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A coastal landscape with clear water, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains. - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)
A wooden cabin with a circular window overlooking a body of water and mountains. - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Mannin Bay Beach

Located close to Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a sports massage at the onsite spa. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, Sands Bar, features garden views and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, snorkeling, and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, a striped armchair, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of greenery and mountains, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with sheer curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A living room with a dining area, grey cabinets, a kitchen with a stove and oven, and a sofa with a floral pillow.

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, white headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a phone, a blue guest information booklet, and a colorful brochure.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Hill view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a white headboard, and a blue accent wall.

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballyconneely, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Alcock and Brown Landing Site and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mannin Bay Beach and Dog's Bay Beach. Clifden Castle and Gurteen Bay Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing. Visit our Ballyconneely travel guide
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Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway

What's nearby

  • Lough Anaserd
    1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Lough Emlaghnabehy
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Connemara Championship Links
    7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial
    9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Clifden Castle
    14 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mannion's Bar
    10 min drive
  • Off The Square Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • MC McGraths
    10 min drive
  • Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Mitchell's
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Sands Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor padel courts
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Guests are required to download the property's Salto mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Pet deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of EUR 50 per stay and a fee of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Ballyconneely hotel is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mannin Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alcock and Brown Landing Site and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station. Clifden Castle and Dog's Bay Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, great amenities, great staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful family run hotel on a stunning beach with excellent food!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff from checkin to check out were wonderful! Our room was spacious and faced the sea. Breakfast was amazing! It had all different varieties of hot and cold options and it was delicious. We didn’t get chance to try the spa but facilities were right on site. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the location on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had kind of a quick turnaround, wish we had more time to explore and use the amenities. The breakfast was fantastic, great view (the sunrise was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen), very friendly and helpful staff. The bed was super comfortable. A bit of a drive but well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, close to the beach, peaceful and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was one of the best I have had at a hotel. Great variety and freshly made. The evening meal was of a very high standard and a good choice menue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We spent 2 wonderful nights here! It’s beautiful. The food and staff were great. I’d definitely recommend a spa treatment or 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous! On the water Wished I booked a longer stay. Restaurant for dinner was excellent. Breakfast was excellent too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommend!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely break

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a really good hotel if you want a quiet location with a great view and want to relax. Set on a remote coastal road, with its own beach surrounded by farmland with cows and horses The hotel has a variety of rooms, but we liked the Premier Deluxe room which is exclusively for adilts and has ocean views, a wet room shower, self standing bath and a bedroom on a mezanine floor. The hotel provides 2 padel courts, tennis, spa treatments, water acrivities and has 2 sauna huts at its own beach. It caters for families and couples alike although perhaps is not suitable for very young children as the activities are aimed a little older. There is a lively bar and restaurant and breakfasts are excelent. Restaurant food is very good although we felt the vegetables were perhaps unnecessarily covered in syrups and sauces and there was little variety if you wanted something plain. No salads for example. Having said that, we had no complaints and loved the fact that all ingredients are sourced locally. The staff are helpful and friendly. The location is a little remote with the nearest town 10 miles away, so you are a bit cut off if you want to go out in the evening, but the hotel is a delightful place to stay. It is dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff wonderful, breakfast gourmet style Area around hotel out of this world and beach and water super.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was lovely and the beach was absolutely breathtaking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful food and service Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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All the staff and the Owners were extremely supportive, helpful. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Sands, the accomodation / staff and location were excellent. I will definitely be booking a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic on all areas. Would love to revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023