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Ballynahinch Castle

County Galway, Ireland • Connemara • SPLURGE

avg. $389 / night

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A 19th-century castle hotel on a 700-acre Connemara estate with private salmon fishing and river views.

Best for: Salmon fishers and countryside retreat seekers

Highlights:

  • 19th-century castle on 700-acre estate with private salmon river
  • Bedrooms in varied palettes with four-posters and Gothic sash windows
  • Dining room with floor-to-ceiling river views and leather armchairs
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Reflected in the still water of the Owenmore River against a backdrop of Connemara's quartzite peaks, the grey stone castle that houses Ballynahinch Castle has been one of Connacht's most atmospheric addresses for centuries — its walls having sheltered, at various points, the O'Flaherty chieftains, the Maharaja Ranjitsinhji, and the naturalist and novelist Richard Berridge. Built in its current form in the early nineteenth century and converted into a hotel in 1946, the four-storey castellated manor sits within a 700-acre sporting estate where the Ballynahinch River, one of Ireland's finest salmon fisheries, curves through ancient woodland before the Twelve Bens mountains rise sharply behind. The interiors navigate the particular challenge of the Irish country house hotel with more conviction than most — keeping the atmosphere of an inhabited house rather than slipping into heritage pastiche. Bedrooms carry this off through deliberate tonal variety: some dressed in warm cream with dark ebony four-poster beds, tartan throws, and chintz curtains framing lake views through Gothic-arched sash windows; others in cooler sage and duck-egg blue with ikat-patterned wallpapers, Regency-style mahogany chests, and botanical prints grouped above reading chairs. The dining room, its run of tall Gothic windows drawing the river landscape directly into the room, is furnished with tufted leather armchairs and dark-stained oak floors, the whole effect closer to a well-loved private dining room than a formal hotel restaurant. Cast-iron terrace furniture and plaid wool throws complete the composition outdoors.

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About

Luxury hotel located on a 700-acre estate with 48 bedrooms & suites with our most recent refurbishments completed in February 2024. The rooms & suites overlooking the river, mountains or both in the tranquillity of the Connemara landscape. Our Fisherman's pub serves lunch and dinner by the open log fire, dinner is also served in the award-winning Owenmore Restaurant. On site, miles of scenic river & lakeside walks, bicycles to explore the area, fly fishing and clay shooting. Locally we have a boat trip from Roundstone fishing village which includes a trip to a deserted island & lobster fishing and great hiking. Connemara National Park, Connemara Golf Club and Clifden are all a short drive as is the ferry & airport to the Aran Islands. Ballynahinch Castle is the ideal base for touring Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Ballynahinch Castle Reviews

420 reviews

"Ballynahinch Castle is one of those treats that just has to be done every now and then and this visit was just as exceptional as our previous visits. Our room was breathtakingly stunning, with 3 huge windows with uninterrupted views, we were mesmerised. The actual room was enormous, 4 poster bed, 2 large chairs (to enjoy the views), a variety of tables, more than ample wardrobe, the fluffiest bathrobes, thick comfy slippers and of course the obligatory all singing all dancing coffee machine. The bathroom was amazing, huge bath, huge shower, double sinks and fabulous dressing table, my only tiny criticism is that I dislike having a hairdryer fixed in the drawer which then makes it difficult to manoeuvre. By far the most stunning room we have stayed in during our stays in this beautiful hotel. This hotel clearly prides itself on exceptional service and this is evident from every interaction. Special shouts outs to Lawrence who tirelessly helps people with their luggage and always with a smile, Pat and Mary at breakfast, Kevin who looks after the Fisherman’s Pub, Dhiathi who’s cocktails are a work of art, Plamen who’s description when delivering food in the Owenmore restaurant is fantastically descriptive and (young) Cillian who takes care of all the outdoor activities, a walk round the estate with Cillian is highly recommended. Highly recommended, we absolutely can’t wait to return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 20, 2026

"First of all it’s the management and Irish hospitality that makes this hotel Great Lovely surroundings beatifull landscspe and a Super Breakfast We have been travelling for a week and staying at luxury hotels but this hotels Breakfast beats them sll,thank you"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 17, 2026

"Ballynahinch Castle is really like a fairytale place. Cosey fireplaces , stunning views of the river .We took some beautiful walks around the grounds . The breakfast is also something spectacular, every morning they have a freshly cooked ham on the buffet which you can help yourself too . Excellent Irish Hospitality Really great stay ."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 17, 2026

"We had a fabulous time here for a week in late July. Our room was lovely, the gardens are awesome and all of the walks are so interesting and beautiful. We highly recommend taking each of the walks… Different one every day if you are here for long enough. Also don’t miss side trips into Roundstone and Clifden - we loved them both very much. Also, there is a very cool place near here called Dan O’Hara’s up to this completely intact house that was lived in by a man who had to flee Ireland in the 1800s. We got a lot out of it. It was really cool… There’s a man who takes you up and gives a talk and he even will sing some songs.. The breakfasts at Ballynahinch were incredible and we also enjoyed some good lunches. The room service was great as was the housekeeping. We particularly enjoyed our interactions with the maitre’d Pat as we would go into breakfast in the Owenmore room. We hope to be back soon!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 16, 2026

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