Ireland is famous for its hospitality and picking an intimate boutique stay will allow you to truly experience this. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the country to bring you a selection of the best boutique hotels in Ireland. Picked for their style, service, and location credentials our top selections range from charming coastal stays to chic city crashpads. So why not browse through our collection of the best boutique hotels in Ireland and start planning your trip?
For foodies
- Quinlan and Cooke Boutique Townhouse is a stylish restaurant with rooms on the Ring of Kerry. The restaurant specialises in fresh fish caught from their own boat. A chic spot that won't break the bank on Ireland's West Coast.
- The Tannery in County Waterford is a place to come to enjoy Irish hospitality at its best. Boasting fourteen elegant guest rooms, plus an award-winning restaurant and an acclaimed cooking school. It's a foodie's paradise!
- Wineport Lodge is a pretty wooden lodge set overlooking Lough Ree in County Westmeath. Rooms are spacious and contemporary with freestanding baths. The restaurant is highly acclaimed and serves very good seafood.
For a boutique pub
- The Rooms at Cunningham's is a boutique guesthouse which forms part of a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Kildare Town, whose interiors are simple and contemporary. But don't come here looking for traditional inn fare... the restaurant serves up (very good) Thai dishes!
For the spa
- The Twelve is a boutique hotel situated in the seaside village of Bearna, close to Galway. Interiors are sophisticated, plus there's an award-winning restaurant and spoiling spa. There's hardly a reason to leave this rural getaway!
For a boutique B&B
- Number 31 is a luxury B&B in Dublin. Rooms are spacious with chic contemporary design. Breakfasts are an indulgent affair. A great city crashpad.
- Maryville House is an elegant Victorian townhouse B&B, located just outside the centre of Belfast. Featuring classy rooms and an excellent restaurant, it's a great base from which to explore Northern Ireland's capital.
- Baytree Boutique B&B is set in a beautifully renovated farm building. Elegant and intimate, this is a delightful place to stay in Country Down.
For a city break
- The Wilder is a stylish Victorian-era townhouse in the heart of Dublin. Boasting elegant rooms, its own craft gin bar and a highly acclaimed bistro. A smart choice.
- Clarendon Suites are smart self-catering apartment suites in Dublin city centre with a quality seafood restaurant and bar below. Ideal for an independent stay.
- Pembroke Hall is a chic hotel is located in a four-storey listed Georgian townhouse in Dublin's leafy Ballsbridge area. Pick this property for its period details and excellent location.
- Hotel Belfast is a chic hotel located in Belfast's vibrant city centre. The interiors are stylish and there's great food and cocktails in the restaurant. A lively city stay.
- Kelly's Hotel is a quirky boutique property located in Dublin's city centre. Individually styled rooms boast hand-selected design pieces. The lively bar is a real draw. A great city crashpad.
- Gleeson's Townhouse is a boutique hotel situated in Blackrock (South Dublin). Rooms are spacious and contemporary and it even has its own cosy pub.
For a rural escape
- Breac. House is a contemporary nature retreat located in the rugged landscape of northwest Donegal. Each room offers panoramic sea views and doors leading to a sit-out terrace. There's also a sauna to return to after a day outdoors.
- Ballyfin is an immaculately restored, opulently furnished, Regency country mansion situated at the foot of the Slieve Bloom mountains. Pick this for a five-star luxury rural experience in County Laois.
For a coastal stay
- The Cliff House Hotel is a contemporary hotel in County Waterford with spectacular sea views and an award-winning restaurant. The design is ultra modern and there is a spa to truly indulge in.
- Saltwater House overlooking Portstewart Strand, the Saltwater House is a stylish, modern B&B. With a selection of elegantly designed rooms and delicious breakfasts. A great base from which to explore the surrounding coastline.
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