertime. And the wellness facility utilises Irish products wherever possible, offers carefully curated treatments. Killaloe and Ballina villages are both within walking distance.

One of the most impressive castles in Ireland, Dromoland is the ancestral home of the O’Brien family. The turreted building dates back to the 16th century, with the Queen Anne Court and Moriarty Wings added in the 18th century. But it became a hotel in the 1960s and more recently, the 97 bedrooms underwent a multi-million Euro renovation. Formal dining takes place beneath glittering chandeliers with white-gloved silver service in the Earl of Thomond restaurant and more casual meals are served beside the fire in The Gallery. The estate also contains a Golf Academy and state of the art course, lake and spa with a pool.