Hotels in the West

Location: The 4-star Sandhouse Hotel overlooks the sandy Blue Flag Rossnowlagh Beach which stretches for 3km on Donegal Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way, 8.5 km north of Ballyshannon and 16.0 km southwest of Donegal Town. The beach is popular for walkers, joggers, sunbathers, surfers, wind-surfers, kite-surfers and swimmers. Donegal has an abundance of top class golf courses with Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh only a five minute drive away. The hotels restaurants serves local meats and fresh seafood, overlooking the beach and on the cliff is the Gas Light Restaurant and Smuggler's Creek Inn restaurant and bar.

Location: Between Foxford and Ballina in Co. Mayo, Mount Falcon is a Victorian Gothic manor house (est. 1876) located The Wild Atlantic Way in 100 acres of woodlands, Facilities include 2 miles double bank private wild Atlantic Salmon fishing on River Moy, a 9 bay golf driving range and an amazing leisure centre & spa. Their 2 AA Rosette ‘Kitchen’ restaurant offers the best of local food With the Boathole Bar a perfect spot for a quite drink.

Location: 20 minutes’ drive south-west of Limerick and 1 mile from Adare village. A friendly, family-run hotel with a magnificent leisure centre (pool complex, spa and fitness). Choice of casual or formal dining. The famous Adare Manor Golf Course is close by.

Location: on the edge of Donegal Town. The hotel is 15 mins walk from the centre and has country-inn styling with a welcoming bar and restaurant plus an indoor pool. A great base for touring the north-west, from Donegal Bay to Lough Erne over the border.

Location: Knockranny House Hotel & Spa is set in secluded grounds on a hillside overlooking the picturesque town of Westport, with breath-taking views of Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay’s islands to the west and the Nephin Mountains to the north.

Location: right on the beautiful Connemara coast set in 200 acres and at the back door lies 1km of beach. The heart of this family-run hotel is a historic house, now with additional rooms, an outdoor pool (seasonal), 9-hole golf course and fishing lake. The award-winning restaurant is rightly renowned. Enjoy traditional Irish hospitality in a lovely setting.

Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara, on the Wild Atlantic Way is set in one of the most perfect scenic locations in County Galway, once the home of The Maharajah Ranjitsinhji and has been welcoming visitors for over 250 years. Now a world renowned hotel and sporting estate with its own traditional Fisherman’s pub with cosy open log fire. Enjoy scenic drives to Killary Harbour, Inish Bofin, the Sky Road out of Clifden, Roundstone village or the popular local attraction ‘The Quiet Man Bridge’ located a short drive from Oughterard. The bridge was made famous in the 1950s classic “The Quiet man” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel was built in 1832, set in beautiful gardens in the heart of Connemara, Co. Galway, the romantic Abbeyglen Castle Hotel has tennis courts, a spa bath and stunning views of Clifden and the Twelve Bens mountains. Take advantage of the new wellness and relaxation, savour their award winning cuisine and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea when you arrive.

Lough Rynn Castle in Mohill, is one of Ireland's most luxurious castle hotels although more a Victorian Manor dating back 200 years. Set on the shores of Lough Rynn in Co. Leitrim, this historic Irish Castle is surrounded by over 350 acres of breathtaking scenery, lush green pastures, ancient forests and historical points of interest. The Castle Bedrooms combine old world elegance with up to the minute standards and facilities including air conditioning and broadband access. The Lough Rynn Estate's former stables and pheasantry have been converted into individual bedrooms decorated with a medieval theme.

Location: In the centre of Westport town, this family-run hotel boasts bright, elegantly decorated rooms and free guest access to the leisure centre next door. Westport House and Country Park is just 3.7 miles from the hotel and there is a choice of traditional Irish bars and restaurants in this popular town.

Location: Located on the banks of the River Shannon, The Limerick City Hotel (formerly Jury's Inn) with views of the Shannon and Limerick City. Close to the home of Munster Rugby, Thomond Park Stadium and the Gaelic Grounds the Hunt Museum and Treaty Stone are within a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Bunratty Castel is a 20 minute drive away, the hotel is a good based to explore Irish heritage sites including the picturesque towns of Adare, Foynes, Lough Gur and Grange. Explore Clare’s Burren district, Cliffs Of Moher and Ailwee Caves, all just a short 40 minute drive from the Hotel.