Top Boutique Hotels in Connemara (2026)

In this Victorian country manor, romantically located in 180 acres of private woodland, you can enjoy 4-star quality accommodations on the shores of Lough Corrib. Complimentary full Irish breakfast and afternoon tea is included. Afternoon tea is served from 16:30 until 18:00. Built by the present owner’s ancestors in 1842, it is still run more like a private country house than as a hotel. As such, the tranquil informality lends itself to those seeking relaxing days in a true Irish country house. Currarevagh House offers an oasis of privacy for guests in an beautiful, undisturbed natural environment, providing exceptional personal service with a high standard of accommodations and old fashioned, traditional character.

- "Henry is a very nice host, and the food was absolutely fabulous. Great atmosphere! Best place we stayed in Ireland." - "Overall home feeling and hospitality" - "A delight. My idea of the perfect small hotel of charm. Brilliant food, a lovely setting, and a warm welcome by owner Henry." - "This was one of the best, if not the best hotel experience of the last 5-10 years. Large and extremely cozy rooms, very attentive room service, fantastic breakfast and dinner, great location, and above all the friendliness and warmth of the host Henry. It couldn’t have been better, except the weather maybe."

On the tranquil shores of Lough Inagh, this charming 4-star country retreat offers spacious rooms with attached bathroom. There is an oak-paneled bar and a cozy library, and guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Originally a fishing lodge, Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel prides itself on excellent traditional menus, based around local wild game, fish and seafood. Local activities include seasonal fishing and shooting, along with pony-trekking and hill walking.

- "Location. History.. friendliness of the staff.. the room was gorgeous, overlooking Lough Inagh. Food was great, and not extortionate. Ticked all our boxes" - "The welcome we received to the hotel went above and beyond our expectations, Dominic welcomed us with open arms and couldn't do enough for us. The bar and waiters we so friendly and professional all the time and strived to provide the best possible experience. The food at dinner was absolutely delicious (highly recommend the venison) and suited the hotel's style wonderfully. Breakfast was gorgeous too. I loved sitting in the bar by the stove and the charming sitting rooms were an excellent hideaway to enjoy a pint of Guinness and read a book."

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in County Galway is set within 700 acres of woodland, with the beautiful backdrop of the 12 Bens Mountain range.The excellent restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes. Activities organized by the hotel include, hiking, cycling, walking, woodcock shooting and Lobster experience in the summer.This 4-star luxury castle hotel overlooks its impressive salmon fishery on the large private estate. River and lakeside walks may reveal the local wildlife on the estate. The hotel has a walled garden. Some rooms have striking views over the river, mountains and woodland. 24-hour room service is available. Facilities include a TV in some of the rooms.

- "Both excellent" - "Ballynahinch is the real deal! We, as visitors, really wanted to treat ourselves to a stay at a "Castle Hotel", and we truly had a wonderful stay. Just fantastic. I would go again in a heartbeat. In contrast, we stayed at an unrelated castle hotel very near Donegal Town, at about the same price point, and it was disappointing. That other place was basically just a large quite generic hotel with a fancy old-looking stone facade and fountain out front. Pretty fake. No comparison. Ballynahinch is the gold standard! In fact, it was the best single element of our 15-day Irish holiday."

Within 30 acres of private woodland, Rosleague Manor Hotel provides luxurious accommodations near Ballinakill Bay. Just outside the Connemara National Park, this 19th-century hotel has a restaurant, tennis court and free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, desk and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite bath and shower, with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Rosleague Manor offers fine dining in its restaurant, using high-quality produce from the region. An extensive wine list offers European and New World vintages. The house offers the chance to relax by a log-fire in the drawing room, or enjoy afternoon tea in the conservatory. Letterfrack is around 8.7 mi from Clifden, the largest town in Connemara. The area’s spectacular scenery provides the backdrop for activities including golf, horse-riding, cycling, hill-walking and fishing.

- "A lovely old building with fabulous rooms and decor - also clean and very comfortable. The owner and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We stayed for dinner as well as breakfast and the food was exceptionally good. A very enjoyable stay with nice walks through the gardens and down to the lough. Highly recommended." - "Very welcoming staff. Good food. Lovely walks around the grounds" - "A wonderful family owned hotel based in a historic building with a great views of the Sea Lough and the Connemara mountains. The hotel is beautifully furnished with period furniture, food was excellent and they rescue and care for dogs and farm animals which counts for a lot in my books. They have2 2lovely dogs roaming the grounds and who greet guests which was really lovely!"

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Screebe House offers accommodations in Rosmuck, 22 mi from Galway. The hotel has a barbecue and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Some units have a seating area for guests to unwind while enjoying views of the bay or garden. Certain units include views of the mountain or pool. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Connemara is a popular fishing destination, and guests can book private fishing excursions with our resident fishing expert. Westport is 29 mi from Screebe House, while Clifden is 21 mi from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 47 mi away.

- "Views from both our room and the property were fantastic. Spa was a great bonus and staff were lovely." - "We particularly liked the dining room and the view. We own the Fastnet Hotel in Schull in West Cork (Instagram thefastnet1) and we are very honoured to having been ranked number one in Ireland by the Irish Examiners Travel editor’s choice: Tom Breathnach's top 10 stays of 2023. We have sent several of our guests to Screebe House and they have not been disappointed."

Set in beautiful gardens in the heart of Connemara, the romantic Abbeyglen Castle Hotel has tennis courts, a spa bath and stunning views of Clifden and the Twelve Bens mountains. Abbeyglen Castle Hotel was built in 1832 and offers a new beauty and relaxation center, and many indoor and outdoor facilities. Spacious rooms have a TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi internet. The AA Rosette restaurant serves international cuisine and there are relaxing lounge areas to enjoy. The peaceful Abbeyglen has the Twelve Bens mountains as its backdrop, and is an ideal base for touring Connemara.

- "What a wonderful surprise! This hotel is a pure marvel." - "Absolutely everything I could not praise the staff and management highly enough" - "Classic, vintage luxury. Historic building set upon beautiful grounds. The Hughes family owners & operators are amazing. This hotel has been family owned and operated since the 1960’s, and those decades of care and experience have enabled both Brian and Ronan to extend a wonderful experience guests. We love this place - and you will too."