Ireland Tours - Luxury Castle Hotel with Breathtaking Views

One of Many Spectacular Ireland Castles

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, 350 Acre Irish Estate Amidst Dramatic Natural Setting in Connemara Co. Galway, Ireland, is one of the many 4 and 5 Star luxury castle hotels we can include in your Ireland Castles Tour as a group, family, or couple. This Ireland castle may be included on one of our Ireland Signature Tours or a Custom Ireland Tour.

Ireland’s Abbeyglen Castle was built in 1832 by John d'Arcy of Clifden Castle. Now it welcomes Ireland travelers with luxurious, beautiful and stylish accommodations. Each castle hotel guest bedroom has a classic feel and is features its own unique décor.

Ireland Castle Hotel Accommodations

Few Castle Hotels in Ireland compare to Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara, with the dramatic backdrop of Ireland's beautiful 12 Bens Mountain range. The hotel accommodation comprises of 40 guest rooms, of which nearly half are classic rooms situated in the older part of the Connemara castle, and two riverside wings of superior rooms and luxury rooms and suites.

At the end of an exciting day touring Ireland, Castle Hotel rooms offer guests a high standard with superior and luxury castle hotel rooms offering stunning views across the estate, river, woodlands, mountains or the courtyard.

History of Ireland's Ballynahinch Castle

Ballynahinch Castle is steeped in a wealth of Ireland tradition and has been intertwined in the history of Connemara and the Irish people for many centuries. From the days of the O'Flaherty Chieftains, to Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connemara, to Humanity Dick Martin, founder of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and to H.R.H. the Maharajah Ranjitsinji, also known as the ‘Ranji’, Prince of Cricketeers. Read more of the history of this Irish Castle.

About Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

The tradition of hospitality at Ballynahinch Castle shows in the beautiful guest rooms which are tastefully decorated and furnished for a truly luxurious Ireland experience.

In casual country elegance, The Castle Hotel has its own superb restaurant, offering Irish cuisine which features fresh home produce and locally caught fish is complimented by an attractive old world bar with open log fires. The 350 acre estate of exceptionally beautiful wooded grounds includes walking tours and walking maps through the hills of Connemara, pony trekking, fly fishing and fishing rights on its own salmon river and lakes, 13,000 acres of prime woodcock shoot, tennis and cycling. Guest can also enjoy the championship golf course, sea fishing and horse riding are all within easy reach.

Just one of Ireland's fabulous Ireland Castles, The Ballynahinch Castle Hotel of Connemara encompasses late 20th Century comforts in an absolutely stunning setting untouched by time. Two AA Rosettes. Recommended by Bridgestone's Jameson Guide, Karen Brown and Fodors.

Dining in Connemara

Ireland's Ballynahinch Castle Irish cuisine using only the finest and freshest local ingredients, is under the careful stewardship of Head Chef Xin Sun, delighting both visitors and local Irish guests for years. The Castle's restaurant has earn two rosettes by the Automobile Association. Xin and his team take advantage of the wealth of fresh fish, and game available on the West Coast, to produce wonderfully balanced yet creative dishes.

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"There is more than a bit of magic to the Ballynahinch spell, and food lovers will easily declare it as one of their all-time favourite places to eat and stay in Ireland"
- Bridgestone Guide Hot 100