I can't speak for the hotel itself, as I've only tried their bar area and restaurant but it was…read morewonderful! My mom and I were there for about 5-6 hours and even tried a bit of their food (fish cake, duck rolls, and goat cheese tart) and all of it was delicious! Best of all was Thorsten though! He made the experience top notch and my mom and I couldn't stop talking about the great service we had. We had other waiters and bartenders taking care of us throughout but he kept coming up and making sure we were alright. We've done a 6 city tour and he's the best we've had so far so kudos to him! We'd come back just to have him again. Thanks for the great time!! :)

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.

Arrived in Westport half way thru a 14 day excursion and found ourselves at the Clew Bay Hotel…read more After staying in some very nice B&B's this was a wonderful change. The hotel is a real gem. It has wonderful modern and comfortable rooms, all with a great made to irbreakfast or buffet breakfast menu, a great attached bar and the MADDENS restaurant that has great food and a full bar. The real find is that the staff, while many were off on a "cancer challenge" with the neighboring towns, have been beyond helpful from getting some laundry done, to getting us a taxi when most drivers were off on Sunday. I really wanted a Bloody Mary and the staff hurriedly ran out to the market to get some tomato juice to make me one. I can't say enough about the hospitality.

Clew Bay Hotel is a family owned property in the center of Westport. The rooms are of varying…read moresizes, we stayed in 108, which is lovely king room overlooking the river. It was very quiet. The hotel has been through major renovations over the past years. The layout is a bit quirky as is the case with many of the older hotels, but honestly, that makes it far more interesting than staying in a corporate chain hotel, where every room is the same as the next and there is not much character to the place. The hotel is within easy walking distance of restaurants, pubs, and shops, which is a huge plus as Westport is a popular destination and becomes very busy especially during the summer season. The original Clew Bay Hotel opened in 1959, the current rendition bears no similarities to the original other than the warm hospitality. However, I would avoid rooms overlooking James Street. The room rate is very reasonable and includes a full breakfast served in the dining room overlooking the river. They also offer free wifi, parking is 3 Euro per day in the lot behind the hotel however one evening we were lucky to get a space at 6 pm, so assume there are other car parks around town. You can purchase the parking pass at reception.

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.

You talk about a hotel that needs renovation! No air conditioning which is fine in the evening but…read morenot during the day. No refrigerator or ice machine. People were nice.

Julia and Alejandro made my night! My family and I walked in near close and they were more than…read morehappy to serve us! We got the creamy pasta, tandoori chicken salad, and fish and chips. All amazing dishes! Could not recommend this place enough. We ate in the more formal dining area and it was beautiful! Very attentive staff, pleasant music, and wonderful food. 10/10 experience.

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.

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.

Porto's is a place where we had dinner on our arrival here in Westport Castlecourt Hotel.This young…read morelady Lea was our server and she gave us an excellent customer service with a smile and energy for a big tour group. Next day was Sarah, she had accomodate me and my friend to sit in a corner I requested which is near the window with a view of the weather outside. I commend this 2 staff since they were excellent in what they do to make the tourist people like us to enjoy our stay and tour. Give them 5 star.

This is a terrific hotel with everything you want in a hotel…read more A large dining room with one of the best breakfasts included in the stay. A full Irish breakfast is on offer and a full breakfast buffet with fruit, yogurt, and cereal. There is an outdoor patio with loads of seating. There is a sign saying the tables are only for dining, but they are happy to serve you if you are having drinks. Drink prices are reasonable. Very friendly staff.

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.