The Dunraven, Adare

Hotels
8.5 (928 reviews)
Main Street , Adare , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Ironing service
Sauna
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cold breakfast
Limited in-room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Overall positive sentiment regarding cleanliness and maintenance from multiple reviews.
Service
9
Staff are described as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
9
Frequent positive mentions of excellent location; convenient access to Adare.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms generally described as spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained.
Amenities
8
Mention of missing amenities like tea/coffee facilities; some complaints noted.
Value for Money
8.5
Perceived as a good value given the quality of offerings.
Food and Beverage
8
Food quality is generally good, but some concerns about temperature and portion sizes.
Overall Experience
8.5
Many guests express a desire to return, indicating a highly positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Scenic Views
Experience the charm of The Dunraven Arms, a historic gem since 1792. Each room provides picturesque vistas of the quaint thatched cottages, ensuring a peaceful stay.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in culinary delights at the renowned Maigue Restaurant, celebrated with prestigious accolades including 3 AA Rosettes for Food, Gilbey’s Gold Medal Award, and more. Immerse yourself in a gastronomic journey like no other.

Unmatched Recognition and Service
A recipient of numerous esteemed awards, The Dunraven Arms guarantees top-notch service and comfort. With recognitions like Hotel of the Year 2004 and various hospitality awards, your stay promises to be exceptional.

Book now to revel in the unparalleled luxury and hospitality at The Dunraven Arms.

Important information:

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. The credit card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in.

Please note that when booking more than 5 rooms, different cancelation policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 928 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Eileen • couple • ie
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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McKeogh • couple • ie
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Don Alonso • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Fergus • couple • ie
8
Will return for sure.
Pros:

Really friendly restaurant staff for breakfast and dinner. Warm and sincere and friendly.

Loved the separate living rooms with the gas fire. Great to relax and read the paper etc

Cons:

No bath was a slight negative....(always a treat) but fab strong clean shower

Couldnt book a treatment.....but in fairness realise you have to do that before you arrive !!!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
6
probably wouldnt be back
Pros:

- good location in Adare village.
- shower was decent

Cons:

- Receptionist i felt was was rather abrupt at check in
- Recepionist at check out only slightly better
- i asked for an invoice at check out - it wasnt provided or emailed as promised
- dated/very old style hotel & rooms
- rooms cold, heat system off

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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DERMOT • couple • ie
9
Great hotel for a short luxury break
Pros:

Lovely newly upgraded rooms
Great breakfast and excellent dinner

Cons:

Leisure centre and changing rooms a bit tired

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Pros:

Louis murphy was great at the restaurant and helped me find a foxhunt to follow which was great fun!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
P
Pauline • couple • ie
9
Very enjoyable break
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a fab location

Cons:

Waiting to check in ?!!

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
O
orla • family_with_children • ie
5
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Hannah Mary • extended_group • ie
9
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Would highly recommend
Pros:

Spacious bedroom. Extremely comfortable beds. Staff welcoming , helpful and efficient. Lovely dinner and memorable breakfast

Cons:

I was surprised that there was no lift although, that said, staff were more than willing to carry luggage. I felt that a little more decor (perhaps pictures on walls) would have been nice. I missed tea/coffee making facility in room

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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anne marie • family_with_children • ie
6
Pros:

Room was so spacious, very comfortable. Clean. Shower was fantastic. Room for one night was very good value for money(not including deposit). Best scrambled eggs iv ever had. I would recommend to a friend or stay again. I would state on recommendation I found it more of a 3 star hotel than the 4 it boasts. Could do it a face lift. (Very heavy traffic outside, totally beyond hotels control. Bare in mind as room to front very noisy)

Cons:

Had to pay a 50e deposit when booking in. Can be used in the hotel for tabs. This is very annoying and off putting. We had dinner booked elsewhere and didnt use it, so it was refunded back which takes the usually 7 business days. This was not mentioned at any point in the booking process. A cost I hadn't anticipated for the weekend.
Breakfast was grand, scrambled eggs were amazing but aside from that I would of had better at lower stars.
No tea or coffee facilities. I seen some of the reviews say it was complimentary and you'd to ring down for it. Would of been nice if the hotel had mentioned it. It also seems like a waste of time for the staff.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
K
Keogh • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
M
mark • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • solo_traveller • ie
5
Staff at breakfast not great - was given wrong key on arrival and ended up in someone else’s room while they were in the
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

The room was too hot and lots of road noise

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Loved the rustic feel! Spacious room!

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Shane • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Exceptional room, high quality of food, convenient EV charging, great value.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Munro • solo_traveller • ie
10
Old school family run feel
Pros:

Great location nice atmosphere , stellar breakfast with linen napkins

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
R
Rene • solo_traveller • ie
8
would certainly book again
Pros:

Lovely personal service all round in a classic hotel, Lovely clean rooms and a breakfast freshly cooked

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee