Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

Great location. Great attention to detail

Ein Haus mit Seele und außergewöhnlicher Strahlkraft – eingebettet in eine atemberaubende Landschaft, geprägt von authentischem Charakter und diskreter Exzellenz. Ballynahinch Castle verbindet Natur, Geschichte und Hospitality auf eine Weise, die nicht laut ist, sondern nachhaltig beeindruckt.

Absolutely stunning!

Unfortunately, hospitality is not their strong suit however the grounds were enchanting. Both reception and dining staff were stiff and cold. Stayed two floors down from the main level and moldy smell detracted from the lovely room.

We first heard of Ballynahinch from a video on old Irish castles, so it was nice to see it with our own eyes. Despite staying for only one night in a Luxury double room with a river view, we truly enjoyed our time there. The room was really spacious, with the huge bathroom being preceded by a walk-in closet and also having both a walk-in shower and a bathtub. Be it night or day, the view from the room and outdoor patio was mesmerising. Being our 5th anniversary, an additional surprise was a greeting card marking the occasion left in our room. Having arrived really late, we only had time for dinner that evening and it was a great experience. Both the drinks and food were interesting and delicious. For breakfast we had a table with a nice river view and the food options were plentiful. Before leaving, we also had a lovely walk around the property, which is truly amazing. We would definitely come back for another serene and relaxing stay in the future. P.S. If you have the time, the Sky Road starting in Clifden offers amazing views and is not to be missed.

We’ll definitely come back & spend even more time at Ballynahinch Castle. Beautiful setting, charming place. Only thing we’ll change is stay longer & select a larger room.

Excellent

Best part of my trip. Had a two hour tour of the estate with Greg well worth the time and money.

Great property set in a wonderful landscape with helpful well-trained staff

The most charming, warm and tastefully decorated hotel. Excellent character and most comfortable.

We loved everything about this hotel! The rooms were clean, beds were extremely comfortable, food was great but most importantly, the staff were amazing. Specifically Martin!! He was always everywhere making sure everyone was comfortable, had what they needed and were happy. He had such a passion for his job that it translated to pure excellence in his job!! Well done Ballynahinch for employing such a remarkable staff member. Loved our two night stay here and would definitely return if in the area. Highly recommend it!

We have stayed at this hotel many many times over the past 15 years. Our overnight stay was great as usual.

So comfortable, very relaxed, no formalities - such a pleasure! Will definitely be back.

Very quiet and great place to relax. Liked Staff less than accomodating on requests that were not out of the ordinary at other high end hotels. Disliked

It was like stepping back in time but with modern conveniences. Take the guided tour from Noel, you won't regret it, the history is fascinating.

beautiful place, gorgeous surroundings, but you really have to want to be there, away from it all. Room was very nice, bathroom was great, just disappointed it did not have a handheld shower. Food was a disappointment. First evening there, decided to eat in the bar, and ordered the vegetarian dish, nocchi, for €20, and I got five nochjis on the plate. I complained to the waiter, so they sent out three more , for a total of eight. It was barely enough fir a starter! To their credit they did not charge for the plate. The next night, we were going to eat in the dining room. Dinner was fixed price, €70 for three courses, so we were expecting a really special dinner. Imagine our surprise when we saw that one of the choices for the entree, or main as they say there, was the same dish of nocchis that was offered in the bar the night before. That was enough to make us leave and return to the bar, where I had a very satisfactory duck dish for €22. Just a warning about the food.

Amazing!!! Beautiful setting, lovely staff and thoughtful touches.

The room was absolutely lovely. Fit and bathroom fixtures of the highest quality and the view of the river fantastic. I would definitely return. Great value!

While we thought we had booked a unique top flight accommodation, our expectations were far surpassed in everyway. The grounds were immaculate, the service superb, the rooms had updated electric outlets for UK and US, and they even have a Tesla charging station. The river view from the room was fantastic. The restaurant food was on par with any 5 star (US)/2star(Michelin) restaurant in which we have had the pleasure of dining. The wine list was excellent especially for the Connemara. They have numerous activities that we simply did not have time to enjoy. We now understand why many people were in awe when we told them we were heading to Ballynahinch. This is truly a special place and their efforts to maintain the property have paid off. It is definitely worth going to this little piece of heaven. And the Spring flowers were not all even in bloom yet. We wish we could return.

Nice and overwhelming hotel has big property but you cannot walk so there should be bicycles there

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like, beautiful setting, loved my hikes, outstanding food, lovely staff.

Wonderful wedding experience: lovely walks and gardens, the dining and bedroom views are beautiful, the staff are extremely friendly, accomodating and helpful! It's a wonderfully location to get away from everything.

Fantastic will definately return couldn’t fault any aspect of the hotel or the grounds and food yum yum

I wasn’t overly impressed with our visit to Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. The location was pretty and it was unfortunate, due to the weather, we didn’t get to enjoy the grounds which did look lovely. I had previously stayed at Parknasilla and much preferred that resort. To be fair, I think that was a five star property. The TV in the room was too small to view adequately while in bed and the Wi-Fi didn’t work at all during our two night stay. We ate at the pub one evening and the hostess took our drink order and never returned with them or set up the table with napkins and cutlery. The waitress who finally did attend to us was the highlight of our visit. I wish I got her name. Overall, it’s not a place I would return to. Again, it’s a pretty property, but not really the caliber of service I look for when on holiday and looking to splurge.

What a beautiful treasure! Charming and elegant, the people, room and property! Many activities are available from relaxing in the generously luxurious rooms to active walks around the well groomed grounds.

We loved our stay at the Ballynahinch Castle! From the moment we walked in we were greeted nicely and welcomed. Our room was very cute and had a lovely river view, they congratulated us for our honeymoon. The pub was cute and great to have a drink by the fire. The grounds are so pretty to explore. Breakfast the next morning was the best I've ever had!

The castle has a wonderful rustic and comfortable atmosphere. Our room was spacious with a good modern shower. The views of the river kept changing with the light. Walks were very enjoyable and well mapped. We had dinner in the main dinning room. I had goats cheese soufflé to start , too much cream . We both had venison for main . The crust was nice but too rear and tough . It was served with two potatoes and no vegetable , not a balanced dish. We enjoyed our stay and the walks outstanding.

The best place to stay in all of Ireland! We’ve stayed there now twice and will keep going back!

Great experience with a grown son. We relaxed, chatted with each other and other guests and ate wonderfully.

This place was AMAZING! We felt like royalty. The staff was amazing and the castle was sooo cool! We loved taking our time in the morning and going for a walk on the grounds! Must go here if get the opportunity!!

Beautiful place to stay. Disappointed in the food. Still definitely a place to stay and relax

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. Breakfast was outstanding. Bar / Dining was a bit expensive. Room was updated and beautifully decorated!

I went with some girlfriends and we all loved this hotel, we’ve been talking about coming back soon!

The setting was beautiful with a great view of the river that runs through it. The room was fantastic and very comfortable. Talk about a huge bathtub. We want to go back and spend more time. I would recommend this hotel to all my friends visiting the area.

Perfect in every way. The grounds were stunning, the castle, brilliant, the service amazing. Spend the money, it's worth it.

Excellent hotel but the temperature in our beautiful room was stifling from the heat. I recommend investing in fans for those unusual hot spells. Also, the staff was fantastic except for the exceptionally poor service we had in the restaurant. For a 200 euro meal, our waiter never filled wine and barely attended to us. Given the great service in the pub for drinks and wonderful attention at breakfast, I was disappointed that management allowed our waiter to work in that highly rated restaurant. He wasn’t rude but clearly should not have been working there. Overall, excellent room, facilities, and grounds. Maybe just focus on the small details to live up to experience of other top Ireland castles and properties

Loved this stay, everything was great! The beds could use a refresh but the room and public space was amazing, the dinner at the pub was delicious and the breakfast was great too! Thanks to our check-in staff member, Charlotte - amazing! She was professional and kind, and kept a great composure while multitasking the many guest requests...Stroll the grounds, they are beautiful!

I really wanted to stay in a Castle and this one did not disappointment. The castle and grounds were absolutely beautiful...the staff was excellent. I felt like royalty. P.s. the breakfast and the view from the dinning area was absolutely LOVELY!!

My boyfriend and I stayed at Ballynahinch Castle for one night and it wasn't enough! It was warm and friendly and the decor was beautiful. We will be back!

