Eco Accommodation in County Limerick: Certified Stays

County Limerick has one independently certified eco property: Clayton Hotel Limerick, which holds Green Tourism Gold certification as part of Dalata Hotel Group’s portfolio-wide sustainability programme. For Ireland’s third city and the principal urban centre of the Midwest, Clayton Hotel Limerick is the verified eco accommodation option.

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Clayton Hotel Limerick: Green Tourism Gold

Clayton Hotel Limerick holds Green Tourism Gold certification. Green Tourism Gold is the top tier of the internationally recognised Green Tourism certification programme, aligned with GSTC global sustainable tourism criteria, and is independently assessed across energy management, water conservation, waste reduction, biodiversity commitment, and community engagement.

Dalata Hotel Group achieved Green Tourism Gold across 48 of its hotels in Ireland and the UK in 2024, with each hotel individually audited rather than covered by a blanket group certificate. Clayton Hotel Limerick holds its own independently assessed certification.

The hotel is a 4-star property on Henry Street in Limerick city centre, with 159 rooms and full conference and leisure facilities. Its central position puts it within walking distance of the Hunt Museum, King John’s Castle, and the River Shannon, with the city’s main retail district on the same street.

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Limerick as a Base for the Midwest

Limerick is Ireland’s third city and the gateway to the Midwest region. Shannon Airport, 26km from the city centre, is Ireland’s second busiest international airport and the primary entry point for transatlantic visitors to the west of Ireland. For eco travellers arriving by air, Limerick offers the only certified eco hotel option in the county immediately upon arrival in the region.

The city’s location makes it a practical base for day trips to Clare’s Burren (60km), Cliffs of Moher (75km), the Wild Atlantic Way coast of Clare and Kerry, and the Aran Islands (accessible by ferry from Doolin). The Shannon Estuary to the west of the city is one of Ireland’s most important wildlife habitats, home to the only resident population of bottlenose dolphins in Ireland.

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Limerick Within Ireland’s Eco Landscape

Limerick sits at the centre of the Midwest’s eco travel geography. Clare to the north has eight certified properties including Delphi-adjacent glamping, the historic Falls Hotel in Ennistymon, and Old Ground Hotel in Ennis. Kerry to the south has ten certified properties, including multiple 5-star certified hotels in Killarney. Cork to the southeast has ten certified properties.

For travellers building an eco itinerary through the west and southwest of Ireland, Limerick provides the certified midpoint between the Clare, Kerry, and Cork clusters.

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Green Tourism Gold in Limerick: What It Means

Green Tourism Gold requires hotels to demonstrate strong, consistent performance across the full range of sustainability criteria. The independent audit covers energy management (including renewable energy use), water conservation, waste reduction and recycling, biodiversity management, supply chain sourcing, and community engagement.

For business travellers with ESG reporting requirements, Green Tourism Gold is one of the most widely recognised eco certifications in the hospitality sector. Corporate green travel policies in Ireland and the UK frequently recognise Green Tourism accreditation as a qualifying certification for approved accommodation lists.

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Find Your Certified Stay in County Limerick

One certified eco property: Clayton Hotel Limerick, Green Tourism Gold certified, in Limerick city centre.

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