Adare Manor

Adare Manor in County Limerick stands between the Maigue and the golf lawns: a house with 365 windows, one for each day of the year.

Breakfast beneath the Gallery’s stained glass is reason enough to stay a while. I’d come for a few days on the estate, as a couple or a family; for a trip changing hotels every night, I’d choose somewhere simpler.

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Is it for you?

A Dunraven Stateroom keeps you in the historic part of the house. I’d choose it for an unhurried arrival and time upstairs between a walk and dinner.

I’d ask for
A Dunraven in the historic house and a table for the evening you want at the Oak Room.
Worth knowing
The tasting-menu restaurant closes on Mondays and Tuesdays, so plan around the evening that matters to you.
The Dunraven Staterooms

Like a regular

The long Gallery at Adare Manor, with stained glass and wooden choir stalls

12 min readHow we write the guide

  1. A room in the old house

    For a stay in the house, I’d choose a Dunraven Stateroom and leave time to return between activities. I would not book it just for sleeping.

  2. Arrange the spa early

    If a treatment matters to your stay, book it with the room: the spa recommends 4–6 weeks’ notice. Leaving it until the last day risks changing the plan.

  3. Tea without an overnight stay

    For a visit without an overnight stay, I’d choose tea and book a table before arranging the journey.

What Adare Manor is

The present house began taking shape in 1832, when gout had confined its owner indoors. His wife encouraged him to redesign their home, a project that occupied decades. Gargoyles and carved creatures from a medieval bestiary became part of a neo-Gothic residence you can now wander through on the way to breakfast.

A bedroom in the manor is only one way to stay. Rooms in the main house keep you close to the grand interiors; the Manor Lodges and cottages give you a private entrance and a kitchen. For a multigenerational trip, settle that choice before falling for a suite photograph.

There is plenty to fill time outside the bedroom: falconry, walks, the gundog experience and a film in the private cinema. Later, the Drawing Room gives you a place by the fireplace; the Tack Room takes cocktails beneath the vaulted ceiling. I’d leave gaps in the itinerary too. A house like this deserves more than a hurried passage through it.

One Lume

Lumina Guide 2027

Gives more than the other hotels of its place and price range.

How Lumi are awarded

  • Guests

    244 reviews read: the location pleases more than 9 guests in 10 who mention it, the room 9 in 10. Too few voices on breakfast so far (13) to say more.

  • Critics (exceptional)

  • Ours

    The Padel Club brings together a 17-metre pool and 2 indoor padel courts.

The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Adare Manor’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. The gardens and estate walks are part of the stay, with Adare village within walking distance.

  2. Room

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember large rooms, carefully chosen furnishings and a comfortable bed.

  3. Staff and service

    The welcome and helpful staff shape the stay, from the gates to the dining tables.

  4. Breakfast

    The grand room and the breakfast team leave a good memory of the morning.

  5. Price

    Guests describe a high price: one finds it justified by the experience, while another questions the dinner bill.

How we count
Adare Manor in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.84295%
Room8.22990%
Staff and service8.516388%
Breakfast7.41377%
Price–650%

244 guests said so on Google, from 23 November 2024 to 28 October 2026. Stored Google reviews dated from 4 November 2024; collections may stop at 300 or 2,000 reviews. The latest 500 with text, or every available text when fewer, are read the same way. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay among Ireland’s country-house hotels: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 4 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against among Ireland’s country-house hotels:

Price: for 2, the night of 6 February 2027, from €750 on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

When I’d go

I’d start with February: the lowest night on 6 February 2027 is €750. Choose it for the house and pools; golf follows a separate seasonal calendar.

PeriodEUR a night
5 November to 30 November 2026775–3,645
December 2026850–2,869
January 2027795–4,950
February 2027750–2,450
March 2027845–5,595
April 20271,135–3,545

Lowest price for one night searched on its own for 2 adults; check the chosen rate for room, board, taxes and cancellation. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Inside the hotel

Two views from the hotel’s official videos: spaces and their details.

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The Manor House’s carved stone façade and towerfrom 0:49 · Adare Manor · 13 October 2025Watch on YouTube
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Bedrooms and sitting rooms in the Manor Housefrom 0:48 · Adare Manor · 19 February 2025Watch on YouTube

The house, the woods and the water

The Padel Club in the woodsPhoto: Adare Manor

The Padel Club in the woods

A 17-metre pool, a gym, sauna, steam room, studio and 2 indoor padel courts share the building. You do not need to book the pool or gym ahead.

Dinner in the Oak RoomPhoto: Adare Manor

Dinner in the Oak Room

The family’s former dining room serves tasting menus from Wednesday to Sunday. Its windows face the river and gardens; book the evening alongside the bedroom.

The spa with a treatmentPhoto: Adare Manor

The spa with a treatment

The spa’s relaxation pool is 8 metres long, with a sauna and views of the Maigue. It is reserved for guests with a booked treatment.

Cocktails beneath the vaultsPhoto: Adare Manor

Cocktails beneath the vaults

The Manor House bar serves cocktails and a selection of whiskey. It makes an easy final stop without leaving the house.

