The 20 Best Hotels with Pools in Ireland

County Down (Co. Down)

One of Northern Ireland's best known hotels set between the mountains of Morne and the sea. State of the art spa and pool complex, stylish contemporary rooms, and extensive conference facilities on the doorstep of the Royal County Down Golf Course. A great spot for avid golfers.

• Spa breaks - State-of-the-art leisure and wellness facilities including 20m indoor pool, thermal suite, rock sauna and ESPA-led spa
• Total relaxation - Whether a few rounds on the golf course or treatments in the spa - there is something for everyone here
• Romantic Break - Spoil yourself and a loved one
• Weddings - A popular wedding location

Dublin (Merrion Square Park)

Effortlessly gracious grande dame that just happens to be only ten years old. Timelessly classic decoration that oozes understated elegance and grace - marble floors, colonnades, fireplaces, artworks, bedrooms in neutral tones. Beautiful garden, Michelin restaurant, and small spa.

• City Style - This Georgian masterpiece is the epitome of subtle style and effortless elegance.
• Sights nearby - Nearby Number One Merrion Square is the former home of one of Dublin's most famous sons, the writer and dramatist Oscar Wilde.
• Great walks - After a hearty meal take a stroll around the charming garden, or head down the road to the picturesque Merrion Square Park.
• Restaurant - Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Irelands only two starred Michelin.

County Wexford

An award-winning spa-hotel set in 119 acres of gardens and parkland. This adult only retreat offers exceptionally spacious bedrooms with chic Italian marble bathrooms and French spa products. Enjoy a healthy detox menu or indulge in the fine dining and extensive wine list. Pure relaxed detox bliss.

• Country Escape - Beautiful gardens in a bucolic setting
• Spa breaks - Fabulous spa and treatments.
• Great walks - Enjoy the extensive tranquil gardens
• Restrictions on children - Children are not permitted

County Waterford

Contemporary hotel with spectacular sea views and an award-winning restaurant. Ultra modern design from the infinity pool to the spectacular glass-walled dining room and spa. Bright bedrooms with lots of natural light and private balconies. An utterly unique homage to modernist design and comfort.

• 5* Luxury - This is the only hotel in Ireland offering 5 star luxury, at a coastal location.
• Sea Views - The seaviews are spectacular at the only luxury seaside hotel in Ireland.
• Outstanding location
• Coastal

Belfast (Holywood)

Luxury hotel and spa overlooking Belfast Lough. Opulent interiors, great food and five star service. Ideal for a short spoiling break to Northern Ireland if you don't want to be in the heart of Belfast, and great for business travellers.

• Restaurant - The Mitre is one Northern Ireland's top eateries.
• Views - Fine views over the gardens and Belfast Lough
• Swimming Pool - Indoor Pool
• Spa -

Adare (Adare)

A simply stunning 19th century manor in the quintessential Irish village of Adare, Co. Limerick with Michelin star dining, a luxurious spa and stunning grounds. Adare Manor is without a doubt one of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels.

• Restaurant - The Oakhouse Restaurant for award winning fine dining and the Carriage Restaurant for more relaxed dinners.
• Spa - Luxury spa offering offer the full spectrum of body treatments, massages and wraps.
• Swimming Pool - Large 15 metre indoor pool overlooking the River Maigue
• Great walks - Wonderful surrounding countryside

Killarney

A contemporary five star luxury hotel with a stunning position overlooking the Lough Leane. Gorgeous rooms, with plenty of glass, are simple in design with focus drawn to the impressive views. A spoiling modern spa is worthy of a visit in itself. Excellent cuisine and a trendy bar. A rural treat.

• Spa breaks - A contemporary award-winning spa featuring a couples room, relaxation room and extensive thermal suite.
• Country Escape - A 5 star country escape with an impressive placing overlooking the Atlantic coast.
• Private Hot Tub - Book the Penthouse Suite for a private terrace with outdoor hot tub and wonderful views!
• Sights nearby - Visit the impressive 15th Century Ross Castle.

