Ballynahinch Castle Hotel

I could not have loved my stay more. It was everything I wanted. Everything is beautiful - the building, the setting, the rooms, and the staff was wonderful. I happened to have a cold and laryngitis when I was there, and everyone asked about me and was offering me tea with honey and lemon. I couldn't recommend it more. Loved it.

The hotel itself was lovely however, I left an expensive coat in my room after a few months I realised and called the hotel. Reception said they would look into it a day later I got a call back to say they could not locate it. When you are paying that kind of money you would expect they would make contact with you surely when they found the coat in the room you would think they would contact you. Very Disappointing.

For our 50th wedding anniversary our children gave us vouchers for Ballynahinch Castle. We didn’t get to use them until 5 years later but were still honoured with great good humour. We were greeted by a smiling Michael who took all our luggage to our room and then gave us a tour of the castle, magnificent fires in every room. That evening we met Neasa Linahan, a member of the bar staff. This young girl has the energy of Michel O’Leary, the focus of Darina Allen, and the good humour of Brendan Grace. In the morning we were greeted by Pat and Brid in the Magnificnt breakfast room., a magnificent banquet. This is a hotel without television, background music or phones. On leaving Niall was front of house, gave us directions how to get through Galway quickly. This is a 4 star hotel with 5 star staff. Truly one of the great hotels in Ireland! Kieran and Mary Cleary, Clonmel

Having stayed recently at Ballinahinch Castle, my husband asked me to write a review praising the establishment. This request instantly prompted me to write a sparkling review . Of course, it helped that I was equally as impressed with Ballinahinch Castle which is set in beautiful Connemara in Co Galway. From the get go, we were given a 'Céad Míle Fáilte' by the receptionist and porter who insisted on bringing our bags to our beautiful room which was spacious, spotless and comfortable. Our dining experience in the Owenabue restaurant was first class and made special by the staff who were professional , friendly and good humoured. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. It also tasted wonderful. The menu was carefully chosen with some lovely fish from nearby Atlantic offered. Breakfast was truly special. It was a relaxing experience and no on felt rushed. Pat managed the dining room seamlessly and chatted to people at each table in turn. In short, 'beimid ar ais' (we will be back) but at a time when daylight hours are longer and we can maximise our visit to take in the majestic scenery that surrounds Ballinahinch Castle. Maith sibh go léir.. tá sibh ag déanamh sár job!! I cannot wait to return.

Sad to be leaving ballinahinch Castle, we had a wonderful few days. The highlight was the fabulous meal in the restaurant. One of the best I ever had. A woman michelin chef I believe. The staff here are amazing, special mention to Frank. I have motility issues and they accommodated me in ever way. The view from our room was amazing. . Room 35 by the way. . Location can't be beat. It was my second visit and i can't wait to return. . Well done to all the team.

Ballynahinch castle is a beautiful property. From the moment you enter the reception area you get a warm feeling of comfort, luxury and relaxation. The welcoming flicker of a log burning fire already invites you to slow down and breathe. The setting is exceptional. We were lucky to have had very good weather, considering it was October. From the moment we arrived, as our room was not yet ready as we arrived early, we chose to explore some of the many walks around the property. The grounds, walks, trails and walled gardens are exquisite. We chose to dine in the Fisherman's restaurant on the night of our arrival. Food and presentation were excellent. My husband decided on the venison burger, the special of the day. However, he did become unwell shortly after retiring to our room. I called reception to report this as I realised some other guests perhaps also chose this option. The night porter called to our room to check on the situation and asked if we needed to have a doctor called. By this stage my husband was resting. We did get a call in the morning at about 7.30 to check on his wellbeing. When we arrived at breakfast we mentioned this to general manager. He politely responded and stated that he would get back to us after checking on other guests who had chosen the same menu option. In all we had the most wonderful experience at Ballynahinch castle and would recommend a stay there for relaxation, comfort and pure luxury, with the bonus of excellent grounds for walking, in a quiet location. We found the general manager very pleasant, professional and addressed the dietary experience with the utmost professionalism. Our stay at the castle was a wonderfulgift from our daughter. It is an expensive place to stay but well worth a visit as the view over breakfast from the owenmore restaurant is simply 'heavenly'. I give the experience a 10 out of 10