Recess Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Recess
Photo by Emma Spurlock
Photo by Emma Spurlock
Photo by Jazzinto
Photo by Jazzinto
Photo by Éric Lecoustre
Photo by Éric Lecoustre
Photo by Lucy
Photo by Lucy
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel
4 out of 5
Connemara, Recess, Galway
The price is NZ$522 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$522
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Recess. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cloonabartan Lough and Derryclare ...
"Loved it! Absolutely beautiful surrounding. It made our first night in Ireland fantastic. A true Irish experience."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle
5 out of 5
Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo
The price is NZ$1,930 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$1,930
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (479 reviews)
"Oh my goodness this place is top tier and a must stay on any bucket list"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Ashford Castle
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
4 out of 5
The Quay, Cong, Mayo
The price is NZ$487 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$487
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotel with stunning views and great service!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

The Lodge at Ashford Castle
See all 600 properties in Recess
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Connemara Stone Barn on Wild Atlantic Way, walk to beach, near Aran Island Ferry
Connemara Stone Barn on Wild Atlantic Way, walk to beach, near Aran Island Ferry
Inverin
Stay at this cottage in Inverin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Lough ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
The barn cottage
"This place was amazing. Perfect location for daily excursions. The cottage itself was wonderful!!!! Great open concept with large showers and water pressure. The beds were comfortable. The hostess was informative and made our stay more amazing with lemon cake. We will highly recommend this ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Connemara Stone Barn on Wild Atlantic Way, walk to beach, near Aran Island Ferry
Lakeside Apartment Retreat in Oughterard Connemara
Lakeside Apartment Retreat in Oughterard Connemara
3 out of 5
Oughterard
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Oughterard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ashford Castle and Lough Corrib are located ...
Lakeside Apartment Retreat in Oughterard Connemara
Vacation in paradise typical country house
Vacation in paradise typical country house
Clonbur
Stay at this cottage in Cornamona. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Islandbeg and Islandmore are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"This little cottage was the most wonderful thing. It was perfect and so peaceful. Rosi is the best host and I hope to stay again at some point in the future!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Vacation in paradise typical country house
See all properties in Recess
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Whitehillock Lough

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

Whitehillock Lough

Derryclare Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Derryclare Nature Reserve during your travels to Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Derryclare Nature Reserve

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

Woody Lough

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

Woody Lough

Sraiffnaconneelagh Lough

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

Sraiffnaconneelagh 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

Atlantic Salmon & Sea Trout fishing.Connemara.English/French speaking Ghillie

Atlantic Salmon & Sea Trout fishing.Connemara.English/French speaking Ghillie

NZ$1,407
per traveller
Atlantic Salmon & Sea Trout fishing.Connemara.English/French speaking Ghillie
Old castle along the waters in Ireland

1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour

NZ$269
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour
Pine Island -12 Bens Connemara

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

NZ$139
per adult
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
County Galway Killary Fjord 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

County Galway Killary Fjord 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$52
per adult
County Galway Killary Fjord 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
Haunted Bog road tour. Galway. Private guided. 2 hours

Haunted Bog road tour. Galway. Private guided. 3 hours

NZ$628
per traveller
Haunted Bog road tour. Galway. Private guided. 3 hours
Connemara Coastal kayaking

Connemara Coastal kayaking

NZ$162
per adult
Connemara Coastal kayaking
See all activities in Recess