Abbeyglen Castle Hotel

Perfect location to walk to Connemara. Beautiful gardens and rooms! Exterior is true castle

I stayed there with my husband and my sister and her husband. We all thought what a strange place it was. I would use the term “castle” very loosely to describe it. Inside it was totally dated and felt very old fashioned but not in a good way. I’m not sure of the significance of the 6.30pm glass of Prosecco. We were kept hanging around for it for ages and it was just really a self serving talk by the owner. The menu was extremely over priced for what was on offer. It’s never good when the menu prices are nowhere to be seen online prior to your arrival. Luckily the hotel was only a few minutes walk from Clifden, there were better dinner options to be found there. No nightly music as the musician was ill, but obviously that can happen. The hotel sounded so much better than what it actually delivered. It seems to be primarily aimed at foreign tourists who will fall for the faux Irish bonhomie.

To say my visit to Abbeyglen Castle Hotel was awesome would be an understatement. Owners and brothers Brian and Ronan Hughes were the ultimate hosts!! From the arrival Prosecco reception in the pub to hear some hotel history and local folklore to the stunning and delicious meals which were included in my rate plan. My room was huge, comfortable and clean with the perfect view. Evenings spent in their pub which included lively piano entertainment, sometimes even owner Brian singing and tickling the keys. It's the type of place where you literally don't want to leave the property and just enjoy exploring the interior or exterior grounds or sitting around the fire with a pint. But you will want to get out because the location is great...walking distance to the town of Clifden, a short drive to the Clifden Castle ruins and not far from Kylemore Abbey (a must see) or to drive the Sky Road Loop (stunning views). This was my 6th visit to Ireland and not only did I fall more in love with the Connemara area but I also found a spot at the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel that I hope to visit time and time again. I spent 20 years in the hospitality industry and if you looked up the definition of that word you would find a picture of Brian and Ronan. They were up early with their guests at breakfast and mingling with everyone at dinner and even after making sure everyone's stay and experience was top notch...and usually calling everyone by name. I can't recommend this place enough and I can't wait to go back, they truly made me feel like family.

This is a hidden gem. We were told about AbbeyGlen by both family and friends that we would thoroughly enjoy the place and we did. We did include both dinner and breakfast and we were not disappointed. Our only regret was that we only stayed one night. Do not miss the Prosecco reception. Brian the hotelier made us feel like we were old friends.

We had a wonderful stay. A beautiful room, excellent bathroom (nice roll top bath and good shower. A very good quality breakfast. At 18:30 there’s a sparkling wine reception, where the owner talks about the local history, which great entertainment and interesting.

I booked the Abbeyglen for our choir a party of 34 ..Having been here myself many times I had hoped all would fall in love with the place as much as I had. I have been asked by all to make this a annual event they all had such a good time and experience from start to finish..The warm welcome , atmosphere and attentive service will not be forgotten by all..The hosts are amazing at what they do..The cosy bar and complimentary bubbles and chat about the castle sets you up for a special night..The meal was excellent and great choice of good wines..Everyone loved their rooms as they are filled with charm..The piano bar and singsong will long be remembered.. Thank you to Brian and all staff encountered…Ye are fantastic what ye do…We certainly will be back again..The Choir is still reeling from our recent weekend… Cill Aodain Choral Society

I booked the B&B+dinner package for 11 people who were on a golf committee outing. It was superb from the moment we arrived until we left after breakfast the following day We had played golf in Ballyconeely The entertainment & Prosecco reception was a lovely experience. Our welcome was so warm & friendly.. The food last night was excellent, portions very good & there was lots of choice . The wine was also reasonably priced & very nice 😊 The breakfast was also first class Thanks to all the hardworking staff who made our experience at the Abbeyglen one that we will hold hear in our memories

I was extremely impressed with our visit. I would love to come back and just stay at the castle. First, there’s a ton of parking, so no need to stress if you’re driving. Second, the castle is so charming and decorated eclectically, which I personally enjoyed very much. My husband and I had drinks and played scrabble in a sitting room and it will forever be one of my greatest memories. Third, the atmosphere. The owners and staff are outgoing, friendly, and are just outright personable. I very much enjoyed the free Prosecco and history of the hotel followed by an amazingly tasty dinner service. The hotel attracts so many welcoming clientele and we felt comfortable, which in turn gave the opportunity to make new friends. My only critique was our room. The mattress was too firm for our liking, making it difficult to sleep. In addition, the bathroom was quite large, but didn’t have a lot of countertop space. We also noticed one of the sconces was falling off the wall and the shower head was completely detached from the wall; it worked just fine though. Little inconvenience for a wonderful experience.