Hotels in County Galway

Clifden  Cashel   Galway City  Ballynahinch  Portumna  Oughterard  Oranmore   Bushpark

Station House Hotel 
Clifden
Connemara
County Galway

Modern hotel adjacent to Clifden's former railway Station,  The Platform and Engine House have all been magnificently restored and incorporated  into a very special kind of hotel. Old brick and native oak blend with  modern facilities of this fine hotel. The 78 Rooms rooms are spacious, warm and designed for the modern traveller. Leisure centre with indoor pool and conference facilities for 250. A heritage site complete with museum, old railway buildings, a village of crafts, antique and designer shops and 11 holiday homes complete what is one of the most exciting resort complexes in Ireland. 

Ardagh Hotel
Ballyconneely Rd   
Clifden
County Galway 

A quiet family-run 3 Star hotel, 2km from Clifden on Ardbear Bay in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas on earth. All 17 bedrooms are individually decorated,  television, telephone and tea/coffee facilities. The hotels award-winning restaurant specialises in lobsters, salmon, oysters and Connemara lamb with homegrown vegetables and a wide selection of wines .The Ardagh Hotel makes the perfect base to explore this natural haven for outdoor pursuits. Some of the finest Trout and Salmon fishing in the world and deep sea shark fishing is available locally.

Kylemore Abbey and its famous Gothic Church are a must see during your visit. Also the site where Alcock & Browne landed after their first trans-Atlantic crossing. These are only a few of the places and activities for you to see and do. For information on whats available, please ask at Hotel Reception

Cashel House Hotel
Cashel
County Galway 

Cashel House Hotel, formerly one of Connemara's most gracious mid-19th century country houses was opened as an hotel by skilled hoteliers, Dermot and Kay McEvilly in 1968. Cashel House Hotel is a luxury 4 star hotel which stands at the head of Cashel Bay, in the heart of Connemara on the West coast of Ireland and is set in a 50 acre award winning garden of flowering shrubs and woodland walks. 

The late General and Madame De Gaulle spent two weeks in this lovely place.  Elegance in a wilderness on the shores of the Atlantic. Enjoy long walks, bicycle or horseback rides, and fishing. The hotel has its own hard tennis court and  tiny private beach .Luxury and tranquillity are offered to discerning guests, in the evening relax in front of a peat fire in this elegant residence appointed with antique furniture and period paintings. Most guestrooms look onto the gardens and some onto the sea. Dine on bounty from the sea and garden and  enjoy vintage wine, definitely suitable for long restful stays. 

Glenlo Abbey Hotel  
Bushpark
Galway

Glenlo Abbey Hotel, an 18th century country residence, is located on a 138 acre lake side golf estate just 4km from Galway City. Now  rated 5 Star, Glenlo Abbey is a haven for all discerning travellers. Guests at Glenlo Abbey enjoy unrivaled personal service in the warmth of one of Ireland's most exclusive 5 Star Hotels. The 46 bedrooms and suites at Glenlo Abbey Hotel have been designed with an emphasis on general space and comfort, and afford unrivalled views of Lough Corrib and the dramatic West of Ireland landscape. 

All 46 rooms have a marbled bathroom, personal safe, direct dial phone, trouser press, cable TV, radio and 24 hour room service.Suites are available on every floor. The Pullman Restaurant, two unique Orient Express carriages, offers a totally new dining experience. Other activities include fishing, horseriding and Golf. 

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Ballynahinch Castle
Ballynahinch 
Recess

Ballynahinch Castle is set in the heart of Connemara and stands proud and majestic overlooking the famous Ballynahinch River. The Castle has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and its people for many centuries, from the days of the O'Flaherty chieftains and Grace O'Malley to Humanity Dick Martin and H.R.H. the Maharajaj Ranjitsinji. . Open log fires glow in our reception rooms and all your needs will be attended to, soft restful colour schemes haromize with the natural charm of the surroundings in our tastefully decorated bedrooms. 

