Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.8 (78 reviews)
Recess , Ballynahinch , ie

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional location
High-quality service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.95
Service was noted to be discreetly excellent.
Location
10
A breathtaking landscape enhances the experience.
Room Quality
9.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.87
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.97
A place with soul and exceptional impact.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-16 07:08

Property Description

Luxury Castle Hotel in County Galway

Stunning Natural Surroundings: Nestled within 700 acres of woodland and against the picturesque backdrop of the 12 Bens Mountain range, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel offers a serene escape for nature lovers.

Exciting Activities: From hiking and cycling to woodcock shooting and a unique Lobster experience, guests can indulge in a variety of outdoor adventures organized by the hotel.

Elegant Accommodations: With rooms boasting breathtaking views of the river, mountains, and woodland, along with amenities like 24-hour room service and select rooms featuring TVs, your comfort is ensured at every turn.

Experience luxury amidst nature at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in County Galway. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Adults stay for € 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 78 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.68
Service: 9.95
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.64
Amenities: 9.87
Value for Money: 9.63
Food and Beverage: 9.68
Overall Experience: 9.97
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Antje couple de
10
Bilderbuch Hideaway
Pros:

Ein Haus mit Seele und außergewöhnlicher Strahlkraft – eingebettet in eine atemberaubende Landschaft, geprägt von authentischem Charakter und diskreter Exzellenz. Ballynahinch Castle verbindet Natur, Geschichte und Hospitality auf eine Weise, die nicht laut ist, sondern nachhaltig beeindruckt.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Marian couple ie
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Avinash couple ie
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Cindy
10
Pros:

Absolutely stunning!

2024-04-28 via Nuitee
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Donna
8
Not the castle of your dreams
Pros:

Unfortunately, hospitality is not their strong suit however the grounds were enchanting. Both reception and dining staff were stiff and cold. Stayed two floors down from the main level and moldy smell detracted from the lovely room.

2023-09-22 via Nuitee
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Alexandra B
10
Amazing anniversary
Pros:

We first heard of Ballynahinch from a video on old Irish castles, so it was nice to see it with our own eyes.

Despite staying for only one night in a Luxury double room with a river view, we truly enjoyed our time there. The room was really spacious, with the huge bathroom being preceded by a walk-in closet and also having both a walk-in shower and a bathtub. Be it night or day, the view from the room and outdoor patio was mesmerising. Being our 5th anniversary, an additional surprise was a greeting card marking the occasion left in our room.

Having arrived really late, we only had time for dinner that evening and it was a great experience. Both the drinks and food were interesting and delicious.

For breakfast we had a table with a nice river view and the food options were plentiful.

Before leaving, we also had a lovely walk around the property, which is truly amazing. We would definitely come back for another serene and relaxing stay in the future.

P.S. If you have the time, the Sky Road starting in Clifden offers amazing views and is not to be missed.

2022-03-30 via Nuitee
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Paul
10
Beautiful place to be!
Pros:

We’ll definitely come back & spend even more time at Ballynahinch Castle. Beautiful setting, charming place. Only thing we’ll change is stay longer & select a larger room.

2020-03-04 via Nuitee
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Gregory
10
Pros:

Excellent

2020-01-25 via Nuitee
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Colleen
10
Pros:

Best part of my trip. Had a two hour tour of the estate with Greg well worth the time and money.

2019-12-06 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Great property set in a wonderful landscape with helpful well-trained staff

2019-12-02 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

The most charming, warm and tastefully decorated hotel. Excellent character and most comfortable.

2019-11-03 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler friends
10
Pros:

We loved everything about this hotel! The rooms were clean, beds were extremely comfortable, food was great but most importantly, the staff were amazing. Specifically Martin!! He was always everywhere making sure everyone was comfortable, had what they needed and were happy. He had such a passion for his job that it translated to pure excellence in his job!! Well done Ballynahinch for employing such a remarkable staff member. Loved our two night stay here and would definitely return if in the area. Highly recommend it!

2019-10-21 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Pros:

We have stayed at this hotel many many times over the past 15 years. Our overnight stay was great as usual.

2019-09-04 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

So comfortable, very relaxed, no formalities - such a pleasure! Will definitely be back.

2019-09-04 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Very quiet and great place to relax. Liked
Staff less than accomodating on requests that were not out of the ordinary at other high end hotels. Disliked

2019-09-02 via Nuitee
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Matt partner
10
Pros:

It was like stepping back in time but with modern conveniences. Take the guided tour from Noel, you won't regret it, the history is fascinating.

2019-08-13 via Nuitee
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Halyna partner
8
Pros:

beautiful place, gorgeous surroundings, but you really have to want to be there, away from it all. Room was very nice, bathroom was great, just disappointed it did not have a handheld shower. Food was a disappointment. First evening there, decided to eat in the bar, and ordered the vegetarian dish, nocchi, for €20, and I got five nochjis on the plate. I complained to the waiter, so they sent out three more , for a total of eight. It was barely enough fir a starter! To their credit they did not charge for the plate. The next night, we were going to eat in the dining room. Dinner was fixed price, €70 for three courses, so we were expecting a really special dinner. Imagine our surprise when we saw that one of the choices for the entree, or main as they say there, was the same dish of nocchis that was offered in the bar the night before. That was enough to make us leave and return to the bar, where I had a very satisfactory duck dish for €22. Just a warning about the food.

2019-07-05 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

Amazing!!! Beautiful setting, lovely staff and thoughtful touches.

2019-06-23 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

The room was absolutely lovely. Fit and bathroom fixtures of the highest quality and the view of the river fantastic. I would definitely return. Great value!

2019-04-23 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

While we thought we had booked a unique top flight accommodation, our expectations were far surpassed in everyway. The grounds were immaculate, the service superb, the rooms had updated electric outlets for UK and US, and they even have a Tesla charging station. The river view from the room was fantastic. The restaurant food was on par with any 5 star (US)/2star(Michelin) restaurant in which we have had the pleasure of dining. The wine list was excellent especially for the Connemara. They have numerous activities that we simply did not have time to enjoy. We now understand why many people were in awe when we told them we were heading to Ballynahinch. This is truly a special place and their efforts to maintain the property have paid off. It is definitely worth going to this little piece of heaven. And the Spring flowers were not all even in bloom yet. We wish we could return.

2019-03-31 via Nuitee