Name: Temple Gate Hotel
Address: The Square, Clare, Munster, Ennis, Ireland, Ennis, County Clare, IE
Price range: $173–$377 per night
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

Temple Gate Hotel draws praise for its central, walkable location and friendly staff, with many guests finding clean, comfortable rooms, though some report dated decor, warm or stuffy temperatures without air conditioning, and occasional noise or maintenance issues.

On-site dining and the lobby pub receive frequent compliments, while breakfast quality is inconsistent, with reports ranging from excellent to poor or cold. Parking and check-in are convenient, though a few guests noted slow or uneven service at busy breakfast times. Best suited to travellers who value walkability and on-site atmosphere over cutting-edge rooms.

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Facilities

On-site pub is popular, and parking is easy and convenient.

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8

Heather

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Temple gate is a very nice hotel offering a variety of dining choices with something in most price ranges. Breakfast is fine, but choices are limited for non-egg eaters. The staff are helpful and attentive. A special shoutout to Lee one of the managers and to Jack in the bar. Delightful fellows and understand service. The hotel is truly in the center of town and makes it very convenient to walk everywhere. It is literally next to the Clare Museum. Parking was ample and close to the hotel. The room and beds were comfortable and large enough for two friends to share on holiday. Enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend.

8

Aidan

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, seemed to cater for everyone, from couples on a short stay to wedding parties. Very comfortable hotel in a very convenient location for Ennis town centre and the surrounding area. Nice entrance and reception, nice lounges and bar and the breakfast was huge and sets you up for the day. Free parking directly outside. Would recommend and will return.

10

Erin

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice with history to it. We enjoyed the bar and the breakfast spread in the morning. Easy to park in the lot by the hotel. Our room was a bit plain, but we were visiting Cliffs of Moher and did not mind a more simple room.

10

Donnell

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice enough place, fairly basic, great pub in the lobby. Very close to the town centre.

10

Luigi

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and we found everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The pub at the ground floor was wonderful. We had dinner there and truly enjoyed the location and the food. The staff is helpful and cares that guests enjoy their stay. I also suggest to visit the pubs nearby to appreciate the Irish music and the magical atmosphere.

10

Eleanor

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place. Easy parking. Convenient location.

10

Thomas Lillian

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay, super convenient to walking to everything in Ennis. Bar is a good stop and the breakfast is very good. My only recommendations would be iron and ironing board in the room and coffee maker for us coffeeholics. I will be back, the folks here are so friendly!!

10

Cyndi

May 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, super friendly staff, fastest check in I’ve ever seen. Clean comfortable rooms. Easy parking

10

Gustaf

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this was a great hotel. very good restaurant, and great location in old town Ennis

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as clean or spotless, with only occasional lapses noted.

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Holly

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly. However, the elevator was not working and carrying several suitcases up several floors without any assistance was not upmost service. Bathroom seems unclean. Can’t open windows all the way for fresh air.

10

James

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Brian

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My wife and I arrived for a 3 night stay. The hotel was spotless. The staff at reception were so friendly and professional. We booked a Deluxe room which was fantastic and absolutely spotless. We ate at the hotel for 2 nights and found the food and service excellent. The breakfast was equally as good.. the hotel is situated 2 mins from main shopping . The other night we ate in a pub called Knox's. .Staff were super and food also. Lovely Hotel and great spot for turning.

10

Catherine

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Curtious Staff. Very clean.

4

Brendan

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel could definitely use an upgrade outdated rooms lots of empty drink glasses left around and wasn’t very busy

10

Bridget

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night on our way to Shannon airport. Location was great - in the centre of town. Staff were friendly, room was clean and comfortable

8

Christopher

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms

8

James

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Temple Gate hotel. The location is great for exploring Ennis and the surrounding area. Rooms are clean, the check-in process was easy. The staff is very friendly.

10

Robert

Jul 19, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Just a well run establishment. Excellent and friendly staff. Spotlessly clean.

10

Jean

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff were friendly, professional and did everything they could to make our stay wonderful. It is also the perfect location to explore Ennis. Room was clean and comfortable. Can’t think of anything that could have been better.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, but several guests found them hot or stuffy and noted the lack of air conditioning; some mention dated or basic decor and occasional noise. A few reported small or less comfortable beds.

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Isa

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Caroline

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very central to the town but lacking atmosphere. The executive room was very basic and bland so not worth the extra money you pay for it. The room was also very stuffy but if you opened the window you had to put up with the noise of the buses outside at the bus stop for most of the night. The staff in the bar and at breakfast were very friendly. Overall a little disappointed with our stay.

8

James

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were comfortable and clean and bathroom was excellent. Breakfast was mediocre.

10

Gorm

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

6

Susan

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel just very hot in the rooms. Need AC or more fans.

10

Hilary

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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jean

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Près de la ville . Nous n'avons pas eu la chambre réservée et prendre note de l'absence d'air climatisée dans les chambres .

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keith

Dec 20, 2021

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Stayed 1 night

The photos provided are not an accurrate representation of the room we were given. I can only assume that there is two parts to the hotel - a more modern build and room style as the room we recieved was defintely not up to the 4 star standard that hotel claims - old, tired and very much a disapointment. If i was to return I would be sure to ask for a modern room

6

Monica

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cold shower and small bed makes the night not pleasant.

8

Tracy

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel food was excellent but the beds were not very comfortable. Sheets were very crisp but not cozy. I ended up sleeping on the floor.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, professional, and accommodating, with notably quick check-in. A few guests experienced lapses at breakfast or during an elevator outage.

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Caroline

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very central to the town but lacking atmosphere. The executive room was very basic and bland so not worth the extra money you pay for it. The room was also very stuffy but if you opened the window you had to put up with the noise of the buses outside at the bus stop for most of the night. The staff in the bar and at breakfast were very friendly. Overall a little disappointed with our stay.

4

Holly

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly. However, the elevator was not working and carrying several suitcases up several floors without any assistance was not upmost service. Bathroom seems unclean. Can’t open windows all the way for fresh air.

10

James

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

GRAEME

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Mary

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. We arrived early morning after an overnight flight. They were kind enough to find an available room and let us check-in by 9:30 for a much needed nap. Comfortable rooms, great location. Only downside is that the bathtubs are high sided making it a bit tricky to get in and out of for a shower.

6

Beatrice

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Both my husband were waiting for ages for our breakfst lt felt like the waitress had forgotten we were there

10

Maureen

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was lovely and extremely kind and helpful.

8

James

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Temple Gate hotel. The location is great for exploring Ennis and the surrounding area. Rooms are clean, the check-in process was easy. The staff is very friendly.

10

Cyndi

May 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, super friendly staff, fastest check in I’ve ever seen. Clean comfortable rooms. Easy parking

10

James

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

GM Barney at the property was excellent. He assisted over and above when we left our passports at a previous hotel. The entire staff was great along with the restaurant options. Will return.

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Location

Central, walkable base in Ennis, close to shops, pubs, and sights, and handy for exploring the area.

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Heather

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Temple gate is a very nice hotel offering a variety of dining choices with something in most price ranges. Breakfast is fine, but choices are limited for non-egg eaters. The staff are helpful and attentive. A special shoutout to Lee one of the managers and to Jack in the bar. Delightful fellows and understand service. The hotel is truly in the center of town and makes it very convenient to walk everywhere. It is literally next to the Clare Museum. Parking was ample and close to the hotel. The room and beds were comfortable and large enough for two friends to share on holiday. Enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend.

10

John

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice enough place, fairly basic, great pub in the lobby. Very close to the town centre.

10

John

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Loved the central location to all the pubs and restaurants in Ennis.

10

Bridget

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night on our way to Shannon airport. Location was great - in the centre of town. Staff were friendly, room was clean and comfortable

10

Eleanor

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place. Easy parking. Convenient location.

8

James

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Temple Gate hotel. The location is great for exploring Ennis and the surrounding area. Rooms are clean, the check-in process was easy. The staff is very friendly.

10

Candi

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was property and location were wonderful! I would highly recommend this hotel! Plus, you are in such a wonderful area to see so many attractions!!!

10

Gustaf

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this was a great hotel. very good restaurant, and great location in old town Ennis

10

Robert

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and the hotel is very convenient to Ennis center

10

Barb

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The perfect hotel to stay in. It is in the centre of town and close to everything. Ennis was great to walk around. You could get a great breakfast in Dunns for 5.75€. The museum right outside the door was free and worth a look. What a wonderful stay!!

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Dining

Dinner and the lobby pub earn strong reviews, while breakfast is inconsistent—praised by some but described by others as mediocre, limited, cold, or poor, with occasional slow service.

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Erin

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice with history to it. We enjoyed the bar and the breakfast spread in the morning. Easy to park in the lot by the hotel. Our room was a bit plain, but we were visiting Cliffs of Moher and did not mind a more simple room.

8

angela

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cold and breakfast was cold

8

James

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were comfortable and clean and bathroom was excellent. Breakfast was mediocre.

2

Angela

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast very poor. The breakfast is not freshly cooked to order. The menu as listed is not available. There was not even Irish soda bread just cheap supermarket sliced bread and a buffet breakfast. Really poor. As for the bedroom the towels were tiny. No net curtains on the windows so we had to close the curtains and turn in the lights. Hair dryer didn’t work. Basically in his hotel every expense is spared.

4

Colin

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel, breakfast food quality poor.

10

Dale

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was well situated for old town Ennis. Staff was inviting and helpful. Onsite dining was excellent.

6

Beatrice

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Both my husband were waiting for ages for our breakfst lt felt like the waitress had forgotten we were there

10

Tennessee Rick

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel. The staff was fantastic very warm and welcoming. Laundry service was a bit expensive, but very well worth it. Breakfast was great and we loved the dinner options too. Wonderful servers and delicious meals. Very convenient to shopping and the train station.

10

Karen

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Pub dinner and breakfast were excellent.

10

Gustaf

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this was a great hotel. very good restaurant, and great location in old town Ennis

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Month	Average price
January	$151
February	$143
March	$159
April	$168
May	$204
June	$193
July	$216
August	$206
September	$224
October	$186
November	$175
December	$232

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11 $295	12 $377
13 $289	14 $197	15 $204	16 $193	17 $186	18 $283	19 $264
20 $173	21 $186	22 $186	23 $213	24 $190	25	26 $252
27 $184	28	29 $229	30 $224

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $193	2	3 $309
4 $218	5 $194	6 $267	7 $199	8 $197	9 $214	10 $228
11 $190	12 $192	13	14 $194	15 $192	16 $228	17 $211
18 $192	19 $194	20 $192	21 $192	22 $194	23 $214	24
25 $184	26 $199	27 $192	28 $194	29 $194	30 $211	31 $233

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