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Frequently Asked Questions
Check in and Check out
Check-in time is 4.00pm with Check-out time at 12.00pm. We will try our best to accommodate early check in requests to reduce wait times and accommodate travel schedules, however this cannot be guaranteed.
Will Valet Parking & Porterage Services
Valet parking is not available. If guests would like luggage service, guests will be required to leave the bag on the floor.
Buffet breakfast is available in the Atlantic Restaurant
Buffet breakfast at the Connemara Coast Hotel is in operation. There is a one way system in place with team members chaperoning guests in an orderly and safe way. Orders will be taken for tea/coffee, breads and some hot breakfast items served from the kitchen.
Restaurants and bars
The Connemara Coast Hotel has several options when it comes to food and beverage. Teach Furbo Bar and Players Bar are opened every day and serve daytime food and drinks. The Gallery Restaurant and the Atlantic Restaurant are available for breakfast and dinner in the evening. Reservations for both restaurants and our bar are recommended so please contact a member of our team to avoid disappointment. Delicious menus are tailored to offer our Guests seasonal specials and signature dishes using the finest ingredients available.
The Coast Club Leisure Centre
Our Coast Club Leisure Centre is open from 06:30 to 21:00 every day and last swim for children is 19:30
- Indoor jacuzzi and sauna and outdoor hot tub
- The children’s outdoor playground is open
- We request that all guests use their bedrooms for showering and changing after using the leisure centre.
- Bathrobes and slippers will be available on request and will be delivered to your room. Please contact hotel reception.
Concierge Services
Our front of house team members knows the area intimately and can advise you on what to do, where to go, safe beaches to visit, sites to see and things to do.
LOCATION
How far is the Hotel from Galway City Centre?
We are located 10.6 kilometres from Galway City Centre which is 15 minutes by car.
The Eircode is H91 KX27
Is there a Bus Service to Galway City from the Hotel?
Bus Route 424 stops and picks up at the bus stop directly across the road from the hotel. The first bus goes to Galway Bus Station from the Hotel at 7.50 am and the last bus back to the hotel from Galway City is at 18.00 midweek and weekends at 20.20. Time changes may occur so check at reception for most up to date timetable.
What beaches are nearby?
There is a great choice of beaches nearby ; Furbo Beach is 1km away, Spiddal Beach just 10 minutes drive and Silver Strand Beach just 5 minutes drive from the Hotel. Salthill Beach is 10 minutes drive from the Hotel.
How far are you from The Gaeltacht?
We’re right in it!
What are the coordinates of the Hotel?
Latitude 53,249920 Longitude -9,164000
PARKING
Does the hotel have a car park?
144 lined car park space
Is there parking for Buses & Oversized Vehicles?
Yes for 3 buses, unlined
Do you have EV Car Charging Facilities?
Yes, Connemara Coast Hotel have installed 6 EV charging points for our guests. Conveniently located in the hotel carpark for Hotel Resident’s use. Each charger has dual sockets and a ‘How to use’ guide is visible to assist with activating the charge. Download the ePower App here for Apple users
or here for Android user.
ROOMS
What time is check-in and checkout?
Check-in in time is 4pm and checkout time is 12 noon. We try to be flexible but unfortunately there are other guests checking in to rooms from 4pm so for checkouts after 12 noon there is a €25 hourly charge.
Do you have family rooms in the Hotel?
Our family rooms cater for 2 adults and 2 children. We also have interconnecting rooms for larger families, please call us on 091 592108 or email us at info@connemaracoast.ie to make a booking.
Do your Family Rooms have Fridges?
We have a number of Fridges which you can reserve at the time of booking. There is a security deposit of €100 which is refunded on checkout.
Are you allowed to smoke at the Hotel?
Please note that we operate a strict non-smoking policy in the hotel. There are designated smoking and vaping areas on the grounds.
Can I arrange for amenities or gifts to be placed in the room? What do you offer?
Yes, we arrange for wine, Champagne, sparkling wine, chocolates and flowers to be delivered to your room.
What type of room should I book for three adults?
Either a triple with 3 single beds or inter-connecting rooms
Do you have wheelchair accessible rooms?
Yes, please contact the hotel directly to book
Does the hotel provide international adaptors?
Yes with a €10 deposit
Do you offer hairdryers in your guestrooms?
Yes
Do you provide coffee makers in your guestrooms?
Yes
Do you provide irons and ironing boards for use during my stay?
Yes
Is the hotel air-conditioned?
26 of 141 bedrooms have air-conditioning units
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation within 72 hours, or non-arrival, will be charged for the first nights accommodation
FACILITIES
What time is breakfast served?
From 08:00 to 10:00 Monday-Friday and to 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday
Room service
We provide room service up to 21:30 at night
What times are Dinner and Bar Food available from?
Bar Food is available daily from 12 noon to 9pm. Dinner service in either or our Restaurants is from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Do you have a Kids Club?
The Little Pirates Kids Club operates during busy periods. Please contact a member of the Coast Club.
What fitness facilities do you have at the hotel?
18.5 meter indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness classes
What is the Leisure Centre Opening Hours?
Times are changing according to government guidelines so please be mindful of frequent change. Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 21:45 Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 07:30 to 20:45
Do you have a Spa at the hotel?
Escape at the Coast is available at the Connemara Coast Hotel. Please contact a member of the Coast Club.
Do you have a jacuzzi?
Yes, we have a jacuzzi beside the swimming pool.
Do you have walks?
Yes, there are pathway walks both east and west of the hotel entrance and there is a coastal walk around the hotel that meanders down to our wedding gazebo along the shoreline
Do you do weddings?
Yes, we host weddings of anything from 2 to 300 people and we are certified to host civil ceremonies
Do you do conferences?
Yes, we host conferences and meetings of all types from 2 to 450 delegates
Are there beaches nearby?
There is a stony beach onsite and the nearest sandy beach is 1 km west of the hotel and is called Furbo Beach. Other beaches include Spiddal Beach or Tra Mor plus Tra Sailin. To the east of the hotel, Silver Strand is approximately 4 kms and there are several beaches in Salthill including Blackrock Diving Tower, circa 7 kms.
What is there to see nearby?
- We are just 25 mins drive to Rossaveel port which is where you catch the ferry to the Aran Islands.
- Kylemore Abbey- 1hr 15mins
- For those that are avid hikers we are at the doorstop of plenty of beautiful hikes - Eg
- Connemara National Park- 1hr 30mins
- Diamond hill - 1hr 15 mins
- Tully Mountain- 1hr 30mins
- The Errisbeg Trail 1hr 20mins
OTHER
Do you have a green policy?
Yes, we have a green policy and a sustainability promise
