Recess Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pine Island, Connemara, Ireland. A much-photographed spot in Connemara, Ireland is Pine Island in Derryclare Lough, with the Twelve Bens in the background.
An abandoned boat lies on the water edge of a small lake -Lough Derryclare in Connemara, County
Traditional cottage near famous Maam Cross on Recess to Cllifden Road, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland
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Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Connemara Recess Galway
The price is NZ$569 per night from 18 June to 19 June
NZ$569
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Recess. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cloonabartan Lough and Derryclare ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"Really enjoyed a stay in Lough Inagh Lodge in March '26 and we were lucky with the weather to enjoy the lovely scenery of Connemara. The hotel staff are very pleasant and helpful and the food is of a very high standard. A truly relaxing place and well recommended."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel
Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

5 out of 5
Ashford Castle Cong Co. Mayo
The price is NZ$2,126 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$2,126
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)
"Highly recommend falconry school."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Ashford Castle
The Lodge at Ashford Castle

The Lodge at Ashford Castle

4 out of 5
The Quay Cong Mayo
The price is NZ$664 per night from 25 May to 26 May
NZ$664
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Cong. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
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West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way

West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way

Renvyle County Galway
Stay at this holiday home in Renvyle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kylemore Abbey and Lettergesh Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Good
"Good"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way
Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches

Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches

Galway Galway (county)
Stay at this family-friendly chalet in Inverin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
"Time at the beach that is an 8 minute walk from the chalet was great. You can see the Cliffs of Moher and get some sunset pictures. Beds were comfortable and area was quiet for a good nights sleep. Can cook some meals or dining places not far away. Grocery store is less than 5 minutes away. Larger ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches
House with character

House with character

Cashel, Connemara County Galway
Stay at this holiday home in Glinsk. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Beagha Lough and Black Pool are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"Awesome gem!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

House with character
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Popular places to visit

Owengarve Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Owengarve Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Owengarve Lough

Illion Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Illion Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Illion Lough

Lough Fadda

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Fadda during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lough Fadda

Lough Nasaun

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Nasaun during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lough Nasaun

White Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at White Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

White Lough

Cloonabartan Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cloonabartan Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Cloonabartan Lough

Activities

Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

NZ$109
per adult
Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour
Old castle along the waters in Ireland

1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour

NZ$294
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
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