The team at Ballygarry Estate Hotel And Spa.BALLYGARRY Estate Hotel & Spa has secured an impressive third place ranking in the prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026.
The Best of the Best winners are among the top 1% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. The Tralee-based hotel joins some of Ireland’s most celebrated hospitality destinations in this year’s Top 5 rankings.
The Killarney Park Hotel was at No.1 followed by Ashford Castle Hotel & Country Estate, Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa, The Alex Hotel and Adare Manor rounding off the top 5.
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Other Kerry hotels in the Top 25 were The Lake Hotel in Killarney at No.6, The Brehon Hotel & Spa at No.16, Great Southern Killarney at No.17, International Hotel Killarney at No.18, The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens at No.20 and The Victoria in Killarney at No.23.
“We are truly honoured to be ranked within the Top 3 Travellers’ Choice Awards this year” said Padraig McGillicuddy, Proprietor Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa.
“It is a great credit to our dedicated team who go above and beyond to ensure each guest has a memorable experience. We are forever grateful for the continued support of our guests and proud to represent Tralee and Kerry on the national stage,” he added.
The annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards are among the most respected accolades in global hospitality, with rankings determined by thousands of reviews and ratings submitted by travellers worldwide over the previous 12 months. The awards celebrate those who deliver exceptional guest experiences and earn outstanding feedback from visitors. This distinguished honour is a testament to the exceptional hospitality and service provided by hotels across County Kerry and beyond.
The full TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026 hotel rankings can be viewed at: https://www.tripadvisor.ie/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop-g186591
