Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Classic Links, Close to Dublin

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Overhead view of the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links building overlooking the gold course

Key Information

A Coastal Legacy Reimagined

Portmarnock Resort sits right on the Irish Sea, just north of Dublin, offering a genuine links experience without the long transfers. Golf is centred on Jameson Golf Links, a traditional coastal layout redesigned by Bernhard Langer. It’s a proper links test—firm fairways, natural dunes, pot bunkers, and ever-changing wind conditions that reward thoughtful shot-making over brute force.

The course is challenging but fair, with standout holes running close to the beach and open views across the water. Conditions are typically excellent, and it plays differently every day depending on the weather.

Accommodation is modern and comfortable rather than grand, with sea-view rooms being the real highlight. The hotel feels relaxed and golfer-friendly, making it easy to move between room, course, and clubhouse. Dining is straightforward and enjoyable, with a restaurant overlooking the links and a bar that’s ideal for post-round drinks. Its biggest advantage is location—you get true links golf with Dublin city and the airport both within easy reach.

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Portmarnock, Dublin

Jameson Golf Links

The Spa at Portmarnock

The Jameson Bar

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Now From£299pp

1 nightsBed & Breakfast1 Round on Jameson Links2 to 16 people

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Expect a true links atmosphere that feels calm, coastal, and refreshingly uncomplicated. Mornings often begin with sea air and changing light over the Irish Sea, setting the tone before you even reach the first tee. The wind continuously changes the way each course plays, fairways run firm, and greens are active.

Some days it asks for patience, others for imagination, but it rarely feels unfair. The resort is well organised and easy to navigate, with friendly staff and a relaxed rhythm that suits golfers. Being so close to Dublin makes arrival effortless, yet once you arrive, the setting feels pleasantly removed.

Double bed suite at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Double bed suite at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Gym at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

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Sun setting over the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

A coastal green at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Overhead view of a well maintained fairway at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Restaurant with panoramic window views of the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Restaurant and bar at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

A coastal green surrounded by sand bunkers at the Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links

Why Play at Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links?

This is the appeal of classic links golf without the long journey. The Jameson Golf Links delivers a thoughtful, traditional test shaped by dunes, bunkers, and the ever present wind, refined through the redesign by Bernhard Langer. You are rewarded for positioning and nerve rather than power, and the seaside holes are genuinely memorable. Off the course, the resort keeps things comfortable and unfussy, with sea view rooms and relaxed dining that fits the golfing pace. It’s easy to play, easy to stay, and easy to enjoy.

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