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

Brilliant 21st century lodging; Adrian in the restaurant was tremendous and efficient…read more WOW...not what you expect to find in the west of Ireland.....and all the better for it. It's funky slightly mad design style is very refreshing. The establishment is big.... goes way back from the street. Our room at the back was gloriously huge with a great bath and shower, king size bed and comfy sofas/chairs and even a chez long covered with zebra print! The room was very quiet and thus we slept well but would have been assisted by another blanket as the duvet was too warm for a summers night. Good selection of in room beverage tea/coffee, small fridge made for a comfortable stay. All the staff were lovely but Adrian deserves a special mention; he was young enthusiastic and chatty and made one particular supper in the bar very enjoyable. Despite only being young (still at school!) he had natural charm and affability. Our selection of food dishes were all delicious and the bar area provides a contemporary atmosphere.

What a wonderfully unexpected nice hotel to find in the west of Ireland - the decor is blingy and…read morein your face, but it adds a fun quirkiness to the place. The bedroom was well sized & appointed with a good sized bathroom with large 2 person walk in shower. The staff were lovely & the breakfast menu was extensive and food cooked & presented really well. Would very much recommend anyone stay here!

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.

I spend two nights here over the XMas holiday period and enjoyed every minute of it. It's a…read moreboutique-style hotel situated very close to the center of the town. Interesting decor and layout in the lobby, restaurant and bar areas. The rooms are very modern, comfortable and spacious. Very affordable and excellent value at a rate of (i think) €99 per night. The hotel also provides free WiFi and Parking which is something a lot of hotels try to fleece you extra for. I dined here on two occasions - one of an evening meal (excellent) and the other was for breakfast. Breakfast is an all-you-can-eat buffet with the usual assortment of fired breakfast, juices, cereals, etc - something for everybody.. The food was all fresh and definitely didn't spend the morning sitting there under a heat lamp. I had actually only booked the room, without the breakfast option but the fantastically helpful lady at the front desk gave me some discount vouchers. Would definitely recommend The Harlequin to anybody looking for a hotel in the area.

Very nice hotel in the centre of an admittedly smallish town with everything within walking…read moredistance. The free car park was a bonus that' was much appreciated. Room was comfortable and well appointed for our two night stay. On the first night, we ate in the restaurant - a practice I usually avoid but it was a long drive from Dublin and many restaurants in the town were closed on a Monday night. That said, the meal was surprisingly good. My deep fried cod was on the right side of fishiness with just the right amount of batter, My other half's vegetable Indian curry was, reportedly, pretty good too. My 'dessert' was a very moreish Espresso Martini but as I was theoretically here for work I eschewed a second. However, on our final night here, a tour party of, shall we say 'seniors', were populating the reception area and 'enjoying' a singalong with what I'm guessing was a local wedding band. Excruciating noise and made the bar uninhabitable. A pity. Would happily stay here again if I'm in the neighbourhood so long as there are no 'concerts' on !! Recommended on all fronts (apart from the concert!).

Clean and spacious rooms. Stayed one night and had a great experience. The staff were super…read morefriendly. Breakfast was not great if you are vegan.

One of the absolute, non-negotiable services any hotel must get right is scheduling. Apparently,…read moreKnockranny House is incapable of keeping proper track of this necessary task. As a result, we had to make emergency accommodations and significantly disrupt our plans - diverting our tour to an out-of-town location, which was severely deleterious to our plans for a meal and a show in Westport. It's common to say "would give no stars if I could", but here there's some merit to the assertion - their failures caused impact to our visit extending outside the hotel, a rare thing for even a bad hotel to accomplish. Trusting this hotel to not hurt your visit to the town itself would be a mistake, so yes this in fact does deserve the "zero star" moniker.

A lovely little stop on our way back to Galway. There was a livestock auction going on at the time,…read moreso it was pretty packed. Nice hotel and restaurant with bar items, sandwiches, and desserts. I had my eye on that sticky toffee pudding, but opted for some scones and cream instead. Service was quick, and there is a nice tribute to John Wayne outside the hotel

We happened on this little bar restaurant quite by accident. Keep your eyes open. There's a nice…read morereplica of the cabin for the quiet man with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. The food is wonderful I had the muscles in white wine sauce and they were perfect. The Guinness is fresh & the staff is great.

Beautiful B&B on Achill Island. I was coming rom Donegal down to Achill and grossly misjudged how…read morelong it would actually take meaning I was still driving coming up to 10pm. We'd been calling to let them know we'd be a late and they were so nice that it really took the worry out of the last bit of the drive. We booked the 3 room suite between 3 of us and it was absolutely gorgeous! Each room decorated to a really high standard and we even had our own sitting room in the house. We started a bottle of wine the 1st night and were using whatever tumblers were available (we're classy like that), but the 2nd night they had left 3 wine glasses beside the remaining wine for us! Breakfast was absolutely gorgeous. Really recommend the full Irish breakfast. They also had a little buffet with fruit, cereal and yoghurts. And not just any yoghurts, the fancy crunch corner ones! The wifi is free, but you must ask for the code. It works best from the new building. The B&B was originally just the house, but when their son took over he built a 2nd building with more rooms and a lovely dining and sofa area for breakfast. Would very much recommend it for stays on Achill or for the Greenway cycle. We did the Greenway and hired bikes out in Mulranny because we wanted to start there. We didn't get to see the bikes first though and they ended up being poor quality. Achill Lodge rent and sell bikes and you can see that they are well maintained before you spend your money. So would recommend their bike rental also if the location suits you.

Great B&B on Achill Island! We were the only ones in the whole place for the night we arrived. Our…read moreroom was spacious and the bathroom was gorgeous with a huge tub and a stand-up shower. I definitely took advantage of the bath. I liked the decor of the place, almost reminded me of the U.S. West. We were greeted to tea and biscuits in the dining area once we dropped our belongings off in our room. The next morning we had an excellent breakfast as well. I loved that Achill Lodge was tucked further into the island a little bit and not on the main strip once you cross over the bridge. Felt a little more private and exclusive. The hosts were very nice and polite!

Much love for this place... Much love indeed! This was the perfect place to stay for my active…read moreweekend away; was near the coast in Connemara, close to amazing hiking trails like Diamind Hill, Maamturks, 12 Bens plus the scenery makes for amazing cycles and beautiful drives. This place was recommended by a friend who stayed recently and it did not disappoint, it pitches itself as luxury budget accommodation and it was just that, cheap at just €50 for double room en-suite per night and had all the comforts and cleanliness I look for in a hotel but with our active itinerary we wanted to be close to the action yet not in a hostel! Owner Mike and the staff really make this place special, warmly welcome and throughout our stay, were lovely and genuine. They offered great advice on local hiking trails plus some tips on cycling routes which I'm so glad they did, Alan's recommendation on a route for cycling of the Connemara Loop ended in such a scenic trail with lakes and mountain back drops. There is an on site restaurant and bar too which is; 1. Great Value 2. Amazingly Tasty and Portioned well 3. Cosy place to unwind after activities Will be coming back here for sure and already gave this place a mention to a colleague wanting to see the best of Connemara this summer. Keep up the great work folks, see ye again soon :-)

This place was a godsend. Tried and failed twice to pitch my tent in the rainy, marshy part of…read moreConnemara. Gave up and made my way here. Turned out to have the best food in Ireland, awesome people (staff and guests), and was super affordable. This is the best hostel I have stayed at in a long time!