6 Resorts in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands: Best hotel deals for 2023

Voted as one of Europe's Top 20 Resorts by the prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast, the Galway Bay Hotel is situated in Salthill overlooking breath-taking views of the famous Galway Bay and Clare Hills. The hotel is only 5 minutes from Galway City and is within easy access to Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way route. Facilities include fully equipped gymnasium, pool, steam room and sauna. The Bay Brasserie offers modern style cuisine with fresh fish and local produce. The newly renovated Atlantic Bar has an informal dining experience with live music at the weekends. Complimentary wifi access in all guest bedrooms and conference suites is available also. The hotel provides an array of complimentary activities to all guests including: Wine Tasting, Aqua Aerobics and more. During school holidays the Galway Bay Hotel offers family packages that include kids camp and family activities.

Trump International Doonbeg on Co.Clare's rugged west coast, combines unsurpassed accommodations, superb service, a relaxing spa and spectacular golf links.The stunning location has a calm elegance and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. The resorts offers both bedrooms & suites. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, King Beds and marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers. The luxurious suites, starting at 1,100sq ft, offer great space to relax. Each suite is decorated to the finest standards and include; air conditioned bedrooms with King Beds and marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers, a fully equipped kitchen as well as a spacious living area with fireplace. The fine-dining Ocean View restaurant serves the finest international cuisine. Each dish is masterfully created using the finest local ingredients to create a culinary masterpiece which is sure to tickle your taste buds. Trumps Bar & Restaurant offers great food and a relaxed venue for drinks overlooking the Ocean & first fairway. The acclaimed White Horses Spa is inspired by the natural environment of Co. Clare, regenerative treatments using local natural salts, seaweeds, algae, and herbal extracts recall the ancient wisdom of ritual healing. White Horses Spa also features a sauna, steam room and deep -soaking whirlpool and a hair & nail salon. On Doonbeg's doorstep lies an extensive array of activates from horseback riding to rock climbing, deep sea fishing to dolphin watching. Some of Ireland's most popular attractions- The Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Ailwee Cave & The Aran Islands are located close to Trump International Doonbeg. Guest who visit love to get out and experience what west Clare has to offer and with so much to see and do, there is never a moment where you will wonder what there is to do!

The Lahinch Coast Hotel has had a recent exciting refurbishment to the ground floor including Reception, Gastro Style Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant and Drawing room. Rooms include Standard, Deluxe and two bedroom Suites with lounge and kitchens. The Four star hotel located in Lahinch Co.Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way enjoys a Leisure Center and 17 metre Swimming pool. This improvement has greatly enhanced the hotel’s appearance which offers a unique experience to guests. The new Reception, Aberdeen Bar & Restaurant are now transformed into modern relaxing dining areas and capture the senses and style of the wonderful Coastal seaside town of Lahinch. A perfect choice for a relaxing seaside break or to explore all of the wonderful Attractions in Clare’s Wild Atlantic Way. The exciting changes coincides nicely with the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the nearby Lahinch Golf Club this July. Walk to Lahinch Beach and Lahinch Golf Club & a great base to discover Clare. Close to Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Aran Islands Burren Region, Loop Head & Aillwee Caves.

Welcome to the Armada Hotel, the perfect retreat for you to relax after a day spent exploring the natural beauty of County Clare or from your adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way. Experience a taste of West Clare and enjoy creative dishes and drinks from the uniquely styled food outlets, which include Johnny Burke's pub and the newly designed Aileen's Restaurant and Ocean Bar. The menus feature local food, artisan food producers and dishes with herbs and vegetables from Armada Farm. Soak up the stunning Atlantic views with many bedrooms overlooking the coastline, as well as spectacular views from our restaurants and outdoor terraces. And while you are a guest with us here in the Armada, we invite you to dive right in and enjoy great days out to the Cliffs of Moher, Loop Head, The Burren or the Aran Islands. For the adventure seekers, there are a host of outdoor activities so be sure to try your hand at wild sea swimming or surfing on Spanish Point beach, kayaking at the White Strand or cycling around Loop Head. And after a day spend exploring, we recommend a visit to Johnny Burke's pub, a cosy spot where our Armada history began over 50 years ago and where you’ll be assured of a warm West Clare welcome!

Celebrating 40 years of welcoming guests as friends, the Ardagh is now in the third generation of the Bauvet/Berings family. Old fashioned rest, relaxation & the best food Connemara has to offer. One of the last small, family run hotels in Ireland. What was originally a quaint fishing lodge is now the 20 bedrooms of a four star establishment. The Ardagh has been lovingly restored into an unfussy, intimate hotel with individually styled guest rooms. Set on 6 acres of food and wild floral gardens offering both views of Connemara’s land and seascapes.

Ballinalacken Castle Hotel Doolin is one of the leading Castle Hotels Ireland with views of Cliffs of Moher. This Clare Hotel has an award winning restaurant and is the best place to eat in Doolin. It would be difficult to find a more beautiful place on the West Coast of Ireland in which to wake up. The Ballinalacken has been described in the press as one of the finest located houses in Europe. Our guest rooms offer spectacular panoramic views of the Aran Islands, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay. A 15th Century Castle ruin of the O'Brien Clan stands imposingly beside the Ballinalacken Hotel.