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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View
75 square metres
2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront
Room with view
50 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
12 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
25 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View
56 square metres
2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View
Room with view
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
On private beach
Business centre

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 upscale 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.

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. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a steam room. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 21
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • On private beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Tennis on site
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Pro shop
  • Clubhouse
  • Golf caddy
  • Private picnics
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Czech
  • Greek

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Separate bedroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar – In shower
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Mud bath in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 12
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Online Penalty Collection

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property mobile app required for guests

Property mobile app name Salto

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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