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Exterior of Ashford Castle hotel located in Ireland

Awards & accolades

Our guests are our most passionate ambassadors and we are so appreciative of the superb endorsements we receive daily through direct feedback, online reviews and travel awards. These awards are wonderful recognition and reward for our extraordinary teams and their unrivalled efforts to create exceptional guest experiences.

Ireland's Best Hotel Spa

The Spa at Ashford Castle was voted 'Ireland's Best Hotel Spa' for the eighth consecutive year at the World Spa Awards 2024.

One of the Best Resorts in the UK & Ireland

In the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024, Ashford Castle was voted no. 2 in The 5 Best Resorts in the UK and Ireland.

In proud recognition

  • World Spa Awards - Ireland's Best Hotel Spa - 2024
  • Yes Chef Awards - Luxury Hotel Restaurant of the Year for the George V Dining Room - 2024
  • Yes Chef Awards - Andrew Ryan, Executive Pastry Chef awarded 'Pastry Chef of the Year' - 2024
  • Yes Chef Awards - Fine Dining Restaurant in Connaught for the George V Dining Room - 2024
  • Forbes Travel Guide - Retained Forbes Five-Star awards for Ashford Castle and the Spa - 2024
  • Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards - Awarded Gold for being one of the top three Five-Star spas in Ireland - 2024 
  • Andrew Harper Member's Choice Award - Top 10 Favourite Hotels - 2024
  • Ireland's Five Star Hotel Spa Experience - Gold Medal Awards - 2024
  • Food & Wine Magazine Awards – Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate and Pâtisserie awarded ‘Best Pastry Chef’ - 2023
  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – Voted No. 4 in Best Resorts in Europe - 2023
  • World Spa Awards - Ireland's Best Hotel Spa - 2023
  • Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards - Voted No. 4 in The 5 Best Resorts in the UK and Ireland - 2023
  • Travel + Leisure 500 - Ashford Castle is recognised as one of the best hotels in the world - 2023 
  • Forbes Travel Guide - Retained Forbes Five-Star award - 2023
  • Forbes Travel Guide - Ashford Castle’s Spa awarded a Forbes Five-Star, making Ashford Castle the first and only hotel in Ireland to hold two Forbes Five-Star awards - 2023
  • GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf - Certified Course - 2023
  • World Spa Awards - Ireland's Best Hotel Spa - 2022  
  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards - Voted No. 7 in Best Resorts in Europe - 2022
  • The Travel Industry Awards - Sustainability Initiative Of The Year (Communities) - 2022
  • Bar of the Year Awards - 5 Star Hotel Bar of the Year - 2022
  • Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards - Voted No. 1 in The 5 Best Hotel Resorts in the UK and Ireland - 2022
  • Forbes Travel Guide – Retained prestigious Five-Star rating - 2022
  • Wine Spectator - George V Dining Room 'Best of' Award of Excellence - 2022
  • Gold Medal Awards - Seven awards including the 'Supreme Award', a 'Gold Medal' for Ireland's Guest Experience and a 'Silver Medals' for Leading Green Hotel and Afternoon Tea - 2022
  • U.S. News - Voted No.4 Best Hotels in Europe - 2022
  • World Spa Awards - Ireland's Best Hotel Spa - 2021
  • Green Awards - The Green Tourism & Entertainment Award - 2021
  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards - Voted No. 4 in the Top 25 Hotels in Ireland - 2021
  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards - Voted No. 4 in Resort Hotel in Europe - 2020
  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards - Voted No. 2 in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Ireland - 2020
  • World Spa Awards - Ireland's Best Hotel Spa - 2020