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4 Stars - 426 Opinions
Surrounded by mellow thatched cottages, offering the old world ambience of a country house, along with first class service and friendly and efficient staff, the Dunraven Arms is 'Paradise Found'.
Stayed at the Dunraven Arms for two nights to attend a friend's wedding. We had to book a triple room and a double room as they don't have family rooms -at a cost of €345 per night. While the rooms were spacious and bright, neither had tea/coffee making facilities and a number of the TV channels listed were not available. When we booked in we were asked if we would like to make a dinner reservation. The receptionist could obviously see that we had children. However, when we were seated in the restaurant and I asked if a children's menu was available I was told that children could choose half portions from the adult menu, that they didn't serve chips or "anything you'd get in a fast food restaurant". I told the maitre d' that I appreciated that but that it was a shame that the staff at the front desk couldn't inform parents of this before encouraging them to dine there. Our food, when it arrived 55 minutes later, was mediocre. During our stay I heard several other complaints from guests. My friend's wedding reception was superb, thankfully. However, I was disappointed with the level of service at the Dunraven Arms and will certainly not be making a return visit.
We booked the Dunraven Arms for 2 nights last week, and availed of one of the excellent 2 nights B&B plus dinner offers which are always available.
We've stayed at Dunraven previously, and on both occasions were in Room 8, which is a beautiful 4-poster room in the old house. This time, we had a room in the newer part, which I was a bit aprehensive about, but it was lovely. Without doubt, it was one of the biggest hotels rooms in the country, beautifully decorated with antique furniture, and 3 large windows overlooking the apple trees in the garden. I was delighted that the room had a separate dressing room, with plenty of wardrobe and counter space, and a well-lit mirror.
Staff throughout the hotel were very professional and efficient, while also being very warm and friendly. We noticed that some of the staff members who had been there on our previous visits were still there, which gave a lovely feeling of continuity, and a reassurance that they knew the workings of the hotel inside out.
We had dinner in the Maigue restaurant on the first night. The food was delicious, although the portions were a little small. Plenty for me, but I know people who might have been a bit peckish afterwards! The only other issue was that the menu was the same for the 3 days we were there, which could be an issue if you were staying on the 3 nights with 2 dinners package. We stayed at Rathsallagh House in Wicklow a few months ago, and the dinner menu there changed daily, which made choosing dinner on the second night that bit more enjoyable.
Breakfast on both mornings was perfect. We ordered porridge and poached eggs "off menu", and both were brought out very quickly and without fuss (and were lovely).
I'd definitely recommend the Dunraven to anyone, and would plan to go back very soon.
Guys if there is anyone out there looking for a venue to get married then this is the place.
What a venue from the professional well presented staff, to the delicious food, excellent service and superb location, this is the place to go to.
The wedding we were at had about 180 guests and from start to finish this was First Class. The drinks reception was out in their garden and was absolutely stunning.
I stayed in this hotel with my mother. We were given a tastefully decorated room with one double and one single bed, overlooking the garden. The room had a reasonably sized seating area with a settee underneath the window, and was generally well-appointed. There are also two or three smallish, quite private sitting rooms dotted around the hotel for hotel guests to use. The service was good, and the Polish receptionist very efficient and friendly. I would recommend this hotel if you are staying in Adare.
(I disagree with the reviewer who complained that the pool is old-fashioned. It's a 20 metre long pool that was designed for swimming in - unlike most hotel pools!)
we stayed in The Dunraven for two nights. We arrived late on the first night and headed out for dinner. On arriving back, we felt that the room was smoky but were too tired to do anything about it and fell asleep.
Next morning we got up for breakfast (which was beautiful, buffet style). On returning back to the room, we felt it was very definitely smoky. We opened the windows and I went back to reception to see if we could change rooms. The girl on reception said that they had a full house that night but would speak with the manager. We heard nothing. We were at a wedding that day and on returning that night, the room was still smoky (and cold, having left the windows open all day).
I commented on the smoky room on the comment card and mentioned it when checking out but have heard nothing. They obviously don't respond to comment cards or guest concerns!! While the hotel was nice and the breakfast lovely, I would not be in a hurry to return.
Looking up at the Walls
Cliffs near Kilkee, windy, misty
Bunratty Castle on N18 less than 10 minutes away!
Heather 'n Megan a hundred meters above the sea
My girlfriend & I are going in 3 weeks...flying into Shannon. Will be there for 8 days. Can anyone reccomend some good day trips/staying and driving from Shannon, Kilarney, and any other spots????
Thanks,
Damien
Damien,
I would need to know your interests, your ideal when it comes to Ireland and whether you will be renting a car or using public transportation. With eight days , you could easily split time in two areas along the west Coast, if you are driving. I just need a bit more information and I can help you make your first trip an enjoyable one.
Slan Agus Beannacht,
Bit Devine
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The good thing about Ireland is that you could probably base yourself in Shannon and drive almost anywhere in about a day. (However, some trips will be longer.)
My suggestion is to not base yourself in Shannon. There are some really nice B&Bs all throughout the country, and it's a great way to bond with the Irish.
From Shannon, it's 2 hours one way to Blarney castle (a must see). It's 3 hours one way to Dublin, It's not far at all to the Cliffs of Moher, It's 3 hours one way to the Dingle Penninsula (a great spot!).
We started in Shannon, drove to Blarney and back to Shannon, then drove and stayed in Galway, then drove and stayed in Dublin.
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Address: Main St, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland
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