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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View
807 square feet
2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront
Room with view
538 square feet
2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
129 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View
269 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Bay View
600 square feet
2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Luxury Duplex, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View
Room with view
430 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
On private beach
Business center

Located in Ballyconneely, Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mannin Bay Beach and Clifden Castle. This upscale hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Alcock and Brown Landing Site and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy Irish cuisine at Sands Bar, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa

Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Galway

Renovations & Closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. At Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a steam room, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

  • Clubhouse
  • Walkway to water
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Golf caddy
  • Private picnics
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • On private beach
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 21
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Wedding services
  • Golf cart
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Garden
  • Tennis on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Pro shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Czech
  • Greek

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offers 21 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ballyconneely hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Separate bedroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar - in shower
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Sands Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in Irish cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water sports equipment

Spa Services

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Mud bath in spa
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 12
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Property mobile app required for guests

Property mobile app name Salto

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Online penalty collection

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Connemara Sands Hotel
  • Connemara Sands Beach Hotel Ballyconneely
  • Connemara Sands Ballyconneely, Ireland - County Galway
  • Connemara Sands Beach Hotel
  • Connemara Sands Beach Ballyconneely
  • Connemara Sands Beach
  • Connemara Sands Beach & Spa
  • Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel
  • Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Ballyconneely
  • Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Hotel Ballyconneely

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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