This was the last night of our tour and it was a good way to end our trip. We were warmly welcomed…read moreand escorted to our room. The room was nice, except that it was so hot and without air conditioning, it was a bit tough sleeping that night. Since it is such an old building, not everything is perfect. Our bathroom door wouldn't close. There was a nice Preseco party and a discussion of the history of the building, which was fun and interesting. They took pictures of everyone and had them sitting at your table in the dining room. After that, we went to dinner where our party was seated at a large round table which was nice so that we could see and talk to everyone. The menu was interesting and I had been craving chicken and was happy to find it there. They brought all 11 meals at once and presented them. Nice touch! Chicken was tasty. Afterwards, we had drinks at the bar and played some snooker (we kind of made up our own rules). The bartenders were very friendly. We had breakfast thr next morning which was nice.

Lovely stay in this distinctive property a short walk from the center of Clifden. Our room had its…read moreown babbling brook, and our special request for a non allergenic room was met with enthusiasm (amazing how often hotels mess this up). We attended the Monday evening prosecco reception and brief history talk, which was great fun from a social standpoint, marvelously entertaining (one of the owner's has the gift of gab in a great way), and educational at the same time. Grounds are lovely, and we were plenty comfortable. Staff are predictably wonderful and accommodating. Charming place to stay if you're in this part of Ireland.

This place is amazing. If you ever need to be in this area, Cashel House Hotel is where you need to…read morestay. The staff went well above and beyond in every aspect. The rooms were immaculate; the food is divine and the people were so incredibly wonderful!! If I could give more stars. I would.

Another jewel in the crown, we were rather shocked when learning we were one of four couples in the…read moreentire place. Perfection, we thought. We reveled in being absolutely spoiled in this sleeper locale where De Galle once stayed in the late 60s. While the accommodations weren't what one might consider top of the line, they were well-furnished, clean and spacious. Every room but for those occupied was open, providing a true run-of-the-house feel. The food and service exceeded five stars...simply delicious. What fun with potatoes, and extensive vegetarian offerings without so much as a blink. Between the gardens, grounds, and an old nearby cemetery where we sat smoking Cuban cigars and overlooking a bluff, we knew we'd found a slice of heaven. The thought of staying there permanently crossed our minds more than once.

Staying in Castle sounds expensive but this property is definitely affordable and beautiful. It's…read morenestled on over 700 acres of land with beautiful gardens and walking trails. The place definitely screams of vintage furniture with fireplaces dotting the interior. It's a little stodgey with falconry and fishing however it all seems to work. We did the three course dinner at their nicer restaurant and it was fabulousn. Along with great flavors the presentation was phenomenal The only downside is that they don't have AC which usually isn't an issue but we visited during a hotter time. However the upside is that you get complimentary breakfast where they fresh squeeze orange juice plus the service is impeccable.

If there ever was a need for a reward after a long drive across Ireland from Dublin, this place is…read moreit! The stately castle hotel, part of the Relais and Chateau association, is a welcoming beacon in the Connemara. Adjacent to a trout/salmon stream just a mile from the ocean and featuring extensive woodland walking trails, one can't help but feel at peace. In fact there's an overwhelming feeling of coziness and calm in the spacious suites with a view to the woods and water. Our suite, #36 was so quiet and beautiful it was a treat returning to it after exploring the wild Atlantic way. The two easy chairs with views quickly became our his/hers perches for reflection. Our superior king suite itself was very large with a four poster bed and ample room to spread out and settle in while the generous bathroom with its tub, shower, two sinks and make up desk added to our comfort. With its two restaurants the fisherman's pub (casual) and fine dining Owenmore restaurant one never need seek sustenance elsewhere. The beautiful breakfast that was included provided masterfully cooked to order entrees along with a sumptuous buffet each morning to get you started on your day of exploration. We also enjoyed the beautiful walled garden which is not to be missed and some of the well Maintained walking trails through ancient forest. Exceptional property and lovely (but too short) stay. Highly recommended

Good views and nice menu selection. They offer sandwiches and platters to try from. Enjoyed the…read moreseafood board and also had the chowda and steak sandwich. All were well prepared. Note this is Ireland and they have native seafood dishes prepared to their liking not necessary other folks so if u like fish prepped in diff manner u will enjoy plus the views of the sea are great. Great place for a rest stop after a tour of the island.

Came here for lunch while visiting the island and oh god, gross!! The menu was all cold food except…read morestew and fish and chips. Everything else was all cold seafood platters, ciabattas and other unappetizing foods. I ordered a seafood board and my mom ordered the fisherman's lunch and she almost shrieked in terror looking at it; an assortment if cold pickled and smoked fish. The atmosphere is not great, feels like a school cafeteria, and the staff are ok. Better to go elsewhere than here though, AVOID if you can!!

