Renvyle House

75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Breda

We arrived at Renvyle House Hotel and were met by three receptionists who were super friendly and helpful. They arranged for someone to carry our cases to our rooms. Our rooms were very comfortable and had lovely views of the sea. Dinner and breakfast were brilliant with fresh fruit and breads made on the premises. The staff in the restaurants were very attentive. This hotel has lovely walks around it and has an outdoor pool and a hot tub which was so relaxing looking out towards the Atlantic. I am looking forward to returning soon.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Janet

Our stay at The Renvyle House Hotel was one that we will never forget. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Absolutely beautiful area for our daily walks. We highly recommend this place, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Bridget

I felt so warmly received by everyone. It was a beautiful historic place and I’m happy that I made the drive. What a lovely time. My particularly liked the musicians in the bar. The manager showed us our parking spot directly by walking in front of our car was very sweet. It was a nice wonderful place.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Victoria

Wonderful! Can’t recommend it enough!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2024

Vincent

The food is amazingly good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Laurence

Very nice property and grounds. Good pub and restaurants.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2024

Sheila

Remote and isolated!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

GERRY

Treat yourself - you deserve it...

Comfortable, beautiful place - great food - both bar and restaurant. Lovely relaxed vibe.

Ideal spot for a getaway. Spectacular walks in the area are an additional bonus.

Can't speak highly enough about this place.

Did I mention the staff? Friendly, courteous and professional without being overbearing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2023

Stephen

Remote location but beautiful and close to Kylemore Abbey

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Donna

Lovely Connemara hotel

Wonderful stay and delightful area, highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Alyson

Beautiful house and grounds in stunning location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2023

Blakeley

Get away. Far away

Loved Renvyle. Beautiful spot. Remote and serene

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Barbara

Coastal view

Staff was attentive and friendly. Food was Michelin quality. Location amazing.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2022

Michael

A gem of place on the edge of the water

Fantastic stay, first time & will be back with more of the family. What a location, on the water, sea water swimming, hot tub overlooking the water, hot outdoor pool, great breakfasts, cosy bar & plenty of comfortable chairs & rooms to lounge in & sip coffee, read the papers/ book, or simply chill out. Lovely walks around the lake & sea & gardens. A total gem of a place. The staff & manager, Ann Marie could not have been more friendly & helpful. We will be back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2022

Julia

Loved it!!

Absolutely wonderful!!! Gorgeous

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2022

Mary Margaret

Very gracious and personal service from a great staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2022

Robert

If you would like Old World Charm, character and a top notch staff catering to your every need, this is the place to stay at. It's a lovely location, right on the water on a beautiful property that is full of Kodak moments. They have croquet, outdoor pool, jacuzzi with a fabulous view of the bay and a variety of rooms on the main floor for reading, relaxing & refreshing. The pub has nice carved wood and charm. The best is the service, which is exemplary, attentive and first class. My only negative, is the bathrooms in the rooms are a bit dated, and could be updated. It's like you went back 50 years in time, but they are fully functional. The morning breakfast was wonderful, and recommend the eggs benedict.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2022

Christopher

We very much liked the place, hotel, surroundings and also the staff who very much made it feel like home. We would love to go back some time very soon.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2022

Toni

The hotel setting makes it a fantastic place to relax and the staff are excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2021

Seosamh

Connemara classic!

A true haven nestled in the beautiful surrounds of Connemara. Linda and Ann Marie were on top of everything, as always, during my most recent stay and their largely international staff are more Irish than ourselves with their open welcome and accommodating nature. They could not do enough for the guests. One was more friendly and attentive than the next. I availed of the fantastic heated outdoor pool in the starry Galway night. Heaven. I have been coming here for nearly 20 years and the food quality has never waned. Exceptional as always and great to see they still offer the same welcome to our canine friends as well. Like Arnold, I will be back!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2021

Elizabeth

Lovely break

Just back to Renvyle after a break of a number of years and it’s as relaxing as it always was which is great to see.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2021

james

disappointing overall

Outdoor heated pool was uncomfortably cold, a real disappointment. Reception was disappointing, staff could do with some retraining. Not a very welcoming atmosphere.
Breakfast staff were nice. Location is fantastic. Probably won't return. Has great potential if it got an facelift.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

You couldn't get any further west

Renvyle House is old fashioned in the best kind of way. The service is excellent and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was a great surprise, it was top quality and really well cooked. A good mix of fresh fish as well as game and the usual steaks etc. Overall the best compliment I could pay the hotel is that I'll be back (and its a 4 hour drive from my house) .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2020

Shane

mazing visit

super weekend in Renvyle House, great service and super food

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Three star at best, pleasant stay.

Absolutely beautiful setting on the coast, the hotel is country style quaint, unfortunately its not been kept up to the standard I recall on my first visit many years ago. Furnishings are quite tired in the hotel itself, although the bedroom curtains looked to be fairly new and the beds were comfortable. The plumbing is extremely noisy, and the showers are old and were luke warm , we could hear the people in the room above every time they used the toilet, even at night !!
We dined in the restaurant the first night, and while the staff were very pleasant, they lacked knowledge of the menu, it took three attempts to get clarification on desserts, they also didn't know the cost, as we were advised \"€49\", which we found out was actually €55. A bit saucy for what was offered.
Breakfast was fabulous, great choices , hot food was made very fresh and to perfection.
Ideal for families in these times ( and there were a lot there ) they have a lovey outdoor pool, but if want some quite, you will have to use it early morning or late evening.
I would return, but will be lowering my expectations on a 4 star resort , its a 3 a best.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2020

Maria

This is a beautiful, comfy spot but older travellers but not so suitable for families and younger couples! Can’t fault the hotel in terms of cleanliness and service, staff are lovely but it is a bit like stepping back in time. The room was lovely and warm, no annoying electrical fans at night to worry about, however, be prepared, it is a little like staying at your granny’s in the 1980s

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2019

Gerard

Quite, comfortable and very relaxing.
Excellent food and service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2019

merlin

Renvyle ticked all the boxes!

My Stay at Renvyle House Hotel was a very pleasant and relaxing experience. Food was excellent .Service was excellent ..The hotel was warm and cosy with open turf fires and plenty of space to relax and read etc.The hotel has a lovely setting and location with great scenery and walking opportunities.. .It has an old world charm wjth
some lovely wood . Staff were friendly and very helpful .. It was great to get breakfast served instead of buffet style . I really like that aspect of breakfast.Im looking forward to my next visit to Renvyle.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2019

Mary

Were at a wedding and had a wonderful break away and enjoyed the walks around the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Overall a nice stay. Dinner was good in the bar. Surprised by a really sweet Irish couple who broke out the violin and piano after dinner. They were guest not hired performers.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

No more than 3 stars here

The hotel is tired and shabby and needs a serious renovation of carpets and furniture.
Food is good but service could be better.
Front office staff are really not into 4 star service.
This establishment is 3 stars at best.
Be careful!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2019

Delma

Beautiful location, unfortunately we didn’t get to appreciate due to dreadful rainy low cloud cover weather conditions. Room was good but could do with a little face lift. Nice hotel for good restful /reading break.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Cosy and restful. Staff helpful. Breakfast great location great

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very nice setting and attentive staff. Food is very good as well.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Loved my stay Staff very friendly and helpful Food fantastic Beautiful setting lovely walks by the sea Only negative is the garden needed a bit of care and attention

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Stephen

longer stay is needed next time

It was great, very rustic yet modern services and so much to do for free around the grounds

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2019

Verified traveler

We loved the beauty of the surroundings and especially, the amazing water view from our room. The staff were extremely helpful. It was a wonderfully relaxing place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2019

Verified traveler

Very quaint old country house hotel with lots of history and
beautiful location with great food and service .Have stayed before and plan to again .

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

12 Jan 2019

Petteri

Older staff need some re training

Front desk service very unfriendly and on many occasions. They mistake efficiency for hospitality. Very disappointed. Room was also very basic and old fashioned but that’s ok if you get good service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2018

Paul

Renvyle House Hotel is well worth the trip.

The Renvyle House Hotel is a rare gem of cozy Irish and high quality food and service, situated right on the Wild Atlantic coast. The views are breath taking.
It is way out so the roads are tough so get out there early with daylight. A lot of windy turns and about 30 minutes northwest of Clifton, but well worth the drive. The food and service at their restaurant is 5 star with incredible taste and serving portions. We got the Halibut and Rack of Lamb and both were superb!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2018

Maryssa

I LOVED this hotel so much I cancelled another room during my trip just to come back here. The atmosphere is phenomenal, and there is so much to see and do on the property as well as nearby. Not to mention the location. You have access to both the ocean and a lake directly out front of the hotel.

I can't wait to come back here. Perfect place for families, as well.

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2018

Breda

Terrific place to distress, and explore that part of Connamama .

