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A coastal landscape with clear water, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.
A coastal hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.
A hot tub with a pink light on a wooden deck at dusk.
A wooden cabin with a circular window overlooking a body of water and mountains.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway
  • Place, Lough Anaserd
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Connemara Championship Links
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Alcock and Brown Memorial
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

A living room with a sofa, a striped armchair, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of greenery and mountains, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with sheer curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

A living room with a dining area, grey cabinets, a kitchen with a stove and oven, and a sofa with a floral pillow.

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, white headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a phone, a blue guest information booklet, and a colorful brochure.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sea View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a white headboard, and a blue accent wall.

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sea View

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

About the neighborhood

Ballyconneely

Oceanside stay.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

  • Lough Anaserd - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Lough Emlaghnabehy - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Connemara Championship Links - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Clifden Castle - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Off The Square Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪MC McGraths - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 4-star 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 rooftop 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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • 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
  • 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 30 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 phones along with free local calls (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)
  • Travel crib

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 uncovered 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

  • 2 outdoor padel courts
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, plus a deposit of EUR 50 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.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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.

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

As of Sep 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa on Oct 8, 2026 start from $212, 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 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 2 mi (8-min drive) from Mannin Bay Beach and 7.3 mi (21-min drive) from Dog's Bay 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. 96 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, restaurant and property were beautiful! Everything was beyond perfect. The beach and the grounds were lovely and all the amenities were very nice. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was prepared by an exceptional chef. This is definitely an unforgettable experience to stay there with its close proximity to the Sky Road, Kylemore Abbey and Connemara national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful family run hotel on a stunning beach with excellent food!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the location on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had kind of a quick turnaround, wish we had more time to explore and use the amenities. The breakfast was fantastic, great view (the sunrise was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen), very friendly and helpful staff. The bed was super comfortable. A bit of a drive but well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wonderful, breakfast gourmet style Area around hotel out of this world and beach and water super.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was lovely and the beach was absolutely breathtaking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful food and service Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was one of the best I have had at a hotel. Great variety and freshly made. The evening meal was of a very high standard and a good choice menue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic on all areas. Would love to revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious and clean, staff were sparse at times but all very helpful and cheerful. The area is even more gorgeous than we imagined! All food was spectacular, decadent, and very well presented. Couldve used additional staff for dinner service, but hard to complain when the food and drink was so fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was the highlight of our trip to Ireland. Though we met kind strangers and viewed indescribable beauty in our travels around Ireland, the isolated, quiet and luxury of the Connemara Sands was a balm for our souls and a treat to the senses. The menu was thoughtful and the food first class; the accommodations were roomy and tasteful with views of the Connemara landscape and sheep roaming cliffside. A special thank you to staff member, Marion who was there every morning to greet us with a cheery smile , recommendations and true Irish hospitality. We will return to this beautiful haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really good hotel if you want a quiet location with a great view and want to relax. Set on a remote coastal road, with its own beach surrounded by farmland with cows and horses The hotel has a variety of rooms, but we liked the Premier Deluxe room which is exclusively for adilts and has ocean views, a wet room shower, self standing bath and a bedroom on a mezanine floor. The hotel provides 2 padel courts, tennis, spa treatments, water acrivities and has 2 sauna huts at its own beach. It caters for families and couples alike although perhaps is not suitable for very young children as the activities are aimed a little older. There is a lively bar and restaurant and breakfasts are excelent. Restaurant food is very good although we felt the vegetables were perhaps unnecessarily covered in syrups and sauces and there was little variety if you wanted something plain. No salads for example. Having said that, we had no complaints and loved the fact that all ingredients are sourced locally. The staff are helpful and friendly. The location is a little remote with the nearest town 10 miles away, so you are a bit cut off if you want to go out in the evening, but the hotel is a delightful place to stay. It is dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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