Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

A buffet with various food items and utensils. - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)

A wooden cabin with a circular window overlooking a body of water and mountains. - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)

A coastal hotel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea. - Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa (Ballyconneely)

Luxury

9.4

Exceptional

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Mannin Bay Beach

Located close to Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf clubhouse, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure or a sports massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, Sands Bar, features garden views and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rowing/canoeing, snorkelling and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

Spa
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 18 - Sept 19

Tomorrow

Sept 19 - Sept 20

All rooms

3+ beds

1 bed

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

Exceptional

Sea view
50 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Exceptional

Bay view
56 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Exceptional

Garden view
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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
75 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa 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
12 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sea View

Excellent

Sea view
40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Ballyconneely, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Alcock and Brown Landing Site and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mannin Bay Beach and Dog's Bay Beach. Clifden Castle and Gurteen Bay Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing. Visit our Ballyconneely travel guide

Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway

What's nearby

Lough Anaserd
1 min drive - 1.1 km
Lough Emlaghnabehy
5 min drive - 4.1 km
Connemara Championship Links
7 min drive - 4.8 km
Alcock and Brown Memorial
9 min drive - 7.9 km
Clifden Castle
14 min drive - 12.3 km

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Mannin Bay Beach
Located close to Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station and Alcock and Brown Landing Site, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf clubhouse, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure or a sports massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, Sands Bar, features garden views and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rowing/canoeing, snorkelling and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- Free self-parking
- Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- An electric car charging station, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Room features
All guest rooms at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offer perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
- Highchairs, childcare services and travel cots
- Designer toiletries and hairdryers
- Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
- LED light bulbs, electric kettles and heating

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includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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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 uncovered self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site self parking
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

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
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)
Travel cot

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
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Rooftop 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
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
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

2 floors
3 buildings
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Banquet hall
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Locally sourced food prioritised
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
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

Bulk dispensers for toiletries
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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 50 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 20 for children
Pet deposit: EUR 50 per stay
Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

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 ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of EUR 50 per stay and a fee of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa on 7 Oct 2026 start from NZ$372, 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.

How much is parking at Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Ballyconneely hotel is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mannin Bay Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alcock and Brown Landing Site and Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station. Clifden Castle and Dog's Bay Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

30 May 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful family run hotel on a stunning beach with excellent food!

23 Apr 2025

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!

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

23 Jun 2026

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

22 Oct 2025

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.

Excellent

Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

21 Apr 2023

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

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anna

14 Aug 2024

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.

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

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

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Property amenities

Internet

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Food and drink

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Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

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9.6

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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Noëlle

10/10 Excellent

Susan

10/10 Excellent

Martha

10/10 Excellent