Good to know before you book

  • From 1 to 30 September 2027 Adare Manor takes no bookings for the Ryder Cup event period. The matches are scheduled for 17–19 September.

  • The golf course is closed for the winter season. Its opening calendar is separate from the hotel’s room availability.

  • Pets cannot stay at the resort.

  • The Oak Room requests smart dress and welcomes accompanied children from age 6.

A manor bedroom or a house of your own

The Classic RoomsClassic Rooms43 m² · kingRiver, golf-course or woodland views, with a complimentary soft-drinks and snacks minibar.See the room The Deluxe RoomsDeluxe Rooms50 m² · king or 2 doublesA marble bathroom with a rainfall shower; the category also offers 2 double beds.See the room The StateroomsStaterooms55 m² · king or 2 doublesA sitting area, desk, separate bath and twin basins.See the room The Interconnecting RoomsInterconnecting RoomsConnecting roomsKing, double or twin combinations, depending on the categories joined.See the room The Accessible RoomsAccessible Rooms55 m² · Deluxe AccessibleA roll-in shower with a chair, grab rails and emergency pull cords; connecting rooms are available for a companion.See the room

Getting there

AddressAdare Manor, Adare, Co. Limerick V94 W8WR.
From ShannonAround 25–30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Other airportsDublin, Cork and Kerry are the other airports listed by the hotel, with hire cars and private drivers for the onward journey.
Electric carsThe estate has 15 charging points: 3 for Tesla cars and 12 universal chargers.

Adare Manor on the River Maigue

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Leave time for the estate

Morning

Light through the stained glass

I’d start the day over breakfast without booking an activity straight afterwards; leave the first hours open.

Before lunch

Meet the gundogs

The estate’s Labrador experience is one of the activities to arrange before your stay, alongside falconry.

Afternoon

The club among the trees

The Padel Club is around 3 minutes’ walk from the Manor House, leaving time for a swim before changing for dinner.

Evening

Dinner already arranged

The Oak Room serves tasting menus. On other evenings, keep things more flexible between the Drawing Room and Carriage House.

Adare Manor reviews

Ratings checked on 3 November 2026

Google2575 ratings4.9/5

Guest voices

Google

Breakfast in the grand room

A September reviewer recalls the service, grounds and breakfast in the great high-ceilinged room. Golf was another highlight of their stay.

Google · 2026-09-08Read reviews
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A birthday and the estate’s dogs

A guest celebrating their partner’s birthday praises the welcome, room and seafood. The gundog experience and spa stand out among the activities.

Google · 2026-08-22Read reviews
Google

A dinner that fell short

An Oak Room diner found the tasting-menu portions too small and felt rushed and interrupted during dinner, while praising the wines.

Google · 2026-02-14Read reviews

Questions before you book

How much does a night cost?

A night for 2 adults started at €795 on 5 January 2027; €845 on 1 March 2027; €1,135 on 1 April 2027. These are nights searched separately; check the category, meals, taxes and cancellation terms in the chosen offer. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Can you visit Adare Manor without staying?

Yes, visitors can come to dine or shop at the resort. A restaurant reservation is advised. Breakfast in the Gallery is for Manor House residents, while afternoon tea welcomes non-residents too.

Which pool can hotel guests use?

For a swim without a booked treatment, use the Padel Club pool.

Can children use the Padel Club?

Yes, families are welcome, with supervision requirements depending on age. I’d book padel, yoga, Pilates and personal training ahead; the pool and gym do not need reservations.

How large are the smallest rooms?

Classic Rooms have 43 m² and a king bed. Deluxe Rooms rise to 50 m², Staterooms to 55 m²; the catalogue also includes adapted rooms and connecting configurations.

Are the lodges and cottages part of the same resort?

They are on the estate near the Carriage House, with their own kitchens and living space. Lodges have 2 or 4 bedrooms, while the Rose and Lavender Cottages have 3. Their check-in time differs from the Manor House.

What time is check-in?

From 3pm in the Manor House and 4pm in cottages, lodges and villas. You can arrive earlier to eat or walk around the estate.

When does breakfast finish?

Breakfast runs from 7am to 10.30am on weekdays and until 11am on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Where do Manor Lodge guests have breakfast?

At the nearby Carriage House. The lodge kitchen also gives you the option of catering for yourself.

Can non-residents use the spa?

No. The Spa is reserved for resort residents; its relaxation pool requires a booked treatment. Facials are available from age 16 and massages from 18. The Padel Club pool is a separate guest facility and does not need a reservation. This does not make spa treatments part of the room rate.12

Where can I park?

There are car parks by the Ballroom, Padel Club and Carriage House. The hotel lists 15 charging points in total: 3 Tesla and 12 universal.1

What minimums apply to a Grand Ballroom wedding?

A 2026 wedding requires at least 150 guests and 25 Deluxe Manor rooms for 2 nights. The package starts at €395 per person, plus ballroom hire of €7,500 from April to October or €5,000 in January–March and November–December.1

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Another view of Adare Manor, with the river and gardens
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