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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Experience the rugged beauty of the coastline, where the ocean meets the shore.
Relax in a row of hot tubs surrounded by lounge chairs and a serene garden setting.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the water and distant mountains from the circular viewing window.
Experience the Connemara Sands Hotel's sleek interior from its modern glass facade.
Enjoy meals and drinks in a warm and inviting dining area with a long table and wicker chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
The current price is P16,579
P18,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18

Room options

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, books

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, 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
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mannin Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sky Road - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Clifden Castle - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 112 min drive

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Mannin Bay Beach
Located close to Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a white sand beach, kayaking, and snorkeling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, Sands Bar, features garden views and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa boast perks such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Sands Bar

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

Yes, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa on Jul 17, 2025 start from P 16,579.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Ballyconneely, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mannin Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Alcock and Brown Landing Site. Clifden Castle and Sky Road are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We spent 2 wonderful nights here! It’s beautiful. The food and staff were great. I’d definitely recommend a spa treatment or 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place to stay, close to the beach, peaceful and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Hotel was geared mainly for people using the spaas there was no guest lounge to seat in and read. We paid extra to have a room with a sitting room so we could sit and read. Breakfast was brilliant lots of different choices and tasty. We booked the hotel for three days and found very little space to put your clothes. The restaurant was good but quite expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

All the staff and the Owners were extremely supportive, helpful. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Sands, the accomodation / staff and location were excellent. I will definitely be booking a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Gorgeous! On the water Wished I booked a longer stay. Restaurant for dinner was excellent. Breakfast was excellent too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Staff was lovely and the beach was absolutely breathtaking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Wonderful food and service Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022