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Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Castle retreat on the riverwalk

Riverside grandeur meets adventure at this castle hotel with complimentary bicycles for exploring Connemara. Dine at Owenmore Restaurant with garden views or by the terrace firepit. After hiking or fishing, unwind in the sauna or library before enjoying drinks in the elegant bar lounge.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ballynahinch, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Derryclare Nature Reserve and Twelve Bens Mountain Range. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Ballynahinch travel guide
Map
Recess, Ballynahinch, Galway

What's nearby

  • Kylemore Abbey
    Kylemore Abbey
    37 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Connemara National Park
    Connemara National Park
    40 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Twelve Bens Mountain Range
    5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Clifden Castle
    16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Sky Road
    17 min drive - 15.6 km

Restaurants

  • Fisherman's Pub
    1 min walk
  • O'Dowds
    11 min drive
  • The Bogbean Café
    12 min drive
  • Coffee Cottage
    12 min drive
  • Joyce's Bar
    10 min drive

About this property

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

  • Luxury upscale hotel by the river
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing, hiking/biking, and ecotours at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Owenmore Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • A vegetable garden, a computer station, and books
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in Green Hospitality Certified, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
  • The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fishermans Pub
  • Owenmore Restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballynahinch Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ballynahinch Castle Hotel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Twelve Bens Mountain Range and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre. Glendollach Lough and Loughbeg are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the castle of your dreams

Unfortunately, hospitality is not their strong suit however the grounds were enchanting. Both reception and dining staff were stiff and cold. Stayed two floors down from the main level and moldy smell detracted from the lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing anniversary

We first heard of Ballynahinch from a video on old Irish castles, so it was nice to see it with our own eyes. Despite staying for only one night in a Luxury double room with a river view, we truly enjoyed our time there. The room was really spacious, with the huge bathroom being preceded by a walk-in closet and also having both a walk-in shower and a bathtub. Be it night or day, the view from the room and outdoor patio was mesmerising. Being our 5th anniversary, an additional surprise was a greeting card marking the occasion left in our room. Having arrived really late, we only had time for dinner that evening and it was a great experience. Both the drinks and food were interesting and delicious. For breakfast we had a table with a nice river view and the food options were plentiful. Before leaving, we also had a lovely walk around the property, which is truly amazing. We would definitely come back for another serene and relaxing stay in the future. P.S. If you have the time, the Sky Road starting in Clifden offers amazing views and is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le cadre est absolument époustouflant. Nous avons profité d’être arrivés tôt pour faire une ballade dans l’immense parc du château. Les chemins sont parfaitement entretenus, la nature préservée, c’est un délice pour les yeux. Tout le personnel était vraiment aimable et serviable, le château en lui-même était magnifique et l’ambiance chaleureuse et reposante.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place to be!

We’ll definitely come back & spend even more time at Ballynahinch Castle. Beautiful setting, charming place. Only thing we’ll change is stay longer & select a larger room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best part of my trip. Had a two hour tour of the estate with Greg well worth the time and money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property set in a wonderful landscape with helpful well-trained staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The most charming, warm and tastefully decorated hotel. Excellent character and most comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel! The rooms were clean, beds were extremely comfortable, food was great but most importantly, the staff were amazing. Specifically Martin!! He was always everywhere making sure everyone was comfortable, had what they needed and were happy. He had such a passion for his job that it translated to pure excellence in his job!! Well done Ballynahinch for employing such a remarkable staff member. Loved our two night stay here and would definitely return if in the area. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at this hotel many many times over the past 15 years. Our overnight stay was great as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So comfortable, very relaxed, no formalities - such a pleasure! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and great place to relax. Liked Staff less than accomodating on requests that were not out of the ordinary at other high end hotels. Disliked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like stepping back in time but with modern conveniences. Take the guided tour from Noel, you won't regret it, the history is fascinating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Halyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place, gorgeous surroundings, but you really have to want to be there, away from it all. Room was very nice, bathroom was great, just disappointed it did not have a handheld shower. Food was a disappointment. First evening there, decided to eat in the bar, and ordered the vegetarian dish, nocchi, for €20, and I got five nochjis on the plate. I complained to the waiter, so they sent out three more , for a total of eight. It was barely enough fir a starter! To their credit they did not charge for the plate. The next night, we were going to eat in the dining room. Dinner was fixed price, €70 for three courses, so we were expecting a really special dinner. Imagine our surprise when we saw that one of the choices for the entree, or main as they say there, was the same dish of nocchis that was offered in the bar the night before. That was enough to make us leave and return to the bar, where I had a very satisfactory duck dish for €22. Just a warning about the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! Beautiful setting, lovely staff and thoughtful touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely lovely. Fit and bathroom fixtures of the highest quality and the view of the river fantastic. I would definitely return. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While we thought we had booked a unique top flight accommodation, our expectations were far surpassed in everyway. The grounds were immaculate, the service superb, the rooms had updated electric outlets for UK and US, and they even have a Tesla charging station. The river view from the room was fantastic. The restaurant food was on par with any 5 star (US)/2star(Michelin) restaurant in which we have had the pleasure of dining. The wine list was excellent especially for the Connemara. They have numerous activities that we simply did not have time to enjoy. We now understand why many people were in awe when we told them we were heading to Ballynahinch. This is truly a special place and their efforts to maintain the property have paid off. It is definitely worth going to this little piece of heaven. And the Spring flowers were not all even in bloom yet. We wish we could return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and overwhelming hotel has big property but you cannot walk so there should be bicycles there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful wedding experience: lovely walks and gardens, the dining and bedroom views are beautiful, the staff are extremely friendly, accomodating and helpful! It's a wonderfully location to get away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t anything I didn’t like, beautiful setting, loved my hikes, outstanding food, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic will definately return couldn’t fault any aspect of the hotel or the grounds and food yum yum
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

I wasn’t overly impressed with our visit to Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. The location was pretty and it was unfortunate, due to the weather, we didn’t get to enjoy the grounds which did look lovely. I had previously stayed at Parknasilla and much preferred that resort. To be fair, I think that was a five star property. The TV in the room was too small to view adequately while in bed and the Wi-Fi didn’t work at all during our two night stay. We ate at the pub one evening and the hostess took our drink order and never returned with them or set up the table with napkins and cutlery. The waitress who finally did attend to us was the highlight of our visit. I wish I got her name. Overall, it’s not a place I would return to. Again, it’s a pretty property, but not really the caliber of service I look for when on holiday and looking to splurge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KrissaPecunes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful treasure! Charming and elegant, the people, room and property! Many activities are available from relaxing in the generously luxurious rooms to active walks around the well groomed grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018