Cashel Palace FAQs

Cashel Palace Hotel is situated at Main Street, Cashel, County Tipperary, E25 EF61, Ireland, in the heart of Cashel town, just a 4‑minute walk from the iconic Rock of Cashel

• By Air: Shannon Airport (SNN) ≈ 86 km (~1 h 10 min), Cork Airport (ORK) ≈ 100 km (~1 h 15 min), Dublin Airport (DUB) ≈ 170 km (~1 h 45 min)

• By Rail: No station in Cashel. Nearest is Thurles (~20 km, ~12 min by train from Dublin), or take Bus Éireann from Thurles station into town

• By Road: Located just off the M8 motorway (exit 9); about 1 h 45 min from Dublin or Cork via the M7/M8 route

• Check‑in begins at 4:00 PM.

• Check‑out is at 12:00 PM (noon) 
  If you expect to arrive after midnight, please notify reception in advance via phone or email

• Early check‑in can only be guaranteed by booking the room for the night before your arrival. If arriving earlier, you may store luggage at reception until your room is ready

• Late check‑out is subject to availability and may incur an additional fee. Please arrange with reception prior to or during your stay.

Yes, both complimentary valet parking and self‑parking are available for hotel guests

• Rooms along the avenue have dedicated parking spaces.

• Guests in the Main House and Garden Wing are accommodated in the private hotel car-park beside the building.

• Non-staying visitors may use the public Buckley Car Park next door or on-street parking in Cashel town, subject to local hourly rates.

No, the hotel does not offer a dedicated airport shuttle service. The Concierge team would be delighted to assist you in booking transport. 

Yes, the hotel provides limited on‑site EV charging for guests at a flat fee of €15 per charge. Please ask the porter or reception for assistance on arrival. Additional public charging stations are conveniently located nearby in Cashel town

Yes. Cashel Palace Hotel welcomes dogs however, only in Ground Floor Garden Wing rooms and in the Gate Lodge. Pets are permitted in your room and the hotel gardens only; they are not allowed in indoor public areas or restaurants unless seated outside.

• A maximum of two dogs per booking is permitted.

• There is a €50 per dog fee for small to medium-sized pets.

Yes. Guests may store luggage at reception both before check‑in and after check‑out. The porter or front desk will gladly assist you in storing your bags securely while you explore or wait for transportation

Cashel Palace is accessible and has room options such as a Garden Wing Accessible Room and Carriage House Accessible Room .

Cashel Palace boasts a diverse and distinguished dining portfolio:

• The Bishop’s Buttery – The hotel’s Michelin-star fine dining restaurant led by Executive Chef Stephen Hayes, offering seasonal Irish cuisine sourced from Tipperary producers in an atmospheric vaulted‑ceiling setting

• Queen Anne Room – Elegant, light-filled space in the Main House serving breakfast, refined lunch, and traditional Afternoon Tea daily

• Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen – A popular gastropub within the grounds offering casual brunch, lunch, and dinner in relaxed indoor and garden settings; immediately acclaimed as a benchmark for gastropubs across Ireland

• Sadler’s Restaurant & Bar (Fethard) – Located about 20 minutes away in Fethard, this elegant country dining venue serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (including Sunday lunch) with seasonal, rural Tipperary flavours and is part of exclusive cultural and equine package experiences

• On-site drinks venues include a Guinness Bar, Residents’ Cocktail Bar and Donoghue’s traditional pub, offering curated cocktails, Irish whiskeys, wines, and local craft beers

Yes. Overnight guests enjoy complimentary access to The Spa, which includes:

• A heated indoor‑outdoor swimming pool overlooking the gardens and Rock of Cashel

• Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and contrast‑therapy experience showers

• A fully equipped gym 

The Spa at Cashel Palace offers a curated wellness experience combining state-of-the-art facilities with luxurious treatments:

• Thermal Suite Experience including sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, contrast-showers, and vitality pool with panoramic garden views

• Fitness & wellness amenities: Technogym-equipped gym, digital wellness sessions with Earth+Sky, Bolton library yoga classes and  outdoor group Pilates classes in the Secret Garden

• Luxury spa treatments and rituals using premium brands such as Voya, Valmont, Bamford, delivered in tranquil treatment rooms, ideal for massage, facials, and body therapies tailored to individual needs

• Recharge Health Bar in the courtyard offers organic smoothies, açai bowls, matcha, and seasonal refreshments to complement your wellness experience.

Yes, Cashel Palace Hotel features a 17‑metre heated swimming pool that seamlessly transitions from indoors to outdoors, with approximately 5 metres of open-air extension, offering panoramic views over the gardens and the Rock of Cashel

- Pool access is available daily, typically from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Yes, guests enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi access throughout public areas and guest rooms, with in-room speeds of 25 + Mbps

Cashel Palace is committed to sustainable practices across energy, sourcing, water use, and waste:

• Energy & Construction: New buildings are built to NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) standards and run on renewable power. Public areas use underfloor heating on nighttime rates; bedrooms have room-key‑activated air‑conditioning. Lighting is LED or photosensitive for energy efficiency

• Water & Waste: An well on-site supplies a portion of water used in the property and for bottled water. A Garbage Guzzler compost system converts food waste into nutrient-rich compost used in the gardens

• Local Sourcing & Biodiversity:

  • Ingredients are locally sourced

  • The hotel collaborates with the Origin Green programme and supports the All-Ireland Pollinator Programme, including onsite beehives to support Irish bee populations and produce honey for hotel use

Yes, Cashel Palace provides an expertly curated Guest Experiences Programme, led by our Equine Concierge and concierge team, with a portfolio of unique activities. 

Yes, the hotel offers a range of seasonal packages and special offers, including:

• Advanced Purchase Bed & Breakfast: save 10% when booking in advance; includes full Irish breakfast, spa access, and in-room Tipperary Pantry (local snacks & beverages)

• Golden Vale Getaway, Unwind & Dine, Dine and Dream, Rest & Revive Spa Sojourn — one-night packages combining luxury stays, dining, spa treatments and events

• The Thoroughbred Experience: multi-day package offering Michelin-star dining plus guided Coolmore Stud tour and Tipperary exploration

Yes, Cashel Palace sells both digital and physical gift vouchers that can be redeemed toward hotel stays, dining, spa or experience packages. Vouchers are available online via the official hotel website or by contacting the hotel directly.

All food and beverage outlets provide digital and physical vouchers.

Cashel Palace Hotel accepts:

• Ireland’s Blue Book vouchers

• Relais & Châteaux gift vouchers

• Go Anywhere gift cards

Guests should notify the hotel when booking, and present the physical voucher on arrival.

Note: a payment card is required at booking even when using a voucher to cover costs

When using a gift voucher:

1. Contact the hotel directly via email or phone to make your booking and reference the voucher type.

2. Hold a valid payment card Itinerary must be booked with a card even if you intend to settle using a voucher.

3. Present the physical voucher in person at check-in for redemption.

4. For package exclusions: certain advance offers (e.g. “Advanced Purchase B&B”) may not be redeemable with vouchers