Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (57 reviews)
Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway , Ballyconneely , IE

Pets allowed

Facilities

Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Clubhouse
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful surroundings
Tasty breakfast
Cons:
Limited lounge space
Expensive restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
No specific sentiment mentioned; room space for clothes was a concern.
Service
9.65
Staff was lovely and provided great service.
Location
10
The beach was absolutely breathtaking!
Room Quality
8.64
Limited space mentioned for clothing storage; paid extra for a sitting room.
Amenities
8.67
Hotel geared towards spa use; lacks sufficient guest lounge space.
Value for Money
8.63
The restaurant was good but quite expensive.
Food and Beverage
9.68
Breakfast was brilliant with lots of different choices and tasty.
Overall Experience
9.67
We spent 2 wonderful nights; easy to recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:59

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services

Indulge in a day of pampering at our full-service spa, offering massages, body treatments, and facials. Relax and unwind with our rejuvenating spa experiences.

Exciting Recreational Activities

Take advantage of our private beach access and enjoy activities like beach lounging or a game of tennis on our outdoor court. Afterward, unwind in our steam room for the ultimate relaxation.

Delightful Dining Options

Savor the flavors of Irish cuisine at Sands Bar, with a charming garden view. Enjoy a cozy evening with a drink at the bar, or opt for in-room dining with our convenient room service.

Ready to experience luxury by the ocean? Book your stay at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa for a truly unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 57 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.65
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 9.68
Overall Experience: 9.67
H
Hannah
10
Pros:

Fantastic on all areas. Would love to revisit

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Ron
10
Pros:

Room was spacious and clean, staff were sparse at times but all very helpful and cheerful. The area is even more gorgeous than we imagined! All food was spectacular, decadent, and very well presented. Couldve used additional staff for dinner service, but hard to complain when the food and drink was so fantastic.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Lynn family
10
Pros:

This hotel was the highlight of our trip to Ireland. Though we met kind strangers and viewed indescribable beauty in our travels around Ireland, the isolated, quiet and luxury of the Connemara Sands was a balm for our souls and a treat to the senses. The menu was thoughtful and the food first class; the accommodations were roomy and tasteful with views of the Connemara landscape and sheep roaming cliffside. A special thank you to staff member, Marion who was there every morning to greet us with a cheery smile , recommendations and true Irish hospitality. We will return to this beautiful haven.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
L
Lisa friends
10
Pros:

We spent 2 wonderful nights here! It’s beautiful. The food and staff were great. I’d definitely recommend a spa treatment or 2.

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
J
JOHN partner
8
Pros:

Hotel was geared mainly for people using the spaas there was no guest lounge to seat in and read. We paid extra to have a room with a sitting room so we could sit and read.
Breakfast was brilliant lots of different choices and tasty.
We booked the hotel for three days and found very little space to put your clothes.
The restaurant was good but quite expensive.

2025-07-02 via Nuitee
T
Tony partner
10
Pros:

Staff was lovely and the beach was absolutely breathtaking!!

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
R
Robert
10
Highly recommend!
Pros:

A stunning hotel and an absolutely beautiful location.

Hotel decor on point at every level and throughout, no short cuts taken or spending held back.

Rooms super clean, generous size, warm and comfortable.

Service in the hotel was incredible throughout and from every Team member, a credit to the owners.

Food at breakfast and the dinner menu were both excellent and the highest level.

Can’t wait to rebook for a few nights in the summer!

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
O
Olive
10
Lovely break
Pros:

We stayed in self catering house just few yards from the hotel. The house had everything we needed, was very clean and comfortable too. We ate in hotel on first night. Food was excellent. Hotel is very well decorated and clean. Staff were helpful, especially Marian and Kylie. Didn’t use the spa nor the sauna (which you have to pay extra for). The sauna is by the small private beach. Definitely would highly recommend this place.

2024-10-09 via Nuitee
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Anna
2
A very disappointing stay, would not recommend
Pros:

We booked a deluxe Double Room with garden view. There was barely enough room to walk around the bed let alone open our suitcases. The bed near enough filled the room. The on-suite door to the shower room opened either onto the basin or onto the bed. There was no bath as shown in the room. Our view was the car park. After a long wait at reception, I asked if we had been given the correct room as it didn't have a garden view. I was told to look past the car park to see the garden. Finally, the air vent on the ceiling was covered up.

2024-08-14 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

Gorgeous! On the water Wished I booked a longer stay. Restaurant for dinner was excellent.
Breakfast was excellent too

2024-07-01 via Nuitee
W
William
10
Pros:

Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.

2024-06-18 via Nuitee
G
Grant partner
10
Pros:

Great place to stay, close to the beach, peaceful and quite

2024-03-22 via Nuitee
M
Melody
10
Pros:

Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.

2023-09-13 via Nuitee
J
Jamie family
10
Pros:

All the staff and the Owners were extremely supportive, helpful. Great place

2023-05-11 via Nuitee
C
catherine partner
10
Pros:

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Sands, the accomodation / staff and location were excellent. I will definitely be booking a return trip.

2023-05-02 via Nuitee
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Ruth family
10
Pros:

The food was SO good! Our room was bigger than my apartment in NYC with an achingly beautiful view. Everyone was so accommodating and lovely and fun. I hope we get back there soon & in the summer for more ocean activities. Sauna was heavenly.

2023-04-21 via Nuitee
C
Carl
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible

2023-04-14 via Nuitee
M
Maryann partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful food and service
Beautiful location

2022-07-15 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in an amazingly beautiful setting.

2020-03-14 via Nuitee
R
Robert
10
Pros:

We had a great family weekend at the hotel with our kids at the end of October mid term break. Lovely beach 5 minutes walk away. Holiday homes were well stocked and had everything that we needed. Great food at the hotel which was an added bonus to our trip. We will definitely return again.

2019-11-04 via Nuitee