Name: Temple Gate Hotel
Address: The Square, Clare, Munster, Ennis, Ireland, Ennis, County Clare, IE
Price range: US$181–US$292 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

24 Mar 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

2 Jun 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

16 Jun 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

18 Apr 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

12 Aug 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

17 Aug 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

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place. Easy parking. Convenient location.

10

Thomas Lillian

2 Jul 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

3 May 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

30 May 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

19 Jul 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

19 Aug 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

10 Jul 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

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Curtious Staff. Very clean.

4

Brendan

25 Mar 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

11 Jul 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

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms

8

James

20 Jun 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

19 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Jean

31 Mar 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

21 Aug 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

4 Aug 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

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Gorm

10 Jan 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

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Hilary

24 May 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

27 May 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

20 Dec 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

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cold shower and small bed makes the night not pleasant.

8

Tracy

3 Apr 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

4 Aug 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

19 Jul 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

19 Aug 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

17 May 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

8 May 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

8 May 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

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was lovely and extremely kind and helpful.

8

James

20 Jun 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

3 May 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

21 Oct 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

24 Mar 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

12 Aug 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

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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

10

Bridget

11 Jul 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

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place. Easy parking. Convenient location.

8

James

20 Jun 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

6 Apr 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

30 May 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

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and the hotel is very convenient to Ennis center

10

Barb

30 Apr 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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10

Erin

16 Jun 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

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cold and breakfast was cold

8

James

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

2

Angela

15 Nov 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

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Average hotel, breakfast food quality poor.

10

Dale

13 May 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

8 May 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

2 Mar 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

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Pub dinner and breakfast were excellent.

10

Gustaf

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

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $248	10 $280	11 $292	12
13 $278	14 $212	15 $205	16 $205	17 $212	18 $288	19 $268
20 $189	21 $207	22 $209	23 $206	24 $218	25	26 $252
27 $203	28	29 $232	30 $224

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $184	2	3 $241
4 $209	5 $184	6 $267	7 $197	8 $187	9 $209	10 $228
11 $181	12 $183	13	14 $184	15 $183	16 $233	17 $211
18 $181	19 $184	20 $183	21 $183	22 $184	23 $203	24
25	26 $187	27 $183	28 $184	29 $184	30 $203	31 $224

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