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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Guests enjoy a private beach retreat at Connemara Sands, where 27 holes of golf challenge enthusiasts before spa relaxation and garden-view dining await

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Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, mud baths - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)
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Daily full breakfast for a fee - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)
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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa, near Mannin Bay Beach, offers a private sandy stretch for sunbathing. Enjoy kayaking, rowing, or golf. Relax at the spa after outdoor adventures, and dine with a serene garden backdrop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Flat-screen TV, books

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
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballyconneely, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is in a rural area and on the beach. Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mannin Bay Beach and Dog's Bay Beach. Clifden Castle and Sky Road 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 climbing and cave exploring. Visit our Ballyconneely travel guide
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Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway

What's nearby

  • Connemara Championship Links
    7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial
    9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Connemara Championship Golf Links
    11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site
    13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Clifden Castle
    14 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • Guy's Bar & Snug
    10 min drive
  • E.J. Kings
    9 min drive
  • Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Mannion's Bar
    10 min drive
  • Station House Pub
    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
  • On the beach
  • 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
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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
This property uses some solar energy
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

National rating

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?

Located in Ballyconneely, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mannin Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Alcock and Brown Landing Site. Clifden Castle and Sky Road 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. 90 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to the beach, peaceful and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wonderful, breakfast gourmet style Area around hotel out of this world and beach and water super.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely and the beach was absolutely breathtaking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food and service Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic on all areas. Would love to revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff and the Owners were extremely supportive, helpful. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Room comfort

A very disappointing stay, would not recommend

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.
Cramped bedroom
We just about had room to walk around the bed.
Frosted glass door to shower room hits basin when opened
Frosted glass door to shower room hits bed when opened the other way
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Deluxe Rooms sind extrem klein, man kann kaum ums Bett gehen. Tiny Room wäre passender! Das Zimmer war sauber und das Frühstück gut.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Séjour parfait. Emplacement idéal. Plage à proximité. Chambre tout confort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le personnel est charmant, l’hôtel est très propre, le restaurant très bien. En revanche la chambre est petite, rien pour accrocher les serviettes de bain et surtout nous avions la chambre 202 située au-dessus du bar et nous avons été très gênés par le bruit (portes qui claquent, bruit de percolateur ?) qui heureusement s’arrêtent vers 22h30. Des boules Quies sur la table de chevet à notre arrivée nous ont un peu surpris…De plus la vue jardin est essentiellement une vue parking. Nous avons demandé à changer de chambre mais cela n’a pas été possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025