Abbeyglen Castle Hotel - Clifden
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Historic 1832 castle hotel in Connemara with spa, tennis, and nightly entertainment
Accommodations & Rooms
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Clifden offers rooms with claw-foot baths and four-poster beds in select Castle Suites. The Superior Double Room includes a DVD player, while the Castle Suite features a private terrace overlooking manicured gardens. Each room has free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities, with some suites providing separate sitting areas.
Dining & Entertainment
The AA Rosette restaurant at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel serves dinner using locally sourced ingredients, including Connemara seafood. Each evening begins with a complimentary Prosecco reception and a talk on local history by the owner. After dinner, live piano music and singing in the bar encourage guests to join in, creating a social atmosphere.
Wellness & Recreation
The on-site spa at Abbeyglen Castle offers body treatments, facials, and light therapy using holistic products. Guests can book manicures, pedicures, and body wraps in the treatment rooms. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts, a billiards room, and walking tours around the hotel's gardens.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is a short walk from Clifden town and sits right on the Sky Road loop. Within a 15-minute drive, guests can visit Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, and the Victorian Gardens. Killary Fjord cruises depart from nearby Leenane, offering boat trips through Ireland's only fjord.
Guest Services & Special Touches
The owner personally greets guests at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel with a complimentary Prosecco reception and a history talk each evening at 6:30 PM. Staff arrange local cultural tours, bike hire, and fishing trips from the hotel. Luggage storage, accessible parking, and a shared lounge with turf fire are available for all guests.
- Historic Castle: Built in 1832, set on landscaped gardens with views of the Twelve Bens mountains.
- Rooms: Spacious rooms with claw-foot baths and four-poster beds in select suites.
- Dining: AA Rosette restaurant serving locally sourced seafood and international cuisine.
- Wellness & Spa: On-site spa offering holistic treatments, manicures, and body wraps.
- Entertainment: Nightly live piano music and sing-along sessions in the bar.
- Complimentary: Prosecco reception each evening with history talk by the owner.
- Location: Short walk to Clifden town, near Connemara National Park and Sky Road.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Body wraps
Leisure/ TV room
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 148 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 800 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 61.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Connemara, NNR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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