Kenmare (Co. Kerry,)

5-star luxury overlooking the Kenmare Bay. Boasting old-school service and traditional style. Individually styled rooms with chintz fabrics and sash windows. Open fires and excellent whiskies ideal post-outdoor activities. An excellent spa. Gourmet cuisine using local produce. Truly spoiling.

• Spa breaks - The SÁMAS spa is one of Ireland's finest. Embark on a 3hr 'journey' incorporating thermal and holistic treatments.
• Country Escape - It's all about fires, coastal walks, indulgent food and excellent aged-whiskey.
• Sailing - Take a seal-spotting boat trip around Kenmare.
• Romantic

County Cork (County Cork)

A beautiful country house widely known for its professional cookery school. Offering an unsurprisingly good restaurant and numerous on sight activities including golf, tennis and a heated outdoor pool. The interiors are traditional without being fussy. The perfect country escape.

• Country Escape - A country house that has it all - excellent food, cosy lounges, pretty surrounds and numerous activities.
• Cooking classes - Learn to make Irish soda bread with the property's baker.
• Tennis - Play a game on the hotel's outdoor court.
• Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool

Cork

A contemporary harbour side property offering both style and luxury. Individually designed rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, pops of colour coming from the soft furnishings and sink-into beds. The glamorous Panorama Bistro and Terrace offers superlative cuisine specialising in seafood.

• City Style - An uber chic hotel complete with trendy bar and harbour views.
• Sights nearby - Make a trip to the medieval Blarney Castle located just outside Cork.
• Local markets - Visit the vibrant covered English Market.
• Swimming Pool - Indoor pool

County Kilkenny (Co Kilkenny)

A luxurious Georgian manor house is the setting for this boutique getaway in County Kilkenny. The family heirlooms and 18th-century artefacts that pepper the property add a personal touch to the elegant guestrooms; book a suite for a cosy fireplace. Take afternoon tea in the lounge; a stately hotel.

• Foodies - Be sure to reserve a table at the hotel's Michelin-starred Lady Helen Restaurant, which focuses on locally sourced ingredients
• Weddings - This magnificent Georgian manor house makes a picturesque setting for your special day; enquire with the hotel for packages
• Country Escape - Set on a verdant Georgian estate in County Kilkenny, this hotel makes an idyllic escape to the country
• Fishing - Mount Juliet House is set on a large estate which offers private fishing on the middle to lower reaches of the River Nore

County Kilkenny (County Kilkenny)

Set in 170 acres of Irish countryside, replete with lakes and woodland, this country estate hotel makes a unique getaway. Choose from classic or contemporary guestrooms in the restored 17th-century Estate House or modern extension. Unwind at the hotel spa after a day on the green; a stylish getaway.

• Families - This hotel is well-suited to families, with larger, family suites available and a splash pool for younger children
• Romantic Break - Couples rate this romantic country bolt-hole highly; book an in-suite couples' massage for an indulgent night in
• Country Escape - Set within acres of verdant parkland, this hotel makes an idyllic escape to the country
• Great walks - Explore the fairytale grounds on a walk; the estate comprises 170 acres of mature parkland, home to a host of native wildlife

County Cavan (Cavan)

Set on a beautiful country estate on the outskirts of Cavan Town, this spa and golf resort offers guests total relaxation. Cut off from the outside world in spacious and contemporary guestrooms with countryside views. Explore the luxurious hotel spa after a day on the green; a superb country escape.

• Country Escape - Set on a verdant country estate with an acclaimed golf course, book this hotel for your next escape from the city
• Spa breaks - With a luxury spa onsite designed by Heinz Schletterer, book this hotel for your next pampering holiday
• Romantic Break - Couples love the relaxed atmosphere at this resort; book a luxury suite for added indulgence
• Sights nearby - Visit the Marble Arch Caves; visitors can explore this natural underworld of rivers, winding passages and lofty chambers

County Mayo (County Mayo)

A 19th-century castle occupying a beautiful spot along the River Moy. Rooms range from traditional affairs within the main building to smart purpose-built lodges dotted around the grounds providing total seclusion. With plenty of outdoor pursuits on offer, this is an ideal rural escape.