Expedia says this castle is in Galway, but its a lot further to the coast. We didn't mind the drive through the backroads. It was absolutely beautiful. We had room with a view of the river and our own little patio.

We stayed here for a few nights to explore the area , especially the Connemara national park. This hotel surpassed our expectations. There were two restaurants to eat at and both were superb. The hotel staff were all professional. There were even boots and raincoats and umbrellas available for loan to guests of the hotel and this was great for us because that preserved our own footwear . I would say that this place was definitely the highlight of our trip to Ireland !

The castle is absolutely beautiful, in an amazing part of the country, and incredibly run. There are activities to do, pints to drink, food to eat, and fires to relax in front of. Absolutely lovely.

This was our second time staying at the Castle Hotel and we enjoyed it as much as our first stay. Beautiful setting, great breakfast, and fabulous dinner in the pub.

This place is absolutely amazing. Be sure to give yourself time to explore the grounds or take a fishing lesson. Dinner in the restaurant is expensive but absolutely worth it. The staff is warm and professional.

The grounds surrounding Ballynahinch were stunning!! The castle is gorgeous and the room we stayed in was very clean, comfortable bed and it had this adorable window seat that overlooked the back of the castle and the river behind it. The staff was very competent, courteous and extremely helpful! We didn't eat at the restaurant but we did eat at the pub. The food was good and not horribly expensive.

Everthing was great. Would recommend this hotel to a friend for sure. Staff were very nice and the food was great. Brad

Lots of photo opportunities. Awesome dining experience. Was very pleasantly surprised

As you wend your way up a driveway to the main house at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, it feels as if you are entering another world. The gardens and surrounds are second to none. As you walk the many paths available to you, around each corner there is another awe inspiring nook or vista of garden or river to discover. If fishing is your thing, then you have come to the right place. The salmon are running again in the river due to net fishing being banned. If it is not, then you can still enjoy walking the river paths.

Lovely location and beautiful grounds with hiking trails. We were there for 2 nights so did not try any activities they offer. The food at dinner was excellent. For a luxury accommodation I would say what was missing was afternoon tea and a really great breakfast, two things we enjoyed at a few B&Bs during our Ireland travels. Breakfast was good, but not exceptional. Wait staff in dining room was friendly but felt it was a bit chaotic causing some inconsistencies in service.

The food was world class and the breakfast not to be missed. Doting staff and spectacular grounds.

Beautiful, quiet and relaxing!

Our recent stay at this top notch Hotel was nothing short of spectacular. Top notch staff, incredible grounds, excellent food and spirits --- I have been to many highly rated hotels in my life and this experience is second to none. Highly recommended!

Very good one night stay at Ballynahinch. Nice welcome ( doesn't happen often) and lovely quiet room which I requested. Bathroom well equipped and two sinks an advantage. Meticulously clean. Lovely comfortable bed and nice to have a change from the duvets which can often be too heavy-- here its a nice wool blanket and bedspread. No blackout curtains so quite bright in the early morning. Only hitch was a lack of communication when ordering breakfast ( brought double what I asked). Food was of a high quality though and nice selection including a lovely baked ham. Lovely walks in the area and very peaceful. Will definitely return.

Restaurant was excellent

This is a beautiful hotel estate that has a interesting history. The staff was very friendly and some very interesting to talk to. The food was outstanding and the scenery was breathtaking. The baths were very modern and even had heated mirrors and towel racks. the furniture and artwork were beautiful pieces. The chocolates on the bed were almost as nice a touch as the unbelievably great tasting cupcakes that were left for us in our rooms at bedtime. The staff was so nice and accommodating. They made us feel special. We will definitely be heading back next year.

Ballynahinch is like no place I have ever stayed. It is a castle but not like the traditional castle one would first think of. It is more like a manor or old gentlemen's hunting lodge. The service was mostly excellent. I say mostly because I feel the restaurant/bar service was lacking a bit in both attitude and speed. The food was average, nothing amazing that would make me excited to eat more but not complaints either. The common rooms of the castle are nice and the fires were kept alive making them a nice place to relax with a drink and a book. Our room was large and the bathroom huge. Both were decorated nicely and kept with the theme and decor of the overall hotel. My most favorite part of my stay was the property grounds. Tons of walking trails to discover. We spent both days here just walking around and exploring. There are other activities offered here as well such as shooting, biking, and fishing but we just stuck with walking. This hotel is a great place to enjoy nature and be outside.

