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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Mannin Bay Beach

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Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, mud baths
Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near Mannin Bay Beach, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offers a sun-kissed retreat with a private beach and outdoor activities like rowing, kayaking. Indulge in golf, unwind at the spa or explore the garden while staying connected with WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $207
includes taxes & fees
$182 per night
Apr 30 - May 1

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Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, books

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

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Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bay view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

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Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Bay view
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • Hill view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway

What's nearby

  • Mannin Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Clifden Castle - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sky Road - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 112 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mullarkey's Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Adjacent to a golf course, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Ballyconneely. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Irish cuisine is served at Sands Bar, which is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room.

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive smart lock details
    • Guests are required to download the property's Salto mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf caddy on site
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Sands Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in Irish cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Connemara Sands Hotel
Connemara Sands Beach Hotel Ballyconneely
Connemara Sands Ballyconneely, Ireland - County Galway
Connemara Sands Beach Hotel
Connemara Sands Beach Ballyconneely
Connemara Sands Beach
Connemara Sands Beach & Spa
Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel
Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Ballyconneely
Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel Ballyconneely

Frequently asked questions

Is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa currently open?

The property is closed during the winter season.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and snorkeling and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a steam room and a picnic area. Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Yes, Sands Bar offers Irish cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa like?

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Mannin Bay Beach, which is 8 minutes away by car.

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Location

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!

A stunning hotel and an absolutely beautiful location. Hotel decor on point at every level and throughout, no short cuts taken or spending held back. Rooms super clean, generous size, warm and comfortable. Service in the hotel was incredible throughout and from every Team member, a credit to the owners. Food at breakfast and the dinner menu were both excellent and the highest level. Can’t wait to rebook for a few nights in the summer!
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, close to the beach, peaceful and quite
Grant, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.
Melody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful food and service Beautiful location
Maryann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous! On the water Wished I booked a longer stay. Restaurant for dinner was excellent. Breakfast was excellent too
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff and the Owners were extremely supportive, helpful. Great place
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Sands, the accomodation / staff and location were excellent. I will definitely be booking a return trip.
catherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely break

We stayed in self catering house just few yards from the hotel. The house had everything we needed, was very clean and comfortable too. We ate in hotel on first night. Food was excellent. Hotel is very well decorated and clean. Staff were helpful, especially Marian and Kylie. Didn’t use the spa nor the sauna (which you have to pay extra for). The sauna is by the small private beach. Definitely would highly recommend this place.
Olive, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible
Carl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The food was SO good! Our room was bigger than my apartment in NYC with an achingly beautiful view. Everyone was so accommodating and lovely and fun. I hope we get back there soon & in the summer for more ocean activities. Sauna was heavenly.
Ruth, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

A very disappointing stay, would not recommend

We booked a deluxe Double Room with garden view. There was barely enough room to walk around the bed let alone open our suitcases. The bed near enough filled the room. The on-suite door to the shower room opened either onto the basin or onto the bed. There was no bath as shown in the room. Our view was the car park. After a long wait at reception, I asked if we had been given the correct room as it didn't have a garden view. I was told to look past the car park to see the garden. Finally, the air vent on the ceiling was covered up.
Cramped bedroom
We just about had room to walk around the bed.
Frosted glass door to shower room hits basin when opened
Frosted glass door to shower room hits bed when opened the other way
Anna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Felicity, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Diarmuid, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Theobald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Maebh, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in an amazingly beautiful setting.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great family weekend at the hotel with our kids at the end of October mid term break. Lovely beach 5 minutes walk away. Holiday homes were well stocked and had everything that we needed. Great food at the hotel which was an added bonus to our trip. We will definitely return again.
Robert, 2-night trip