CONNEMARA SANDS HOTEL & SPA, Clifden
About the Hotel
Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa - A family-owned boutique hotel with an organic seaweed spa and direct beach access
Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa, a 4-star boutique hotel, sits on the Slyne Peninsula overlooking Mannin Bay, part of the Connemara Blueway. The property offers luxurious rooms and self-catering accommodations, including king double rooms with bamboo mattress toppers, freestanding bathtubs, and sea or mountain views. A full cooked-to-order breakfast with an artisan cold buffet is included for hotel guests. Sands Spa features certified organic seaweed treatments, including baths, scrubs, and massages, alongside outdoor facilities like a beach sauna and hot tub. The hotel is 1 km from Ballyconneely village, 10 km from Clifden, and a 1-hour drive from Galway city. Nearby attractions include Connemara Golf Links (1.5 km) and the Alcock and Brown Landing Site (3.5 km).
Pros
The organic seaweed spa offers unique treatments using locally harvested Atlantic seaweed.
Direct beach access and outdoor spa facilities, including a hot tub and sauna.
Proximity to Connemara Golf Links and other local attractions like Clifden Castle.
Self-catering options with full kitchens and sea views for extended stays.
Cons
Some rooms are not suitable for small children or guests with mobility challenges due to stairs.
The remote location may require a car for exploring beyond the immediate area.
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General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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