Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (776 reviews)
Sky Road , Clifden , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 776 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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Dimitris couple gr
7
Nice location, friendly people but not so good room conditions.
Pros:

Location and ambience. Staff very friendly and helped us in every question we had.

Cons:

Room and bath conditions were not as expected. The bad smell of the bathroom was there.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Nicolò couple it
8
Pros:

Scenic location
Great common spaces
Good vibes
Interesting dinner

Cons:

Could be cleaner

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Eckhard solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Der Chef

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Molly couple us
9
Good hospitality in historic castle!
Pros:

This was a wonderful way to end our time in Ireland! Abbeyglen Castle is right on the edge of town, and the main streets of Clifden are easily accessible within a five-minute walk. The castle is also at the start of the Sky Road from Clifden, which is a beautiful and fun drive to take.

You can feel the history of Abbeyglen as soon as you walk through the doors, and you’ll quickly learn even more during the owner’s champagne toast in the evening! The owner is a vibrant and engaging man who clearly enjoys getting to know his guests and making them feel comfortable and welcome. The bar had great drinks and live music, including a performance by a well-known Irish singer and pianist!

We only had breakfast at the castle, but there were plenty of options and we really enjoyed our meals. We stayed in one of the larger rooms, which was incredibly spacious and included a sitting area, desk, fireplace, clawfoot tub, and large four-poster bed. It was truly a treat to stay in such a historic place.

There are parts of the castle that feel a bit dated, but we appreciated that the owners are clearly making an effort to preserve its history and character. We were also pleasantly surprised by the affordable prices, especially given the impressive clientele and atmosphere. Overall, Abbeyglen was a memorable and charming place to stay, and we’re so glad we chose it to finish our trip.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Per-Nicklas family_with_children se
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Massimo solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

La cura nell arredamento

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rafael couple es
9
Pros:

En general muy bien, el personal muy atento y simpático.
Nos gustó mucho el desayuno. La cena también muy bien.
El propietario nos dio una charla de la historia del castillo y nos invitó a un vino espumoso.
La habitación amplia y cómoda

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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adrian solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

It has great character

Cons:

Loved location

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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lorenzo solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Debi couple us
10
A very happy birthday celebration weekend
Pros:

The staff were very friendly & helpful.
Brian was especially funny & entertaining & treated us like family.
Brian took photos of us each evening & gave us copies in a small folder with Abbeyglen displayed on the front.
The building is lovely & decorated well.
It’s a 10 minute walk into Clifden.

Cons:

The driveway is steep & when leaving, the car bottomed out on the hump at the top where it meets the road.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Bruno family_with_children ch
8
Pros:

Allgemeiner Stil des Hotels, Lage sowie die Grösse und Ausstattung der Zimmer.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Valérie couple fr
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
10
Extraordinarily good
Pros:

To get the perfect balance of luxury and a warm, genuine host is rare but Abbey Glen succeeds.
There is nothing not to love about this place.
We left feeling relaxed as if we'd stayed with family rather than in a fine hotel.
The room was perfect. The food was phenomenal. The Craic was fantastic.
I will reccommend to all and hope to return one day soon.

Cons:

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2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Marie-Dorothea Busch extended_group de
10
Best stay
Pros:

Einfach ein tolles Erlebnis alle sehr zuvorkommend tolle Menschen kennengelernt...Wir werden auch ein drittes Mal wiederkommen

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Steve couple us
10
From the staff to the spacious room to the location near Clifton, it was all perfect. And to top it off there is a resid
Pros:

Beautiful 1800’s castle set in a lovely location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Emilie couple fr
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Daniela couple at
9
Wir waren nur eine Nacht aber der Hausherr hat dann noch zum Willkomm Drink geladen sehr freundlich und unterhaltsam
Pros:

Alles

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Gerry couple ie
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Kinney couple us
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple us
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee