Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort

This review is of the villas, where I stayed recently. Yes, I truly mean 1 star.
I booked this via Great Value Vacations (
) using one of those Groupon/​Living Social deals. The package included 6 days in the villa. Now onto the main story:
The signage at the property is not clear, particularly if you’re arriving after sundown. It took us 20 minutes to find where to check in to our villa; at the Manor House, which does not say ‘Guest Registration’ near the entry door. After that confusion was handled, we drove to our villa and stayed a restful night. The bed was comfortable and there is plenty of space, particularly as it was just two of us in the villa. Now, in the US, you might think of a villa as something Italian with beautiful stone arches and warm breezes filtering through a sumptuous interior. Please don’t arrive with this image in your mind. You can expect a rental house that been used for decades and not maintained well.
This is truly a self-​service experience, so don’t expect anyone in your «villa» except to pick up the trash daily (that was nice, I guess). If you want fresh towels, there’s a price for that. If you want a house cleaning, expect to pay big bucks. They say this on the website (‘self-​catering’), so there shouldn’t be any surprise there. Here’s an additional rundown of the house:
While functional, the kitchen is small. The dishes and cookware that are in the residence is ‘very’ used to the point the Teflon has worn off and the handles are rickety. Expecting to bake in the oven? You get two thin kitchen towels with which to retrieve your food and no oven pans are provided. The nozzle of the water dispenser on the fridge is crusty with buildup. Though not often used there, the microwave is the size of a shoebox. Overall, greatly disappointed by the kitchen.
There are plenty of bathrooms. However, only hand soaps are provided. Don’t expect any other toiletries, so bring your own or buy them there. One thing I liked about the bathrooms is that the floors seemed warmed, which was a big plus. The towel racks were not in operation. The vanity (sink/​cabinet) is from the 80s. The shower head was also crusted with deposits, causing the streams of water to go every which way except on you. Our master bath tub had a crack in it so we didn’t use it.
They have an FAQ for guests in the villas. There are many errors in them and they’re not accessible until you arrive… but they read as if they’re for pre-​arrival. In one area, they recommend you pack specific clothing, but you’re already there when you receive that paperwork, so… In another area, they describe the process to connect to their WiFi, which (as it also says on its website) apparently costs money. However, it was free. That was nice. Those FAQs should be on the website for anytime access and should definitely be accurate.
The ‘Villa Concierge’ was off when we arrived, but was apparently available a couple days later. We never saw him or heard from him. Not even a welcome note or knock on our door at this ‘luxury’ establishment. That made him seem unapproachable. The only person I saw was the guy who came to pick up the trash.
Other things:
–the walls are marked up… every wall
–the rugs are stained terribly.
–vents are not cleaned and dust is caught and layered in them
–the washing machine has mold in it
–windows screens are not commonly used there. If you open a window, expect moths.
I took photos and added them to the business listing.
I read that this place has been sold several times. I think the villas were built in the 80s or 90s by a Florida financier and have not been maintained or updated. Cleaning is minimal between stays. I think this place uses vouchers and vacation packages to stay afloat. In my experience, the ‘luxury’ part of the experience was not at all evident at the villa.
Though we booked 6 days, we stayed 5. I told the concierge at the Manor House on day 3 that we were leaving on day 5. I wasn’t asked why we were leaving. There was no concern. I guess since they had their money already, it didn’t matter.
I came with high expectations and left with an abysmal experience. I don’t recommend the villas and I will not be staying there again.

Well, the scenery is amazing. Four of us stayed here in June of 2015. We came, ate, drank, and played golf. The rooms could use a bit more «updating» to be brought up to current standards, but it did the job. We were pleasantly surprised by the golf course, very well maintained and fun. The restaurant in the clubhouse is where we ate dinner twice, and it was just fine. The service was very good. Grab a beer, sit on the patio, enjoy looking at a castle, and relax. Truly a wonderful setting. Spend a bit on the rooms and we’ll be back every year.

