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Temple Gate Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Ennis with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Temple Gate Hotel blends upscale comfort with family-friendly warmth in the business district. Guests can browse the library, sip coffee in the cozy shop, or dine at Legends restaurant from breakfast to dinner. The outdoor terrace offers a peaceful spot to unwind with free WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €169
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
The Square, Ennis, Clare

What's nearby

  • Clare Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ennis Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ennis Friary - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Midwestern Regional Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Ennis Station - 12 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bb’s Coffee & Muffins - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Preacher's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hillbilly's Traditional fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paddy Quin's Traditional Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Temple Gate Hotel

Upscale hotel in the business district
At Temple Gate Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. The on-site restaurant, Legends, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 70 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Legends
  • Preachers Pub

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15,069 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 29 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and from EUR 7.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Temple Gate Ennis
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Frequently asked questions

Is Temple Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Temple Gate Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Temple Gate Hotel on 5 Nov 2025 start from €169.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Temple Gate Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Temple Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Temple Gate Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Temple Gate Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Ennis, this hotel is steps away from Clare Museum, Daniel O'Connell Monument and Abbey Street. Monuments & Sculptures and Sceal Eile Books are also within 5 minutes. Ennis Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Temple Gate Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 708 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
All good, great food & a very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Temple Gate hotel is a gem in Ennis, our room was very large and beautifully appointed. All of the shops and dining in the town centre were right there, very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well situated for old town Ennis. Staff was inviting and helpful. Onsite dining was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

All staff helpful, friendly and professional. Comfy bed in a nice warm room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff, food is very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Isa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel. I got a double room where it was outside continuously buzzing from somewhere. Also, in the night. It was very warm inside. Good breakfast till 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were staying for the shinty hurling international, and were very happy with the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Room comfort
Average hotel, breakfast food quality poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel just very hot in the rooms. Need AC or more fans.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Easy parking. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A truly one of a kind place to stay… A beautiful modern temple overlaid on top of an old Abbey. Ceiling in the bar is worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely property

Our favorite stop along our travels. Lovely property with pub & restaurant. Easily walkable area. Staff were very friendly and kind. We will definitely stay here again when passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very professional, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves the location and overall facility. Henrietta at the front desk is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, super friendly staff, fastest check in I’ve ever seen. Clean comfortable rooms. Easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionists were impressive: welcoming, professional and very helpful. This is our second stay at this hotel and I recommend it to anyone seeking a clean, attractive, convenient and reasonably priced lodging. The decor is fabulous and the staff are extraordinary. I know that we will return on our next trip to Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night before flying home from Shannon airport. Check in was probably the quickest and smoothest we have ever experienced in a hotel. The room was well equipped and comfortable. We had a nice comfortable stay with a quite nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gorm

Only thing was the temperature control - super hot in room and chilly at breakfast. Not clear how to adjust radiator - the valve did not do much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room like a oven ,no air conditioning, So so warn in the room ,and shower very slippy ,the waitress didn't care about nothing .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cold and breakfast was cold
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water in the shower did not get warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025