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Ashford Castle

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Hallway
Steam room, body treatments, hot stone massages, body wraps, body scrubs
Winery
Ashford Castle overlooks the lake, offering 18 holes of golf, three restaurants, and on-site shopping. The Spa is perfect for unwinding after archery and cycling. Babysitting services are available, and the helpful staff consistently impresses visitors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Family Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Room (Stateroom) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Room (Stateroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Stateroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Stateroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Guinness Boathouse) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Guinness Boathouse)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Corrib) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Corrib)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Lake View (Corrib) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Lake View (Corrib)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 CA48

What's nearby

  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cong Abbey - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Quiet Man Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cong Mini Golf Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lough Corrib - 55 min drive - 35.7 miles

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 37 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pat Cohans Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Connaught Room Tea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puddleducks Café - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Ashford Castle

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Ashford Castle
A golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Ashford Castle. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding, archery, and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

Ashford Castle is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 1000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 1000 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 580 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 1000 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 1000 per pet, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle Cong
Ashford Castle Hotel
Ashford Castle Hotel Cong
Castle Ashford
Ashford Castle Ireland/Cong
Ashford Castle Cong
Ashford Castle Hotel
Ashford Castle Hotel Cong

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 1000 per stay and a fee of EUR 1000 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ashford Castle?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ashford Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ashford Castle?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Ashford Castle provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 580 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ashford Castle located?

This family-friendly Cong hotel is located on a lake, just steps from Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club. Cong Mini Golf Club and Quiet Man Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Ashford Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 486 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an incredible stay at the Ashford Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best place to stay in Ireland. Finest hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying in a fantastic historic castle with HUGE grounds to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my goodness this place is top tier and a must stay on any bucket list
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberliy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Ashford Castle! The castle is breathtaking and all the people that work there were so welcoming. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ju-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Majestic castle. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is all you could ask for and more. By far the best place we’ve ever visited. Cannot wait to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have never experienced anything like staying at a castlevbe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most wonderful experience. Truly impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Njazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five Star Service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is magical and the staff and dining were incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Once in a lifetime!

The attention to detail was second to none! The staff was amazing, the beds were super comfy and the food was spectacular! These reviews don't even compare to the view and the grounds! Ashford Castle is a lifetime must!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was amazing in every aspect Dinning amazing Room was beautifully decorated and bathroom Had everything you could want and was large and comfortable and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can you say about the castle it's absolutely gorgeous people were wonderful. The history surrounding it the beautiful lake it's a wonderful place to go and relax. I do wish there would have been a snack bar closer but other than that oh my gosh the warm croissants in the morning Yes it's absolutely the best eggs Benedict I have ever eaten so bravo someday maybe I'll go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Beautiful place, very comfortable and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the best property that i have stayed at in my entire life
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Magical Experience

Our stay was Totally amazing. The castle is beautiful, inside and out and there are lots of activities on offer. The staff are friendly and helpful, from the moment you are greeted at the door, through to check-in and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous and a magical holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb property with friendly staff who are attentive and professional
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

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

Perfect

Ashford Castle lives up to its reputation. A stunning hotel with very friendly staff, excellent facilities, great food and a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful surroundings. something for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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