County Limerick, Ireland
Adare Manor
Gothic Manor / Resort · Ireland · The Leading Hotels of the World
A Gothic Revival manor on an 840-acre estate in County Limerick, with golf, spa facilities and The Oak Room restaurant. Scheduled host of the 2027 Ryder Cup.
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Only5Star verdict
Our editorial pick for a country-resort stay combining golf, estate activities and dining. Families can choose interconnecting rooms or self-catering lodges and cottages.
Awards and recognitions
Each item names its basis: the awarding body's own list where we checked it, otherwise the hotel's own statement.
- MICHELIN Guide — Three Keys, 2026MICHELIN Guide UK & Ireland Key hotels with starred restaurants · source
- The Oak Room — one MICHELIN star, 2026MICHELIN Guide UK & Ireland Key hotels with starred restaurants · source
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel — 2026According to Adare Manor's awards page; checked October 2026; not independently verified with the awarding body · source
What to know
- The published 2026 golf season runs through 18 October for resort residents, with Monday closures except bank holidays, followed by winter closure. Confirm current access before booking.
- For the specific 2027 Exclusive Golf Experience packages, Ryder Cup construction will be visible and audible and may affect play; the Manor House and its facilities, including the spa, will be closed. This is a package-period restriction, not a stated closure for all of 2027.
- Manor rooms, lodges and cottages have different layouts and service arrangements. Confirm exact dates, facilities and inclusions in the selected quote.
Best for
- ✓ Golf
- ✓ Family
- ✓ Honeymoon
- ✓ Anniversary
Avoid if
- ✗ You prefer a city-centre stay
- ✗ You do not want to plan around major golf-event dates
Fit scores
Fit scores are Only5Star's subjective editorial judgement of how well the hotel suits each kind of trip, based on published information. They are not guest ratings, inspection scores, award results or a first-hand stay.
Key experience details
Setting
840-acre estate on the River Maigue, near Adare village.
Rooms & villas
Rooms, staterooms and suites in the manor, plus interconnecting options, two- and four-bedroom Manor Lodges and three-bedroom Manor Cottages. Lodges and cottages are self-catering; confirm their distinct service and access arrangements.
Food & drink
The Oak Room holds one Michelin star. Other dining venues include The Carriage House, Ōku, The Gallery and afternoon tea.
Spa & wellness
The Spa offers 111SKIN treatments, a relaxation lounge, infrared sauna and heated relaxation pool. Spa facilities are reserved for hotel guests with a treatment booked. Hotel guests have complimentary access to The Padel Club leisure facilities; confirm arrangements for the selected accommodation.
Experience
A Gothic Revival estate with championship golf, gardens, spa facilities and a range of sporting and family activities.
Activities
Golf, falconry, fishing, archery, clay-pigeon shooting, cycling, gundog experiences, horse-and-carriage tours and estate walks. Confirm age limits, bookings and charges.
Transfer considerations
Allow approximately 25–30 minutes by car from Shannon, 90 minutes from Cork and 2 hours 30 minutes from Dublin Airport, using the hotel’s published estimates. Traffic and the exact route can change the timing.
Best season
Our editorial preference is May–September for golf and garden time; confirm course access and event dates.
Budget guide
Budget bandUltra-luxury
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Pricing can vary significantly by season, room category, inclusions, and availability. Use this as a directional guide only — confirm pricing with the property or your advisor before booking.
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Rates & availability
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Fact-checked as of 12 October 2026
Sources
Material hotel facts checked against the official sources linked here. Rates and terms depend on the selected booking. Fit assessments are editorial opinions; this is not a first-hand inspection.
- Adare Manor — official hotel page
- Adare Manor — rooms
- Adare Manor — location
- Adare Manor — spa
- Adare Manor — activities
- Adare Manor — awards (hotel's own page)
- MICHELIN Guide — Key hotels with starred restaurants, UK & Ireland
- Adare Manor — FAQ
- Adare Manor — history
- Adare Manor — golf (2026 season)
- Adare Manor — relaxation pool
- Adare Manor — 2027 Exclusive Golf Experience
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