Great place for a little break, leave the kids with the grandparents and enjoy the peace and quiet. The staff and so friendly, like a small close family. We decided to go there for a bit of RnR, and it was the perfect place. The food was amazing (dinner and breakfast), and rooms are large and very spacious. There is a great atmosphere in the hotel and there beautiful unintrusive Irish music heard throughout the hotel. We enjoyed our time there so much and would recommend it. It's a little expensive, and that needs should be considered when booking. The restaurant is a set price, so at €65 per head without wine, it is an expensive meal for two when you include a drink. Look past that, and you will enjoy.

Fabulous stay very relaxing lovely bright room.

Beautiful Venue, terrific outdoors experience and hiking trails, accommodating staff

We stayed one night at the Ballynahinch and it was perfection. Beautiful setting on a river surrounded by forests, impeccably maintained with solid and friendly service. We had a superior river view room on the 2nd floor overlooking the adjacent river and it was very restful. Rooms are well maintained and appointed and the soundproofing excellent. We took some of the nature walks in the area but didn't have time to try all the activities offered but saw other people fishing right outside the hotel. A beautiful place if you're looking for a nature retreat.

Great views! Wonderful atmosphere. The food was delicious and the staff pleasant.

We had a fantastic time. The surroundings are of outstanding beauty as well as the hotel. There are walks that you can do as well as other activities which we weren't involved like fishing and kayaking. If it weren't for the matresses it would have been perfect stay.

It was ok.

Impressively enjoyable! Beautiful grounds, pleasant hiking, staff provided helpful advice about the area:

The hotel is tucked away in a beautiful forest. It is a hidden gem. Nice and peaceful with plenty of outdoor walks available.

Lovely staff insured we had a great stay & were able to see inishmor one day & bike ride another day. They took great care of us & we can't wait to visit again

This hotel is simply awesome and worth the extravagant cost. It is an opportunity to treat yourself. The room is spacious (you should see the bathroom!!), the grounds are amazing, and there are lots of things to do. The hard part is deciding which things to do given the high prices. The staff will deliver tea and coffee to your room (complimentary) and the breakfast is exceptionally high quality. Breakfast was included in the price and was of exceptional quality.

Beautiful hotel nicely sit next to a breathtaking river. Scenery is absolutely beautiful. Hotel is old and countryside so the luxury is the view from the room and the atmosphere of the Irish living style. Perfect hotel for holidays. Lots of trails and if you love fishing? Then this is a heaven for you..........

Staff went above and beyond to solve a booking issue, very professional and helpful. The surrounding were lovely,even in the rail. Already planning our next stay.

A unique experience. Also took a fly fishing lesson .

From the second that you depart the road you are hit by the elegance of this estate. The elegance of a by-gone era.Your hopes and aspirations are not diminished . They are enhances and indulged by the natural beauty of this magnificent establishment. The estate is immaculately kept. The Hotel is a magestic castle indeed. The rooms are breath takingly luxurious, with doors opening out onto the river bank. All you hear is nature !! The walks within the estate are enchanting . The staff are so welcoming and helpful . This comes naturally to all involved in the running of this beautiful place, How could it not !!! We could not recommend this hotel enough and we will certainly be back. Many thanks to the Staff .

The grounds were spectacular. We were thinking we were in Gallway, but no where close. That was our mistake. The restaurant was very good. Breakfast was hearty and the service was great everywhere. Fly fishing guides are available and the river was nice!!! Great trails on the property.

Excellence in every regard. World-class service in all aspects of the stay.

Calm sophisticated subdued peaceful surroundings ,good wine food and service

This is not a 'castle' but a country house with great period charm, friendly and helpful staff and the most beautiful surroundings. This is an ideal hotel for a long weekend, and having spent the previous night in a Radisson the contrast was stark; and not having to wait endlessly for a lift a blessing!

We love staying at Ballynahinch Castle. The whole experience is very unique and very enjoyable.

this is a great hotel i do wish they did not allow shooting and killing of migrating birds on the property - that casts a big pall on what is otherwise a lovely place