Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort  

Set in Newtownmountkennedy (Kilmullin area), this five-star golf resort sits on 400 acres between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea, about 30 minutes from Dublin. You’re steps from Druids Glen Golf Club and the National Garden Exhibition Center, with Glenroe Open Farm and Shoreline Leisure Charlesland a short drive away. Dublin attractions like Aviva Stadium and St. Stephen’s Green are within easy reach for day trips.

A luxurious, nature-forward hideaway with individually decorated rooms — 145 guestrooms feature pillowtop beds, premium bedding, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Bathrooms have separate tubs and showers, plus designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Many rooms and the restaurant offer golf-course views, giving the stay a quietly elevated vibe.

Soak in a full-service spa with massages, sauna and steam bath, or hit the health club and indoor pool for a workout. There’s a bar and picnic area, an arcade/game room and a children’s playroom for family-friendly fun. Free self-parking, concierge and tour desk services keep logistics easy, and airport shuttle/transfer options are available for a surcharge — perfect for wake-up-to-sea-breeze mornings after a round on the course.

Conference halls and meeting/presentation facilities accommodate events, supported by a business center and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property.

Dine at Hugos with sweeping views over the golf course, unwind in the bar/lounge, or order 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM (for a fee), delivered with warm Irish hospitality.