Located in Ballyvaughan, Gregans Castle Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Newtown Castle and 5 minutes from Aillwee Cave. .This historic hotel is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Cliffs of Moher and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Galway Bay.
What's nearby
Newtown Castle - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
Aillwee Cave - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
Galway Bay - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
Poulnabrone Dolmen - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
Cliffs of Moher - 20 min drive - 14.4 miles
Getting around
Ardrahan Station - 28 min drive
Shannon Airport (SNN) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Monks Pub & Restaurant - 5 min drive
O'Donohue's - 18 min drive
McNamara's Irish Arms - 9 min drive
Vaughan's Pub - 12 min drive
The Ritz - 10 min drive
About this property
Gregans Castle Hotel
Historic hotel with free valet parking and a restaurant
Gregans Castle Hotel offers 21 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 100,000,000 per minute)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 25,000,000 per minute)
Parking and transportation
Free valet parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM for a fee: EUR 1,000,000 for adults and EUR 5,000,000 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Library
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1750
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Crib (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before midnight
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 01 and February 13.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 1000000 for adults and EUR 5000000 for children
Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 100000000 per minute (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 25000000 per minute (rates may vary)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Gregans Castle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Beautiful tranquil guest house. Gorgeous gardens I would recommend highly. The staff was very friendly and manor home decorated beautifully. I look forward to a return visit.
Excellent hotel in an excellent location with amazing views of the Burren landscape. Extremely comfortable room and welcoming staff. World class restaurant which lives up to its reputation and an incredibly cosy well stocked bar, perfect for nightcap after dinner.
Super comfortable homey environment with excellent food. The staff is incredible and the area and well maintained gardens surrounding the hotel were also beautiful. We went with our 5 yr old and she loved it as much as us! Highly recommend. It felt like staying at a very nice family’s home instead of a “hotel”
This was one of the most quaint place I have ever stayed at and the personal touch of the staff made it so memorable. I will definitely be back in the future.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Apr 29, 2019
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was very charming, grounds were beautiful, staff were very accommodating and the food was outstanding. The room was very dated and the cat presence was annoying and uncomfortable for those of us with allergies. For those reasons, I cannot give this property an excellent review.
The property was beautiful. Dinner was very expensive and although unique was not what we would have wanted but didn’t want to drive 30 mins to get there after driving a couple hours in.
There was no tv in the room and the over all feel of the place was a bit stuffy. The staff were all nice enough but didn’t it was not a place that felt homey at all.
I wouldn’t go back. I think it’s better suited for an older crowd like 60s plus that want a secluded get away that doesn’t have a whole lot going on.
i really wish we had stayed on more night. It is a very cozy place...just like staying with family. The common areas were full of character. Quiet place were you can sit around and enjoy a conversation or a game. Breakfast was very good!! I just got annoyed with a lady complaining about some cats that sit around the lobby area. I am not really a fan of cats, but these cats were not hurting anyone. The place was spotless, clean and smelled good. If you don't like cats then don't book your stay here. I really prefer the cats that complaining ladies that think they need to be treated like royalty. The place, again, is lovely. The staff amazing.
Wow, this is the most amazing location and setting. We arrived late, but was greeted by a very friendly Irishman named John. It was late but he still poured me a stout. Everything about this place was warm and homey. Everytime we came back through the doors from being out, there was the fresh amazing scent of peat in the fireplaces. It was also wonderful to be greeted by one of the many cats. The breakfasts were the best of all our locations we've started over the past two weeks. This was the shortest of our stays, but next time it will be the longest. They make this feel like home away from home.