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    Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

    4.7 (27 reviews)
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    Jim B.

    This is a wonderful hotel sitting right on the river. You can fly fish out back. The hotel looks like it is fairly modern, less than 100 years old. The inside looks like it is 300 years old with all dark wood. We didn't stay here. Rather we stopped in the bar for a Guinness after a long drive through the mountains. The bar was wonderful with an old world atmosphere. Like the rest of the hotel, the bar had dark wood and a large fireplace with a fire. On the walls were stuffed fishing trophys and other things relating to fishing.

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    Lei S.

    Had researched this place before journeying to Ireland. Accommodations were fully booked, so we decided to go for High Tea (25€ pp). We drove through Connemara to Kylemore Abbey first since High Tea doesn't start till 1pm. I would highly recommend!! Unfortunately the tea was very weak and paled in comparison to even the cheapest hotel tea we'd had. But the bite sized morsels... WOW. It was such an impressive eating experience. Our favorite bite was the pork belly with black garlic gravy. We sheepishly asked for seconds and our lovely server didn't hesitate to oblige us and didn't charge us either. The dining room is also just a beautiful space with lovely views overlooking a creek and wilderness. Dessert was just as yummy! I'll definitely be back!

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    Kayla C.

    Connemara is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited and there is no greater way to experience all of that beauty, than to stay in the equally gorgeous Ballynahinch Castle. Driving up to the hotel down the long driveway, you're transported to a different place and time- with gorgeous manicured grounds, views of the Twelve Bens Mountain Range and a lovely river with abundant nature hiking trails, it's hard not to fall in love. Walking in to the lobby of the castle, there is a lovely wood-burning fireplace filling the room with the amazing aroma of fresh burning wood(my favorite) and truly setting the tone for one of the most romantic hotels I have ever stayed in. We booked a Classic Riverside room as we wanted to stay in the original house that was built in the 1700s. Our room was on the top floor and was absolutely GORGEOUS and the river views were picturesque. Despite being a few hundred years old, our room was tastefully updated with high-end finishes while still maintaining that old-world charm we were looking for. Our room had a lovely sitting area in which we could enjoy the river views. The room was meticulously clean and the bed was SO comfortable with the most luxurious blankets. I must admit, my favorite part of the room was the bathroom- it was absolutely DREAMY-two large wood doors open to a huge tub that was so high up, I needed a boost to actually get in with a lovely rain shower head. I could have stayed here forever. The castle grounds have so much to see/do, you never have to leave(nor would you want or need to) with over 450 acres of scenic woods, gorgeous views, horseback riding, a river you can fish in-it's the perfect oasis. We made dinner reservations at the Owenmore Restaurant and had a lovely dinner. The restaurant serves a 3 course pre-fixe for 65 euro/pp. Given the quality of the food and the service, I felt this was a good deal. Breakfast was served in the Owenmore restaurant in the morning and it was one of the best breakfasts we had in Ireland. They have a lovely buffet full of a wide variety of items as well as a menu with items made to order. We had a wonderful stay and I cannot wait to return again. One of the most beautiful places I have had the pleasure of staying in.

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    Hans -.

    This hotel is reallllly nice, but I do have some complaints. Enough so to deduct a star and I'm pretty liberal with the stars. Pluses: -The grounds are simply amazing; gorgeous landscapes set on a river in the woods with tons of trails and scenic views. -The bar is nice with cool bartenders. -Rooms are large if a little outdated. -The food is pretty good. Breakfast is excellent and dinner is good. -Plenty of fires going at any one time. -Free parking. -Free wi-fi, although none in the room. Minuses: -Most of the rooms are in the addition, so it's more like staying in a converted mansion than a hotel. You can see this easily from outside by the river if you compare the building materials. -Some staff were a little impatient or indifferent. When I asked the dinner hostess if I could leave a gratuity on my bill she sort of wasn't paying attention and told me to go away in nicer terms. -There was no hot water and even lukewarm water was in short supply. -The toilet would not flush unless I filled the tank with water. This takes a long time with a 12oz water glass. The toilet had a lot of mold revealed after taking the tank cover off. -The front desk lady did not apologize for complaints about the hot water or toilet.

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    Clelia G.

    There is so much to say about this beautiful castle ! Great accommodations , my room was incredibly awesome! I don't know if it was the comfort of the mattress or the fact that I was sleeping in a castle but I had the best sleep last night ! The beauty of the grounds and the smell of the entrance the fire place all of its rooms the piano room the glass gardens the outside garden! Everything is breathtaking ! The breakfast is included with your reservation and is top of the line ! (Ritz quality ). My bathroom was so comfortable and very modern which I was so grateful for. Toiletries, bottles of water, robe, sleepers, WI FI is included . The service is incredible! I don't need to say more see pictures!

    April H.

    Ballynahinch is like no place I have ever stayed. It is a castle but not like the traditional castle one would first think of. It is more like a manor or old gentlemen's hunting lodge. The service was mostly excellent. I say mostly because I feel the restaurant/bar service was lacking a bit in both attitude and speed. The food was average, nothing amazing that would make me excited to eat more but not complaints either. The common rooms of the castle are nice and the fires were kept alive making them a nice place to relax with a drink and a book. Our room was large and the bathroom huge. Both were decorated nicely and kept with the theme and decor of the overall hotel. My most favorite part of my stay was the property grounds. Tons of walking trails to discover. We spent both days here just walking around and exploring. There are other activities offered here as well such as shooting, biking, and fishing but we just stuck with walking. This hotel is a great place to enjoy nature and be outside.

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    Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful grounds, nice staff, and an amazing dinner. Would love to get back someday for a longer stay!

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    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.

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    On the way in to this hotel there's a sign that says something along the lines of 'you are now…read moreentering a stress free' zone. So true. This is one of the most chill places I've ever had the privilege of staying. The rooms are small but incredibly comfortable despite the dodgy plumbing. We booked in for three nights on a bed, breakfast and dinner package with 3 other couples on the bank holiday weekend in June. We had a blast. The food is magnificent. The breakfast alone sets the tome for the day and dinner is a delight. Nothing fancy. Just good wholesome food, beautifully presented and with well drilled and attentive staff. Relax at any time during the day in several day rooms with coffee or booze more or less on tap. Live music at night in the bar after dinner leading to a sing song ranging from Irish ballads to ABBA ensure a relaxing, no hassle weekend. During the day, there is so much to see and do in the beautiful Connemara countryside within easy striking distance of the hotel. Must see tourist destinations such as Kylemore Abbey and chic food trucks such as The Misunderstood Heron in nearby Letterfrack have to be experienced. Experience also the grounds in the immediate vicinity for a bracing walk in the afternoon or even a dip in the sea right next to the hotel. For the less adventurous, the hotel,has a heated outdoor swimming pool as well. Given that it was an all-in package it was incredibly good value in my opinion. Highly recommended. Will definitely return. It's a minimum 4.5 hour drive from Dublin so need at least 3 nights to get the full chillax experience.

    Location is amazing. Pub is excellent. Rooms are small and tired. The suites in the back are…read morerecommended. Sometimes dinner is a cattle call type experience, but the food was always good. Not many hotel choices here, this is it. For the money, we find better value doing a VRBO.

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    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.

    We stayed in one of the "glamping" huts adjacent to the hotel. It's really a small one bedroom…read morecottage about the size of my first college apartment with a great shower/bathroom. It was perfect. On the deck outside our hut I could watch the sea, read, and relax. Very quiet. The hotel restaurant was outstanding with a terrific seafood chowder. Breakfast the following day with a buffet of juice, fruit, cereals, and several kinds of bread for toast was perfect. At 8 am the staff takes your order for hot breakfast. Very friendly staff.

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