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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Mannin Bay Beach

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On the beach, white sand, snorkeling, kayaking
Dinner served, Irish cuisine, garden views
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, mud baths
Dinner served, Irish cuisine, garden views
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, mud baths

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

Flat-screen TV, books

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 129 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballyconneely

On the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mannin Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Alcock and Brown Landing Site with a stay here. Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Clifden Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Mannin Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Sky Road - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Clifden Castle - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles

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
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mcgrath - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

4-star beachfront hotel near Mannin Bay Beach
Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ballyconneely hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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

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
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

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 (may have limitations)
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is 81 mi (112-min drive) away from the Knock (NOC-Ireland West) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 for adults and EUR 20 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is home to Sands Bar, which features Irish cuisine and garden views.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body treatments, and body scrubs.

How close is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa to downtown Ballyconneely?

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is 0.4 mi away from Ballyconneely.

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 2 wonderful nights here! It’s beautiful. The food and staff were great. I’d definitely recommend a spa treatment or 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was geared mainly for people using the spaas there was no guest lounge to seat in and read. We paid extra to have a room with a sitting room so we could sit and read. Breakfast was brilliant lots of different choices and tasty. We booked the hotel for three days and found very little space to put your clothes. The restaurant was good but quite expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely and the beach was absolutely breathtaking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!

A stunning hotel and an absolutely beautiful location. Hotel decor on point at every level and throughout, no short cuts taken or spending held back. Rooms super clean, generous size, warm and comfortable. Service in the hotel was incredible throughout and from every Team member, a credit to the owners. Food at breakfast and the dinner menu were both excellent and the highest level. Can’t wait to rebook for a few nights in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely break

We stayed in self catering house just few yards from the hotel. The house had everything we needed, was very clean and comfortable too. We ate in hotel on first night. Food was excellent. Hotel is very well decorated and clean. Staff were helpful, especially Marian and Kylie. Didn’t use the spa nor the sauna (which you have to pay extra for). The sauna is by the small private beach. Definitely would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Room comfort

A very disappointing stay, would not recommend

We booked a deluxe Double Room with garden view. There was barely enough room to walk around the bed let alone open our suitcases. The bed near enough filled the room. The on-suite door to the shower room opened either onto the basin or onto the bed. There was no bath as shown in the room. Our view was the car park. After a long wait at reception, I asked if we had been given the correct room as it didn't have a garden view. I was told to look past the car park to see the garden. Finally, the air vent on the ceiling was covered up.
Cramped bedroom
We just about had room to walk around the bed.
Frosted glass door to shower room hits basin when opened
Frosted glass door to shower room hits bed when opened the other way
Stayed 2 nights 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