WHERE TO STAY
Not sure where to stay during your golf trip? Luckily, Portmarnock, Carton House, Fota Island Resort, Adare Manor, and Castlemartyr Resort all include exceptional hotel facilities. In particular, Portmarnock’s Fire & Ice spa treatment will transport you to a sea of calm with a complete holistic experience. Golfers recommend trying the traditional afternoon tea at the charming Seaview restaurant. Coupled with a panoramic view, you’ll never want to leave. If you prefer to participate in outdoor activities, Fota Island Resort will leave you spoilt for choice. From archery to target practice, you’ll be sure to have your days filled with adrenaline and excitement.
However, if you’re looking to stay outside the course, there are many more options available. While Dublin International Airport may be your starting point on your visit to the Emerald Isle, you can spoil yourself at the refined Merrion in the heart of Dublin. This stylish hotel is home to Ireland’s only two Michelin star restaurant and is a short walk from museums, pubs, and galleries. If you’re planning to spend most of your time on the course rather than in the hotel, you can browse countless of options on Airbnb all over the country! Find yourself a cosy place to stay and relax in your home away from home.
While playing golf in Ireland is enough to fulfill your journey in itself, there’s a whole exciting world of history and culture to explore outside the fairway. Take a trip to the Guinness Storehouse and learn the rich history of the famous Irish beer, followed by visiting one of the many ancient monuments and castles around the region—you might even be playing a round near one. Thanks to the charming Irish hospitality, you’ll not only learn to play like a local, you’ll also discover the ins and outs of the Island.
