Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (680 reviews)
Sky Road , Clifden , ie

Free

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Luxurious stay
Exceptional food
Cons:
Shower head issues
Card only payment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.93
Rooms were described as spacious and spotless.
Service
9.4
Staff were lovely and went out of their way to ensure comfort.
Location
8.94
Great location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.39
Luxurious and comfortable rooms with thoughtful touches.
Amenities
8.42
Standard amenities for this hotel tier, includes great entertainment.
Value for Money
8.88
Perceived as luxurious and worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Exceptional meals with delightful breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.4
A memorable and magical experience, felt cherished.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:12

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Luxury

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy tennis courts, a spa bath, and breathtaking views at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel. Indulge in the new beauty and relaxation center, and make use of the various indoor and outdoor facilities for a truly relaxing stay.

Elegant Accommodations: Unwind in spacious rooms equipped with a TV, DVD player, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Culinary Delights: Delight your taste buds at the AA Rosette restaurant offering delectable international cuisine. Relax in the inviting lounge areas while taking in the serene surroundings.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable Connemara getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GWY

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 680 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 9.39
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Getaway33003735660 Friends getaway
10
Wonderful Hotel.
Pros:

Just back from a 3 night stay with friends, Brian and his staff are fantastic, guest service and experience are top of their list. The standard of the food in the restraunt is fantastic, great athmosphere in the bar in the evenings.Wonderful experience overall.

2026-05-05 via Tripadvisor
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joelH8100ZC Family
10
Great stay, brilliant staff and service.
Pros:

Lovely hotel, the staff were on their game, really friendly and helpful from the moment we drove into the carpark. The rooms were clean, comfortable and well sized. There's a large garden the kids explored that leads to a nearby playground on the edge of the town and a tennis court that's not in the best condition but fine for some exercise none the less. There's a champagne reception pre dinner that was a lovely touch and a talk on the history of the place and surrounding area that was really engaging. Dinner was really good even with young kids there was no issues and plenty of choice. Again the service was really good and there was a great atmosphere in the room. Will be returning

2026-05-04 via Tripadvisor
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Jerri4408 Friends getaway Anderson, South Carolina
10
Beautiful Hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. The food was excellent and the rooms. The people are so nice the beds were comfortable. The views were incredible

2026-05-04 via Tripadvisor
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Gerard couple fr
9
Pros:

Son emplacement, son ouverture sur la nature. Le côté romantique « vie de Château »

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Ciara couple gb
10
Character and staff worth going for
Pros:

Room decor and comfort excellent and view stunning

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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valentine extended_group fr
9
Expérience dans un château irlandais sympathique, même si tout est too much !
Pros:

Ambiance château très confortable

Cons:

Trop de groupes bruyants
Un peu trop kitsch à mon goût.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Magthumb couple nl
9
Prachtige locatie om te zien en van het uitzicht en omgeving van natuur en rust te genieten.
Pros:

Ruime parkeergelegenheid. Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, bereid om te helpen met uitladen van koffers, maar niet opdringerig. Ruime kamers, smaakvol ingericht en gericht op gemak en comfort. Voor een kort verblijf voldoende keuze op de menukaart in het restaurant. Gerechten goed van smaak en prachtige presentatie. De wat statige uitstraling van het hotel wordt doorbroken door de wijze waarop personeel gasten benaderd, niet amicaal, maar vriendelijk, vrolijk en open. De pianist tijdens diner en in de bar brengen sfeer en maken wel dat mensen makkelijker met elkaar in contact komen, wanneer zij daar behoefte aan hebben, want er is genoeg ruimte om met je eigen groep te blijven.

Cons:

Bij een langdurig verblijf (>5 dagen) is de kaart in het restaurant wel beperkt.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Monica couple ie
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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PATRIZIA couple it
9
Albergo suggestivo immerso nella natura
Pros:

Albergo suggestivo in un contesto splendido camera ampia e pulitissima staff gentile ottima colazione parcheggio auto gratuito all’aperto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Todd couple us
10
Charming castle with stunning grounds and great hospitality
Pros:

Amazing castle with stunning grounds that were beautiful to explore. They have a free wine and history talk every evening by the castle owner that was very interesting and fun. They took our picture that night and handed it to us when we checked out.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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John couple us
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple us
10
A beautiful castle
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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cullinan couple us
10
Magical stay and location perfect for skydrive🩷
Pros:

The awe inspiring location kind cheerful welcome and luggage help from Dermott lovely! The Abbeyglen orientation and town history presented in a fabulous fireside chat setting by Ronan which included a complimentary prosecco gathering amazing 15 minute guest invite by fireplace upon checkin- and keepsake photo lovely- you made eveyone feel special! The chef meals morning and night-Amazing and treasured- thank you to Ronan Brian and Dermott for an informative history and detailed map to explore the Skydrive loop and designated sights on your customized map

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Expedition615329 Family
10
Be a VIP at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
Pros:

This was our first trip to Ireland from the U.S. and we have stayed in many wonderful hotels across the country as we traveled from Dublin to Galway on our whirlwind adventure. We chose this hotel while in the Connemara National Park area. From the moment my husband, daughter, and I arrived we were treated like we were the VIPs of the place, or even better, like we were family. The check in process could not have been smoother. We were greeted by name and showed to our room. I loved the physical skeleton-styled key! We were encouraged to attend a champagne reception prior to dinner where we were regaled with tales of the castle and history of the area presented by Rowan, a member of the family who owns and operates the castle hotel. His recounting of local lore was humorous and created a warmth we have personally never before experienced at a hotel (it helped that the staff never let our glasses become empty!). Afterwards, Rowan whisked my family and me out for a special photo shoot. We felt quite special, since it was our anniversary, although how they knew this we never discovered. After the reception we went into the restaurant for an amazing supper of locally sourced ingredients. The food was fancy, but not overly so. Waiters took care to meet our every need. Once again Rowan called attention to our 35th anniversary by presenting us with a special dessert (how DID they discover this?!?). After retiring to our room, the comfortable bed, crisp linens, and view of nature lulled us to sleep. This hotel will treat you like you’ve never been treated before. Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is a must for anyone who has plans to visit Ireland.

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor
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Rachel solo_traveller ie
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Lynda solo_traveller ie
10
I lovved my stay and will come back in the future
Pros:

Super

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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MICHAEL extended_group fr
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Adrienne extended_group ie
10
Great experience, amazing staff and best food we have had in a long time. Planning a return visit.
Pros:

Great menu for both breakfast and dinner served by excellent staff who are well trained. Fish, meat and vegetables are locally sourced ( we asked the question) and the taste was incredible. Highly recommend the avocado toast for breakfast, salmon for dinner followed by mothers apple pie.

Cons:

Our stay was too short.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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V8209OFbrianw Business Drogheda, County Louth
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

I had the pleasure of spending two nights at this beautiful hotel.
Ronan who with his brother own this property and couldn’t be more helpful during my stay.
Excellent breakfast on both mornings
Looking forward to returning soon

2026-04-25 via Tripadvisor
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PASusan11 Couples Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania
10
Great castle visit
Pros:

Wonderful experience. Great room, beautiful setting, great food and staff were warm and gracious. Felt like a princess.

2026-04-24 via Tripadvisor