Oughterard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Mountain View Guesthouse
What a lovely guesthouse! It is spotlessly clean and quiet, and Patricia is a welcoming and gracious host. She prepares wonderful breakfasts each day. I highly recommend Mountain View if you want a Galway-area stay, a bit outside the city.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Dean Galway
We only stayed the one night in the cosy room which was very small but very beautiful We did t have breakfast. The pool looked fab so raging I didn’t bro g my swimmers The hotel overall is very quirky Will deffo be back
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
The hotel was in. A great spot with views of the Spanish arch and the bay. It is right at the beginning of the Latin district. The hotel was clean and the staff was great. The water pressure in the shower was a low.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY
Very little communication from the host. We don’t have directions to the place only where the key was. Being in Ireland for the first time and no working phones didn’t help either. I was
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Historic Georgian Country House with Private Garden & Riverside Charm
They took out deposit with zero communication. We booked and paid half, they didn’t contact us for the further payment, just took the deposit and cancelled without notice, ruined our joint family reunion, then kept the large deposit.
Reviewed on 30 July 2025
Citypoint Apartments
Great location
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Quiet Man Bridge
You can learn about the history of Oughterard with a stop at Quiet Man Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
Lough Corrib
The largest lake (or lough) in the Republic of Ireland, Lough Corrib is a beauty spot that embodies much of what is so striking about the Irish landscape.
Oughterard Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Oughterard at Oughterard Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Aughnanure Castle
Aughnanure Castle is just one of the places to see in Oughterard, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Shannaghree Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shannaghree Lough during your travels in Oughterard. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or seek out the fishing spots.
Brigit's Garden
Find out about the history of Oughterard when you spend time at Brigit's Garden. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or seek out the fishing spots.
Activities
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
