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Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Clifden Castle

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Located near Clifden Castle, Abbeyglen Castle Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with breakfast included. Guests can relax in the enchanting garden, browse the cozy library, unwind at the spa, or enjoy the outdoor tennis court. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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TV, DVD player

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Sky Road, Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Clifden Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sky Road - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Connemara National Park - 22 min drive - 11.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Snappy Snappy Crab - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Upscale hotel near Clifden Castle
Located close to Station House Museum and Sky Road, Abbeyglen Castle Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden, and a library. Treat yourself to spa services, such as reflexology, a body wrap, or a hot stone massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and free newspapers
Room features
All 54 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1832
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

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 staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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

Abbeyglen
Abbeyglen Castle
Abbeyglen Castle Clifden
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Clifden
Abbeyglen Hotel
Hotel Abbeyglen Castle
Hotel Abbeyglen Castle
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Hotel
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Clifden
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Hotel Clifden

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbeyglen Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Abbeyglen Castle Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Sky Road and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 548 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made the experience very personable. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property. Amazing dinner. Amazing staff and owner. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm, lovely meal, great customer service. Enjoyed welcome reception
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay! Being a castle and older building, we weren’t sure how modern the facilities would be but we were pleasantly surprised to find a room which blended the charm and heritage of the castle, with everything you need today. Pianos throughout were a great touch too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Very friendly. Felt very welcome. Room dated and bathroom dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is beautiful in and out. Old world charm and a wonderful host. The staff is outstanding. The food is awesome. Overall our stay was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, with a friendly owner. Would have loved to stay longer. Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always wanted to stay in a castle. This beautiful place was the best stop to take my wife for Mothers Day. I surprised to see the restaurant is so elegant. The meal choices were awesome and prepared right. I hope someday to return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great. Restaurant a tad expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing stay in the most beautiful,friendly and charming hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, great time, easy to get to, dinner was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARMEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The in put of the owner talking about the surrounding area and its history and the history of the castle and the past owners. The staff were very attentive and friendly , a very warm and welcoming atmosphere in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Una

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely stay at the Abneyglen Castle. Service was amazing and the rooms gorgeous. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are gorgeous and very well maintained. Our room was large and very well-appointed. Enjoyed the champagne welcome and the top notch dining experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great craic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner greeting the guests during dinner and providing a history of the resort and surrounding area which would be of interest to those from USA.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time visiting the Abbeyglen Castle! Everyone there was very helpful and went above and beyond to help make our stay even better. The story time in bar and live music were a lot of fun and the dinner was delicious. Couldn’t recommend this place more, would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Change ?

The hotel is lovely but somewhat dated. The decor has not changed in probably 30 years which in some aspects is ok. The breakfast choices and layout needs updating The staff are terrific and could not do enough. Dinner was disappointing in small portions and boring vegetable choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel. We were warmly greeted at reception by the owner, who provided us with champagne in the evening along with fascinating insights into the castle's history. Our dinner experience was delightful, complemented by engaging entertainment, and the breakfast was truly exceptional. We also appreciated the atmosphere of the piano bar following dinner. Our accommodations were outstanding and beautifully suited to the castle's character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous experience! Beautiful castle with a wonderful sunrise view. Service was fantastic and Brian went out of his way to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. Highly recommend and will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

Unique Experience

The hotel was a bit hard to get to with luggage and no taxi service but once we arrived there were no complaints. The staff was friendly and check in was very quick. The room was great, the food superb and the complimentary champagne and history lesson was very interesting and much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff amazing. lovely idea for prosecco reception and history talk. Spacious room with gas fire(doesn't work though). Sadly No pen in bedroom etc to fill in comment card. Large bathroom with double sinks/roll top bath and Shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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