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Westport Woods Hotel

From the moment you enter the bright reception area of this family-run, eco-friendly hotel you can tell there's someone who cares at the helm
Conference/banqueting 400/120. Rooms 122, B&B from about €50pps. Family rooms. Kids club in summer holidays. Spa & Health club. abbreviations

From the moment you enter the bright reception area of this family-run, eco-friendly hotel you can tell there's someone who cares at the helm.


Built in the late 1960s, the hotel is now run by Michael Lennon and family: an affable, hands-on owner manager who seems to be everywhere, Michael is equally happy enthusing guests about the area's historical sights as fixing the hotel's wood pellet burner or leading young guests round on ponies at his nearby riding stables or on the beach.


Overall, the décor isn't especially impressive, but don't let this put you off. Rooms are generously sized with comfortable beds, while local artwork and contemporary prints create a more personal feeling. Facilities include trouser press, kettle, phone TV and safe - and housekeeping is excellent.


Breakfast is served in a pleasantly large and airy dining room and, although a fairly standard buffet - including cold meats and smoked salmon, freshly baked pastries, a range of cereals, fruit and yoghurt and breakfast baps - the experience is lifted by the excellent service and warm atmosphere.


The three-course dinner menu changes daily, with options such as soup, melon and smoked salmon followed by a roast of the day, a fish of the day and perhaps a chicken curry. The in-house baked desserts such as apple sponge and custard or bakewell tart are delicious.  


But the real draw at all times is the attentive and friendly staff, who address you by name and seem genuinely interested in looking after your needs.


The hotel is very convenient for the amenities of the quays and Westport House and its location with Croagh Patrick as a backdrop, only a mile or so from the buzzing heritage town of Westport, makes it a great gateway to exploring the islands of Clew Bay or the stark elemental landscape of Connemara.


Nonetheless you could easily spend a day or two doing little other than alternating a swim with a dip in the outdoor hot tub, having an aromatherapy massage or soaking in an Atlantic seaweed bath at the hotel's spa.


It is as a family-friendly destination though, that Westport Woods wins hands down: the simple bonus of providing a complimentary “go!kids!” Club to entertain all ages from little ones to teens at arts and crafts, pony riding and disco-dancing while parents enjoy adult time makes Westport Woods Hotel an effortless and extremely reasonable getaway for families. 


Under normal circumstances the hotel is also well known for its special interest breaks, including the adventure camps that are held in the seven acres of woodland around the hotel each summer.

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  • Boat Trips
  • Equestrian (nearby)
  • Fishing (Sea Angling nearby)
  • Fitness Room
  • Golf nearby
  • Jacuzzi
  • Leisure Centre (Gym & Pool)
  • Spa (Other)
  • Banqueting
  • Broadband WI/FI
  • Children's Kids Club
  • Children's Playground
  • Dogs - good walking nearby (offlead)
  • Family Friendly
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Smoking Area
  • Smoking Area Seated
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2012 Award Winners Family Friendly Hotel Of The Year 2012
Last Updated: 13-08-2021
Author: Georgina Campbell
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