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About the Hotel

Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland, IE
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Close to the Lavelle Art Gallery
Perfect
9.1
9.6
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Location

Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is situated on the Sky Road, less than 1 km from Clifden village and 50 miles west of Galway City. The hotel features two helipads and offers convenient access to Shannon Airport, approximately two and a half hours away. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Twelve Bens Mountain Range and Clifden Bay during their stay.

Rooms

The hotel offers a variety of room types, including Original Rooms, Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms, and Castle Suites. Many of the Superior Rooms and Castle Suites include luxurious features such as four-poster beds, open fireplaces, and claw-foot bathtubs. Each room has its own unique character, allowing guests to select accommodations that reflect their preferences.

Dining

Dining at Abbeyglen Castle is offered in the award-winning Castle Restaurant, which is praised for its gourmet menu featuring locally sourced seafood. Guests can enjoy an A La Carte Menu or a changing Table D'Hôte Menu, showcasing various traditional Irish dishes. Live music enhances the dining experience, with performances occurring during and after meals.

Entertainment

Evenings at Abbeyglen Castle are filled with music and warmth, featuring a lively piano bar where guests can participate in singalongs. Tuesday nights include a traditional Irish music session that begins with a champagne reception and culminates in live performances from local artists. The bar atmosphere encourages guests to bring their own instruments and join the musical festivities.

Wellness

The Treatment Rooms at Abbeyglen Castle Hotel provide an array of relaxation options, including revitalising massages and Elemis signature facials. Treatments such as Ayurvedic practices and hot stone massages aim to soothe and replenish guests. The hotel's access to mineral-rich organic bog water offers additional wellness benefits in their treatments.

Highlights

Location: Less than 1 km from Clifden village

Rooms: A variety of room types including Castle Suites

Dining: Award-winning Castle Restaurant with local seafood

Entertainment: Live music in the piano bar during evenings

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Connemara National Park; its landscapes are breathtaking.
  • Sample the fresh seafood chowder at Mitchell's Seafood Bar downtown.
  • Visit the Clifden Castle ruins for stunning coastal views.
  • Explore the local artisan market on Saturdays for unique crafts.
  • Take a scenic drive along the Sky Road for panoramic ocean vistas.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Triple Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Suite
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Double Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Clifden800 m
Airports
Connemara (NNR) 61.8 km
Ireland West Knock (NOC) 129.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Billiard tables
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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
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Dining Onsite

At Abbeyglen Castle Hotel, the Castle Restaurant and Piano Bar offer an enchanting blend of Irish and seafood delicacies, showcasing the rich bounty of local waters in a picturesque setting. Experience heartwarming flavors, live music, and the warm ambiance of a castle, perfect for indulging in culinary delights.
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Clifden Restaurant photo
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Clifden Restaurant photo
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Clifden Restaurant photo

Castle Restaurant

Irish, Seafood
Ambiance
Nestled in the heart of an ivy-clad castle, with stunning views of the harbor, the setting is both regal and inviting, perfect for a sophisticated dining experience.
Key Offerings
Signature dishes include hearty Seafood Chowder, locally sourced Wild Atlantic fish of the day, and Cleggan Bay Crab Claws. Guests can enjoy a gourmet 5-course evening meal complemented by live piano music and traditional Irish tunes.
Reservation
Yes
Breakfast and dinner; specific hours not provided.

Piano Bar

Casual drinks and light fare
Ambiance
An elegant yet relaxed space featuring a Steinway piano, perfect for enjoying live music from local artists throughout the evening.
Key Offerings
Guests can sip on Bushmills Whiskey while listening to spontaneous performances that enhance the enchanting castle atmosphere after dinner.
Reservation
No
Evening hours; specific hours not provided.

Location

Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland, IE
Map view
Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland, IE
Nearby
Thomas Whelan Monument
480 m
Church
Christ Church Clifden
530 m
Christ Church
560 m
Former chapel
600 m
Restaurants
The Cosy Bar
650 m
The Square
Restaurant Darcy Twelve
720 m
Market square
Ravi's Bar and Restaurant
700 m
1 Market Street
Off The Square Restaurant
780 m
Restaurant
Griffin's Bar
800 m
Main Street
O'Malley's
800 m
Market Street
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