I had such high hopes for Adare. My husband and I spent about 2 weeks in Ireland for our honeymoon, 3 nights at Adare. Upon entry, you feel as though you have found Heaven on earth. Shortly thereafter, however, you are brought back down to earth. My husband and I are 27, young but not babies. We couldn’t escape the feeling that the entire staff felt as though we didn’t belong there. Despite the fact that we spent over a thousand dollars in activities through them and stayed at the manor for 3 nights, we felt unwelcome. Golfers that stay here are priority number one. There was one doorman in particular who smirked every time we passed him and would promptly whisper to whoever was around him which made us uncomfortable. The room we had in the manor was generic. Large but boring. Really the staff ruined the stay for us. We ended up being gone most of the time, opting to eat in Adare village. We did our activities then basically shut ourselves in our room. We couldn’t wait to leave on the final day. Really a shame because the manor and grounds were lovely. Oh, and yes they offer a number of activities but not all are on the grounds. The equestrian center is quite a drive actually. Though their staff was nice, it was basically a pony ride. I’ve been riding my whole life and work with horses every day but they wanted to hold the reins on a short walk around their barns. Really? Anyway, nothing jumped out as really amazing about Adare. I wouldn’t stay here again. Take some pictures then be on your way. Check out Ashford Castle. Even more grand with kind staff.

An incredible experience. The accommodations (we stayed in the villas) were first class. The restaurant and tea room were fantastic. The staff was friendly and funny. Would recommend these accommodations to anyone. Adare is perfectly situated to visit sites both to the north and south (assuming you have a car).

We purchased a package through groupon which included the round trip airfare to Dublin, a rental car and 6 nights at the Adare Manor Villas. When we arrived on the first day they told us they had overbooked the villas but put us up for two nights in the manor itself and included complimentary breakfast for our party of 4 for both days. We really appreciated such generosity from them since we weren’t able to provide our own breakfast. Staying at the manor was definitely an experience, the building and grounds are extremely well maintained and lovely. Breakfast was delicious, the full Irish was one of my favorite meals of the trip. They moved our luggage for us to the villa when it became available while we were out touring and everything was ready for us when we returned that evening. The villa was spectacular, 4 bedroom each with an en suite and they included an American voltage/​plug outlet in every room. They provided all necessary kitchen materials and the entire place was extremely spacious. The town of Adare is very nice and close the manor as well. We had a brilliant stay here and would recommend it.

I have stayed here a few times, I spent time in the Castle and it just confirms that I am living the #ballerlife. This property is high society big time. It is impossible to overdo luxury but somehow Adare Manor has broke the code. The balance of hospitality and expectations was rewarding. Sense of beauty from the property was highest. A legendary setting endless views of tranquility and serenity. Yes I am bragging just a little bit. This place is wondrous my stay was satisfied and yes I am sorry but I was the guest chugging Guinness out of the tap… you can take the girl out of the trail park, but the trail park out of the girl

Beautiful Irish hotel castle stay!
Dining: slow service. My boyfriend loved his duck! Everything else was rather bland.

Like staying in Wayne Manor. This place is unbelievable. One of the best stays yet we’ve had in Ireland. Wish we could stay longer. If you stay here have dinner in town at 1826. Easily one of the best meals we’ve had in Ireland.

Fairytales really do come true! Spent a magical two nights at with my Prince Charming fiancé at Adare Manor, and cannot recommend it highly enough. Perfect hotel for those with discriminating taste… service was impeccable. This place truly is every girl’s dream come true… especially when you come with your dream man.

Two wonderful nights with my princess fiancé. Everything in the hotel is what you might expect from the website and reviews of others. Definitely recommend dinner in bed!

We stayed at the manor for one night as a wedding gift. Everything was absolutely superb. We stayed in the old manor house, and really enjoyed every minute! Our stateroom was on the top floor overlooking the river and the golf course. A more idyllic sight you can’t imagine. Completely worth the walk up the four flights of stairs. Our room was huge, by any standards. The slipper clawfoot tub in the bathroom along with the wonderful soaps they provide made for one of the best bubble baths I’ve had in a long time.
The service is 5-​star, all the way. They sent up two glasses of champagne, as my husband and I were on our honeymoon. They gave us gourmet truffles on our pillow with their turn down service, along with fluffy slippers and a cute little mat by each side of the bed with «goodnight» facing you as you get in bed, and «good morning» greeting you as you step out.
We went on the complimentary historical tour of the manor, and we realy enjoyed learning about the Dunraven family history. I wish we had had more time to enjoy our stay at the manor, as I would have loved to take the hawking lessons, or spend more time exploring the grounds with their gourmet picnic.
We also had what was supposed to be a four-​course meal, which ended up being six. Everything was simply delectable. I had mussels, a simple autumn salad, a main course of halibut and scallops, and dessert of their salted caramel crème brûlée with chocolate mousse and blood orange sorbet. My husband had rabbit, a cosmopolitan, the halibut, and a lemon soufflé with meringue and blood orange sorbet. In addition to that, the chefs sent out complimentary courses of pork aspic and assorted mini desserts. We were so full after our meal, but it was such a wonderful experience. The only drawback is that the dining room in in the solar, so the only lighting is the candlelight on the table. It makes for a wonderfully intimate dinner, but makes it difficult to take pictures of the artfully presented food for my fellow Unilocalers.
Honestly, a trip to Adare can’t be missed. I would give it more stars if I could.

The Villas at the Adare Manor are a wonderful place to stay. It’s 3 bedrooms, 4 bath, living room, dining room, kitchen with a bar and a fireplace. It’s modern, clean and spacious. The area is very quite with great dining options in Adare (4 Pubs… go figure). Highly recommend it. Wifi is about $ 10 a week per device.

Everything was top of the line here. Great staff, super clean, and rooms are spacious and beautifully décor. Beds are super comfy with slippers and towel warmers. Chocolate truffles on the pillows each night with the turn down service. My favorite part was the made in Ireland soaps and shampoos you get. most hotels get the cheapest ones they can get and these are high quality items sold in most gift shops around here. I loved them so much I bought several others from the gift shop as gifts for family. Meals are average and priced a little higher than most places in the area but for the great service and wonderful views it is worth it. I just wish we had extra time to stay and explore on the grounds.
if you can stay here it is worth the extra cash to stay in such a wonderful place.

I stayed at the manor for just one night. I was so sorry we only had one night in Adare. I would have stayed in Adare for the week if I had the time.
You must visit the website to see how beautiful the grounds, manor, rooms, and golf course are. It’s not going to do it justice if I type it. We had lunch outside over looking the golf course. The food was delicious. So was our breakfast, served in a beautiful ornate room with high ceilings.
Everything was fantastic regarding the manor and grounds. But I must deduct a point because they have no air conditioning whatsoever, the wifi was sporadic, and none of my three universal power converters worked. The bellman came up and helped us with an additional converter. So it worked out. Everyone was lovely. But if you are trying to work on your holiday, let’s just say it’s a challenge. They do have a business center just off of the reception area, with two desk top computers. I suppose most people shouldn’t work on holiday, but I was in Ireland for quite some time and had no choice.
All in all the place was magnificent. I just wanted to point out a few minor things especially if you plan on doing work while at The Manor.
Definitely stay here or at the Dunraven Arms when in Adare.

We had a family trip wrap up with 3 days at the Manor. It was a great experience. the staff and accommodations were first rate. Fishing, golf, bike & horseback riding spa, etc everything that belongs in a country manor is there. The dining and bars meet all expectations.
The Town, right outside the gate, is a classic Irish town. Thatched roofs, plenty of pubs, etc. If you are fortunate enough to try the Manor lifestyle, you cannot go wrong at the Adare Manor.

Adare Manor is possibly one of the most spectacular spots I have ever visited. The grounds are gorgeous with hidden gardens, lush landscaping, private little enclaves and of course the golf course. The Manor itself is truly elegant. Our room was in the original wing of the hotel and was nothing short of fabulous. It had a distinctive fireplace and enormous bathroom! Our window overlooked the water. The hotel staff is very professional and courteous — you almost feel like the Lord of the Manor. We had a wonderful time just exploring the hotel and the grounds. We loved the piano bar in the basement as well as the impressive special dining room where we attended a private dinner. We did not have the opportunity to have Tea but those we saw enjoyed an elaborate feast. I wholeheartedly recommend a romantic getaway to this special place.

It is incredible to believe that 4 people can stay at a villa with their own rooms for an affordable rate. We were lucky to have found such a deal with Sceptre Tours. The package we found included airfare and rental car as well. (Note: It is wise to fully cover the rental car with insurance. Ireland has high auto accident rates, and therefore your credit card may not insure additional coverage.)
Adare Manor is a bit of a drive from Shannon Int’l Airport. Once there though, it is incredible to see such a marvelous castle exist within the village of Adare. The castle grounds encompass multiple villas, a golf course, and Adare Manor, the castle, as the center point, itself.
We stayed at one of the villas that gave us a view of one of the golf course holes. The view from my upstairs bedroom was incredibly picturesque, as well as that of the sun room downstairs. The villa had all the comforts of home: a living area, a fully-​equipped kitchen, a laundry room, and a furnished patio area outside.
The Adare villas require occupants to be self-​sufficient since it is a complete residence. But with all the comforts of home, it’s not so bad. The Manor and the villas are but a short walk away from the village center. Once there, you can find shops, pubs, restaurants, a park, and a church to suit your desires.
From Adare you can drive to Cork, Killarney, Waterford, Galway, Dublin, and the Cliffs of Moher at relative distances. It is best to start your journey early in the morning.
The villas are a wonderful treat compared to the nostalgic feeling of Adare Manor. The hearsay is that the Manor has thin walls, the beds and floors creak, and the heating is mediocre. Nonetheless, it would be nice to stay one night at the Manor and experience the glorious way of living 100 or more years ago.
I can’t wait to go back to Ireland!

My husband and I decided to celebrate our five year aniversary in Ireland and booked a great package through Sceptre Tours. Our package included 6 nights in the Adare Villas, airfare, and rental car (2,000USD). Since our package was so inexpensive, I didn’t think our hotel would amount to much (they had to save money somewhere right?). We were wrong. The manor house is lovely, but the villas are lovely in their own modern right. Our villa had 3 bedrooms upstairs, each with it’s own private bathroom. Downstairs there was another bedroom furnished as a small office with a couch instead of a bed, and another bathroom with a shower. There was a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, family room, dining area, and a sun room. The house was recently constructed and all of the fixtures, appliances, and home accesories were super modern and beautiful.
Also, the concierge and staff were incredibly nice throughout our stay, in fact the concierge Patrick assisted us on our first night at the house by walking us through the house and demonstrating how the various electronics, appliances, and fireplace worked. He even booked our reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at the carriage house restaurant, and entertained us with some great «craic!»
Overall, we had a great stay… my cheif complaint was that the bed in the master bedroom was super hard (I sleep on a pillow top at home… and this was ultra firm), and there’s a great lack of pillows… we had to steal the pillows from all of the bedrooms in order to sleep with a total of 6 really flat pillows! So if traveling with a large group consider bringing pillows from home, or buying some cheap ones at the local shopping center in Limerick.
Also, there is a Centra grocery store that closes at 10 PM down the street from the hotel for provisions. Most of the other shops and restaurants in Adare are only open from 10 AM to 5 PM, save a few pubs and the gas station.

