I’ve visited Adare Manor twice now, both times short stays, and each time attending a conference. My mistake continues to be not just blocking off a week and moving in. One of Ireland’s five-star luxury estate hotels, the 840 acres includes a combination of original structures that have been painstakingly restored and new structures, several – like the wellness center, which is quite sleek, and others, like the conference center and additional room inventory, where you would be hard pressed to believe that it is new construction.
My feelings about Adare Manor aren’t unique. It’s rated five stars by Forbes Travel Guide. Its inspectors write, “Adare Manor makes for an impressive tableau against the surrounding countryside, but the interior is just as jaw-dropping. The Gothic-style mansion’s vaulted roof adds extra height to rooms filled with light from leaded windows.”
In 2022, it was named the world’s top resort by Conde Nast Traveler’s readers. That was followed up last year by ranking as the number-one resort in Europe.
The travel magazine describes the resort as “A stately manor house on hundreds of acres, a raging river, and a picture-perfect adjacent village. The long drive to the hotel’s porte cochère is impossibly smooth, parked cars are spit-shined, and staff holding umbrellas make sure not a drop of Irish rain hits a single head or piece of luggage. This isn’t your predictable, gravel-groomed, stiff, and slightly spooky country estate. The renovation and expansion of County Limerick’s most famous hotel, the most expensive in the country’s history, didn’t skimp on a thing. A new wing blends seamlessly, in soft grey granite, with its mid-nineteenth-century main building—which has a total of 365 leaded windows, 52 chimneys, seven pillars, and four towers.
If you are a golf fan, you may already have your visit planned. Adare’s golf course will host the 2027 Ryder Cup.
Your enjoyment is the product of reportedly more than $100 million by a local son made good, billionaire J.P. McManus, who bought the hotel, closed it for restoration and expansion, and is now dedicated to building its profile with events such as the golf championship.
Located just 27 miles from Shannon Airport, Adare Manor has a lot to do.
The property has fishing, equestrian, falconry, archery, clay pigeons, an extensive spa, and a racquet club. Beyond that, it’s an excellent base to explore the Wild Atlantic Way and the stunning Cliffs of Moher.
Accommodations
Adare Manor’s rich history means that its top suites are unique. That also means that there are categories of similar but different accommodations. In other words, you aren’t able to reserve a specific suite. That said, for returning guests, the hotel will try to accommodate preferences.
Signature Suites
The Signature Suites are each at least 1,076 sq. ft. There is a spacious private sitting room with a complimentary minibar, restocked daily with your selection of beverages and snacks.
Each features historical tapestry wall hangings, original 19th-century art, and Georgian-inspired furniture views of the formal French Gardens, the River Maigue, the golf course, or the Beechwalk.
Dunraven Staterooms
The former private apartments of the Earls of Dunraven and their families average 753 sq. ft. There are views of the French Gardens, the River Maigue, and the golf course.
Each Stateroom is individually decorated in grand historical style, with 19th-century artwork and mahogany furniture modeled on Georgian antiques. King-sized beds and marble oversized marble bathrooms feature separate rainfall showers and deep bathtubs. A sitting room has comfortable couches, tables, a desk, and original fireplaces.
One Bedroom Suites
The 926 sq. ft. one-bedroom suites are in the new building and have king beds, large bathrooms, and views of the resort grounds.
Restaurants and Bars
The Oak Room
The Michelin star Oak Room features Chef Michael Tweedie’s focus on local purveyors and the best of Ireland, based on the current seasons. Honey comes from the estate’s bee hives. Tweedie’s tasting menu is presented in an oak-paneled room that was the original family dining room.
The Carriage House
The Michelin-recommended Carriage House is a grill restaurant focusing on fresh seafood and prime Irish dry-aged beef. Begin with a drink at the cocktail bar and lounge. It also has a private dining room for large groups.
The Drawing Room
For light bites to enjoy or an aperitif before dinner, The Drawing Room overlooks Adare Manor’s formal gardens. It is also the spot for Afternoon Tea with traditional pastries and hand-cut sandwiches, served with dozens of teas worldwide.
The Tack Room
The Tack Room offers snacks and sharing platters with a world-class whiskey collection and specialty cocktail list.
Wine Cellar
The Wine Cellar is a private room tucked in the bowels of Adare Manor, providing an ideal setting for board dinners and celebrations for up to 16 guests.
Fitness & Wellness
The Padel Club
Up a small hill from the main building, The Padel Club features an extensive full gym, including Peloton bikes, two paddle courts, a golf simulator, a sauna, a steam room, and a 17-meter pool
Spa
Winner of Best awards from Tatler and Red Spa, The Spa at Adare Manor features a relaxation pool for spa guests and a relaxation room for before and after treatments.
Activities
There is no shortage of activities, from walking and cycling trails, horse riding, clay pigeons, archery, falconry, fishing, and even axe throwing.
Golf
Voted Ireland’s Best Golf Course in 2022 by the World Golf Awards, the host of the 2026 Ryder Cup was named Editor’s Choice by Golf Digest. Designer Tom Fazio says of his work, “Most golfers will never have seen anything like this course. It looks and plays like no other course in Ireland. This will be a standout course in Europe and, with the Adare Manor house and estate as its setting, will be one of the finest stay-and-play venues ever created – everyone is going to want to see this place.”
VIP Contact
Contact General Manager Brendan O’Connor at boconnor@adaremanor.com or adaremanor.com.
