Cashel House Hotel

Hotels
9 (524 reviews)
Connemara , Roundstone , ie

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Some rooms feel dated/outdated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Mixed comments: rooms are described as lovely and spacious but often 'old' or 'outdated', with isolated issues (damp smell, noisy closet, bed too hard, minor repairs needed).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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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
O
Ondruskova extended_group gb
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
H
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
M
Michaela family_with_children cz
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
J
Jean-Edouard couple be
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
E
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
T
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
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Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple ie
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Dr Chris couple ie
1
Pros:

The breakfast was good, but the dinner was disappointing. My wife's steak was inedible. Th hotel made no accommodation when we complained.

Cons:

The kitchen service was quite poor.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
S
Stanislas couple fr
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
C
Claire family_with_children ie
8
As above
Pros:

Gorgeous location lovely gardens. Near a pier to swim. Lovely big rooms. Staff exceptionally kind and welcoming. Great food. Dog friendly but not intrusive

Cons:

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple us
10
Heavenly stay tucked away in Ireland- highly recommend!
Pros:

Most beautiful place we have ever stayed! I would highly recommend the Cashel House Hotel. I celebrated my birthday there and they surprised me with an entire cake during dinner! They made me feel special and cared for. The room was gorgeous and impeccably clean.

Cons:

As for the hotel itself, nothing could be better! The grounds were a little disappointing, but I think that is because they had some storms that caused many trees to fall down. Definitely not a reason to take away a point because this hotel was lovely!

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
I
Ita couple ie
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller ie
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee