Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa

This hotel is my happy place. I love to be so close to the ocean (even in October), gorgeous walks, fabulous scenery, amazing customer service and excellent food. Dean, Kathy and family make this hotel, the best on the island. Even as a very large group, we are always welcomed with open arms and nothing is too much trouble. We can’t wait to return in April for the Connemarathon.

We attended a wedding anniversary celebration the weekend of 8th November 2024. The Hotel is fabulous and set in the most stunning location. There is access to the beach and all the usual spa facilities. The staff are so friendly and could not be more helpful. The suites are really lovely. Fantastic shower! The decor is really fresh and bright and we loved the colour scheme. A really substantial tasty breakfast and our two evening meals were delicious. Andrew & Marie Fitzpatrick

We really enjoyed our stay here for three nights. We opted for the two bed suite which really worked well for us as there were three generations in our party so we all had our own space. It was fresh and spotlessly clean. There was a relaxing lounge area with tea and coffee making facilities. Lovely crisp bed linen and there was an excellent shower with loads of hot water and lovely fluffy towels. There is a really good breakfast selection and I can recommend the full Irish and the pancakes both were excellent. The home made brown bread also deserves a mention a firm favourite each morning. We enjoyed some dinners there too and there was no problem when we asked for some dishes to be served plain to suit one of our party and we also enjoyed a few cocktails. Connemara Sands Hotel is very relaxing, the staff are welcoming and so helpful nothing is too much trouble. It’s beside the sea and offers a lot of options spa/seaweed baths/sauna/easy access to the beach for a lovely walk to name a few.

We had such a good experience a couple of years so we decided to make a return trip. On this trip we booked a larger suite which was really good value. On this trip, we did the sauna on the beach and the seaweed baths which were great addition to the hotel. Again the food was beautiful and the staff are fantastic.

Great location, right on the beach with a sauna beside the waters edge. Relaxing in the seaweed baths was a real treat. Accommodation was excellent and food quality was exceptional. Overall well worth a stay. The staff were so helpful and could not do enough to help you at all times.

A wish list for a holiday in Connemara might include: Outdoor Activities, Relaxation, Spa with Sauna by the sea, and outdoor thermal suite, Beautiful scenery, proximity to places of heritage & cultural interest, and accommodation that is friendly, warm, welcoming & provides the most excellent food and attention to all your needs. Then Connemara Sands is the place you are looking for.