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Abbeyglen Castle

County Galway · Ireland

SKY ROAD, Clifden, N/AView location

9.2/10Excellent606 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.6/108.6
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Value7.0/107.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Abbeyglen Castle

Nestled in beautiful gardens in the heart of Connemara, this romantic hotel offers cozy, well-equipped rooms with modern amenities. It's ideally located for exploring Connemara's breathtaking scenery, whether for a romantic getaway or touring the region.

Glenbricken Lough is just 6 km away, and Clifden's vibrant center, with its restaurants, pubs, and nightlife, is a short 5-minute walk (900 m) from the hotel. Guests can enjoy on-site amenities such as a restaurant, bar, and newspaper stand, as well as private parking.

Each stylish room boasts classic decor and a private en suite bathroom with shower. For relaxation, guests can indulge in spa treatments or enjoy a game of tennis. Galway Carnmore Airport is approximately 87 km away, with Ireland West Airport Knock and Shannon Airport also within driving distance.

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Located in Clifden, Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Alcock and Brown Landing Site and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Twelve Bens Mountain Range.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Clifden Castle 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Station House Museum 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Connemara Heritage & History Centre 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Alcock and Brown Memorial 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Lough Fadda 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Alcock and Brown Landing Site 6.4 km / 4 mi
Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station 6.4 km / 4 mi
Lough Emlaghnabehy 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Lough Anaserd 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Twelve Bens Mountain Range 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Inishbofin Heritage Museum 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Connemara Championship Links 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Mannin Bay Beach 13.1 km / 8.2 mi
Maumeen Lough 14.8 km / 9.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 1832
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
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  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Car park
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
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  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Non-smoking area
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Tennis
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RO

Room Only

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

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IB

Irish Breakfast

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU-1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²TWN.ST
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    20 m²
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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
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    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
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    1
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    TWIN
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    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Bathtub
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIORTRIPLE • SUPERIORTPL.SU

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    Room code: TPL.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSTRIPLE • SUPERIOR WITH VIEWSTPL.SU-WV

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    SUPERIOR WITH VIEWS

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST
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    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
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    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Bathroom
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Ironing set
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    Room code: DUS.ST

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB-SU

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    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB-SU

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV

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    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.GV

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  • SUITE GARDEN VIEWSUITE • GARDEN VIEWSUI.GV

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    SUITE GARDEN VIEW

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: SUI.GV

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Abbeyglen Castle

9.2
Excellent
606 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Value
7.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Julie Emilie
This hotel is a gem and one of the highlights of our trip!
The location is simply gorgeous, and the drive along the Sky Road to get there was particularly memorable, with incredible ocean views.
The castle is beautiful and full of history. The owner does a fantastic job of sharing some of it every evening during a free get-together with drinks.
The staff shows great attention to detail, high-quality standards, and an incredible culture of fun and care that we have not seen anywhere else. Brian, the owner, also made the evening stand out with an incredible dinner atmosphere followed by delightful conversations on the patio at sunset with a group of customers.
It is such a unique, elegant, fun, and welcoming hotel. We will be back!
Family
4/10
Poor
10 Jul 2026
Lois
A beautiful site and cozy look. The rooms aren’t very special for the cost. The room was HOT. 23-24 all night long. I asked if the temperature could be fixed/ cooler. All heat is off was the reply, I requested another room fan late day 1 of our stay and again early Day 2.
Upon departure when leaving, I said to reception that something needed to be done to fix the extreme heat and the manager came, apologized profusely, even carried my bag out… but communication from reception to the boss made for a miserable stay. 24 degrees all night is poor for your health.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
David
Looked after us. Enjoyed the prosecco and history talks. Breakfast was excellent. Shower didn't run well and needed a shelf in the bathroom.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
MICHAEL L
My wife and I had a spectacular time. Dinner Wes excellent and the staff was extremely professional. We even had unexpected entertainment at dinner that made the night.
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Gary
Clifden, Abbeyglen castle and this part of the west coast of Ireland are absolutely stunning. Don’t miss the Prosecco Welcome and the hotel owners talk on the history of the local area and Abbeyglen Castle itself. It was absolutely fascinating, occasionally humorous and brought everything to life. The owner remembered our names from the moment we were introduced. Very rare! I’ve travelled globally for business 2 out of 4 weeks for the past 15 years. I’ve stayed in some fantastic hotels around the world. Our stay at Abbeyglen castle was the most personal and best customer experience I’ve had anywhere.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Elizabeth
The hotel was incredibly charming! The rooms are comfortable and clean and the staff were beyond friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. My partner and I both said we’ll return for a longer stay next time!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Susan
The whole place was awesome. A great view, friendly staff, an awesome room and bathroom, great dinner and breakfast! I would definitely stay there again!
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2026
Millie
Good breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Diane
A beautiful venue. I loved my room which had a canopied bed, large bathroom, and plenty of space.
The staff was very friendly. Dinner was relaxed. I felt pampered and calmed being there.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Dellana
We stayed 2 nights. It is very lovely. The Breakfast was fabulous. Its an hour past Galway.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Owen
Excellent service
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Christian
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
JENNIFFER
Both were amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
william
Food was excellent. Don’t need bread served automatically each breakfast. Lotion in bathroom would be nice. Otherwise, fabulous experience!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Greg
beautiful location and part of irish history. we’ll be back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
elizabeth
Loved my stay here at Abbeyglen. Was fortunate enough to hear the history of the town as well as meet the owner. Only wish I had more time to stay at the castle. Food was amazing and the entire staff was very welcoming and accommodating.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Adam
Staff were nice, beds very comfortable and the brook outside the window made sleeping a dream.

