Mayo

Landmark4.8/5

Croagh Patrick

Lace up your hiking boots and conquer Croagh Patrick, the iconic pilgrimage site in County Mayo, Ireland. This majestic mountain offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the moment you reach the summit and bask in the beauty of the Emerald Isle.

Landmark4.7/5

Clare Island

Mayo’s Atlantic island has an abbey, a lighthouse above the cliffs, and beaches along its coast. From the lighthouse, Achill Island, Croagh Patrick and north Connemara merge across one sweep of sea.

Landmark4.9/5

Achill Island

Achill Island is steep and green, with roads opening onto beaches between the mountains. At Keem Bay, blue-green water meets soft sand.

Culture4.7/5

National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park

This museum traces rural Irish life from the famine’s aftermath through the 1950s, including festivals, birth and death. Bees work a hive outside.

Landmark4.9/5

White Cliffs of Ashleam

White limestone cliffs rise above Ashleam Bay on Achill Island, with waves breaking against the rock below. Sheep graze along the overlook, and Clare Island sits offshore.

Landmark4.6/5

Walled Victorian Garden

This walled Victorian garden has winding paths, mature trees, and carefully laid-out beds. A fern walk threads beneath the trees.

Transport4.8/5

Kylemore Abbey

This Gothic Revival castle stands beside a lake in Connemara, backed by wooded hills. Benedictine nuns have lived here for a century, and a Victorian walled garden lies nearby.

Cafe4.6/5

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden

Connemara’s Kylemore Abbey pairs a Gothic church and a castle beside a lake, with a Victorian walled garden beneath the mountains. In the small chapel, pillars display Irish marble in pink, blue, and green.

Landmark4.9/5

Keem Beach

Achill Island's sheltered beach sits at the end of a steep-sided bay. Cliffs rise on both sides as blue water breaks onto the sand.

Landmark4.7/5

Strandhill Beach

This Sligo beach runs beneath rolling dunes, with Atlantic surf and Knocknarea in the distance.

Outdoor

Ashford Castle

This 13th-century castle now runs as a hotel on Lough Corrib, with turrets and stone walls among broad woodlands. At its falconry school, hawks fly from your gloved hand.

Landmark3.7/5

Wishing chair.

Historical landmark on Coney Island, County Sligo.

Landmark4.7/5

VOYA Seaweed Baths

This Strandhill spa centers on baths filled with fresh, hand-cut local seaweed. In a twin room, you soak with the Atlantic in view.

Eat$$$4.7/5

The Tavern Bar & Restaurant

This Murrisk gastropub serves Irish pub food and Atlantic seafood chowder, its award-winning bowl drawing diners from Westport.

Eat$$$$4.7/5

Sage Restaurant

Eat$$$$4.6/5

An Port Mór Restaurant

Looking for a taste of traditional Irish cuisine with a modern twist? Look no further than An Port Mór Restaurant in Westport! Located in a charming spot adjacent to Bridge Street, this cozy eatery serves up delicious dishes using locally-sourced ingredients. Don't miss out on their famous seafood chowder!

Eat$$$4.5/5

Cronin’s Sheebeen

Westport's seafood pub serves fresh fish and shellfish beside Clew Bay. From its tables, you can watch the sun set over the bay.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

Knockranny House Hotel & Spa

Knockranny House Hotel & Spa in Westport offers family rooms with garden or inner courtyard views. Each room includes a private bathroom, work desk, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy spa facilities, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness centre. Wellness packages and beauty services are available. The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish, local, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, à la carte, and full English/Irish options. Located 1.6 km from Westport Train Station and near attractions such as Westport House (2.5 km) and Clew Bay Heritage Centre (4.5 km). Ireland West Knock Airport is 53 km away.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

The Ellison

The 4-star Ellison is adjacent to TF Royal Theatre in the heart of Castlebar Town. Siar Restaurant serves Irish and International cuisine. The Ellison has large rooms with Hypnos beds and en suite bathrooms. Rooms also include satellite flat-screen TVs, free internet access and seating areas. Breakfast is served in Siar restaurant, which also offers a lunch and dinner menu. Dishes are prepared using local ingredients and room service is available. Castlebar Golf Club is a 5-minute drive from the hotel whilst the shores of Lough Conn are 12 miles away. Experience horse riding at Clew Bay which is 15-minute from the hotel. Castlebar has lots of boutique shops and quaint restaurants. The hotel is a 1-minute walk to the nearest bus stop, which services Dublin, and Castlebar Train Station is just 5 minutes away.

Stay$$$$4.55/5

The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Located next to Ashford Castle, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is set on 10 acres of grounds, overlooking Lough Corrib in Cong. Dating back to 1845, this contemporary country house hotel boasts free WiFi and free parking. This beautiful lakeside property has rooms and suites equipped with the latest technology, along with sash windows and rich deep pile carpets. There is underfloor heating in each en suite bathroom. Ideal for those passionate about food, Wilde's restaurant at The Lodge at Ashford Castle has a strong reputation for serving fresh local and seasonal ingredients. Dinner is a six course meal in the Wilde's Restaurant. Other dining options are available in the bar. The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers a world of tranquillity and relaxation, on the historic estate of Ashford Castle. Just a 40-minute drive from Galway, it is an ideal base for visiting Connemara and Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, along with Galway, Westport, and the surrounding areas of Mayo. Ireland West Knock Airport is just 45 minutes' drive away.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Ice House Hotel

The beautiful Ice House Hotel is right on the River Moy Estuary at Ballina. It has stunning views, ultra-luxury bedrooms and the award winning Chill Spa with its Waterside Garden. Bedrooms and suites at Ice House have floor-to-ceiling windows, super king-sized beds, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Restaurant 54° 9° and Cocktail Bar overlooks the River Moy and was converted from the building's original ice store. The award winning spa offers a thermal area and a relaxation area when enjoying a treatment.

Stay4.7/5

Ashford Castle

This castle hotel in Cong pairs guest rooms and restaurants with gardens, towers, and grounds to explore. Guided history tours lead through the castle, while hawk walks bring you close to its birds of prey.

Stay4.6/5

Mount Falcon

Welcome to Mount Falcon Estate, nestled in the stunning Co. Mayo countryside! This whimsical retreat offers luxurious accommodations, scenic views, and endless adventures. Whether you're eager to try your hand at salmon fishing in the River Moy, explore the enchanted woodlands, or indulge in a revitalizing spa treatment, Mount Falcon Estate is the perfect playground for your Irish escapades. Get ready to be swept off your feet!

Stay4.4/5

Ardmore Country House Hotel

Westport guesthouse with old-style rooms and breakfast, near the harbor. There’s a horse in the field beside it.

Stay4/5

Twin Trees Hotel & Leisure Club

This hotel outside Ballina has a leisure club with a pool and steam room. Family stays can include bunk beds, a kids’ movie, and popcorn.

Stay4.9/5

BERVIE GUESTHOUSE

Achill Island guesthouse with a restaurant serving set-menu dinners made with local ingredients. A path leads down to the beach, with the Atlantic beyond.