Thanks to my corporate travel buddy, I got a 2 day stay at this establishment to start off my euro vacation. The grounds is gorgeous, well-​groomed and is the epitome of that old European ambiance. The facilities tries to capture that same effect, but has some spotty moments. My stay was in the manor itself. The room was luxurious with high ceiling and beautiful architecture. However, the period furniture looked a bit too worn. Also, the air-​conditioning was a bit sporadic. I found the management staff to be very helpful and responsive.
The Oak Room dining facility is nice and roomy. The server was expedient and I found the food excellent. The game fares like partridge salad and oxtail stew was fantastic. The wine selection was limited, but offered some decent choices and a few exceptional first growth Bordeaux. I was dining solo so I opted for a half bottle of the Chateauneuf du Pape that was suitably fruity but tempered with some moderate tannins. It paired well with my dishes.
The golf course offers some quaint local scenery. The par 69, 18-​hole course is what I would consider a medium difficulty course. A few dog legs and lots of bunkers with plenty of short drives mixed with 2 – 3 long drives at the end. The added rain makes the course more interesting. The folks here will play through pretty much anything short of a hurricane.
I notice there is a nice equestrian facility, but I did not manage to allot any time to it.
The spa is pretty good. I opted for the stress recovery package to ease me from the jet-​lag and it was very welcomed. The Elemis facial made my skin feel warm and tingly and the deep tissue massage was awesome. I just wanted to pass out and sleep for a few hours after that.
Overall, I understand that the place is a gothic style castle and I made allowances for it. But despite the wonderful amenities, in the end, it’s still supposed to be a top-​end premier hotel and in that regard, it fell a bit short of a total 5 star rating. But that should not discourage you from coming. It’s a solid 4 star.

As my first groupon trip experience, this experience exceeded expectations (exexex) The manor is located in Adare, County Limerick on the west coast. It is perfectly located for day trips in all directions: North to Galway (1hr), South to Cork (1.5hr), East to Waterford and Dublin (about 2.5 hr). After arriving in Dublin in the early morning we set off in our Dan Dooley rental, on the wrong side of the road, for the trip west. I should point out at this point that google has no idea where the entrance to the estate is. We zipped right past it through the town and around to the back (which is not a real entrance). In reality, it is a gated entrance on your left as you travel down the N21 before hitting the town itself.
The grounds are quiet and very well maintained. There is a full golf course (I believe I heard a man say that it was 90Euro per game). I also saw signs for FALCONRY but alas, no actual falcons. They do have a castle ruin to the left of the main entrance as well as a small stone building near the gates to access the town. The morning breakfasts are buffet style. They offer scrambled and poached eggs, irish sausage, grilled tomatoes, potatoes, baked beans and an array of bread and cereals. It was very delicious and worth the extra package for them.
I knew that the villa would be large but when we arrived it was like a full home! The groupon was initially for a group of at least 4 for the duration of the trip and we paid a small fee to go as a single couple. The ground floor had a study, washer dryer unit, full kitchen, dining area living room, sitting room and access to a back area. Upstairs had three bedrooms, one of which had twin beds, each having their own private bathrooms. The study can be converted into a 4^th bedroom, if necessary. Parking was abundant, though some people felt it was necessary to park directly in front of their villa instead of in the parking lot itself.
Since this was my first time to Ireland, I am so thrilled we took a trip like this. It was amazing to see all different parts of the country and have a home base in such a lovely little town. After this first trip, we can specialize the area that we would prefer to visit on future trips. I am unsure of how expensive this would be without the groupon package, but with airfare and this hotel we spent around 1200 each. There was a 100 $ package for 3 breakfasts, entry to the cliffs of Moher (gorgeous, jaw dropping beauty) and the waterford crystal experience (not the best, couldn’t get in because of the tour groups). We were able to extend the flight so we could take a few extra nights in Dublin at the end as well to help us experience more of Ireland. It was a pleasure to stay in Adare.