Could do with some updates here and there but otherwise a lovely stay.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
Joseph
Staff is wonderful. Prosecco story time is always fun!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
Kelsey
Beautiful location and room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Ellen Reid
The staff and luxury accommodations make this hotel 5 star
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Julie
Yes
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Philip
Complimentary sparkling wine and historical lecture at 6:30 were excellent; first rate in every way!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
dionne
Beautiful buildings and grounds, rooms are incredible, very comfortable beds.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Bernard P
Most excellent vibe, pleasant staff and management bringing old world charm, that makes, for a great place to base yourself when in this part of Ireland.

Will absolutely visit again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Erin
Beautiful place to visit. Loved the experience and atmosphere! Highly recommend staying here!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Mike
Wonderful hotel. Very attentive staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
Laurie
What a beautiful stay at the Abbeyglen Castle! Definitely a highlight of our visit to Ireland!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
David
Wonderful
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Douglas
The atmosphere was fantastic!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
CHAD
An amazing property. Amazing dinner. Amazing staff and owner. Highly recommended
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2025
Ian
Great service. Very friendly. Felt very welcome. Room dated and bathroom dated.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Thomas
The staff made the experience very personable. Loved it
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Breda
Staff were very friendly. History talk on area with champagne reception was excellent. Dinner was great. Music in restaurant and bar was brilliant.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
Joanne
It was amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Constance
Brian and the staff were fantastic, would definitely recommend it to everyone!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Sheridan
This was a great stay! Being a castle and older building, we weren’t sure how modern the facilities would be but we were pleasantly surprised to find a room which blended the charm and heritage of the castle, with everything you need today. Pianos throughout were a great touch too!
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Raymond
Old world charm, lovely meal, great customer service. Enjoyed welcome reception
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2025
Craig
We always wanted to stay in a castle. This beautiful place was the best stop to take my wife for Mothers Day. I surprised to see the restaurant is so elegant. The meal choices were awesome and prepared right. I hope someday to return.
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2025
Yves
Everything great. Restaurant a tad expensive.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Joseph
The place is beautiful in and out. Old world charm and a wonderful host. The staff is outstanding. The food is awesome.
Overall our stay was excellent.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Change ?

The hotel is lovely but somewhat dated. The decor has not changed in probably 30 years which in some aspects is ok. The breakfast choices and layout needs updating The staff are terrific and could not do enough. Dinner was disappointing in small portions and boring vegetable choices.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
Natalie

Magical

Every part of our stay was magical.
We arrived late but a beautiful note with the key was left at the front desk!! Had a wonderful time at the pub and Brian greeted us the next morning at breakfast with 'where were you guys we missed you'!! Would recommend everyone to stay here when visiting the area.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
CARMEL
The in put of the owner talking about the surrounding area and its history and the history of the castle and the past owners. The staff were very attentive and friendly , a very warm and welcoming atmosphere in the hotel.
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2024
Edel
Staff amazing. lovely idea for prosecco reception and history talk.
Spacious room with gas fire(doesn't work though). Sadly No pen in bedroom etc to fill in comment card. Large bathroom with double sinks/roll top bath and Shower.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Lisa
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel. We were warmly greeted at reception by the owner, who provided us with champagne in the evening along with fascinating insights into the castle's history. Our dinner experience was delightful, complemented by engaging entertainment, and the breakfast was truly exceptional. We also appreciated the atmosphere of the piano bar following dinner. Our accommodations were outstanding and beautifully suited to the castle's character.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2023
Gary
The owner greeting the guests during dinner and providing a history of the resort and surrounding area which would be of interest to those from USA.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2023
Dane

A wonderful time in a beautiful castle.

