Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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On the beach, white sand, snorkelling, kayaking
Dinner served, Irish cuisine, garden views
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Dinner served, Irish cuisine, garden views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway
  • Mannin Bay Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sky Road
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Clifden Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 12 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ballyconneely

Located in Ballyconneely, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mannin Bay Beach and Clifden Castle. .This beach hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Alcock and Brown Landing Site and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station.

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
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mcgrath - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offers 21 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ballyconneely hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court, a steam room, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Irish cuisine at Sands Bar, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Sands Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in Irish cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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