• Fishing - The property is situated on the banks of Ireland’s beautiful River Moy which is famed for its salmon fishing
• Country Escape - An elegant setting, superb food and plenty of outdoor pursuits; the perfect rural escape
• Restaurant - The Kitchen Restaurant is renowned for its great food using local, seasonal produce.
• Spa - The Elemis Spa offers a wide range of treatments and therapies.

County Galway (Connemara)

This former Victorian hunting lodge is set on the shore of Camus Bay within its own mature gardens. Country charm pervades the guestrooms, bedecked in floral print and period antiques. Curl up by the cosy sitting room fire after a day out fishing or check into the spa for a revitalising treatment.

• Country Escape - Set in a Victorian country house on the banks of Camus Bay, book this hotel for an idyllic Irish escape to the country
• Romantic Break - Couples rate this heritage hunting lodge highly; book the spa suite for a luxurious spa bathroom
• Hideaway - With a secluded setting and a spa, bar and restaurant onsite
• Fishing - The hotel offers guests exclusive fishing in Connemara on its system of loughs and lakes, and will provide all necessary permits

County Mayo (Westport)

A grand hotel occupying an enviable spot overlooking the County Mayo highlands and ocean. Elegant rooms feature antiques, rich textiles, and utterly decadent bathrooms. The restaurant is a sophisticated affair complete with grand-piano and white linen. The spa really tops this property off.

• Country Escape - A luxury hotel set on the edge of County Mayo highlands. An indulgent country escape
• Views - Stunning views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay’s islands to the west and the Nephin Mountains to the north,
• Spa - Spa Salveo has extensive facilities including Thermal Suite, vitality pool and a serail mud chamber.
• Great walks - Lace up your walking boots and explore the trails across the highlands

County Galway

A luxurious contemporary hotel boasting a spectacular setting overlooking the dramatic Connemara coastline. Chic interiors are fresh and modern with large expanses of glass to fully take in the views. There's also an indulgent spa and two restaurants. A spoiling option for a rural getaway.

• Country Escape - Set on the Wild Atlantic Way and the shores of Galway Bay, a rugged spot to explore picturesque Connemara from
• Families - With a kids club, outdoor playground and excellent family accommodation, this is ideal for a family break.
• Kids Club - There's a kids club for morning and evening activities which is open during the school holidays.
• Spa - There are a wide range of holistic treatments and therapies available

County Clare

An imposing castle set in 450 acres of parkland and boasting its own 18-hole championship golf course. Rooms are suitably grand with a heady blend of traditional style with contemporary luxuries. The restaurant is highly acclaimed and there's a wide range of rural activities on offer.

• Active Holiday - Boasting its own golf course and numerous other rural pursuits this is perfect destination for those who like to get outdoors
• Golf - Play a round on the impressive 18-hole championship course on the property grounds
• Country Escape - An imposing castle set in acres of manicured grounds; a luxurious rural escape
• Swimming Pool - Indoor pool

County Cork

A luxury family-friendly offering set within 220 acres of spectacular countryside in County Cork. Spacious rooms are traditionally styled and feature indulgent marble bathrooms complete with White Company products. A spoiling spa, golf course and choice of restaurants complete the picture.

• Country Escape - A sprawling estate offering luxury accommodation and outdoor pursuits abound. An indulgent rural escape
• Golf - Play a round on the property's own Ron Kirby designed 18-hole links style course
• Great walks - Take a walk along one of the three marked trails (the hotel's resident dogs will happily accompany guests)
• Spa - There are 10 treatment rooms and a couples's suite, plus vitality lounge, pool, sauna....