Last week, I visited Cong from the USA. I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful little hotel. From check in, to check out, the staff went out of their way to make me comfortable and welcome. The breakfast they provide is one of the best of any hotel I've ever visited, anywhere in the world, and the Crow's Nest restaurant served up a very nice selection of local fare. My room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The room also had a beautiful view of the river behind the hotel. If you ever visit Cong Village (and I highly recommend you do!) treat yourself to a stay in Ryan's Hotel!
About this stay
Ryan's Hotel, in Ballinrobe, County Galway, is a 2-star hotel. It offers free parking, a restaurant and a bar. 235 guest reviews give it an average of 4.5 out of 5.
On the food side there is a banquet room, a snack bar or café, a bar, tea and coffee and lunch at Ryan's Hotel. Outside there is free parking, bike hire, a playground and a terrace. Also on offer: a lounge.
Rooms at Ryan's Hotel have free wi-fi, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board, a safe, a tv and toiletries. Services include 24-hour security, first aid, housekeeping, laundry service and luggage storage.
Facilities
- 24-hour security
- Banquet room
- Snack bar or café
- Bar
- Bike hire
- Tea and coffee
- Family rooms
- First aid
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry service
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Non-smoking rooms
All 26 facilities
- Playground
- Restaurant
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Meals for special diets
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
Location and getting there
Ryan's Hotel is at Main Street, Ballinrobe. It is about 201 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, and about 51 km from Ireland West Airport Knock, the closest airport.
From Ryan's Hotel, a car makes it easiest to reach the places around Ballinrobe; buses link the larger towns, so check current timetables before travelling without one.
Other stays near Ryan's Hotel are Elm Cottage (next door), Lydons Lodge Hotel (next door) and Ryan's River Lodge B&B (next door). Comparing them on the booking page shows which has rooms for your dates.
Ballinrobe has 47 places to stay on this site: 12 hotels, 3 B&Bs and guesthouses, 31 self-catering stays and 1 other place to stay. The best rated of the others are The Bowers Bar & Restaurant (4.6 from 266 reviews) and Danagher s Hotel Cong (4.4 from 320 reviews). Comparing them with Ryan's Hotel on the booking page is the quickest way to see what is free on your dates.
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Places covered on this site within reach of Ryan's Hotel, measured in a straight line; roads wind, so allow more time than the distance suggests.
- Westport (32 km): A Georgian town under Croagh Patrick, and the Greenway to Achill.
- Galway's Latin Quarter (34 km): Street music and small pubs between Shop Street and the Spanish Arch.
- Galway City (34 km): Street music in the Latin Quarter, with Aran Islands ferries nearby.
- Croagh Patrick (34 km): A pilgrim mountain above Clew Bay, with a steep path of loose stone to the summit.
Guest reviews
Ryan's Hotel averages 4.5 out of 5 across 235 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Lovely stay in cosy Room it's traditional but with all mod cons too. The hot water bottle in the room was just the icing on the cake. Good breakfast too.
Cong is a superb location, Ryans have friendly staff. I had lasagne on this day, and it was ok.
Good to know
- Families: family rooms and a playground.
- Accessibility: wheelchair access is not mentioned; contact the property if it matters.
- Wi-fi: free wi-fi.
- Parking: free parking.
- Pets: ask before bringing a pet.
Before you book Ryan's Hotel, check what the rate includes and the cancellation terms for your dates. The booking page on app.impt.io shows the live rate and inclusions for your exact party.
About staying in Connemara
Ryan's Hotel is one of 501 places to stay in Connemara on this site, 152 of them hotels, and one of 45 in Ballinrobe. By guest score weighted for the number of reviews, it ranks 24 of the 49 rated stays there. The average guest score across them is 4.6 out of 5.
Connemara in one line: Bog, lakes and the Twelve Bens, with Kylemore Abbey by a lake.
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Questions about Ryan's Hotel
Where is Ryan's Hotel?
Ryan's Hotel is in Ballinrobe, County Galway, about 201 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The closest other place to stay on this site is Elm Cottage (next door).
What type of stay is Ryan's Hotel?
Ryan's Hotel is a 2-star hotel.
What do guests say about Ryan's Hotel?
Guests rate Ryan's Hotel 4.5 out of 5 across 235 reviews. 3 reviews are quoted on this page.
What facilities does Ryan's Hotel have?
Ryan's Hotel offers free parking, a restaurant and wi-fi, among 26 facilities in all.
How far is Ryan's Hotel from the airport?
Ryan's Hotel is about 201 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, or about 51 km from Ireland West Airport Knock. Road distances are longer.
Does Ryan's Hotel have parking?
Yes, Ryan's Hotel has free parking.
Is Ryan's Hotel suitable for families with children?
Ryan's Hotel has family rooms and a playground. Ask about age rules and cots for your dates.
How do I check availability at Ryan's Hotel?
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