Temple Gate Hotel Reviews
Read what a selection of our most recent guests have to say:
Top Class Hotel in Ennis
My wife and I availed of the Golden Years package. 3 nights B+B and a meal on one night. Also included were yummy fresh scones with tea and/or coffee. Excellent value for money. This was our second visit and we certainly were not disappointed. The staff are friendly and helpful and they are great ambassadors for the hotel. Housekeeping was excellent. Our room was serviced every day and left spotless. Thank you to the hardworking housekeeper. Food was really nice and very generous portions. I love that this hotel is so handy to Ennis which is a great shopping town and has lots of entertainment. We thoroughly enjoyed our drive around the County exploring Kilrush, Kilkee, Lahinch, The Burren, Ballyvaughan and various other beautiful towns and villages. A lovely County with friendly welcoming people.
August 2025, Tripadvisor
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Lovely Relaxing Hotel in the centre of Ennis
Visited many times when over in Ireland to see family, great location in the centre of Ennis. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms, very good breakfast selection. Preachers Pub friendly and relaxed, very good selection of food and drinks.
August 2025, Tripadvisor
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Great Hotel
The Temple Gate Hotel is an excellent choice for visiting Ennis. Located in the heart of the town, it provides easy walking access to all the shops. There is ample parking available behind the hotel. Additionally, their bar and restaurant are quite good, and we enjoyed live music during our stay.
July 2025, Tripdvisor
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Great Stay
Great Hotel. Super staff and excellent location. Rooms were spotless and had a great sleep. Food was faultless. Great location for touring and shopping.
July 2025, Tripadvisor
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Relaxing Stay
Great place to relax and unwind. Sits in the heart of town. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
July 2025, Tripadvisor
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Excellent Hotel in Ennis
The hotel is at a great location and the staff were excellent, the breakfast was great and the room was comfortable and quiet.
June 2025, Tripadvisor
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Fantastic Experience in a top quality hotel
“My wife and I went to the Temple Gate Hotel from Thursday to Sunday. Package offered was 3 nights B&B and dinner on one night. Excellent value. The hotel is excellent and we were both very happy with our experience. Staff are top quality right through the hotel. Professional and helpful. They are an asset to this hotel and ensure that guests enjoy their time in the Temple Gate. Congratulations to management on their recruitment process. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. Bedroom service is excellent with attention to detail. Food was top quality both in Preachers Bar and Legends restaurant. Definitely would recommend both. One small disappointment was the fact that both had only a selection of 3 red wines on the wine list. However this is a comment and certainly not a complaint. The situation of the hotel is in the town making it easy to explore Ennis. Right beside Daniel O’Connell’s statue. Fantastic hotel parking. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we would strongly recommend this hotel. We definitely plan to return and enjoy another fantastic stay. Thank you to all the staff.”
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Outstanding
“Both myself and my husband have stayed in this hotel a few times before and we can honestly say that it has always been a most enjoyable stay. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. I want to mention in particular Marie and Kasey from the Front Office, who have always gone the extra mile for us. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. We even got a free room upgrade and late check-out the last time. It was perfect in every way. We have eaten both in the restaurant and the bar and the food is lovely, in particular the duck deserves a mention, which was cooked to perfection. It is also lovely to see the management team around mingling with the guests and being clearly visible. Thank you to all of the staff. We cannot recommend this beautiful place enough. We will for sure return soon.”
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Home from Home
“Had another wonderful stay at Temple Gate Hotel. Friendly helpful staff. comfy bed in a room with all the necessary facilities. Very clean. Location is central with free car parking in front of the hotel. Great place to stay and explore the historical town but also a great base for west Clare. Had a meal one night in the Preachers bar and it was excellent. Fresh produce excellently presented and great value. Breakfast could not be faulted either. Have stayed here on numerous occasions and each time I go back I know why! Top Class.”
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Lovely stay for our first days in Ireland
“Perfect beginning to our vacation in Ireland! Quiet, good location for those without a car, easy walk to the bus/train for an afternoon trip to the Cliffs of Moher. Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend.”
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Highly recommend
“The wife and I had a lovely lunch here in the busy bar/restaurant. We were seated on arrival at a high table but minutes later we were asked if we wanted a more comfortable table that became available. We were attended to very quickly and the food arrived in good time. The food was fresh and very hot. Lovely large chicken goujons with salad and a fine pot of French fries. Pork loin with apple sauce, gravy and mixed veg was enjoyed by my wife. Excellent, efficient staff working well together. Very busy which is always a good sign. We’ll done to all.”
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Location First Class
“We stayed one night in your beautiful Hotel, it was our first trip to Ennis as we were passing through on a roadtrip to Cork. Louise was so friendly and helpful on Reception. When we returned to the Hotel after a great night’s entertainment at Paddy Quinns we were greeted by Michael the night porter who advised us to get a nightcap in the Bar, he then came to chat to us telling stories and jokes, making us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back, oh and thanks for the chocolates”.
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Perfect site for our Family Reunion
“Amazing site for a family reunion. Accommodations are great, right in the heart of Ennis, near all the County Clare attractions. The staff was wonderful to work with and made our group of 30 feel right at home. We had a wonderful dinner, with traditional Irish music arranged by Marie, and lots of fun in the pub. You won’t be disappointed.”
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Felt so refreshed leaving. I wouldn’t stay anywhere in Ennis, this is my very favourite
“It only takes one word to describe the Temple Gate Hotel, staff, rooms, food and location. PERFECT. Am so looking forward to staying again, a lovely home from home experience. A very nice atmosphere in this hotel maybe because staff seemed to be happy working there.”
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Great Hotel with the Friendliest Staff
“This hotel is in the perfect location to explore Ennis and other parts of Clare. The rooms are a lovely size and the shower is nice and powerful. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Temple Gate every need was catered for, with a special thanks to the restaurant staff! We rang ahead to see if they could cater for a vegan diet and the staff went above and beyond to make sure there was a variety to choose from, the food was delicious especially at breakfast. We can’t wait to stay here again the next time we pass through Clare. Thanks again to all the staff at Temple Gate Hotel for making us feel so welcome”.
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