This place is brilliant. Slightly other-worldly. It's a real experience in the proper sense of the word, because you're in a castle. A castle! Would you believe they offered us a choice of rooms because, "They felt a bit bad that our room was small." Who does that?! That's class. Staff lovely, especially Johnny. Breakfast delicious (not a cooked one, but a very good continental one). Place gorgeous; lovely situation and grounds. Rooms fab. And even though it was a castle, with lots of lovely furnishings, artefacts and specialised design, we didn't feel at all awkward bringing our 3-year-old. There were other children staying there too, and we were all welcomed. Highly recommend this place.

Nothing. My husbands like a cooked breakfast, but he certainly wasn't complaining.

Best castle stay. The room was expertly decorated yet didn't feel too uppity. The whole place had a homey vibe. We stayed in the Abbey room (which I highly recommend). We had a great view of the Tower and the Abbey across the street. It was awesome to be able to go into the Tower on our time and explore. You can also go the Abbey across the street for free. It does have a closing time. The gentlemen who checked us in was great (sorry, I don't rememb.er his name). Nice breakfast room and continental breakfast. Highly recommend!! And don't forget to pet, Elizabeth, the castle cat.

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My only regret is that we didn't book a longer stay here! The bed was the most comfortable bed I've slept on, including my own, and the pillows were comfy too (and this is coming from someone who has autism and likes to stick with her own things typically lol). The floor heating is AMAZING, our room was the perfect temperature, all the amenities were great here, the breakfast with lattes made by the staff was the little cherry on top! The host was a really sweet, and helpful person! They've put in work to restore the castle and it's truly wonderful to see how far it's come (they have little booklets showing it from before, with it's story!) the tower itself was fairytale-like in all of the ways, we got to go inside and take a look around and that was magical, we didn't sleep in the tower though we might if we ever make it back!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The caretakers were so friendly and the property was exceptional! We even had warm baked scones, fresh squeezed orange juice, and tea at breakfast. It has been beautifully restored. Walking through the castle tower was also really cool. We ended up doing a self-guided tour for most of it which was really cool! Really appreciated how the owner uses antique furniture, some of it more than 200+ years old throughout the property. Definitely felt like we went back in time! We had a wonderful view of the castle from our suite. The clawfoot tub was also wonderful. My wife plays harp, and we both didn't realize until we were there that the famous Brian Boru harp was once housed here. Highly recommend booking here!

Our host John, who was very welcoming, had arranged for adjoining rooms for our family and offered to change accommodations for us if one family member had difficulty with stairs, which was not an issue after all. The comfortable modern rooms were in a restored manor house on the property and were very nicely appointed with antiques. A continental breakfast with a variety of choices including fresh pastries and fruit was served in the dining room. We were so very fortunate as to have a private tour of the castle itself by Mike, the project manager, whose skill and dedication over several years has gloriously restored the castle. Truly a labor of love that is continuing through the remaining buildings on the property. The owner is to be commended for his generosity and desire to preserve these historical properties for all to appreciate and enjoy.

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Very cool location, beautifully decorated in historically restored theme. Room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable and a bottle of wine was provided on arrival (with glasses). There was a small fridge in the room to keep bits and pieces. There was a lovely little table to sit and enjoy the tea that was provided over views of the castle gardens. Divine breakfast with plenty of options, freshly baked cakes, breads, yoghurts, fruit, cereals and cheeses, jams and spreads (extra cheeses were also provided). Tea and coffee were also provided and were delicious. There is also an antique piano in the foyer for you to play, we asked for permission first but they were more than happy to let us play. Very easy to communicate with the host who responded within minutes about any requests or queries we had.

The only downside was we missed the opportunity of a guided tour as we were asked the morning we had to leave and catch a train to Dublin so remember to request/inquire about it asap! You can also hear your neighbours, especially if they snore like a bear and have an adjoining room.

The staff at Claregalway Castle were great! They greeted us like family when we arrived and treated us as such our entire visit. They took us on a private tour of the tower and answered any and all questions we had. Breakfast each morning was continental buffet style but there was plenty to choose from along with hot tea, coffee, and fresh made expresso/cappuccino. The castle was close enough to Galway to not make it a chore to get to town but far enough away to not feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the big city. They did not have room available for a family of 4 that suited our purposes so we reserved 2 rooms and requested adjoining if possible. They were able to meet our request with ease. They had a bottle of complimentary wine in each of our rooms for us to enjoy along with waters, coffees, and teas (with tea sets!).

There wasn't anything I did not like about this location.

This place is amazing. The history and the effort put into restoring the castle are worth it alone. Our host, Gerry, was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, from booking the best rooms for our needs and helping with our itinerary, preparing the dining area for a great breakfast, booking tours, suggesting places to eat and he took us on a tour through the castle and the stone works shop. Our three nights at Claregalway Castle of our ten night vacation in Ireland were the highlight of the trip!

Can someone do something about all the rain Ireland gets?

Our castle stay was so peaceful. Our toddler enjoyed the large lawns and the flowers. We took a short stroll by the river too. Our rooms were beautiful and the restoration of the castle and the rooms is immaculate. It was such a pleasure in every way. You feel immersed in history while still being able to enjoy modern luxury.

Nothing- I wish we had stayed there longer!

Staying at Claregalway Castle was a highlight of our trip! Getting to stay in a Castle built in the 1400's was an incredible experience. The room was very spacious, the bed was incredibly comfortable, the continental breakfast was great, the water pressure in the shower was fantastic, the wifi was super speed, the house manager, John, was so kind and lovely to talk to...I could go on and on! Our room had a bit of a musty smell, which was the only downside, but I think that's to be expected in an old building and it was certainly not enough to dampen our experience. We were also a quick 15 minute drive from Galway city center so in a very convenient location. Learning about the castle and getting to tour around was an added bonus. We can't wait to visit again!