Local fresh produce is used to create culinary delights for our dining room with its panoramic view of Ballynahinch River. Ballynahinch Castle is surrounded by 350 acres of woodlands, rivers and lakes which offer miles of scenic walks.Ballynahinch Fishery is world-renowned as one of the finest salmon and seatrout rivers in Ireland. Fishing is reserved for Hotel guests, and what better way to spend the day than casting a fly to tempt an eager salmon. Ballynahinch Castle holds sway over 13,000 acres of prime woodcock shooting. 

This driven shoot is highly-prized among discerning sportsmen, and the sparkling log fire in the pub is a welcome sight to the returning shooters after their day's sport. Tennis, pony trekking and hill climbing are all close at hand and the Connemara Golf Club 17 miles from the Hotel offers a fitting challenge to any golfer. The beauties and majesty of Connemara can be enjoyed to the fullest while staying at Ballynahinch Castle which has an aura of its own which few forget and most return for.

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Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
Sky Rd.
Clifden

The Abbeyglen Castle is small, exclusive 4 Star hotel providing accommodation, cuisine and service, located on the Sky Road overlooking the sea and the Alpine-like village of Clifden, with a backdrop of the Twelve Bens. The Hotel was built in 1832 in the heart of Connemara by John D'Arcy of Clifden Castle. It is romantically set in beautiful gardens with waterfalls and streams, has a panoramic view of Clifden and the bay. 

All  29 Deluxe Bedrooms are designed with comfort very much in mind and are tastefully furnished to the standard you would expect of a hotel of this class.. Abbeyglen provides a long list of indoor/outdoor facilities, cuisine of international fame, unique qualities of peace, serenity and ambience. Complimentary afternoon tea a speciality. AA 2 rosettes for good food and service and top marks for music and "craic" 

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Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club
Portumna
County Galway 

Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club lies adjacent to the 17th century Portumna Castle and estate, by the shores of Lough Derg. Directly adjacent to the hotel is the 1,500 acre Earls of Clanricarde estate, abundant with wildlife and idyllic woodland. The serenity of the estate is ideally suited for those who wish to read, paint or simply stroll in uncluttered peace.All 63 rooms have satellite television, D.D. phone and an en suite bathroom. A distinguished menu of classic and fusion Irish dishes are available each evening. Our leisure centre, with its indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gymnasium provides the stress free atmosphere in which to relax and unwind. 

Oranmore Lodge Hotel
Oranmore
County Galway

The Oranmore Lodge Hotel is 8km from Galway City in the picturesque village of Oranmore on the shores of  Galway Bay. Once you step over the threshold of this olde world house, formally the ancestral home of the Blake-Butler family, the emphasis throughout is on excellence. 

Now owned by the O'Higgins family; the original house has been extended with the addition of 60 elegant and  spacious new rooms all of which feature two queen size beds, multi-channel TV and PC points.. The charm and character of the original house have been carefully replicated to achieve the elegance of by-gone days coupled with the comforts of the 21st century. The friendly and efficient staff of the hotel radiate a welcome and a warmth reminiscent of the old country houses of Ireland.

You can't but enjoy your stay in this fabulous Hotel

Sweeney's
Oughterard House
Oughterard
Conemara

Established 1913 By Edward Sweeney ( 1873 - 1970) Oughterard House has established an international reputation for excellence. If you are looking for a quiet break in the west of Ireland, a centralised base from which to visit all the attractions of Connemara or are on business in the area, Sweeney's can accommodate you. The rooms are very comfortable with t/v and tea/coffee making facilities. The food is superb specialising  in salmon, trout and seafood from the west coast, with oysters and fresh lobsters from the seawater tank. Irish beef and flavorsome local lamb are amongst the  culinary delights and the hotel  cellar holds over 300 fine wines, including over 200 clarets. Bar food menu available.