Kerry's hospitality and high standards of service, accommodation, food and warm welcome have been celebrated at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards in early 2025. Recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry and judged by industry experts. Our award winners from Kerry are truly deserving of their accolades - why not take a trip to Kerry very soon and find out for yourself!

Munster Winner - Ireland's Favourite Place To Stay

The Rose Hotel

From the moment you arrive at The Rose Hotel, you feel the warmth of our hospitality embrace you like an old friend. Welcome. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, the greeting is always the same – heartfelt and personalised.  Our…

Ireland's Best Family Run Hotel Group

Gold - Romantic Castles Of Ireland

Ireland's Chef of the Year

Noel Enright, The Lake Hotel

Lake Hotel

If you are visiting Killarney, Kerry or Ireland for the first time and seeking to experience a warm…

Bronze - Ireland's Five Star Resort

Mark Treacy - Bronze - Ireland's Five Star Chef of the Year

Sheen Falls Lodge

 

Sheen Falls Lodge

  Between river and mountain, sea and sky, lies Sheen Falls Lodge. A luxury hideaway on Kenmare Bay, the Sheen River set our course and helped write our extraordinary history. Our five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel is spectacularly…

Gold - Ireland's Five Star Chef of the Year

James O'Sullivan, Park Hotel Kenmare

Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa

Silver - Ireland's Sustainability / Leading Green Hotel
Bronze - Ireland’s Four Star Hotel

Ireland's Hotel Casual Dining Experience

Gold - Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa

Killarney Plaza Hotel And Spa

We are situated at the Killarney Plaza Hotel just outside of Ireland's first National Park. A bustling town core and traditional 4-star elegance are combined at the Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa.  With fantastic dining and drinking…

Ireland's Hotel Casual Dining Experience

Silver - Great Southern Hotel, Killarney

Ireland’s Country House & Guest House Experience

Gold - Ard na Sidhe Country House Hotel

ESPA at The Europe Hotel & Resort

Gold - Ireland’s Front of House Team/Team Member

Bronze - Ireland’s Five Star Hotel Spa Experience

The Europe Hotel & Resort

The Europe Hotel & Resort stands as a pinnacle of luxury and is a sublime destination five-star hotel in Ireland. An unparalleled hotel and resort, where relaxation, adventure and bliss awaits. Perched majestically on the edge of…

Tourist Experience of the Year

Silver - The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney

Ireland’s Five Star Guest Experience

Bronze - The Killarney Park

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