Irish resorts fared well in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024, which were revealed on Tuesday, October 1.
Condé Nast Traveler said more than 575,000 votes were cast by readers in its 37th annual Readers Choice Awards survey.
Overall, Ireland came in ninth in the Best Countries in the World category, landing right behind New Zealand and right before Greece.
In the Best Small Cities in the World category, Galway, in the west of Ireland, landed in eighth place, right ahead of Puerta Vallarta in Mexico and right after Porto in Portugal.
But it was Ireland’s resorts that made a strong showing in the Top Resorts in Europe category, where seven Irish resorts were included in the top 25.
Here are the Irish resorts named among the Best in Europe in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024:
#1 - Adare Manor in Co Limerick
"A stately manor house on hundreds of acres, a raging river, and a picture-perfect adjacent village," reviewer David Jefferys wrote, adding "there seems to be a bit of something for everyone here, and all without a lick of pretense."
Adare Manor, Co Limerick. (Ireland's Content Pool)
#4 - Ashford Castle in Co Mayo
Condé Nast Traveler says the "crown jewel" of Ashford Castle, which underwent renovations in 2015, is the spa "which is located in a bronze former conservatory and features a white-and-gold tile mosaic entitled 'Tree of Life' next to the indoor pool."
Ashford Castle in Co Mayo. (Ireland's Content Pool)
#5 - Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg in Co Clare
Condé Nast Traveler says the "centerpiece" of Trump Doonbeg is the "Greg Norman–designed course mowed through the rolling marram grass dunes," but adds that there are many diversions for non-golfers, "including dolphin watching, hiking the nearby cliffs, treatments in the superb spa, and the simple pleasure of sipping tea or a Guinness and staring out at the windswept sea."
Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg in Co Clare. (Ireland's Content Pool)
#6 - Sheen Falls Lodge in Co Kerry
Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Co Kerry is noted for its "first class service," "very pretty views," and "traditional furnishings of a very high quality."
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#11 - Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate in Co Clare
Reviewer Sandra Ramani writes: "The historic setting, personable staff, wealth of on-site fun, and—depending on the time of year—not-so-outrageous rates make this well-worth a stop and splurge."
Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate in Co Clare. (Ireland's Content Pool)
#12 - The Europe in Co Kerry
The Europe is a 190-room, five-star hotel in Killarney in Co Kerry.
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#18 - The Dunloe in Co Kerry
The Dunloe is a 102-room luxury hotel in Killarney, Co Kerry.
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