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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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Serves lunch, dinner and brunch
Front of property
Reception
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$306
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

Map
The Square, Ennis, Clare
  • Ennis Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ennis Friary
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Midwestern Regional Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Shannon (SNN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ennis

Temple Gate Hotel puts you in the heart of Ennis, within steps of Clare Museum and Daniel O'Connell Monument. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, Legends, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Preachers Pub is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. 15069 square feet (1400 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .In the area of this 4-property class Ennis hotel, you'll find Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club.

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 - 9 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BB's Coffee & Muffins - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Knox's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Aroma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Preachers Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Market Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Temple Gate Hotel

Hotel in Ennis with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 15069 square feet (1400 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Temple Gate Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ennis hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 15069 sq ft of conference space
  • 1400 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Temple Gate Hotel offers 70 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ennis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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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 13.95 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 13.95 for adults and from EUR 7.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 parking available at Temple Gate Hotel?

Yep, Temple Gate Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 16 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Temple Gate Hotel on 29 June 2025 start from AU$306.09, 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.

What makes Temple Gate Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Temple Gate Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Temple Gate Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Temple Gate Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Temple Gate Hotel?

No, Temple Gate Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Temple Gate Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Temple Gate Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Temple Gate Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Temple Gate Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Ennis Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

Temple Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 668 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tennessee Rick, Naples

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cold shower and small bed makes the night not pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
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

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the hotel is very convenient to Ennis center
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

fabulous staff

the staff went out of teir way to provide all the support i needed. the food was excellent as well & great scones!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
FANTASTIC!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirta, Van Nuys

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent all across the board! The staff was wonderful and the accommodations were fantastic! The amenities were great and there were many details that made it a memorable experience. The food was delicious and the service exceptional. We were upgraded to a comfortable and fabulous suite. We highly recommend this beautiful property that was once a convent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Temple Gate Hotel...so nice and close to the center of town for shopping and pubs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

James

Travelled with family
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

Vitaliy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024