Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and sauna

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Front of property – evening/night
Breakfast and dinner served, garden views
Boating
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$777
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Recess, Ballynahinch, Galway
  • Sky Road
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kylemore Abbey
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Connemara National Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 43 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 43 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ballynahinch

A luxury stay in Ballynahinch awaits you at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. You'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Twelve Bens Mountain Range and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The fine-dining restaurant, Owenmore Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Fishermans Pub is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the sauna along with access to ecotours and free bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available for free. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballynahinch hotel include Glendollach Lough and Loughbeg.

What's nearby

  • Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Clifden Castle - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sky Road - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 33 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Connemara National Park - 35 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Dowds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bogbean Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Joyce's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Owenmore Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ryan's Roundstone - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and sauna
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel offers its guests a sauna and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ballynahinch hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fishermans Pub
  • Owenmore Restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
This property uses solar energy
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$776.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Yep, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

The closest beach to Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is Dog's Bay Beach (11.2 km).

Does Ballynahinch Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is available at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

No, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.