
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick
Best for wellness and family stays — Rain Spa, a thermal suite and a supervised kids' club make it the stronger pick for spa breaks and families.
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick is a four-star spa hotel on 20 acres near Limerick with family facilities and an on-site thermal spa — good for travellers who want pools, a spa and country parkland close to Limerick. Temple Gate Hotel is a well-rated 4-star property in Ennis town centre — read this if you want convenient access to Ennis sights, meeting space, and town-centre dining.
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Best for wellness and family stays — Rain Spa, a thermal suite and a supervised kids' club make it the stronger pick for spa breaks and families.

Best for exploring Ennis and organising meetings — central location, large conference/banquet space and on-site dining suit business or town-centre stays.
When Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick wins: choose Radisson Blu if you want on-site spa and thermal facilities (Rain Spa), a heated indoor pool with family swim times, outdoor courts and parkland for families or wedding/events in a rural setting near Limerick.
When Temple Gate Hotel wins: choose Temple Gate if you need to be in the heart of Ennis for sightseeing, theatre, restaurants and short walks to local landmarks, or if your priority is conference space and town-centre convenience.
Bottom line: both hotels are four-star Clare options for travellers touring County Clare; pick Radisson Blu for wellness, grounds and family facilities, and Temple Gate for central Ennis access and meeting/event ease.
| Category | Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick | Temple Gate Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-style spa hotel on 20 acres with family facilities and event spaces | Busy town-centre hotel focused on meetings, dining and walking access to Ennis attractions |
| Location | Cratloe on the Ennis Road; about 10 minutes from Limerick city centre | The Square, Ennis town centre — steps from Clare Museum and local landmarks |
| Size (rooms) | 154 rooms and suites | Not published |
| Ages / audience | All ages — family-friendly with kids' club and playground | All ages — not adults-only |
| Pools | 10-metre indoor heated pool with designated family swim times | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets: The Brasserie Restaurant, Quench Bar, Lobby Bar, 5 Mile Coffee Bar | Gate 96 (restaurant), coffee shop/cafe, bar/lounge and 24-hour room service |
| Spa / wellness | Rain Spa with ELEMIS treatments, thermal suite (sauna, steam room, heated benches), outdoor hot tub; 16+ for spa access | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Multiple meeting rooms plus large Ryan Suite (capacity up to several hundred); on-site wedding services | Conference space ~1,400 m² / 15,069 sq ft and meeting rooms; banquet hall available |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking (including coach parking) on site; no complimentary airport shuttle published | Free self-parking on site; RV, bus, truck parking available |
| Nearby highlights | Bunratty Castle, Thomond Park, Limerick city sights, Cratloe Woods | Clare Museum, Ennis Cathedral, Glór Theatre, short walks to shops and restaurants |
Radisson Blu sits in Cratloe on 20 acres of landscaped parkland on the Ennis Road, about a short drive from Limerick city centre.
Good for guests who want countryside grounds while staying close to Limerick and regional attractions.
Temple Gate Hotel sits in the heart of Ennis on The Square, within walking distance of local sights and restaurants.
Best for travellers who want to be based in central Ennis with immediate access to town amenities.
Radisson Blu offers 154 rooms and suites across standard, superior, premium and family categories.
Room variety supports families, couples and business travellers needing space or suites.
Temple Gate provides a mix of standard, executive and family rooms plus suites, with 70 guestrooms cited in supplier highlights.
A conventional town-hotel room mix that covers solo travellers, couples and families.
Radisson Blu runs several dining outlets focused on Irish and international cuisine and casual bar food.
Choose Radisson Blu for a broader on-site food and beverage range across multiple outlets.
Temple Gate has an on-site restaurant (Gate 96), a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge with 24-hour room service.
Temple Gate covers essential dining needs for guests who will also eat out in town.
Radisson Blu provides multiple leisure facilities designed for families and active guests.
Radisson Blu is better suited to travellers who need pool time, outdoor sports and child-focused facilities.
Temple Gate is a town-centre hotel; outdoor leisure features are limited by location.
Temple Gate works for guests prioritizing central access over on-site leisure facilities.
Radisson Blu emphasises an on-site spa with a thermal suite plus multiple evening bars.
Pick Radisson Blu for an on-site spa and multiple evening bar options in a quieter setting.
Temple Gate offers a bar/lounge and town-centre evening options within walking distance.
Temple Gate lets you use the town's nightlife and dining scene rather than relying on on-site wellness facilities.

Radisson Blu — Rain Spa, thermal suite and a timetable for spa bookings make it the clear choice for wellness breaks.

Temple Gate — right on The Square in Ennis, walking distance to museums, cathedral and theatre.

Radisson Blu — kids' club, playground, family rooms and designated family pool times.

Temple Gate — large conference/banquet space (about 1,400 m²) and meeting rooms in a town-centre setting.
Radisson Blu — it has Rain Spa with ELEMIS treatments, a thermal suite and a small outdoor hot tub; the spa requires advance booking and has a 16+ age policy.
Temple Gate — it's in Ennis town centre (The Square) within easy walking distance of Clare Museum, Glór Theatre and town restaurants.
No — both properties accept guests of all ages. Radisson Blu is explicitly family-friendly; Temple Gate is not adults-only.
Both have event space, but Temple Gate highlights ~1,400 m² of conference/banquet space in its supplier listing while Radisson Blu offers multiple flexible suites including the large Ryan Suite for weddings and conferences.
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