Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa
No.1 of Scenic Hotels in County Galway
Mannin Bay, Derrygimlagh, Ballyconneely, County Galway, Ireland
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Airport drop-off available
Lots to do
Free parkingAmenities
Exclusive Beach Area
Tennis Court
Sauna
Restaurant
Spa
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Babysitting Services
Golf Course
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Property Description
Located in Ballyconneely, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mannin Bay Beach and Clifden Castle. This beach hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Alcock and Brown Landing Site and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station.
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9.2/10
GreatCleanliness9.2
Amenities9.2
Location9.2
Service9.2
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Marconi Station
(<100m)
Landmarks: Alcock and Brown Landing Site
(<100m)
Landmarks: Mannin Bay Blueway
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Guinness Beach
(2.1 km)
Landmarks: The Lodge Beach
(2.3 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront
Bedroom 1:2 Single bed and 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Sea View
Daily Housekeeping
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4
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Daily Housekeeping
Shade Curtain
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10
Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
TV
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8
Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:2 Single bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave Oven
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5
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:2 Single bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Daily Housekeeping
Terrace
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5
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Daily Housekeeping
Shade Curtain
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Guest Reviews
9.2/10
Great
52 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.2
- Amenities9.2
- Location9.2
- Service9.2
Average for similar properties in Ballyconneely
AI Summary
The accommodation impresses with its cleanliness, friendly staff, beachfront location, and varied facilities. Guests enjoy comfortable rooms and delicious breakfast. However, some may find the facilities' variety overwhelming.
Max R
April 8, 2025
Amazing staff & lovely food. I had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome. The rooms were spotless, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable. The location was perfect—close to everything, yet quiet enough for a peaceful night’s sleep. The breakfast buffet was delicious, with a great variety of fresh options. Every detail felt thoughtful and refined. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. I can’t wait to return!
S R
August 25, 2024
This hotel is a little gem. With private access to the beach for the kids and a tennis court. The hotel self catering suite is ideal for families two bedrooms kitchen bathroom and access to the sea **** bath beach and sauna that you can book online. The Resturant is 5 star with oysters, fresh sea food beautiful scallops and lobster pie with puff pastry to name a few. Marion on reception is so helpful she can’t do though to help even filling the seaweed bath for me! The staff are very friendly in general and very nice to the children they are very welcome in the restaurant. Very Good cocktails. Despite cold August we enjoyed our stay very much.
Guest User
December 7, 2024
This hotel is my happy place. I love to be so close to the ocean (even in October), gorgeous walks, fabulous scenery, amazing customer service and excellent food. Dean, Kathy and family make this hotel, the best on the island. Even as a very large group, we are always welcomed with open arms and nothing is too much trouble. We can’t wait to return in April for the Connemarathon.
Guest User
November 13, 2024
We attended a wedding anniversary celebration the weekend of 8th November 2024. The Hotel is fabulous and set in the most stunning location. There is access to the beach and all the usual spa facilities. The staff are so friendly and could not be more helpful. The suites are really lovely. Fantastic shower! The decor is really fresh and bright and we loved the colour scheme. A really substantial tasty breakfast and our two evening meals were delicious. Andrew & Marie Fitzpatrick
Guest User
October 17, 2024
We had a nice warm welcome from Marianne who was super helpful and kind. We were really fortunate to have a suite with probably the best views in the hotel - absolutely stunning with the beach from one side and mountains on the other. We had breakfast and evening meal in the hotel, not only was the food amazing but the service was really professional. The location being so close to the beach is unbeatable and we not hesitate to return.
Guest User
October 1, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay here for three nights. We opted for the two bed suite which really worked well for us as there were three generations in our party so we all had our own space. It was fresh and spotlessly clean. There was a relaxing lounge area with tea and coffee making facilities. Lovely crisp bed linen and there was an excellent shower with loads of hot water and lovely fluffy towels. There is a really good breakfast selection and I can recommend the full Irish and the pancakes both were excellent. The home made brown bread also deserves a mention a firm favourite each morning. We enjoyed some dinners there too and there was no problem when we asked for some dishes to be served plain to suit one of our party and we also enjoyed a few cocktails. Connemara Sands Hotel is very relaxing, the staff are welcoming and so helpful nothing is too much trouble. It’s beside the sea and offers a lot of options spa/seaweed baths/sauna/easy access to the beach for a lovely walk to name a few.
Guest User
September 24, 2024
We had such a good experience a couple of years so we decided to make a return trip. On this trip we booked a larger suite which was really good value. On this trip, we did the sauna on the beach and the seaweed baths which were great addition to the hotel. Again the food was beautiful and the staff are fantastic.
Guest User
September 19, 2024
We really loved this hotel.......when we arrived we wanted to upgrade our room.....Marian very kindly facilitated this........from Marian at reception to the lovely bar man and the very friendly and efficient waiting staff they made our two nights a very relaxing break away from it all. The food was absolutely delicious ....not to mention the cocktails. What a beautiful location ......our room overlooked the sea and there was a lovely path from the hotel to the beach five minutes away. We drove via the the Inagh Valley on our way home ......just magic. we are already looking forward to revisiting this really gorgeous and friendly hotel. Annmarie & Andrew
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Exclusive Beach Area
Tennis Court
Sauna
Additional charge
Restaurant
Spa
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Golf Course
Off-site
Snorkeling
Surfing
Off-site
Diving
Off-site
Private parking
Free
Horse Riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Massage Room
Bar
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Business Center
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Exclusive Beach Area
Restaurant
Spa
Bar
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Business Services
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Multi-Function Room
Business Center
Front Desk Services
Concierge Service
Front Desk Safe
VIP Check-In Service
Tour/Ticket Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Languages Spoken
English
French
German
Food & Drink
Room Service
Lobby Bar
Bar
Public Areas
Garden
No Smoking in Public Areas
Picnic Area
Smoking Area
Elevator
Water Purifier
Health & Wellness
Windsurfing
Off-site
Tennis Court
Sauna
Additional charge
Spa
Additional charge
Rock Climbing
Off-site
Yoga Session
Golf Course
Off-site
Snorkeling
Surfing
Off-site
Mountain Climbing
Off-site
Diving
Off-site
Water Sport Equipment
Mountain Biking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Horse Riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Massage Room
Kayaking
Activities
Exclusive Beach Area
Fishing
Off-site
Public Beach
Cleaning Services
Dry Cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing Service
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Babysitting Services
Additional charge
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Handrails in Stairways
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
Smoke Detector
CCTV In Public Areas
Security Personnel
Fire Extinguisher
First-Aid Kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 16:00–23:00
Check-out: 08:00–12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Self check-in: Contact the property for the access code
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free
StyleSet menu
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | €15.00 (approx. £12.64) per person |
Adult | Set menu:€20.00 (approx. £16.86) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 21
Located in Ballyconneely, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mannin Bay Beach and Clifden Castle. This beach hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Alcock and Brown Landing Site and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court, a steam room, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Irish cuisine at Sands Bar, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court, a steam room, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Irish cuisine at Sands Bar, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.