Temple Gate Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (855 reviews)
The Square, Clare, Munster , Ennis , ie

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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public 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 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 855 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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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
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Mairead • couple • ie
10
Superb experience
Pros:

Location

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • ie
9
Very relaxing.
Pros:

Friendly staff,excellent food,superb location.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

The staff were so nice and helpful. The room were clean,the breakfast were nice. The location was great

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • family_with_children • ie
6
Pros:

Location perfect. Breakfast had plentiful choice.

Cons:

Lack of bar food after 9pm. We didn't need full menu at that time.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

na

Cons:

na

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • solo_traveller • de
8
Sehr gutes Hotel, bequemes Bett, sehr gute Lage, Parkplatz
Pros:

Angenehmes Hotel, bequemes Bett, sehr gute Lage, ruhig und im Zentrum von Ennis, mit Parkplatz.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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tim • couple • au
10
What a lovely village to stay
Pros:

Right in the centre of the town , restaurant in house

Cons:

Nonthing

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Convenient location,good facilities.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Camille • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

We had a nice stay but nothing amazing - for a 4 star hotel you could expect more. I paid 400e for 2 nights mid-week, which I thought was quite expensive, considering the twin room was nothing special. The food didn't feel fresh at breakfast, some of the fruits were rotten...
The location was great though, right in the middle of the town. :)

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jose Carlos • extended_group • es
5
Un hotel rancio con pretensiones
Pros:

La ubicación y el parking

Cons:

Las habitaciones antiguas con una cama doble pequeña y otra individual lo cual no tiene sentido para 2 personas. El baño está antiguo también. Poco cuidado estético. El pub sin ambiente y aburrido.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

I liked the Hotel. The Bedroom was cosy. I got the Bathrobes i requested when i booked online.
The staff were very friendly.

Cons:

I felt the noise from the Bathroom fan was very loud & stayed on far too long. The pillows were too soft for me too.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All of it

Cons:

13 amp plug next to the bed would be better

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee