Cashel House Hotel

Hotels
9 (524 reviews)
Connemara , Roundstone , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location and gardens
Very friendly and attentive staff
Impeccable cleanliness
Dog friendly
Modern bathrooms in places and attractive common rooms
Cons:
Some rooms feel dated/outdated
Occasional maintenance issues (damp smell, noisy closet, hard bed)
Inconsistent dinner/food quality and service in some instances
Perceived as slightly overpriced by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Multiple guests praise spotless rooms and explicitly mention 'impeccably clean' and good cleanliness ('Sauberkeit'), indicating a very high standard.
Service
9.7
Service is repeatedly highlighted as a strength: attentive, friendly staff, director described as close to guests, named staff (Ray and Mary Jane) singled out for exceptional care and personal touches.
Location
9.8
Consistently lauded — beautiful grounds, panoramic views, near a pier, quiet and restorative setting; location is a standout feature across reviews.
Room Quality
8
Mixed comments: rooms are described as lovely and spacious but often 'old' or 'outdated', with isolated issues (damp smell, noisy closet, bed too hard, minor repairs needed).
Amenities
9
Good on amenities noted: modern bathrooms in some rooms, peat fireplace, library/drawing room/ground access, dog-friendly policy — overall solid offerings for guests.
Value for Money
8
Some guests find the property overpriced relative to certain room standards ('overpriced for the quality of room'), so value is slightly below the overall sentiment.
Food and Beverage
8
Mixed food feedback: several praises for excellent breakfast and notable meals (sea trout, seafood chowder), but a few strong negatives about dinner service and one inedible steak/unresolved complaint.
Overall Experience
10
Overall highly positive and often memorable stays: many rave reviews, birthdays celebrated, recommendations to return — the cumulative guest experience is exceptional.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:56

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Dining
Experience the charm of spacious bedrooms with countryside views and antique furnishings. Indulge in Irish cuisine made from local ingredients in the elegant dining room or airy conservatory.

Scenic Location and Activities
Nestled in 50 acres of gardens and woodlands by Cashel Bay, enjoy a private beach and access to deep-sea fishing. Explore the Twelve Pins and Connemara Coast on guided walks.

Award-Winning Tranquility
Voted Country House Hotel of the Year 2008, Cashel House offers a luxurious retreat in a serene setting. Book your stay now to unwind in this picturesque haven.

Important information:

When booking 5 or more rooms a different booking policy applies and additional supplements will be applied. Please contact hotel reservations for details and to pay 50% required deposit.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GWY

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 524 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 10
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Woodcock • couple • us
10
Enjoyed our stay at castle house. The staff was very accommodating and the breakfast and dinners were excellent.
Pros:

It gave us the historic elegance of yesteryear with modern convenience.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Oster • couple • us
9
A Step Back In Time
Pros:

A quaint old mansion filled with antiques and beautiful gardens. Felt like a step back in time. The staff were exceptional, especially the wait staff in the dining room. They were so attentive, friendly, and professional.
Excellent food. Room maintained the feel of a 19th century mansion while including all modern amenities.

Cons:

The location is quite remote and the drive, albeit beautiful, was quite long. There is nothing located nearby so be sure to have all items needed purchased prior to arrival. The price seemed a little higher than other similar places (rooms) we stayed in Ireland, however, you may be paying for the quiet remoteness and the beautiful surroundings.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • ie
9
Short stay for the Clifden pony show
Pros:

Beautiful location

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Junko • couple • gb
9
We can confidently recommend it to friends.
Pros:

Personal, friendly, relaxed.
Staff are exceptional. Meaning the owner treat them well.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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garry • solo_traveller • ie
5
wish it was better. wanted to love it but didn't mainly for reason above.
Pros:

The house and the rooms are the kind of place I like to be. And it was truly dog-friendly.

Cons:

Main disappointment was the dining room. Food was simply not good enough. Old-fashioned in thought and execution. Who needs half a chicken unless you're going out to save the turf? And the same dish of four vegetables rescued from the bain-marie every night. And two further plate-decoration veg. This is very lazy stuff. A plate of smoked salmon or some lamb cutlets with a plate of two freshly cooked vegetables/potatoes would have been much more appealing and in line with modern appetites.
And a bit more personal interaction from staff wouldn't have gone astray, especially with a solo resident (the woman in the dining room was lovely, though)

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Aurore • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Le personnel du petit déjeuner, le petit déjeuner, la localisation et la propreté.

Cons:

La chambre était vraiment petite (économique) sans trop de place pour la valise, et la douche avait trop peu de pression pour correctement se doucher (et encore moins se laver les cheveux)

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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JEAN FRANCOIS • couple • fr
8
Un moment hots du temps pour une nuit reposante
Pros:

L'emplacement et le charme de l'hôtel

Cons:

Un petit coup de neuf pour les equipement

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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sophie • couple • fr
7
Un charme désuet qui aurait besoin d’être modernisé
Pros:

Un établissement très bien placé pour explorer le Connemara avec une jolie maison, un beau jardin localisé dans une belle baie. Le personnel est gentil et attentionné. Les chambres sont confortables. L’ensemble a un charme désuet mais…

Cons:

L’hôtel aurait besoin d’être modernisé. Pas d’ascenseur pour monter les valises ou de service pour le faire dans un hotel avec une chambre à plus de 350€ n’est plus acceptable. La salle de bain est correcte. Le charme peut vite tourner au vieillot.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean Marc • couple • fr
8
Superbe endroit, petit effort nécessaire pour être exceptionnel
Pros:

Hôtel charmant, décoré avec goût. Jardin superbe avec de nombreuses fleurs et espèces d’arbres. Très bon emplacement pour visiter le Conemara.

Cons:

Grandes chambres, mais un peu de maintenance serait nécessaire au niveau salle de bain. Rapport qualité prix pas très favorable.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Celia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very beautiful gardens well worth exploring. Best breakfast in Ireland, possibly in the world! A real treat.
Pros:

We absolutely loved the gardens. They are exceptional and we felt the project to improve them further is very exciting. We also thought that we probably enjoyed the best breakfast we had ever had- it was dreamy. The staff were all delightful and the owner was also very friendly. Excellent cocktails too.

Cons:

The fan didn’t work in our bathroom and the sanitary bin had not been emptied from previous guests when we arrived. The art work and furniture could perhaps be a little more tasteful, in keeping and relevant for such a fine, historic hotel.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Ondruskova • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Huub • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Tayla • couple • au
8
Pros:

Such a beautiful property and everyone was so friendly!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Armand • family_with_children • ch
10
Charme et beauté au sein d’un merveilleux jardin.
Pros:

Merveilleux jardin. Notre chambre était très spacieuse et très calme. Intérieur très élégant, belles pièces communes, par exemple coin pour profiter du feu. Bon restaurant (ce qui est une chance parce l’hôtel est isolé). Nombreuses ballades au départ de l’hôtel, indiquées dans un guide beau et pratique.

Cons:

Rien.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Edouard • couple • be
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

La rotonde, les panoramas et les points de vue splendides, et le silence.
Le directeur proche de sa clientèle, on a cette impression de maison familiale et amicale.

Cons:

Les chambres sont d'époque, bien sûr avec le confort nécessaire. Mais cela est en accord avec l'expérience du lieu.
En vrai j'ai eu un peu l'impression d'être dans cette pension de Dirty Dancing 😍

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • de
8
Kommen wieder!
Pros:

Sauberkeit, Zimmer komfortabel, freundliches Personal!

Cons:

Das Essen

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
6
Beautiful location but overpriced for the quality of room.
Pros:

Modern bathroom, pretty grounds and beautiful location. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Well maintained, but the decor was very outdated and the room had a damp smell.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • ie
4
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee