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Ryan's Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ashford Castle

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Ryan's Hotel sits near Ashford Castle with a charming atmosphere that welcomes travelers. The property features a breakfast buffet, lively bar, and playground for children. Rooms come with free WiFi, while the on-site restaurant serves tasty meals all day.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cong is home to Ryan's Hotel. Ashford Castle Golf Club and Cong Mini Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carrigeenagur and Lough Nadalloge. Joyce Country Sheepdogs and Brigit's Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Main Street, Cong, County Mayo

What's nearby

  • Quiet Man Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cong Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cong Mini Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ashford Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Quay Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pat Cohans Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Puddleducks Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ryan's Hotel

Hotel near Ashford Castle
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a playground at Ryan's Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ryan's Hotel boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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 buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Ryan's Hotel Cong
Ryan's Cong
Ryan's Hotel Ireland/Cong
Ryan's Hotel Cong
Ryan's Hotel Hotel
Ryan's Hotel Hotel Cong

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryan's Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ryan's Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryan's Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Ryan's Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ryan's Hotel located?

Situated in Cong, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Quiet Man Museum and Ashford Castle. Cong Abbey and Cong Mini Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Ryan's Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Hotel well maintained. Pub had good food and breakfast provided had a variety of options. We were nervous about driving between the 2 buildings (it was narrow) to get to the parking, but it wasn't too bad. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern room, friendly courteous staff. Good food! Good pub! 2 thumbs up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small town B&B! Can highly recomend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic place to stay.

We had a fabulous stay at Ryan’s Hotel. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Relaxed and comfortable. Totally recommend Ryan’s Hotel. Cong was an absolute jewel too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pat

Liked: Staff & service
Tricky finding the parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cenral.location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host greeted us and made us very welcome and couldnt do enough for us. Breakfast was outstanding and room was perfect for us 5 star
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Great for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

EOIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the heart of the village.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Cong.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in centre. Lovely hosts and terrific breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Comfy rooms, tasty breakfast

Lovely family run business. Great patio area that is probably hopping in the spring and summer with music and craic! The village is small but great for hiking, biking and fishing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. But very noisy. Traffic rolled by throughout the night. I didn't sleep well at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place Ideal as a base to tour Connemara and area Would totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dara

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

Lovely stay

Friendly staff, Amazing food and lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a quick stay in Cong. The hotel was nice, great location and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gretta

It’s a very old basic accommodation. Bed was comfortable…en suit could do with a really good scrub zzz
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was spotless clean and the staff very helpful and friendly, ate in the bar and enjoyed the food very much. A great base from which to explore the surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in beautiful Cong.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run hotel highly recommend food was great and staff couldn't be more helpful very exceptional service Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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