Connemara Sands Hotel & Spa - Clifden

4-star family-owned beachfront hotel with an organic seaweed spa on Connemara's Mannin Bay

Spa & Wellness

The Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa offers spa treatments using certified organic seaweed products from the VOYA brand. The spa includes a sauna, outdoor hot tub, steam room, and seaweed baths with views of Mannin Bay. Specialized wellness programs are available for guests recovering from health issues.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Connemara Sands Hotel is led by head chef Sinead and focuses on locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes dishes such as buttered scallops, lobster pie, and almond-crusted salmon. Breakfast offers cooked-to-order options, with the avocado and feta dish being a frequent guest favorite.

Activities & Entertainment

Guests at Connemara Sands have exclusive access to a private beach area directly behind the hotel. Outdoor activities include paddle courts, a tennis court, bike rental, kayaking, and guided hikes tailored to skill levels. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and a regular lineup of local performers in the bar.

Accommodations

The hotel offers luxury double rooms with ocean and mountain views, deluxe two-bedroom suites, and self-catering houses. Each room includes VOYA toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, and some have private terraces overlooking the bay. The self-catering houses come with fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, and direct access to the beach.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Connemara Sands Hotel Ballyconneely provides spacious two-bedroom suites and houses suitable for families. The hotel offers babysitting services, board games, kids' meals, and a child-friendly buffet in the restaurant. Pets are allowed, and the hotel provides pet-friendly accommodation with easy access to the beach and walking trails.

• Spa: Organic seaweed spa treatments using VOYA products
• Dining: Head chef Sinead's locally sourced menu with scallops and lobster pie
• Beach: Private beach area exclusive to hotel guests
• Activities: Paddle courts, tennis, kayaking, and guided outdoor adventures
• Wellness: Sauna, outdoor hot tub, and seaweed baths with sea views
• Accommodations: Self-catering houses, two-bedroom suites, and luxury rooms
• Family: Babysitting, kids' meals, pet-friendly houses with beach access