Ronan and the crew at the Abbeyglen couldnt have been more fun, attentive, and welcoming. I felt more welcome there than i do in family member's homes. The grounds were beautiful and the 6:30 champagne toast with the story of Clifden was worth the trip alone. Anytime I am in Ireland, I will definitely be making a stop here. You absolutely have to try the Homemade Berry Meringue Roulade.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
Taylor
We had an amazing time visiting the Abbeyglen Castle! Everyone there was very helpful and went above and beyond to help make our stay even better. The story time in bar and live music were a lot of fun and the dinner was delicious. Couldn’t recommend this place more, would definitely come back!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2023
Sharon
Amazing, great time, easy to get to, dinner was awesome!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2023
Richard

Outstanding food and hospitality!

We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our stay and the hospitality. The food was outstanding as well!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2023
Una
Absolutely lovely stay at the Abneyglen Castle. Service was amazing and the rooms gorgeous. Highly recommend.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2023
Lori
We found staying at the castle very exciting. We were treated very well by staff. We stayed on a Friday night and our room was above the outdoor smoking area so we could hear peoples voices right up to 2 am. The breakfast the next morning was ok. Eggs Benedict had over cooked eggs and a drizzle of hollandaise sauce. My husband enjoyed his kipper. Be ready to fill up with cereal and fruit.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2023
Candice

Unique Experience

The hotel was a bit hard to get to with luggage and no taxi service but once we arrived there were no complaints. The staff was friendly and check in was very quick. The room was great, the food superb and the complimentary champagne and history lesson was very interesting and much appreciated.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Marta L.
The hotel and grounds are gorgeous and very well maintained. Our room was large and very well-appointed. Enjoyed the champagne welcome and the top notch dining experience.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2023
Robert
Great craic!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2023
Amanda
What a fabulous experience! Beautiful castle with a wonderful sunrise view. Service was fantastic and Brian went out of his way to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. Highly recommend and will definitely visit again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2022
Sydney
Great stay with friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2022
Tony
An amazing stay in the most beautiful,friendly and charming hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2022
marilyn
Terrific property with very hospitable host. Huge lovely room. Short on amenities - no bath soap/body wash, tissues, robes, slippers. Unfortunately, noisy guests partying until after 1am. Early start meant no breakfast available
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2022
Beverly
Beautiful place. Great breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2022
kurt
The best hospitality of any place I have ever been , the owner gives out photos of each guest that he takes himself. The nightly story of the history of Abbeyglen is not to be missed 🙏
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2022
Becky
My new favorite stay in Ireland!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2022
ROBERT P
Lovely property!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2022
Jaime
Everyone at this hotel and in the town of Clifden is so welcoming and friendly. We felt right at home from the minute we arrived until the minute we checked out. The meals are outstanding, and the staff really do go out of their way to make you feel special. Wonderful visit!! Highly recommend.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2022
Sarah

Perfection!

We loved our one night stay! Wish we could have stayed longer, but the airport was calling us! The whole experience was amazing… From the super sweet welcome at the front desk, to the complimentary champagne welcome party, and breakfast in the morning. The view from our room was magical and the sounds of water and birds was so relaxing. If we ever come back to this part of Ireland we will most definitely revisit this location! Well done!! Also noticed it was child friendly, and what kid doesn’t want to run around a castle?!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2022
Kenneth
Fantastic property and the staff were the best we experienced in the country. We are so pleased with this property, we are planning our next trip already and making sure we stay a bit here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2022
Verified traveler

Fabulous Building. Amazing Location.

Fabulous historical building and great location. Amazing staff. Entertaining host/owner and overall a great ambiance. Highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2021
Mark
Very welcoming and fun hosts. Beautiful facility and warm, friendly staff. Will definitely come back and would recommend this hotel.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2020
Verified traveler
Our stay was very pleasant, although during the Pandemic, we felt unsafe a couple of times. Some guests gathered in group in bar area. Some staff didn't wear masks. Dinner tables were a little too close.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2020
Gail
Lovely big room, friendly staff with welcome drink and nibbles - fantastic! Great food.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
It was like stepping back in time. The staff was so lovely.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2020
Michelle
The Abbeyglen is a lovely old world hotel, in a beautiful area of Clifden.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Liked the friendly staff but they had a busy weekend and you could see they were stretched.
Room was clean and all amenities provided. However it was too warm at night and no air con.