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Wonderful overall. Evening dining stands out as superb.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2018

Tracy

The Renvyle House is a lovely resort on the West Coast of Ireland. It has a private sand beach that looked very inviting but we didn't get a chance to try it out as we hadn't brought bathing suits. It offers lots of activities, like scuba diving lessons and fly fishing lessons, as well as clay shooting. It's very popular with families and seems to be where the Irish come to relax. My husband and I visited because we had read about its haunted past online and we love a good haunted hotel. The hotel itself doesn't promote its spooks (I understand why) but we had a good time surreptitiously ghost hunting (unfortunately we didn't see anything). We only stayed one night but I would have enjoyed a longer stay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Definitely one not to miss

Fabulous hotel with a lovely outdoor pool that was heated and a hot tub.
Food here is divine and lovely staff both at check in and in the bar and restaurant.
This hotel is close to some lovely beaches and of course the weather was excellent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2018

john

Very nice hotel and staff were very helpful and friendly .WIFI wasn't very good in most parts of hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2018

Emily Mary

You must go here

Fabulous hotel, great grounds, great food

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2018

Verified traveler

Location, view, options of sunporch,tennis. Croquet, footpaths, fishing boat, etc delightful and surprising in this price range. Food and staff excellent

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2018

Verified traveler

This hotel is older but it's a classic family resort. Beautiful location in Connemara with the beach and walks close by...the hotel has large multi areas for people to congregate and it accommodates children and pets well I think. I see it as a place families came back to year after year. Room was small but quaint, bathroom a bit dated, not dirty, just old. Liked the tartan curtains and window seat in the room. Staff was very nice.

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great base to explore Connemara

Great location for exploring Connemara, as well as the area around Renvyle, including the beautiful Islands View beach stop on the Wild Atlantic Way 5 mins down the road. Hotel could do with an upgrade, stayed in the newer part but the en-suite felt dated and intermittent hot water. Beds and overall room fairly comfortable with a nice view. Some touches like fridge in the room and updated tea/coffee facilities would be good. Breakfast was good, dining room is cosy and welcoming. Bar and restaurant food were good quality too. Food options across the hotel could be updated in terms of selection. Overall resort is lovely, lots of nice features and great location. Staff very friendly and accommodating. I’d recommend this hotel for location mostly, feel that the price could justify a few upgrades in some areas.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2018

Mid week break

We travelled from Antrim to the Renvyle Hotel. Arrived on time when expected to. Weather wasn't to bad. But unfortunately got a lot worse through out our stay. But saying that the forecast was spot on wet and windy this however didn't spoil our break which was relaxing and stress free
Would have enjoyed it better if you could have gotten outdoors a little bit more. Plenty to do. Lovely food, great people including guests plenty of alcohol what more do you require on a break away.

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2018

Fionn

Location is great and it's dog friendly hotel so will bring pets next time.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2017

Tom

An oasis of rest and a getaway from technology

Had a wonderful few days with the weather obliging. Great place to relax and take it easy with plenty places to sit and relax and great food. Overall very hard to beat. Only minor issue was the quality of the wi-fi signal was poor but one could argue that could also be a blessing!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2017

Jennifer

Fab location & the weather was also super. Last time we were there the pool was not heated do I was great to have it heated this time...

Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2017

Helen

Lovely location. Staff very friendly but service was really slow - seemed understaffed or disorganised. Quality of food excellent. Hotel in need of upgrade.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2017

Simon

Perhaps a little too child friendly....ie adults can't have a leisurely swim in the pool as it's always full of children. A swimming lane would be nice for those who want to swim to keep fit would be appreciated.
The changing facilities at the pool are poor.

As I walked into the hotel for the first time, pulling up the hood of my waterproof coat as it was raining, I walked into the light by the front door. I swore and then noticed the sign to say it was a stress free hotel !
I am not tall and the light is loose so I suspect others have done the same.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2017

John

Fabulous location

Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. Food was exceptional. My only one letdown is the rooms were a little tired and our room could perhaps I've been a little cleaner i.e. stains on the carpet But would definitely return

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 May 2017

James M

Avoid

The hotel is dated. If you want complimentary breakfast don't book thru Expedia you'll have to pay for it. And there are no prices on the menu. Toilet worked when it wanted to not when you did. Hotel never did fix it after several complaints. They did offer to move us at midnight of our last night. The shower doesn't drain and had a spider in it. The surrounding area is beautiful I would just find somewhere else to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Very secluded, family friendly resort

