Kerry Honoured at Irish Hotel Awards

Kerry's leading hotels, resorts and hospitality teams were honoured at the Irish Hotel Awards 2026, held in Dundalk. The annual event – now a highlight in the hospitality calendar, brought together hoteliers, industry leaders and hospitality professionals from across the country for an evening dedicated to excellence, achievement and the people who elevate Ireland’s hotel sector.

Award Categories

This year’s awards recognised outstanding performance across all areas of hotel operations - from guest experience and culinary innovation to spa services,
housekeeping, leadership and overall Best Hotel honours.Entries were received from every corner of Ireland, reflecting the strength, diversity and ambition of the nation’s hospitality industry. 2027 will mark the 10th anniversary of the awards which have grown into one of Ireland’s most respected hospitality accolades, championing exceptional hotels and the remarkable individuals who bring them to life! 

Three cheers for the Kerry winners!

The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney team including from l-r Chido Dube & Jadwiga Surmiak

Kerry Hotel's Honoured in 2026:

National Winners

• Best Five Star Hotel, Best Afternoon Tea, Best Fine Dining Experience Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa
• Best Coastal Escape, Best Waterside Wedding Venue Dingle Skellig Hotel
• Best Breakfast The Lake Hotel
• Best Chef Daniel Glavin of The Lake Hotel

Highly Commended

• Best Country House Hotel Killarney Avenue Hotel
• Best Fine Dining Experience Muckross Park Hotel & Spa

Munster Winners

• Best Food & Beverage Manager Bernardo Busquets, Gleneagle Killarney
• Best Family Friendly Hotel Dingle Skellig Hotel
• Best Spa Experience Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa
• Best Self Catering Property Gleneagle Killarney
• Best Wedding Venue The Heights Hotel
• Best Guest Relations Manager Chido Dube Gleneagle Killarney

The team from the Dingle Skellig Hotel