Ashford Castle

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Pool
Hideaway Cottage | View from room
3 bars/lounges
Fishing
Children's activities

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo, F31 CA48
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club
    2 min walk
  • Cong Abbey
    9 min walk
  • Cong Mini Golf Club
    12 min walk
  • Galway (GWY)
    48 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Family Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Stateroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stateroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Hideaway Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Corrib

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Corrib Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cong

A luxury stay in Cong awaits you at Ashford Castle, a recipient of the prestigious Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2021. Within steps you'll find Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 3 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at The Spa can include hot stone massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, golf course and gym plus access to horse riding/hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cong hotel include Cong Abbey and Cong Mini Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cong Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cong Mini Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Quiet Man Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lough Corrib - 53 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 37 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puddleducks Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pat Cohan's Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dungeon Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crowe's Nest Pub - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Ashford Castle

Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
Ashford Castle offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A fitness centre, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Ashford Castle. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Cong hotel is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Ashford Castle offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. This Cong hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

Awards and affiliations

Ashford Castle is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Plasma TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 1000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 1000 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 580 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 1000 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 1000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle Cong
Ashford Castle Hotel
Ashford Castle Hotel Cong
Castle Ashford
Ashford Castle Ireland/Cong
Ashford Castle Cong
Ashford Castle Hotel
Ashford Castle Hotel Cong

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ashford Castle?

Ashford Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ashford Castle?

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ashford Castle on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$1,135.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ashford Castle?

Yep, Ashford Castle has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Ashford Castle?

Yep, The Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

What luxury perks are available at Ashford Castle?

Ashford Castle features a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Ashford Castle a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ashford Castle.

Is Ashford Castle family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Ashford Castle is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ashford Castle?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ashford Castle?

Yep, Ashford Castle has 3 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ashford Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there a golf course on site at Ashford Castle?

Yep, Ashford Castle has an 18-hole golf course. Golf caddies and golf carts are also available.

Ashford Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 459 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 459 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ashford castle stay
Everything great, staff, service , bar, restaurants, grounds. Beautiful property. Staff goes extra mile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

samarjit

EXCELLENT
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin, Roanoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful surroundings. something for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, beautiful, outstanding service, and attention to detail. Absolutely stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Everyone should experience this at least once.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow!
One word to describe this experience is AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, 5 star service , unfortunately food did not meet expectations for such a grand property. Staff was professional & courteous, loved the level of service. I would highly recommend a better dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalmys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressive
Really wonderful experience We went to falconry school Conell our instructor was wonderful very passionate and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical Experience
Our stay was Totally amazing. The castle is beautiful, inside and out and there are lots of activities on offer. The staff are friendly and helpful, from the moment you are greeted at the door, through to check-in and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, valentine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was amazing in every aspect Dinning amazing Room was beautifully decorated and bathroom Had everything you could want and was large and comfortable and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay of a lifetime. Worth every penny
Exactly what a five star castle stay should be— the staff bent over backwards to be helpful. Do the falcon walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sridevi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo, Calabasas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colynn, Battle Ground

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Beautiful place, very comfortable and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It‘s a treat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is magical and the staff and dining were incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024