Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4
Bayfront hotel with spa, near Mannin Bay Beach

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mannin Bay Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Irish cuisine is served at Sands Bar, which is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$153
The current price is $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Why we love this property

Shoreline bliss
This hotel offers direct beach access to white sand shores. Enjoy kayaking and snorkeling onsite or try nearby surfing and sailing adventures.
Taste the local flavors
This hotel's restaurant serves Irish cuisine with garden views. A cafe, bar, and private picnics complement full breakfast and in-room champagne options.
Golfer's paradise
Hit the links at the adjacent 27-hole golf course. Take pro lessons or practice at the driving range, then unwind at the hotel's spa after the game.

Room options

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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
  • 50 sq m
  • 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
  • 56 sq m
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 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
  • 75 sq m
  • 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
  • 12 sq m
  • 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
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

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

About this property

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

  • Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mannin Bay Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Irish cuisine is served at Sands Bar, which is open for dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with a thoughtful menu and high-quality ingredients. (13 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with great variety and freshly made options. (11 reviews)
  • The property has a stunning beach with excellent views, perfect for relaxation and various water activities. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Lovely night in The Sands. Wonderful staff, especially Marian on reception. Great room, fab shower and good breakfast. Amazing location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful family run hotel on a stunning beach with excellent food!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location on the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location; very helpful and friendly staff; delicious breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, close to the beach, peaceful and quite
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

We spent 2 wonderful nights here! It’s beautiful. The food and staff were great. I’d definitely recommend a spa treatment or 2.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous! On the water Wished I booked a longer stay. Restaurant for dinner was excellent. Breakfast was excellent too
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet room. Big parking lot. On the beach. Lots of things to do.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

The room was a Little bit Small for us two. The restaurant is excellent for dîner and the breakfast is really good. The beach is not on the resort.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff wonderful, breakfast gourmet style Area around hotel out of this world and beach and water super.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was lovely and the beach was absolutely breathtaking!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful food and service Beautiful location
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff and the Owners were extremely supportive, helpful. Great place
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10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Sands, the accomodation / staff and location were excellent. I will definitely be booking a return trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic on all areas. Would love to revisit
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Excellent Great experience and lovely staff. Food incredible