Set between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea, Druids Glen is one of the Dublin area’s most iconic golf-and-spa resorts—famous for immaculate presentation, a calm estate atmosphere, and a championship golf offering that gives you two very different rounds on the one property. With a five-star hotel, strong dining, and excellent leisure facilities, it’s ideal for golf groups who want a premium base without complicated logistics, and just as strong for couples who want golf, great food and proper downtime in the Garden of Ireland.
Druids Glen Golf Course
Often described as the “Augusta of Europe”, Druids Glen is a championship parkland experience that feels polished from the first tee—tree-lined corridors, bold shaping, vibrant landscaping, and approach shots that reward confident placement and tidy course management. Designed by Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock and originally opened in 1995, it’s a proper “occasion” round that suits competitive group formats while still being playable and hugely enjoyable when you pick the right tees and let the course do the talking.
Druids Heath Golf Course
For variety, Druids Heath gives the resort a completely different feel—often described as a blend of heathland with strong links influences, with gorse, rugged shaping, and wide-open vistas where the breeze adds a new dimension to every shot. Designed by Pat Ruddy and opened in 2003, it’s a course that rewards imagination and commitment, and it’s a brilliant second round on a stay because it contrasts so well with the manicured parkland style of Druids Glen. It’s also got pedigree—hosting events such as the Irish PGA Championship—which adds to that “big golf” feel for groups who want a memorable two-round base without moving resorts.
Druids Glen delivers a five-star style of comfort with the space and calm you want after travel or 18 holes, and it’s particularly group-friendly thanks to the room mix. The resort offers 145 guestrooms and suites, including a high number of twin rooms, which makes rooming simple for golf groups, while couples can step up into suites for a more indulgent feel. Rooms are generously sized (from around 38 m² / 410 sq ft), designed to be quiet and restful, and many enjoy views towards the Wicklow countryside—ideal for switching into “resort mode” the moment you check in.
Evenings at Druids Glen are wonderfully straightforward—everything is on-site, and it suits both relaxed group dinners and a more polished night out. With options including Hugo’s Restaurant and The Thirteenth Bar & Pavilion Lounge, it’s easy to move from post-round drinks into a comfortable, sociable evening without having to go anywhere.
Druids Glen is ideal when you want golf with genuine recovery built in. The Health Club includes an 18-metre pool, jacuzzi, plunge pool, sauna and steam room, making it perfect for unwinding after a round (and a big plus for mixed groups where not everyone wants to golf every day).
Why book? Because it’s one of the strongest “all-in-one” premium resort options near Dublin: a five-star base, excellent on-site dining and wellness, and—crucially—two contrasting championship courses on the same property so you can build a memorable two-round stay without extra transfers. It’s a resort that feels special, but keeps everything easy.
