Adare Manor Named Best Resort In Europe By Condé Nast

Adare Manor has been voted Best Resort in Europe by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, it was announced on Tuesday.

The famous hotel topped the 2024 edition of the Readers’ Choice Awards survey – now in its 37th year, and a must-read for travel fans around the world.

Over half a million readers voted, judging venues on criteria such as service, atmosphere, dining, and overall guest experience.

The Co. Limerick hotel received a score of 98.13 out of 100, making it the top-ranking hotel on the list, which included resorts from the UK to Türkiye.

It was commended for its Tom Fazio-designed golf course, luxurious setting, broad activities for guests, exceptional dining, and beautiful, expansive estate.

‘Means So Much’

Speaking to RTÉ, the general manager of Adare Manor, Brendan O’Connor, said, “This recognition means so much to us, as it reflects the opinions of the most important people to all of us at Adare Manor – our guests.

“Their continued support is the ultimate testament to the passion and commitment of our entire team, across all departments.”

Including Adare Manor, four of the top ten resorts on the list were Irish hotels, including Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo, at number four, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg, Co. Clare, at number five, and Sheen Falls Lodge, in Co. Kerry, at number six.

Michelin Keys

In addition to this honour, earlier this week, Adare Manor was announced as a recipient of the inaugural Michelin keys, taking three of them.

Hotels that exceed in design, architecture, service and personality were highlighted by Michelin with the new key system.

Adare Manor excelled in all categories, with Ballyfin Demesne the only other Irish hotel to receive this honour.

Some 12 other Irish hotels also received one- or two-key accreditations from Michelin.

Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 25 Resorts In Europe: Readers’ Choice Awards 2024

1. Adare Manor, Co. Limerick, Ireland
2. Gleneagles, Auchterarder, UK
3. Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews, UK
4. Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo, Ireland
5. Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg, Co. Clare, Ireland
6. Sheen Falls Lodge, Co. Kerry, Ireland
7. D Maris Bay, Marmaris, Türkiye
8. Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne, Bürgenstock, Switzerland
9. Six Senses Ibiza, San Juan Bautista, Spain
10. Six Senses Kaplankaya, Bozbük, Türkiye
11. Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Estate, Co. Clare, Ireland
12. The Europe Hotel & Resort, Co. Kerry, Ireland
13. Trump Turnberry, Turnberry, UK
14. Susona Bodrum LXR Hotels & Resorts, Bodrum, Türkiye
15. Chia Laguna Resort, Sardinia, Italy
16. Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, Champillon, France
17. Elysium Hotel, Paphos, Cyprus
18. The Dunloe, Killarney, Ireland
19. Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
20. AMARA, Agios Tychon, Cyprus
21. Vila Vita Parc, Alporchinhos, Portugal
22. Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, Türkiye
23. The Bodrum EDITION, Bodrum, Türkiye
24. Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort, Serik D:Z1, Türkiye
25. The Albatroz, Cascais, Portugal