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Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a sauna

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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Boating
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel sits by a peaceful river, offering breakfast and dinner at Owenmore Restaurant. Guests can explore the garden, gather around the firepit, or relax in the sauna. The hotel provides free bicycles and WiFi, balancing adventure and relaxation perfectly.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Superior Double Room, River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 43 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 43 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Recess, Ballynahinch, Galway

What's nearby

  • Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Clifden Castle - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Sky Road - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Kylemore Abbey - 33 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Connemara National Park - 35 min drive - 20.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bogbean Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Joyce's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Owenmore Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ryan's Roundstone - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel by the river
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours, fishing, and hiking/biking at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Owenmore Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, books, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fishermans Pub
  • Owenmore Restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballynahinch Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ballynahinch Castle Hotel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Twelve Bens Mountain Range and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre. Glendollach Lough and Loughbeg are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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