Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
On a private white sand beach, near Mannin Bay Beach

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Private beach, white sand, snorkeling, kayaking
Dinner served, Irish cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

Highlights

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

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Mannin Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Clifden Castle - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sky Road - 12 min drive - 10.1 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 private beach, snorkeling, and rowing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a Swedish 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), express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
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
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian

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

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Sands Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Private picnics
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessions with a pro
  • Golf pro shop
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

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 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

  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 20 for adults and EUR 15 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
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 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).

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

William, Dorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to the beach, peaceful and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff and the Owners were extremely supportive, helpful. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryann, Spokane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food and service Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theobald

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maebh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in an amazingly beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great family weekend at the hotel with our kids at the end of October mid term break. Lovely beach 5 minutes walk away. Holiday homes were well stocked and had everything that we needed. Great food at the hotel which was an added bonus to our trip. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to relax Dinner was nice. Room was very nice with a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019