Recess

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Pine Island, Connemara, Ireland. A much-photographed spot in Connemara, Ireland is Pine Island in Derryclare Lough, with the Twelve Bens in the background.
An abandoned boat lies on the water edge of a small lake -Lough Derryclare in Connemara, County
Traditional cottage near famous Maam Cross on Recess to Cllifden Road, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland
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Recess
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Connemara Recess Galway
$291 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from May 23 to May 24
$330 total
May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Recess. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cloonabartan Lough and Derryclare ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"Really enjoyed a stay in Lough Inagh Lodge in March '26 and we were lucky with the weather to enjoy the lovely scenery of Connemara. The hotel staff are very pleasant and helpful and the food is of a very high standard. A truly relaxing place and well recommended."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel
Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

5 out of 5
Ashford Castle Cong Co. Mayo
$1,087 nightly
The price is $1,234 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$1,234 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)
"Highly recommend falconry school."

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Ashford Castle
The Lodge at Ashford Castle

The Lodge at Ashford Castle

4 out of 5
The Quay Cong Mayo
$367 nightly
The price is $417 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$417 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Cong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (434 reviews)
"Top notch!"

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

The Lodge at Ashford Castle
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West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way

West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way

Renvyle County Galway
Stay at this vacation home in Renvyle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lettergesh Beach and Renvyle Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Good
"Good"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way
Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches

Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches

Galway Galway (county)
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Inverin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
"Time at the beach that is an 8 minute walk from the chalet was great. You can see the Cliffs of Moher and get some sunset pictures. Beds were comfortable and area was quiet for a good nights sleep. Can cook some meals or dining places not far away. Grocery store is less than 5 minutes away. Larger ..."

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches
House with character

House with character

Cashel, Connemara County Galway
Stay at this vacation home in Glinsk. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Beagha Lough and Black Pool are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"Awesome gem!"

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

House with character
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Owengarve Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Owengarve Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Owengarve Lough

Illion Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Illion Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Illion Lough

Lough Fadda

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Fadda during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lough Fadda

Lough Nasaun

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Nasaun during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Lough Nasaun

White Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at White Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

White Lough

Cloonabartan Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cloonabartan Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Cloonabartan Lough

Things to do

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

$71
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Old castle along the waters in Ireland

1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour

$176
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

$93
per adult
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
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Cities near Recess

The main road and gate leading to Ballynahinch Castle in the Connemara of Ireland.

Ballynahinch

Kylemore

Kylemore

Co Galway, Connemara, Oughterard Village, Ireland

Glassillaun

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