Wexford has a lot happening and going for it. This beautiful town in the southeast of Ireland boasts of top-notch beaches, heritage walks, woodland walks, medieval lanes and a 13th-century tollgate. It’s also home to the National Opera House, and we have covered Wexford in lots of interesting ways in our articles and features. So if you’re planning to visit Wexford this spring or summer, here are the best hotels in Wexford to make your stay comfortable and also luxurious!
This nifty little list gives you the best options in Wexford – from budget to boujee so that you can make the most out of your trip. From wellness centres, spas, cooked-to-perfection breakfasts, and historic properties – our list has it all!
Talbot Hotel
What’s going in favour of the Talbot Hotel to make it to our best hotels in the Wexford list?
For starters, overlooking Wexford Harbour, the Talbot Hotel features local art and an indoor swimming pool and spa bath. Free parking is available on-site and Wexford Golf Club is just a 5-minute drive away.
Fresh, local produce is served in the Oyster Lane Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a casual lunch or evening drink in the hotel’s Ballast Bank Bar and Grill.
Wexford Harbour, and its ferry connections to South Wales, is less than a 20-minute drive from the Talbot Hotel Wexford. Wexford Rail Station and the town centre are a 10-minute journey on foot.
It also helps that couples, particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
How gorgeous is the space featured below? Wouldn’t you love to be sat here in this lovely bar and sip something nice?
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Whitford House Hotel
The Whitford House Hotel is often considered to be one of the top hotels in Wexford. It combines old-world charm with first-class facilities.
A family-run property located 4.8 km from Wexford town and 17 minutes drive from Rosslare Europort, it offers leisure club facilities, which include a 20 m pool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre.
The award-winning Forthside Bar Bistro offers a wide variety of dishes on our seasonal menu, tenderly prepared by head Chef Siobhan Devereux & a team of highly qualified chefs.
For guests seeking the ultimate indulgence, the Whitford House Hotel offers an onsite beauty salon and a hair salon.
The beaches of Rosslare are just a 20-minute drive away from the hotel, with hiking, golf and horse riding also on offer in the local area.
Find a booking link here if this beautiful hotel and the food it serves have caught your fancy!
Ferrycarrig Hotel
The Ferrycarrig Hotel also makes it to our best hotels in the Wexford list. It’s worth noting that couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Overlooking the stunning River Slaney Estuary, the Ferrycarrig Hotel is 4.8 km from Wexford and offers rooms with scenic river views. Guests can enjoy the leisure centre with a 20 m pool, while Wexford town is just 7 minute drive away.
Ferrycarrig Hotel’s guest rooms have been cleverly designed to soak up the amazing views that lie just outside your window.
All of Ferrycarrig Hotel’s 102 bedrooms overlook the River Slaney Estuary. The hotel consists of a variety of accommodations to suit your personal requirements. Choose between standard, superior, deluxe, junior suite and executive suites.
The light and airy Reeds Restaurant has riverside views and serves Irish and international cuisine. The award-winning Dry Docks Bar has an extensive bar food menu, an outdoor decking area and live entertainment at the weekends.
The Active Health & Fitness Club includes a hot tub, steam room and sauna. There is a modern gym and a range of treatments is available at the Beauty Lodge.
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Killiane Castle & Country House
Killiane Castle & Country House is sure to leave you speechless (in a good way, of course) and wow. A 7th-century house next to a 15th-century castle, this hotel is certainly among the best hotels in Wexford.
Killiane Castle is a boutique B&B located in the tranquil Wexford countryside. Guests can enjoy golf on-site, homemade breakfasts, and beautiful views.
Individually designed, every room at Killiane Castle enjoys views over the garden and nearby fields with grazing cattle. Every room features an electric blanket, complimentary magazines, and bottled spring water.
The eight bedrooms are tastefully decorated in keeping with the grandeur of a 17th-century country house. Each room is designed for supreme comfort.
Freshly cooked each morning, the hearty breakfasts include free-range eggs from the resident hens as well as homemade bread. A buffet table also provides a range of fruit and homemade yoghurt.
The castle boasts a tennis court and a croquet lawn within its beautiful gardens for guests to play on. There is also a golf driving range as well as a pitch-and-putt course.
Medieval Wexford Town is 4.8 km away and Rosslare Europort and beach resort are 12.9 km from the castle.
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Clayton Whites Hotel
There are many aspects going in favour of the Clayton Whites Hotel.
To begin with, it’s located in Wexford town centre. That makes it very convenient for travellers and those on a holiday. Clayton Whites Hotel is also a bright and modern hotel with the Tranquility Spa and Leisure Centre. It has luxury rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Reviews also give credit to the very friendly and attentive staff in every department.
Reduced overnight car parking rates are available for hotel residents. Clayton Whites Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Wexford Bus and Train Station and is 20 minutes from Rosslare ferry port.
What’s more, guests can enjoy free use of the Club Vitae leisure centre, which includes a 20 m swimming pool, a children’s pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and a gym. For an additional cost, various treatments are available at the Tranquillity Spa which boasts its own Thermal Suite.
Dining options include the Terrace restaurant, Red Bean Roastery located in the lobby and the Library Bar- afternoon tea, lunch and dinner served daily. Each room has a plasma-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Clayton Whites Hotel is within easy access of Rosslare Europort, train and bus station.
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We hope this list has helped you plan your Wexford trip. If you need any additional information, just give us a shout!