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Ashford Castle

Name: Ashford Castle
Address: Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Or Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland, County Mayo, Ireland
Rating: 4.8

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Ashford Castle

County Mayo • Cong • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,568 / night

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Free breakfast

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PB hotel design editorial

Straddling a narrow peninsula where Lough Corrib meets the River Cong in County Mayo, a thirteenth-century Anglo-Norman castle expanded across seven centuries into one of Ireland's most recognizable silhouettes — battlemented towers, grey limestone walls, and formal gardens stepping down to the water's edge. Ashford Castle passed through the hands of the de Burgo family, the Brownes of Westport, and eventually the Guinness brewing dynasty before opening as a hotel in 1939, its 350-acre estate now carrying an eighteen-hole parkland golf course designed by Ryder Cup captain Christy O'Connor Jr., visible from the fairways as a romantic backdrop of crenellated turrets and wooded shore. The interiors, substantially reimagined during a two-year, $75 million renovation completed in 2015 under the direction of designer Olga Polizzi of Rocco Forte Hotels, work carefully between two registers: the masculine grandeur of the Dungeon Bar, where dark walnut Gothic cabinetry, tufted leather club chairs, and a carved limestone chimneypiece hold the atmosphere of a Victorian hunt library, and the unabashedly romantic guest rooms above. The 83 rooms and suites range from canopied four-posters draped in champagne silk with twisted mahogany columns framing lough views through arched windows, to attic suites where powder-blue Murano glass chandeliers and Venetian mirrors introduce a more playful, feminine counterpoint to the castle's stony exterior.

Travel notes

1hr 30min drive from Shannon airport (SNN); 2hr 45min drive from Dublin airport (DUB); 1hr drive from Knock airport (NOC)

About

As Ireland's first and only Forbes Five Star Hotel and the former home of the Guinness family, Ashford Castle is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Amenities

Internet

Free Internet

Free Parking

Restaurant

Wifi

Free Wifi

Business center

Suites

Room service

Dry cleaning

Ashford Castle Reviews

4,244 reviews

"We had a great stay at Ashford Castle. The hotel and grounds are beautiful; rooms were clean and had all the amenities and the service was excellent. We had great meals and enjoyed spending the afternoon at The Drawing Room. All the staff was attentive and joyful at all times. We would love to return!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 14, 2026

"This was out about 7th visit and we just love it, it's an amazing historic hotel, rooms are fantastic, food is superior, but the staff are truly amazing and go beyond and are truely welcoming.. well done Ashford we love this hotel"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 14, 2026

"Ashford Castle was definitely one of the highlights of our 7 weeks overseas. The castle itself is just beautiful, picturesque beyond words. The living areas are all beautifully appointed. The open fires add to an atmosphere of refined splendour.our room was delightful and spacious."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 13, 2026

"Ireland Tourism assisted with our booking of this lovely property. We were celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary during our two night stay. ALL staff were aware of our anniversary starting with reception and on through our anniversary dinner at George V. On our second evening we enjoyed dinner at The Dungeon and had a lovely chat with the manager of the restaurant. Breakfasts were abundant and delicious. No request was too much as I learned when in search of a seamstress to help with a hem that needed mending. The team at reception whisked the dress away and it was later hanging mended in our room. The swimming pool was perfect for some laps. The grounds were lovely for strolling. We definitely plan to return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 08, 2026

"What a wonderful and amazing experience I had at Ashford. Not only are the grounds and the castle beautiful and thoughtfully maintained, the staff are truly exceptional. I believe they are what made the visit truly memorable. The check in staff, the gentleman concierge, the waitstaff, the archery instructor and the gentleman with the dogs were courteous, polite, well informed, friendly and funny. The accommodations were extremely comfortable and well appointed and the food and drink were some of the best I have ever had. I highly recommend for an adventure as well as relaxation in a truly beautiful location."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 05, 2026

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