Ireland's top hotels & spas crowned at 2025 Gold Medal Awards

Considered one of the leading independent awards for the Irish hospitality industry, The Gold Medal Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the hotel and catering sector throughout the country.

Now in its 35th year, this ceremony took place on Tuesday, 28 January, at the Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, with each category of hotel put to the test by an expert judging panel.

Highlighting the properties that have shown the highest level of excellence and quality within the hospitality industry over the past year, the ceremony celebrated venues small and large.

Highlights include Hayfield Manor in Cork winning the impressive title of 'Supreme Winner', while Castle Leslie in Monaghan was named as 'Ireland's Favourite Place to Stay'. See the full list of winners below.

2024 Winners:

Supreme Winner
Gold - Hayfield Manor

Ireland's Lifetime Achievement
Gold - Theresa Allen

Ireland's Favourite Place To Stay
Overall Winner - Castle Leslie
Connacht - Ashford Castle
Leinster - Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge
Munster - The Rose Hotel
Ulster - Castle Leslie

Ireland's Family Friendly Hotel
Gold - Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
Silver - Clonakilty Park Hotel
Bronze - Amber Springs Hotel

Ireland's Best Family Run Hotel Group
Gold - Romantic Castles Of Ireland

Ireland's Sustainability / Leading Green Hotel
Gold - Armada Hotel
Silver - Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa
Bronze - Dromoland Castle Hotel

Ireland’s Five Star Hotel
Gold - Hayfield Manor
Silver - The Merrion Hotel Dublin
Bronze - Cashel Palace Hotel

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Ireland's Afternoon Tea Hotel
Gold - The Merrion Hotel Dublin
Silver - Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Bronze - Marlfield House Hotel

Ireland's Chef of the Year
Gold - The Lake Hotel, Noel Enright
Silver - Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Danni Barry
Bronze - The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant, Angel Pirev

Ireland's Five Star Chef of the Year
Gold - Park Hotel Kenmare, James O'Sullivan
Silver - Ashford Castle, Liam Finnegan
Bronze - Sheen Falls Lodge, Mark Treacy

Ireland's Best Hotel Group
Gold - MHL Hotel Group

Ireland’s Business & Conference Hotel
Gold - The Johnstown Estate
Silver - Lyrath Estate
Bronze - Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin

Ireland’s Four Star Hotel
Gold - Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa
Silver - Armada Hotel
Bronze - Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa

Ireland’s Wine Experience
Gold - Ashford Castle
Silver - Cashel Palace Hotel
Bronze - Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

Ireland’s Four Star Resort
Gold - Renvyle House Hotel and Resort
Silver - Harvey's Point
Bronze - Galgorm

Ireland’s Guest Experience
Gold - Killashee Hotel
Silver - Harvey's Point
Bronze - The Montenotte

Ireland's Five Star Resort
Gold - Adare Manor
Silver - Dromoland Castle Hotel
Bronze - Sheen Falls Lodge

Ireland’s Three Star Hotel
Gold - Hotel Isaacs Cork
Silver - Clew Bay Hotel
Bronze - Great National South Court Hotel

Ireland's Hotel Casual Dining Experience
Gold - Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa
Silver - Great Southern Killarney
Bronze - Armada Hotel

Ireland's Five Star Hotel Casual Dining Experience
Gold - The g Hotel & Spa
Silver - Hayfield Manor
Bronze - Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland

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Ireland's Innovative Supplier
Gold - Excel Recruitment

Ireland’s City Hotel
Gold - The Mayson Hotel
Silver - The Dean Cork
Bronze - The Hardiman

Ireland’s Country House & Guest House Experience
Gold - Ard na Sidhe Country House Hotel
Silver - Dunbrody Country House
Bronze - Marlfield House Hotel

Ireland’s Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant
Gold - The Blue Haven Hotel
Silver - Tankardstown House, Brabazon Restaurant
Bronze - Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa

Ireland's Five Star Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant
Gold - Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate
Silver - Ballyfin Demesne
Bronze - Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Spa Experience
Gold - Dromoland Castle Hotel
Silver - Ashford Castle
Bronze - ESPA at The Europe Hotel & Resort

Ireland’s Four Star Hotel Spa Experience
Gold - Galgorm
Silver - The Johnstown Estate
Bronze - Ice House Hotel

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Ireland’s Front of House Team/Team Member
Gold - The Europe Hotel & Resort
Silver - Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club
Bronze - The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant

Ireland’s Breakfast Experience
Gold - Castlewood House Dingle
Silver - Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel
Bronze - Celtic Ross Hotel

Ireland’s Menu Provenance Award
Gold - Ballyfin Demesne
Silver - Ballymaloe House Hotel
Bronze - Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa

Ireland’s Grand Wedding Hotel
Gold - Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel
Silver - Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Bronze - Mulranny Park Hotel

Ireland's Small Wedding Hotel
Gold - Luttrellstown Castle Resort
Silver - The Station House Hotel, Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Bronze - Lough Rynn Castle

Ireland's Castle & Heritage Wedding Excellence
Gold - Cashel Palace Hotel
Silver - Castle Leslie Estate
Bronze - Markree Castle

Ireland's Outstanding Customer Service Award
Gold - The Kingsley Hotel

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Tourist Experience of the Year
Gold - Mulranny Park Hotel
Silver - The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney
Bronze - Chancery Hotel Dublin

Ireland's Boutique Hotel of the Year
Gold - Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel
Silver - Stauntons on the Green
Bronze - The Blue Haven Hotel

Ireland’s Five Star Guest Experience
Gold - Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Silver - The Merrion Hotel Dublin
Bronze - The Killarney Park