Killeavy Castle Estate in Newry, Co Down has been named the best 4-star luxury hotel in Ireland at the Irish Hotel Awards 2023.
The awards were announced at a bustling ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo, where hospitality teams from across the industry gathered to celebrate and watch as a number of awards were doled out.
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The awards are decided according to a 280 point report compiled by the awards' team of researchers, documenting their visit to each establishment from arrival to departure and spanning all departments of the hotel.
The award for the best 4-star Lux Hotel of the Year was a new category, alongside City Hotel of the Year and Waterside Wedding Venue of the Year, all of which were introduced to reflect the changing hospitality industry.
Set among 365 acres of mixed farm and woodland in Co Armagh's Slieve Gullion, the castle hotel and spa is located 10 minutes outside Newry and prides itself on its focus on slow living. Ingredients for its onsite restaurant are sourced from its own local farm, while the family-owned restored 19th century castle can be partially rented out for big events.
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Kilronan Castle in Co Roscommon nabbed the awards for Wedding Hotel of the Year and Spa Experience of the Year, while Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments in Kilarney, Co Kerry was named Family Hotel of the Year.
Speaking about the awards, Shane Smith, Managing Director of NI Media who run the Irish Hotel Awards said: "The Irish Hotel Awards is now recognised as a benchmark of quality for properties in Ireland.
"All our members have been rigorously inspected by a team of researchers who are dedicated to promoting and developing the industry. Our members have been assessed and judged at the highest standards and the quality out there is simply magnificent."
Read the full list of winning hotels below:
Airport Hotel of the Year - Shannon Springs Hotel, Co Clare
Boutique Hotel of the Year - Me & Mrs Jones, Co Derry
Brand Hotel of the Year - Clayton Hotel Sligo, Co Sligo
Business & Conference Hotel - Clayton Charlemont, Co Dublin
Castle Hotel of the Year - Waterford Castle, Co Waterford
City Hotel of the Year - Ashling Hotel, Co Dublin
Coastal Escape of the Year - Diamond Coast Hotel, Co Sligo
Country House Hotel - The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo
Dog Friendly Hotel of the Year - The Inn on the Coast, Co Derry
Excellence in Service Award - Castleknock Hotel, Co Dublin
Family Hotel of the Year - Gleneagle Hotel & Apartments, Co Kerry
Fine Dining Experience of the Year - Lough Rynn Castle, Co Leitrim
Gourmet Getaway of the Year - Waterford Castle, Co Waterford
Great Irish Breakfast Award - Faithlegg House, Co Waterford
Golf Experience of the Year - Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Co Wicklow
Hotel Bar of the Year - Hotel Isaacs, Co Cork
Hotel Design of the Year - Hyde Hotel, Co Galway
Hotel Restaurant of the Year - Hyde Hotel, Co Galway
Local Hotel of the Year - The Park Hotel, Co Waterford
Rising Star of the Year - Farnham Estate, Co Cavan
Romantic Hotel of the Year - Delphi Lodge, Co Galway
Self-Catering Property of the Year - Belle Isle Estate, Co Fermanagh
Social Media Marketing Award - The Johnstown Estate, Co Meath
Spa Experience of the Year - Kilronan Castle, Co Roscommon
Waterside Wedding Venue - Dingle Skellig Hotel, Co Kerry
Intimate Wedding Venue - The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo
Wedding Hotel of the Year - Kilronan Castle, Co Roscommon
2 Star Hotel of the Year - Murray's Doonmore Hotel, Co Galway
3 Star Hotel of the Year - Hyde Hotel, Co Galway
4 Star Hotel of the Year - Dingle Skellig Hotel, Co Kerry
4 Star Lux Hotel of the Year - Killeavy Castle Estate, Co Down
