With breathtaking views across Galway Bay and the enchanting Burren limestone landscape, this 4-star country house hotel provides a haven of peace and tranquillity near Ballyvaughan, County Clare. In perfect harmony with its surroundings, Gregans Castle is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. Inside, the hotel features fine antique furniture and paintings together with a careful selection of modern Irish art. Owners Simon Haden and Frederieke McMurray manage Gregans. They aim to provide traditional Irish hospitality, good food from excellent local organic produce, and peace and quiet for a relaxing stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
High score for Ballyvaughan
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Francisco
    Portugal Portugal
    Lovely little hotel, with excellent cuisine and great comfort. Beautifull surroundings, I wish I had had the chance to stay longer
  • Gavin
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms, the staff, the bar, the food, the decor, all exceptional!
  • Williams
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely quiet ambiance. Great knowledge of walks available and extremely helpful. The food was exceptional.
  • Maud
    France France
    L accueil, la décoration (des salons et des chambres ) et la qualité de la cuisine.
  • Hana
    Bahrain Bahrain
    It was perfect ! The rooms , the interior, the breakfast all of it was so comfy and homey you don’t want to leave from the hotel
  • Kateryna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Amazing! I will definitely come back. The vibe, the staff, the food - everything was 10/10.

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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Gregans Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Ukrainian

House rules
Gregans Castle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 55 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about Gregans Castle Hotel

  • Room options at Gregans Castle Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Gregans Castle Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Dining Room

  • The prices at Gregans Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Gregans Castle Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Gregans Castle Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Full body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Bike tours
    • Foot massage

  • Gregans Castle Hotel is 3.1 miles from the centre of Ballyvaughan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.