Ashford Castle
County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Passing through Ashford Castle’s grand stone gates unlocks the magic of an inimitable estate set in a stunningly unspoilt corner of the West of Ireland, just a stone’s throw from the Wild Atlantic Way. Standing sentinel on the shores Lough Corrib for over 800 years, the castle sits at the heart of 350 acres of such splendid proportions, that spending any amount of time in its grounds creates indelible memories. Once home to the Guinness family and today a magnificent multi-generational resort, Ashford Castle has been lovingly led by Niall Rochford for more than 20 years, who leads a long-serving team which passionately cares about every single guest. The estate encompasses 83 rooms and…
Through the grand stone gates, a royal adventure begins. This remarkable 800-year-old castle, widely recognized as Ireland’s top castle destination and once home to the Guinness family, is exceptional in every sense. Set in 350 acres of woodland on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, the property has received multiple awards and accolades. Enjoy extraordinary dining experiences and fine Irish cuisine, watch hawks soar at Ireland’s first school of falconry, and restore inner peace at the state-of-the-art spa. Warm smiles from the extraordinary characters of the castle will greet you at every turn.Ireland's first Forbes Five Star Hotel.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
The memorable Hawk Walk at Ireland School of Falconry is an activity you simply can't do at home & one that will have you wanting your own hawk when you're done. –Paula Iwanski Orlando, Florida
The property, in facts
| Where | Cong, County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Category | Resort / Leisure |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Hotel group | Red Carnation Hotel Collection |
| Rooms | 83 |
| Room types | 9 |
| Nearest airport | Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) · 32 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Adventure, Golf, Seclusion |
| Sustainability | EarthCheck |
Rooms and suites
- Master Suite — Presidential Suite Upgrade: Presidential Suite
- Junior Suite — Suite Upgrade: Stateroom
- Deluxe — Deluxe Upgrade: Lake View Deluxe
- Lake View Deluxe — Lake View Deluxe Upgrade: Junior Stateroom
- Corrib — Corrib Upgrade: Corrib Lake View
- Corrib Lake View — Corrib Lake View Upgrade: Deluxe
In the room
Non-Smoking
What advisors say
100% of the 37 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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