Asked to book restaurant on check in and was informed no need to book they will accomodate you. When we arrived fown to the bar we were told not a hope if getting a table they were too busy. Joke!! Not impressed. Roger the barman was very helpful and recommended a lovely restaurant in the town.
Would have expected porridge to be made to order instead of in a heated pot. Breakfast food was not very hot.
At check out there was only one receptionist at peak check out times.
Wouldnt be in a rush to go back.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2020
Pieter
We had an amazing time. Amazing place
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Fantastic welcoming staff throughout stay. Could not fault their service. So friendly. Lovely atmosphere
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2020
Marie

Xmas break

Really friendly hotel loved everything about it
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2020
linda

New yr 3020

Lovely hotel... walking distance from clifden
breakfast was lovely and dinner was fab...great selection for desserts!!!
lovely staff very professional in reception area...
lovely grounds
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
perfect on every way ..there was even a porter who came to the car to take innour bags!!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Customer service was second to none. From check in to check out it was first class.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2019
Ginette

A chance to stay in a castle

Great hotel for a family. Nice experience to stay in a castle.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

A Beautiful Castle

A beautiful castle with large rooms and excellent touches — our fireplace, jacuzzi tub, and walk of the grounds made a short stay feel extra special.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
We enjoyed our stay.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Rooms far too hot. Can hear eveything through walls/between rooms. Staff very friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2019
Janine

First time in Ireland

Really liked staying in a castle. Enjoyed the overall feel. Liked the welcome tea. Didn't partake in the welcome champagne and information. Breakfast was good. Grounds were nice. Town was a 10 minute walk. Friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2019
Robert

Winter break

The warm welcome on arrival and the warmth of the room were a very good start to our 2 day stay and it got better with the complimentary tea and pre dinner champagne. The view from our bedroom window was superb. Excellent breakfasts but the dinners very over priced, wonderful desserts though. Will definitely return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2019
Stella

Love love love this place!

Totally recommend this hotel. I’ve stayed in many 5 star hotels like Ashford Castle and Lough Eske and can safely say this visit was up there as a wonderful experience. The free tea and scones and later on Prosecco and canapés were a lovely surprise. The impromptu music session in the bar was incredible, a mix of French Canadians and Irish got together for a sing song that kept us up to the wee hours because if was so much craic!! Can’t understand how anyone can write anything negative on this fabulous hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Really unique property with a wonderful staff. Would definitely recommend
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Oct 2019
Christina
No hot water, kept being told it would be 10 minutes, 20 minutes etc. it ended up not coming back until the next morning. I wish they would have just been honest so I would have gone to bed instead of waiting for no reason. Staff were a bit cold, sat in the restaurant for AWHILE trying to flag someone down to order drinks and food. Restaurant's cashier woman was pretty rude as well.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2019
Arthur
Very enjoyable, great atmosphere. In particular there’s a lovely personal touch going on and they really look after our foreign tourists so well.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Everything was great apart from the rooms were too hot
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2019
CarolSchaffer
Love the experience and the staff was amazing. Rooms were nice and the food was excellent
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
The castle and surrounding grounds were beautiful. The restaurant in the castle was excellent.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Property was lovely
Room needed air conditioning it was really hot
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2019
GaryE
We really enjoyed our stay. The bed was the most comfortable of all the places we stayed. The owners made us feel very welcome. The food was superb. Would deffinately stay here again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Very nice. It's a shame they ruin the view with petrol tanker for the heliport though.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Dated rooms. Other guests were asking to see their rooms first and it was clearly because some rooms had not be refinished in quite sometime. We got stuck in a very old room. Not at all what the photos on Expedia show.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Nice welcome. Tea and scones in afternoon and sparkling wine before dinner.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2019
Tom
Staff was great with owner Brian available throughout stay providing history making us feel very welcome.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property. Food was amazing
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Sep 2019
Disappointed
Disappointing. We were booked for three nights and only stayed one. If you are sensitive to musty space/mold reconsider this accommodation. The whole place is musty, you can smell it when you enter however our room was unbearable. It seemed like it was in the fabric drapes and bed canopy. The receptionist offered to show us one other room that was coming available but we were not convinced it would be any different. There were other travelers who were staying at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel while we were there saying how happy they were. We were not. If you have sensitivity to mold, think twice.
Leisure Friends

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Abbeyglen Castle
SKY ROAD, Clifden, N/A, Clifden Connemara, Ireland

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