Title: Visit Ballyconneely: 2026 Travel Guide for Ballyconneely, County Galway | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely-Hotels.d6179874.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely-Vacation-Rentals.d6179874.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballyconneely.d6179874.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Ballyconneely.d6179874.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ballyconneely.d6179874.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ballyconneely Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely.d6179874.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ballyconneely ## Travel Guide ![Mannin Bay in west Connemara has a large number of small beautifully isolated beaches. The sand is comprised not of quartz, as is usual, but of coral fragments. This gives the sand its special white colour. There are many beaches here, and few tourists. On a sunny day you can find a beach that you can claim as your own. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179874/3974b49c-a8f3-4c39-b8ab-99475b3e19d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mannin Bay in west Connemara has a large number of small beautifully isolated beaches. The sand is comprised not of quartz, as is usual, but of coral fragments. This gives the sand its special white colour. There are many beaches here, and few tourists. On a sunny day you can find a beach that you can claim as your own. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179874/3974b49c-a8f3-4c39-b8ab-99475b3e19d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![No, this is not the South Pacific! West Connemara has some really special beaches, with plenty of exotic looking sea shells to collect. #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179874/5d9a5daa-29e4-4766-aa6b-9db6abd5d7a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ballyconneely Things to do - Ballyconneely Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ballyconneely ![Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10026900/10026893/7df37e69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Connemara Sands Beach Hotel & Spa Mannin Bay Ballyconneely Galway Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ballyconneely. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Connemara Championship Links and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews) Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was one of the best I have had at a hotel. Great variety and freshly made. The evening meal was of a very high standard and a good choice menue. Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=10026893&PinnedHotelID=10026893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179874) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=10026893&PinnedHotelID=10026893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179874) ![No 8 Leitirshask, Ballyconneely - Full Of Country Living Chic.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40130000/40129000/40128969/668f89a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### No 8 Leitirshask, Ballyconneely - Full Of Country Living Chic. Ballyconneely Galway Stay at this vacation home in Ballyconneely. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Connemara Championship Links and Marconi Trans ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Brilliant house and location House was lovely! Spacious, really clean, well stocked and very comfortable. We met the host Sarah at check in and she was really friendly and helpful. Great location- very peaceful and walking distance to Keoghs where the food is great! Despite the weather we had a great trip and will be back. Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=40128969&PinnedHotelID=40128969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179874) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=40128969&PinnedHotelID=40128969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6179874) ![Ocean Front Home with Spectacular Views Overlooking Mannin Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128500/27128458/97828f6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Front Home with Spectacular Views Overlooking Mannin Bay Ballyconneely Galway Stay at this vacation home in Ballyconneely. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Connemara Championship Links and Mannin Bay ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews) Outstanding in every way We loved everything about the property. It is in a stunning location, peaceful and right on the shore. We seal watched every day!Everything in the house is excellent quality, and literally everything you could possibly require is there. It’s finished to a high standard, is spacious, comfortable and ... 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Ballyconneely Galway Stay at this vacation home in Ballyconneely. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Connemara Championship Links and Marconi Trans ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Brilliant house and location House was lovely! Spacious, really clean, well stocked and very comfortable. We met the host Sarah at check in and she was really friendly and helpful. Great location- very peaceful and walking distance to Keoghs where the food is great! Despite the weather we had a great trip and will be back. Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely-Hotels-No-8-Leitirshask.h40128969.Hotel-Information) ![Ocean Front Home with Spectacular Views Overlooking Mannin Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128500/27128458/97828f6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Front Home with Spectacular Views Overlooking Mannin Bay Ballyconneely Galway Stay at this vacation home in Ballyconneely. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Connemara Championship Links and Mannin Bay ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews) Outstanding in every way We loved everything about the property. It is in a stunning location, peaceful and right on the shore. We seal watched every day!Everything in the house is excellent quality, and literally everything you could possibly require is there. It’s finished to a high standard, is spacious, comfortable and ... Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Ballyconneely-Hotels-Ocean-Front-Home-With-Spectacular-Views-Overlooking-Mannin-Bay.h27128458.Hotel-Information) ![Guinness House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/22000000/21997500/21997421/c1eceedb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Guinness House Ballyconneely Co. Galway Stay at this chalet in Ballyconneely. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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Connemara, Galway $413 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wild-red-deer-viewing-safari-with-expert-guide-connemara.a999274.activity-details) ![Deep Sea Angling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45282006/d1105eca-f023-4c7b-9f01-083184efcb6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Trip: Connemara Deep Sea Angling Day Trip from Cleggan $1,567 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-trip-connemara-deep-sea-angling-day-trip-from-cleggan.a45282006.activity-details) ![Galway Private Guided Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard Cemetery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47659231/567a8057-72db-4127-843e-0fb35cfd1739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galway Private Guided Walking Tour in Clifden Church Graveyard $542 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/galway-private-guided-walking-tour-in-clifden-church-graveyard.a47659231.activity-details) [See all activities in Ballyconneely](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Ballyconneely.d6179874.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ballyconneely ![Clifden showing landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5008/62682f44-854e-4e2e-86c6-909ce283b96d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clifden ![Spaß mit der Lenkmatte am Dog´s Bay. 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