The family run Stella Maris is an award winning hotel and a wonderful choice for a short break or vacation in County Clare.

Explore the incredible coastal paths and the breath-taking cliff scenery just minutes from the Stella Maris sea view hotel in Kilkee or just relax and enjoy fabulous local food on the veranda overlooking Kilkee Bay. There’s something for everyone here, whether guests are looking for a peaceful romantic weekend break in the West of Ireland, a perfect base for a geology trip, or a family holiday in Ireland with energetic children keen on fun outdoor and indoor activities, Stella Maris Hotel is the ideal location. Guests can now take advantage of local expertise with LoopHeadWalkingTours.ie run by Martin Haugh.

High standards are visible throughout the hotel from the restaurant, which specialises in traditional Irish food prepared with locally produced ingredients to the spacious guest rooms featuring private bathrooms. Additionally, rooms with full or partial sea views may be available on request.

Kilkee itself has a multitude of offerings; it is renowned for its beach, quality championship golf course, walking routes and fishing spots. The town is also within reach of a number of world famous attractions including the Loop Head Peninsula, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Bunratty Castle and the Aran Islands.

Stella Maris Hotel is also proud to be a founder member of Loop Head Food Circle whose ethos is to support people that live and work on the peninsula as much as possible thus ensuring the sustainability of the local community. There is some fantastic fresh produce available on Loop Head and many of these ingredients are used in the dishes served in the hotel. Come and enjoy some of the finest views and tastiest food available in the West of Ireland.