Excellent service, breakfast was extraordinary each day, this served as a wonderful starting point for our exploration of the Connamarra area

2/10

Poor

15 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

No longer fit for purpose

Unfortunately rooms and facilities and grounds are woefully underinvested and maintained.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2016

mary

Beautiful setting, beautiful hotel

RenvyleHouse was beynd our expectations. A long driveway through beautiful plantings a leads to the hotel set between a lake and the ocean on a peninsular. Our room had a view of the water, sunrise and islands. The restaurant was first class. The food was locally sourced and delicious. The staff were delightful. We had planned on staying two nights and extended our stay b an additional night. That says it all

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Had a lovely stay.Food was excellant,and staff friendly,but needs more staff on in the bar at night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Waterside location full of charm

An older property with somewhat dated rooms. Cooling the room at night was a problem as the weather was un-Irishly warm.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2016

Karan

NOT a bargin

While some of the staff was lovely, the manager on duty was not, and the neighborhood was scary and dangerous at night. Nothing nearby so if you are travelling alone better resign yourself to eating at the hotel, unless you have a black belt in self-defense! I used to live in NYC and I would NEVER walk here alone!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2016

Ann M

Would return

Hotel is ideally located for touring Connemara. Beautiful location. Nice walks. Hotel is very comfortable with numerous lounges for relaxing. Staff is friendly. Food is good with varied choices.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2015

bob

old School Charm

This is a grand old hotel that speaks clearly of a time past. The building is beautiful , with dark wood and marble and many windows. Check in was quick and efficient as well as friendly and inviting. Our rooms (we travelled as a family of 7 and needed 3 rooms) had wonderful views. The rooms were comfy and the baths had heated towel racks. Now, I have read some negative reviews that noted rusty water from the pipes. My reply is that it harms nothing and there is no charge for the mineral bath!
The breakfasts were replete with good food and the bar was stocked with some great whiskey. The barman and all the staff were friendly and helpful. One can enjoy a great stroll around the grounds or by the beach. Come stay here and you will feel like royalty.
Nearby is Kylemore Abbey, a magical side trip. You can also have a slow drive through the local countryside and enjoy dinner at the nearby Bard's Den.
Here is the bottom line. Want a slick place with modern furniture, blended cocktails and au currant entertainment? Go elsewhere . . .maybe a different country. want to live a refined, upscale, relaxed few days - try Renvyle House.

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2015

Jean

Old world charm

Lovely separate rooms to pop into. Nice mix of people in the common rooms. Gorgeous breakfast. Great staff.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2015

Bridget

Best advert for holidaying in Ireland

We had a fantastic time despite the weather....so much to do in and around hotel and locally. Service and food were second to none ...home from home!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent...jewel of a place

Excellent, jewel of a place...true to the signage at the entrance...you are entering a stress free zone. Great service, very friendly staff and what a lovely setting. Felt more like home than a hotel

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2015

Diane

Relaxing break

Lovely olde worlde hotel in a stunning location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2015

Robert

At the end of Europe next to Cape Cod

Full of wonderful experiences: people, place, food, music & history!

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2015

Blustery days, Great stay

Renvyle House is a beautifully situated and historic country inn. The owners have preserved much memorabilia from its early days as a home of a noted Irish writer and surgeon. The food in the dining rooms is excellent quality and well prepared and served. The waitstaff is international and works hard to please. The surrounding countryside is rugged and beautiful. Our room was spacious and well furnished. Special recognition for the upstairs library, the house bar/pub, and the turf fires on either end of the adjacent lobby area. As a special treat, local performers put on a play in the library one evening about Sligo native William Butler Yeats and the women in his life.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2015

Mary

Renvlyeicious

We had a most enjoyable stay. We love the Hotel and will be back soon. The staff were lovely most helpful Food excellent. (weather was also good)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2015

Thomas

RELAXING RENVYLE.

VERY RELAXING AND ENJOYABLE. MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT.
HOTEL AND GROUNDS (GARDENS, GOLF COURSE ETC.) COULD BENEFIT FROM A FACELIFT AND RENEWAL OF OUTDOOR FENCING AND FURNITURE.
WONDERFUL SETTING FOR A HOTEL OF QUALITY.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2015

Greg

Escape.

Idyllica rural, seashore retreat, where a walk right from the front door was breath-takingly beautiful. Total relaxation. V.good evening meal, and, if you can believe it, best breakfast I can remember having, including fresh fruit crêpe, which was enormous.
Simply excellent.

Partner