The Belleek Castle looks a bit like fairy tales. After crossing a huge fortified gate, you travel…read moreseveral hundred meters in a large wooded park to finally appearing at the corner of a bend, placed on a hill, a castle with gray hues contrasting incredibly with a grass of a green not found. Crossing the front door, you are immersed in a world that oscillates between the medieval armor, the remains of eighteenth century ships used to make the bar, chandeliers and buffets that would not demerit in the most beautiful museums. The restaurant is in the same style though a bit more rustic. It is true that the castle is regularly busy for weddings or seminars. So you need solid! Paul Doran is a well-informed amateur, almost enlightened by his obsession of beautiful bottles. He has a superb cellar that would make many sommeliers green with envy. The list is longer than the Nile, with multiple international variations. In addition, our owner does not force the sale since he guided me to a bottle, a Pinot noir Rochioli 2013, much cheaper than the one I had originally chosen, a 2012 Sonoma Pinot Noir Kosta Brown Coast. And as we sympathized, he offered me in the middle of the meal to open my first choice to taste it! We ended up sampling a Château d'Yquem 1997. Do I really have to comment? !! But back to the plate, that was our first reason to come here. When I informed our landlady that we were going to dinner at Belleek Castle, her billiard-eyed eyes made me understand its reputation for excellent food was well established. The breads are really excellent. Particularly this "soda bread" which is made not with yeast but with baking soda and milk "ribot". It is accompanied by brioche bread for those who want lighter to start. As an appetizer, a few slices of smoked beef with mushroom mayonnaise and cucumber. It's pretty thin. It is unfortunate that the slice of cucumber is too thick and without any seasoning. The other elements are worked and it is a little rough in the middle of others. As a starter, chef David O'Donnell uses local "fuel", turf, to smoke a piece of lamb. It's good but we would like a little more strength. Either the turf does not give a particular taste, and in this case, as much smoked with conventional wood, or while the meat should be smoked a little longer. This starter is very good but less original than expected. The scallops are presented with a crumbled crab and mussels. The first are perfectly cooked, neither the crab nor the mussels come to encroach on their fine taste. The few branches of dill bring a welcome herbaceous power. And some caviar grains more. We start the tough part with drunk beef at Jameson. Impressive (and funny) preparation of a beef tenderloin stuck on an authentic fifteenth-century sword made in Taiwan. The waiter dramatically blazes at Jameson whiskey. This "service en salle" is like you don't often see! The deer fillet is perfectly cooked, "rosé" and very tender. Country accompaniment of vegetables. Fortunately we are spared the evergreen potatoes that invade Irish dishes too often. Beautiful Pavlova with wild red fruits for dessert. It is therefore a beautiful discovery that this Belleek Castle, with a very pleasant atmosphere, a little outdated but I love it. I will return one day to discover the rooms. Do not hesitate to take a tour before or after your meal at the bar. It is made of ship recovery wood and is shaped like a quarter-deck. Apart from the radiator that detonates a bit, the owner has created an atmosphere out of time. Thanks again to Paul Doran for welcoming us and having some of his beautiful bottles tasted. A little inconvenience, the chef is a little rigid on the menu service schedules. Very reasonable addition of 219,50 euros for 2. I do not integrate the two glasses of Yquem extra.

Definitely stop here if you are in the area. The castle has ten bedrooms for those that want to…read morestay overnight and a wonderful bar and restaurant. We stopped in to have a drink and really enjoyed the experience. Excellent way to end our day.

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!

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!).

The place is very nice I've been here before. The staff are very nice the rooms are cool but the…read morecable was not good but you guys tryed ps there is no pool or hot

This hotel was built only a few years ago in Belmullet and was long overdue as the town was missing…read moreout on the wedding,golf, overnight stay market and spin off gained. 88 bedrooms with 2 bridal suites, large ball room, night club (The Haven), restaurant, bar, business centre and all the usual facilities a modern hotel has to offer. Leisure centre too so don't forget your swimwear. Within walking distance to the town ie footpaths all the way and shouldn't take anymore than 10 mins. Friendly staff, food can be hit and miss sometimes but usually good. Numerous functions held here and always well catered for. If you are a light sleeper make sure you ask if there is a disco on the night you are staying or if you can be located away from the noise and the nightclub is within the main hotel building. Plenty of parking at the front and rear and you know you are attending a big event if they have turned on the fountain at the front!

We were lucky enough to spend three glorious days and nights in this tranquil property. We are…read morebarely gone but ready to be back. We got a river view room on the second floor. It's large with comfortable chairs to look outside. The bathroom is large with a solid shower. Small complaints: * Better pillows * careful with open windows as midges will come in at night The grounds are spectacular. We walked the trails multiple times -- the river walk was our favorite. Be sure to spend some time in the walled garden. All three dinners on site were quite good and the three course tasting menu at Owenmore was particularly memorable. Dining with a view! In the pub, we had dinner at Eric Clapton's table. As might be expected, the staff were very friendly and helpful -- without being stuffy like they can be in some resorts. Ballynahinch was definitely a highlight of our trip.

The hotel, grounds and restaurants are amazing in terms of beauty, history and the people who work…read morethere. We stayed as a family of 10 in the Owensmore Cottage and it was a perfect space. There is one bathroom between two rooms so you need to be comfortable sharing a bathroom. The house has been updated along with the beds and bathroom and kitchen but the living room furniture could use an upgrade as some of the couches and chairs have lost their support. The kitchen is well stocked and has everything you need to cook and bake.

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.

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.

We got married in the McWilliam in September. It was the best day of our lives. From when we had…read morebooked our wedding 2 years previous the management and the staff of the McWilliams went above and beyond to make our day special and memorable. Laura, our wedding coordinator did such an amazing job. Her professionalism and attention to detail is top class. Every single detail of our wedding was like a dream. We had our ceremony there as well. Laura and her team put our mind at ease over every part of the planning. Every extra detail we wanted to include for the ceremony and reception was no problem at all. Laura was so helpful, we couldn't have asked for a different person for our special day. The food was absolutely perfect. And a great selection of options, catering to everyone's needs. Ourselves and quite a number is our guests stayed over at the hotel, the accommodation was fantastic, with an amazing breakfast. Our heartfelt thank you to Laura, Boris, the management, and all the staff of the McWilliams for giving us our dream wedding. Highly recommend the McWilliams Park Hotel.

Stayed a couple of days here would recommend it however, multiple people from the public are able…read moreto enter this hotel, using the gym and other facilities. the breakfast advertised at 7:30 comes late. Also, the television in my room was out of order for most of my stay and management unresponsive yes is close to everything and the restaurant itself has good food and parking is easy but average hotel overall.