This hotel is located in a premier spot to walk into the town of Westport. The staff seemed a…read morelittle overwhelmed with the number of tours and other groups that were in the hotel. The food was great for breakfast and dinner. We had to go and get an order to go because one of my family members came down with a cold, and a bowl of soup is exactly what she needed. With service, there were times were people in our group tried getting a waiter's attention and it took a while for them to get them to take their order. The room was a very nice place to rest our heads. The bath was also a Jacuzzi, but it also came with a nice shower. So, if you are not a bath person, the shower was amazing. In our room, we had a "mini bar" that, if we brought back wine, there were wine glasses to be able to enjoy it. There is air conditioning in the room, which was a nice touch since I like a cold room when sleeping.

Rooms were clean and spacious. Bathroom was well laid out. Shower was easy to figure out. Our group…read morehad a late dinner at the hotel. All courses were served in a timely manner. Food was served hot. Food was delicious. I had the lamb.

Didn't stay at the bed and breakfast... Just visited the pub.. excellent service. Music tonight?…read more I think the other pub in town has its turn at music tonight. We got the potato leek soup with brown bread (excellent) and the cauliflower potato curry rice papadum (also excellent).. nice and rainy out so this comfort food was great..

We came with a family of seven. The service was slow and only became attentive once we asked for…read moreassistance. The chowder was thin and some of the worst flavored we have ever experienced. The Irish stew and Chicken Curry dishes were delightful, however the cod had plenty of bones left in it. Stay away from the Cabernet Sauvignon it is some of the worst wine, with a vinegar taste. When we brought it up to the manager/owner he told us he sales plenty and argued with us. He further argued that all fish should have bones in it. The service we had from our waitress was amazing, the manager was a horrible individual with no idea of service relations. He rather acted as he knew there are no other choices on the island. I recommend you bring your food and make it yourself. Otherwise it is questionable if you get a decent meal at this location.

Thank goodness my brother told us about this island. It's the largest of the Aran Island (where the…read moreAran sweater is from) and was one of the best places I visited in my two months of travelling in Europe. It's actually one of my favorite places I've ever been to in my life. Being on the island is probably the romanticized Ireland that we all imagine. So just visualize, green hilly fields, views of the ocean, thick "cable knit" sweaters, a Leprechaun House, a bit of mist, a bit of sun and nice smiley people. We booked the b & b through the tourism office in Galway. To get to the island you need to take a bus in Galway to a ferry for a short ride out to the island. When you arrive there are small caravan cars that can take you where you need to go. It cost a few euros per person to take us to the bed and breakfast (b & b). Once we got there we found out that you can pay extra for dinner, which was salmon that night. I'd suggest having dinner there since there is only a pub across the street, which might not be open. Or if the weather is good, you could walk back to town for more choices. The breakfast was typical Irish: bread, jam, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, eggs, potatoes, tea, etc. Our room in the house had a full bathroom, a queen size bed, and balcony. The furniture in the house was homey and cozy, just like being in a friend's house. The island is only 8 miles long, perfect for walking or riding bikes. Unfortunately, the day we got there it was like a hurricane. We spent the afternoon and night in the bed and breakfast watching the wind. The weather cleared up the next day and we walked to Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric fort. Truly amazing views. We got so taken away by the island that we got back later than expected and missed the last caravan to town to catch the ferry back to Galway. Fortunately, the owners are really nice people, the husband gave us a ride to town and told us about the island and how he and his wife started the b & b. IMPORTANT: The bank on the island is only open one day a week for a limited number of hours, I think Wednesday, so get some cash before going out there. My only regret, is that we didn't spend more time here. But that means I'll just have to go back! I'll upload pictures as soon Yelp lets me.

A truly fantastic place to stay if you are visiting the island. We couldn't have relieved a warmer…read morewelcome and better service. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Breakfast was the highlight! Treasa has real skill and her baking/cooking shows it. Wish we could have stayed longer. Location is also nicely away from the port and closer to the more interesting part of the island, including being right at the foot of Dun Aoinghus fort.

Could not have asked for a better stay! The staff were all INCREDIBLY friendly. We arrived well…read morebefore check-in but they held on to our luggage while my wife and I explored the island on ebikes at the nearby pier (after a helpful ride from the staff). Once back at the hotel and in our room, we couldn't get over how amazing the room (clean, cozy, modern) was, along with the spectacular view of the water. Dinner was delicious! Highly recommend the sea chowder - my wife and I shared as a starter but quickly wished we each had our own! Breakfast was just as delicious. Overall, phenomenal hotel and staff! Cannot wait to come back!

Nice modern hotel, about 5-10 minute stroll from the ferry dock. The hotel has nice rooms with…read morestandard fixtures, and moderate bedding, and a nice/large bath. There are 20+ rooms and some have balconies. Most rates come with breakfast which they serve continental early 7am-9am, and full Irish breakfast begins later at 9AM. The hotel restaurant and bar on premise are quite good. It's a short/easy 5 min walk from the hotel to the center of town. They contract with local tour guides to pick you up if you wish to take an island tour. The front desk is pretty strict about check-in and didn't let us check in before 3PM even though we were on the 10:30AM ferry that got in around 11:30AM, but they do let you store your luggage behind the front desk. P.S. They tend to have a lot of weddings at this hotel as there are banquet tents, so be prepared for potential parties (bachelor or bachelorette) on certain weekends.