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Steam room, body treatments, hot stone massages, body wraps, body scrubs
Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Winery
Indoor spa tub
Junior Room (Stateroom) | Lake view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 CA48
  • Place, Ashford Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashford Castle Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cong Abbey
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Corrib)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Lake View (Corrib)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Room (Stateroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Corrib)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Lake View (Corrib) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Lake View (Corrib)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Lake View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Queen Family Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (Queen Family Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Room (Stateroom) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Room (Stateroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Stateroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Stateroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room (Guinness Boathouse) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room (Guinness Boathouse)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cong

On lake.With a stay at this Cong hotel, you'll be steps from Ashford Castle and a 5-minute walk from Ashford Castle Golf Club. Also, Cong Abbey is within half a mile (1 km) and Cong Mini Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ashford Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cong Abbey - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Quiet Man Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cong Mini Golf Club - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 37 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quay Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Crowe's Nest Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George V - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ashford Castle

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Ashford Castle. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Cong hotel is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Ashford Castle offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Cong hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

Awards and affiliations

Ashford Castle is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 1000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 1000 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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 not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 1240.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 1000 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 1000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle Cong
Ashford Castle Hotel
Ashford Castle Hotel Cong
Castle Ashford
Ashford Castle Ireland/Cong
Ashford Castle Cong
Ashford Castle Hotel
Ashford Castle Hotel Cong

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ashford Castle to the airport?

Ashford Castle is 84.1 mi (116-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ashford Castle?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ashford Castle on Jun 10, 2026 start from $1,198, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ashford Castle have an airport shuttle?

Ashford Castle offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 1240.00 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Ashford Castle offer free breakfast?

Ashford Castle does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ashford Castle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ashford Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Ashford Castle?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Ashford Castle have a pool?

Ashford Castle does not have a pool.

Does Ashford Castle have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Ashford Castle have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Ashford Castle to downtown Cong?

Ashford Castle is 0.5 mi away from Cong.

Ashford Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 519 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Holly

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Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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Everything Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helly

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The amazing friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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Amazing property.....loved my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

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Our first visit to Ashford Castle was unforgettable, and we’re already planning our return. From the moment we drove through the gates, everything felt personal and welcoming. Every member of staff we met was friendly, kind, and genuinely attentive. Our room was perfect, the grounds were absolutely stunning, and the food was truly 5‑star. Breakfast was an experience in itself — the spread was incredible. A fabulous stay from start to finish.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carmel

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Fab
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tomoya

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Our family really enjoyed the stay because inside the castle was gorgeous, the cuisine was outstanding and the around castle was really beautiful nature. We have happy memories of this castle hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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The room, staff and attention to detail was impeccable. The food was amazing !!! The room was so clean and the bed was very very comfortable you will melt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ilse

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It was an incredible stay at the Ashford Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

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The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Everything about this castle was impressive. Our room was roomy and very clean with numerous amenities. The dinner and breakfast we had was excellent with much to choose from. The interior and exterior grounds were beautiful. I highly recommend this experience to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

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Probably the best place to stay in Ireland. Finest hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying in a fantastic historic castle with HUGE grounds to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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You cannot find a more beautiful and stunning place to stay!!! Expensive to stay in the castle but worth the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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Oh my goodness this place is top tier and a must stay on any bucket list
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberliy

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We absolutely loved our stay at Ashford Castle! The castle is breathtaking and all the people that work there were so welcoming. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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The property is magical and the staff and dining were incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ju-Yi

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Majestic castle. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

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Perfect location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Feargal

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Wonderful stay - treated like royalty the entire time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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Everything about this hotel is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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This place is all you could ask for and more. By far the best place we’ve ever visited. Cannot wait to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Service was amazing in every aspect Dinning amazing Room was beautifully decorated and bathroom Had everything you could want and was large and comfortable and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara Lynn

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Superb property with friendly staff who are attentive and professional
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

lucy

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Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jean

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Absolutely gorgeous and a magical holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024