Rock Glen Country House Hotel 
Nineteenth century hunting lodge situated in Ardbear Bay just south of Clifden, with views of the Twelve Bens Mountains. The 27 guestrooms are decorated in a traditional country house style; all include televisions, telephones, and hair dryers.
Guests can enjoy a game of croquet on the lawn or relax by the open fire in the piano lounge with a Guinness or Irish coffee.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Rock Glen Country House Hotel
Dining at the Rock Glen Country House Hotel
Rock Glen Restaurant - Country house restaurant, decorated in shades of gold and cream, serving a menu of modern Irish dishes such as Braised Lamb Shanks in Guinness and Grilled Skewers of Scallops with a Lemon Sauce.
Lounge Bar - Decorated in rich reds, golds, and greens with rugs by the hearth; a turf fire glows in the fireplace during winter. Evening entertainment includes live piano music.
Attractions near this hotel
Sky Road (cliffside road with views of bay) 3 kilometres (2 miles)
Connemara National Park – 16 kilometres (10 miles)
Connemara Golf Course – 19 kilometres (12 miles)
Kylemore Abbey – 19 kilometres (12 miles)
Dogs Bay (sandy beach) – 22 kilometres (14 miles)
Roundstone Village (fishing village) – 22 kilometres (14 miles)
Galway Carnmore Airport (GWY): Approximate driving time is 60 minutes and distance is 80 kilometres (50 miles).
A daily bus service is available between the airport and Galway city centre, taking about 15 minutes. Taxis are also available from the airport; the approximate cost to the hotel is 120€.
Driving directions: From the airport take the N59 to Clifden. From Clifden, take the Ballyconneely/Roundstone road for one kilometre, then turn right at the Connemara Pottery crossroads. Rock Glen is well signposted from here.
The easiest way to explore the Galway region and surrounding countryside is by car.