Temple Gate Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (875 reviews)
The Square, Clare, Munster , Ennis , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Good location
Spacious room
Excellent coffee
Cons:
Breakfast quality varies
Some cutlery issues
Overpriced for some

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Some instances of dirty cutlery noted; otherwise generally clean.
Service
8.98
Staff is exceptional and very helpful.
Location
9.02
Centrally located and convenient for exploring Ennis.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8
Bar and restaurant are well-rated, but coffee machine had complaints.
Value for Money
7.96
Prices were on par but noted as slightly overpriced by some.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Breakfast was a point of critique; some items not fresh or hot.
Overall Experience
8.48
Generally a positive experience with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:12

Property Description

Historic Charm in Ennis

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in the superb a la carte menu and daily specials at the AA rosette-awarded Legends Restaurant. Experience traditional Irish music and a full bar menu at the cosy Preacher’s Pub.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in rooms with satellite TV and enjoy the warm hospitality of our friendly hosts.

Convenient Location
Explore Ennis with ease, located close to shops, restaurants, and golf courses. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience at Temple Gate Hotel.

Important information:

A valid credit card will be required on check in for all bookings, including pre-paid bookings and reservations being settled by cash. Guests are required to provide a photo ID and credit card for pre-authorization at check-in. The credit card, photo ID and booking name must all match. A pre-authorization of your credit card for the full amount of your stay will be taken 48 hours prior to arrival. For debit cards, the card will be charged the full amount of your stay after 14:00 on the day of arrival. If the card is declined, the hotel will contact the guest to ensure they are arriving and ask for alternative card details. Please note that all advance purchase offers are nontransferable & nonrefundable When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Guide dogs are welcome at this hotel. Temple Gate Hotel WILL NOT accommodate group bookings whether they are booked individually or in multiple bookings. The Hotel policy is that we do not accommodate Stag Groups.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SNN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 875 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Ina couple au
8
Comfortable, accommodating, great staff, good food.
Pros:

Breakfast was enjoyable

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Marsha Rene solo_traveller us
10
Stay here! It’s the perfect place to stay in Ennis!
Pros:

The location couldn’t have been better. It is right in the center of everything and it’s all very walkable. The furtherest I had to walk to anything was the bus station, which was 12 minutes away. It was very clean and the staff at the front desk and the general manager were all super nice and accommodating. They even moved me to a different room after my first night that had less direct sun and was cooler. I was there during exceptionally hot weather for Ireland.

Cons:

I liked everything!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Ray solo_traveller es
10
All special requests were honoured. Thank you.
Pros:

Friendly staff and fresh produce . Mushrooms were very tadty.

Cons:

No complaints at all.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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David couple ie
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Good parking facilities, friendly staff

Cons:

No Aircon in the rooms

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Michael couple ch
8
Pros:

Lage, Hotelausstattung, Personal

Cons:

Unser Zimmer war auf der Vorserseite des Hotels. Dementsprechend Lärm die ganze Nacht (hupende Autos, lärmendes Partyvolk, usw.)

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Very nice Hotel and comfortable very well located close to everything very good Breakfast Buffet. Had a fabulous stay in Ennis lots to see and do beautiful part of the country.Will definitely be returning.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
9
Lovely hotel just in Ennis
Pros:

Nice rooms…good restaurant…friendly staff

Cons:

They hadn’t a special parking lot for the hotel…but we came in late and there no spaces…so had to park in public lot and had to get out early in the morning to move the car before paid parking started

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Triona couple ie
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller ie
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Jeanne family_with_children us
10
Perfect Stay for our Family of 3 in the Family Suite
Pros:

The hotel provided fantastic breakfast, excellent service, and the perfect location to walk everywhere in Ennis. The family suite was exactly what we needed for our stay too! We even had a kings-sized bed, and a couch for our son to sleep on. 10/10!

Cons:

The only thing we didn't like is there is no air conditioning in the rooms, but normally that's not an issue in Ireland at all. We happened to be there during a heat wave where it was sunny and warm the entire time, which we are absolutely not complaining about! The weather was perfect our entire trip!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ed solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Christiane solo_traveller de
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Francisco Tomás family_with_children es
9
Pros:

La habitación es amplia al igual que el baño. En el centro y tranquilo. Cenamos en su restaurante muy bien.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Jenny solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple ie
7
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Carrie family_with_children us
9
Temple Gate Hotel is a charming, comfortable and super central stay!
Pros:

Breakfast was fabulous, including both hearty, delicious and healthy choices. The location of the hotel is also fantastic -- next door to the Clare Museum and walk-able to just about everything else. Staff were great, and the original architectural elements of the building (former convent) and literary / historical elements were charming.

Cons:

My only negative observation is that the lobby's interior decor is definitely overdue for a refresh -- the black and red color scheme is a little much! I came away with the feeling that "this could really be a beautiful hotel..." Too bad. But, the other attributes definitely made our stay worthwhile.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple de
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Padraig couple ie
6
Over priced.
Pros:

Location was great. Free parking.

Cons:

Room was dated. Small and stuffy.
Breakfast was bland. Fried eggs were like shuttlecocks.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Stafford couple ie
5
2026-06-28 via Nuitee