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Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find historic charm and stunning landscapes at this castle hotel, where spa treatments rejuvenate and nearby attractions await after breakfast

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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

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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TV, DVD player

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Clifden, Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is in a rural area. Clifden Castle and Sky Road are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Twelve Bens Mountain Range and Mannin Bay Beach. Station House Museum and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Clifden travel guide
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Sky Road, Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Kylemore Abbey
    Kylemore Abbey
    24 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Clifden Castle
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Station House Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sky Road
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Guy's Bar & Snug
    7 min walk
  • E.J. Kings
    7 min walk
  • Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Mannion's Bar
    8 min walk
  • Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant
    14 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbeyglen Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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).

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

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 583 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place was awesome. A great view, friendly staff, an awesome room and bathroom, great dinner and breakfast! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dionne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful buildings and grounds, rooms are incredible, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dellana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights. It is very lovely. The Breakfast was fabulous. Its an hour past Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice, beds very comfortable and the brook outside the window made sleeping a dream. Could do with some updates here and there but otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to visit. Loved the experience and atmosphere! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Very attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen Reid

The staff and luxury accommodations make this hotel 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Outstanding food and hospitality!

We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our stay and the hospitality. The food was outstanding as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Staff is wonderful. Prosecco story time is always fun!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Constance

Brian and the staff were fantastic, would definitely recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Breda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly. History talk on area with champagne reception was excellent. Dinner was great. Music in restaurant and bar was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Verified

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
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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
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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