The 10 BEST Monaghan County, Ireland hotels of 2023

Monaghan County is a region in Ireland. 10 Top-Rated hotels in Monaghan County, Ireland: The Shirley Arms Hotel, Westenra Arms Hotel, Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa, Sliabh Beagh Hotel, The Glencarn Hotel, Nuremore Hotel & Country Club, Corness House B&B, Grove Lodge B&B

1. The Shirley Arms Hotel

Main Street, Carrickmacross, Ireland

The 4-star Shirley Arms Hotel is located in the market town of Carrickmacross, South Monaghan. It features elegant rooms decorated in luxury fabrics, free Wi-Fi and a fine dining restaurant.
With soft lighting, the spacious rooms at the Shirley have modern furniture. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes and private bathrooms.
White’s Restaurant has beautiful wood paneled walls, polished walnut floors and crisp white tablecloths. It serves a varied international menu, which is accompanied by an extensive wine list. Guests can relax in the stylish open-plan lounge/bar area.
Guests of the Shirley Hotel have use of the Phenix Sports & Leisure Center, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The Mannan Castle and Concra Wood golf courses are both within a 10-minute drive away.

2. Westenra Arms Hotel

The Diamond, Monaghan, Ireland

The family-run Westenra Arms Hotel is located in the heart of Monaghan Town. It offers free Wi-Fi, luxurious rooms with garden views and 2 restaurants serving award-winning food.
The spacious rooms at the Westenra are individually designed and feature large, comfortable beds. Rooms include a seating area, satellite TV and large bathrooms with designer toiletries.
With its polished wooden floors and large bay windows with views of the Diamond Monument, The Diamond Restaurant serves an a la carte menu. The Tavern Bar offers a bar menu while the Courtyard Restaurant, with its glass roof and modern décor, has a daily carvery.
Rossmore Golf Club is a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Free parking is available at the Westenra Hotel.

3. Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa

Old Armagh Rd,, Monaghan, Ireland

Amid the hills and lakes of Monaghan, this modern 4-star hotel has plenty of leisure facilities, a relaxing spa and the opportunity for outdoor activities.
At Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa, the family-friendly leisure club has a swimming pool and a gym. There is a nail bar on site. For kids there is a games room and a kids' pool.
Vettriano Restaurant has a bistro-style setting and views across Monaghan town. It provides special vegetarian, vegan and kids' menus.
Food and coffees are also served in Hillgrove's comfy bar with its comfortable seating and plasma TVs.

4. Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club

Coolshannagh, Monaghan, Ireland

Just 0.6 mi from the center of Monaghan Town, this elegant hotel has award-winning leisure facilities, free Wi-Fi and a friendly welcome.
The leisure facilities at The Four Seasons include: an 50 feet pool, indoor hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym. There are well-appointed bedrooms, and excellent conference facilities for up to 400.
Every day, Still Bar and the Range Grill serve wholesome food with a modern twist.

5. Sliabh Beagh Hotel

Knockatallon Corlatt, Monaghan, Ireland

Featuring a restaurant and a bar, Sliabh Beagh Hotel is located in Monaghan, 14 miles from Wildlife & Heritage Centre and 7 miles from Mullaghmore Equestrian Centre. The property is around 7 miles from Monaghan Leisure Centre, 8 miles from St. Louis Heritage Centre and 8 miles from The Garage Theatre. The hotel has family rooms.
The hotel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.
St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan is 8 miles from Sliabh Beagh Hotel, while A Healthy Choice Spa & Clinic is 17 miles from the property.

6. The Glencarn Hotel

Castleblayney, Castleblayney, Ireland

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Located in Castleblayney, 14 mi from Monaghan, The Glencarn Hotel features a leisure center with sauna, steam room, spa bath and an indoor swimming pool. Free parking and high-speed WiFi are also available.
Each room comes with a TV, a wardrobe and ironing facilities. They also feature an private bathroom with shower or bathtub.
In the restaurant, the chef offers a seasonal dinner menu. Food is available in the bar from an extensive menu until 22:00. Packed lunches can also be arranged. The hotel offers room service and guests can also enjoy breakfast in the comfort of their rooms.
There is live entertainment in the hotel every weekend in the bar, with Big Band Dancing every Friday Night and mid-week dancing every Wednesday.
Guests can go fishing, kayaking and water skiing on Lough Muckno and Concra Wood Golf Course is just a 5-minute drive away.

7. Nuremore Hotel & Country Club

Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Ireland

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Located in the beautiful Monaghan countryside, 16 miles from the coast, the 4-star Nuremore Hotel & Country Club offers an indoor swimming pool, spa facilities, treatment rooms and a leisure club. Golf players can enjoy the beautifully maintained 18-hole golf course, where lessons are also available. Dublin airport is 1 hour drive away.
The rooms boast luxurious furniture, private bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature large 4-poster beds and seating areas. A delicious breakfast can be enjoyed in the comfort of the room or served in the restaurant.
Awarded Best Chef, Best Hotel Restaurant, Best Restaurant & Best Customer Service in Monaghan at RAI Irish Restaurant Awards 2010, the restaurant serves sophisticated dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients such as turbot, monkfish and lamb.
Surrounded by the countryside, the Nuremore Hotel & Country Club also offers easy access to horse riding, walking, and fishing.

8. Corness House B&B

Corness house Corness, Monaghan, Ireland

Located in Monaghan, Corness House B&B offers accommodations with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a shared lounge and a garden.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.
Corness House B&B has a terrace.
Wildlife & Heritage Centre is 8 miles from the accommodation, while St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan is 1.6 miles from the property.

9. Grove Lodge B&B

Old Armagh Road, Latlurcan, Monaghan Town, Monaghan, Ireland

Offering a garden and garden view, Grove Lodge B&B is located in Monaghan, 7.5 mi from Wildlife & Heritage Center and 1,000 feet from St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and free WiFi.
The property offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen TV and a large shared lounge with tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and microwave.
Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available each morning at the bed and breakfast.
Cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
St. Louis Heritage Center is 0.9 mi from Grove Lodge B&B, while Monaghan Leisure Center is 1.1 mi from the property.

10. Riverbank, Country Pub and Guesthouse

Lannette, Killanny, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Ireland

Offering a restaurant, Riverbank, Country Pub and Guest house is located in the countryside 10 minutes’ drive from Carrickmacross. This charming property opens onto grounds with views of a 12th-century Norman motte fort.
The rooms at Riverbank, Country Pub and Guest house have attractive design and include free WiFi, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. All rooms offer river or garden views.
You can relax in the Riverbank's elegant bar which is adorned with flagstone floors, wood paneling and a stone-built fireplace.
Homecooked food is prepared in the restaurant and there is also an outdoor area for you to relax in and enjoy views of the River Glyde. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, golfing and fishing.
Dundalk and the coast are around 25 minutes’ drive from the property, while Dublin is 50 mi away.