Best Boutique Hotels in Mayo
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Mayo is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Overlooking the Wild Atlantic Way, Stella Maris Shore House provides views of the Wild Atlantic Ocean, Downpatrick Head sea stack and the panoramic countryside of Ballycastle in County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland. An private bathroom is featured in each room at Stella Maris, and most rooms feature free WiFi. Traditional full Irish breakfasts are served in the morning. Ceide Fields is a 8-minute drive from the property. Ballycroy National Park can be reached in a 45-minute drive and is an ideal area for hiking and spotting rare species of bird. The B&B is 12 mi from Ballina and 22 mi from Belmullet.
Guest Reviews:
- "The house and the location of the house are extraordionary but it is also Francis and the team what makes a special spirit." - "Excellent place and breakfast!" - "Friendly host and staff, comfortable room with beautiful sea views. Excellent breakfast menu we had the full Irish and couldn’t fault it. Fresh baked scones and cakes every day. Staff were very knowledgeable about the best places to visit in the area." - "Great views. Good quality food, beer, wine and whiskey. Dolphins in the bay and an incredible host."
Superb
150 reviews
Located next to Ashford Castle, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is set on 10 acres of grounds, overlooking Lough Corrib in Cong. Dating back to 1845, this contemporary country house hotel features free WiFi and free parking. This beautiful lakeside property has rooms and suites equipped with the latest technology, along with sash windows and rich deep pile carpets. There is underfloor heating in each private bathroom. Ideal for those passionate about food, Wilde's restaurant at The Lodge at Ashford Castle has a strong reputation for serving fresh local and seasonal ingredients. Dinner is a six course meal in the Wilde's Restaurant. Other dining options are available in the bar. The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers a world of tranquility and relaxation, on the historic estate of Ashford Castle. Just a 40-minute drive from Galway, it is an ideal base for visiting Connemara and Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, along with Galway, Westport, and the surrounding areas of Mayo. Ireland West Knock Airport is just 45 minutes' drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "So clean and well kept" - "Food was excellent and we stayed in a fabulous room" - "Absolutely lovely , room and bed so comfy Staff wer so so lovely and helpful We had dinner at wildes , it was amazing Such an enjoyable night away" - "Fabulous views and location" - "Breakfast was delicious. The new pool is amazing." - "The relaxed atmosphere friendly staff and food at the Lodge" - "Their shuttle service between points on the estate was a wonderful service and greatly appreciated. The Hawk Walk was a very special experience made even better by a warm welcome from Yvonne and by our lovely guide Neamh. The meals at The Lodge and at Cullens on the grounds of the estate were excellent."
Fabulous
526 reviews
With stunning, stylish rooms with espresso machines and luxurious bathrobes, this 4-star townhouse is in the center of Belmullet. The beach is just a 10-minute walk away, and guests can relax in the award-winning bar. Sumptuous decor and unique furnishings fill each room at The Talbot. Each room offers an iPod dock, along with cozy slippers, a laptop safe, and free Wi-Fi. The modern bathrooms all include luxury spa toiletries. The sophisticated twice-award AA Rosette Barony Restaurant serves fresh cuisine and even offers to cook fish caught by guests. Guests can dine outside on the terrace, or inside next to the open fire. The stylish bar serves an all-day menu in casual surroundings with 2 fireplaces. The nearby shores of the Atlantic Ocean provide numerous opportunities for fishing. The Blue Flag beaches of Elly Bay and Mullaghroe feature many scenic walking paths.
Guest Reviews:
- "Hidden gem in Belmullet. Cosy bed.. warm room. Better than some 5 star hotels" - "V comfy beds , huge new rooms, coffee machine, fridge, quiet" - "Excellent staff. A special mention to hotel receptionist Emma who was very helpful and kind. Lovely breakfast." - "Good location in one of the few towns in the area, easy parking on the roadside, clean and comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, excellent buffet breakfast with options for cooked breakfast, decent restaurant and bar. Easy access to the beautiful coasts and countryside of North Mayo"
Fabulous
580 reviews
This beautiful and historic castle is set within 1,000 acres of woodland. On the banks of the River Moy, it features a restaurant made from the remains of a 17th-century Spanish galleon. With stunning views of the forest and castle garden, each spacious room is individually decorated with elegant and richly furnishings. Rooms boast 4 poster beds and overhead canopies include a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities, plasma-screen TVs. The award winning Library Restaurant serves fresh country house cuisine, with our signature dish 'The Drunken Bullock' steak flambéed at the table on a 15th Century Sword. The Tween Decks provides fantastic, 17th-century nautical decor, and the Armada Bar is built from the salvaged, 400-year old wood of shipwrecked Spanish ships Guests can enjoy the 13th-century Norman fireplace of the Great Hall, or relax in front of the many open fires throughout the castle, with its suits of armor and numerous antiques. There is a large, secure parking area, and Knock Airport can be reached in 35 minutes by car. Lough Conn is 20 minutes’ drive away, and the center of Ballina is just a 5-minute drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "We stayed at Belleek Castle for our minimoon and it was more than a weekend away it was an experience. From the moment we drove up and stepped into the castle it was like stepping back in time. The family have done an amazing job at keeping the original character of the building while still having all the luxuries you could need. The room was amazing I felt like I was in and episode of Downton Abbey. The staff can't do enough for you and you can tell they really care and love working at Belleek. The food was out of this world the steak on a sword was the nicest steak I've ever had. They also had a Cabaret show on which was amazing. This really is a hidden gem. We cannot wait to visit again"
Fabulous
510 reviews
The beautiful Ice House Hotel is right on the River Moy Estuary at Ballina. It has stunning views, ultra-luxury bedrooms and the award winning Chill Spa with its Waterside Garden. Bedrooms and suites at Ice House have floor-to-ceiling windows, super king-sized beds, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Restaurant 54° 9° and Cocktail Bar overlooks the River Moy and was converted from the building's original ice store. The award winning spa offers a thermal area and a relaxation area when enjoying a treatment.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful hotel,spa exceptional and staff were so friendly couldn't do enough for us..food very good would highly recommend" - "We had the most wonderful time celebrating our engagement here! We checked in early and enjoyed a lovely cocktail in the bar before heading for the spa. We both really enjoyed the treatments and the unique setting - I had a seaweed bath while looking out on the river. The room was beautiful and the hotel helped to arrange lots of little surprises to celebrate our occasion. The staff were so lovely and helpful. We had a delicious meal in the restaurant - incredible food in a beautiful setting. We can't wait to come back!"
Fabulous
328 reviews
