With breath taking views across Galway Bay and idyllically situated overlooking the unique Burren landscape, this is the ultimate West of Ireland luxury, gourmet and environmentally sustainable hideaway.
Simon and Freddie Haden together with General Manager Éanna Hassett manage this oasis of comfort and offer genuine Irish hospitality, award winning innovative cooking and elegant bedrooms free from the intrusion of televisions. Antiques, an eclectic art collection, open fires, candlelight, jugs of flowers and Lady and Mika the house cats add to the indulgently relaxing atmosphere.
Located on the Wild Atlantic Way and the Burren Food Trail. The only luxury hotel in a uniquely central location from which to enjoy the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher, Walking, Cycling, Doolin & The Aran Islands, Horse Riding, Surfing, Sea Kayaking and Golf at nearby Lahinch or Gort.
Recent Awards:
One Michelin Key, 2025
The Georgina Campbell “Memorable Experience” Award, 2025
No. 3, Ireland’s 100 Best Places to Stay, The Examiner, 2025
Highly Commended, Best Restaurant Munster, Food & Wine Awards 2025
The 18 Best Hotels in Ireland, Conde Nast Traveller, 2025
Hot 100 Best Irish Hotels, The Irish Independent, 2025
101 Great Irish Restaurants, The Sunday Business Post, 2025
100 Great Restaurants, Cafes & Places to Eat, The Irish Times, 2025
Proprietors:
Simon Haden
Frederieke McMurray
General Manager: Éanna Hassett
Romantic Escapes 
Gardens 
Outdoor Pursuits Gallery
Gregans Castle Hotel bedroom
Gregans Castle Hotel Breakfast
Gregans Castle Hotel – Front View
Gregans Castle Hotel Bedroom
Gregans Castle Hotel – Bathroom
Gregans Castle Hotel – Drawing Room
Gregans Castle Hotel -Dining
Gregans Castle Hotel – Martyn Suite
Gregans Castle Hotel – Dining
Gregans Castle Hotel – Fireside
Gregans Castle Hotel – Cliffs of Moher
Directions
Co. Clare
From Shannon Airport
- Take M18 north and take Exit 12 for the N85
- Turn right for R476. After Corofin, at Lemenagh Castle turn right for R480
- After Aillwee Cave, at the t- junction turn left on to N67 (direction of Lisdoonvarna). Hotel is 3km on left.
From Dublin
- Take M4 and then M6 (direction of Galway)
- Take Exit 18 for M18 (direction of Limerick). Take next exit (Exit 17) and follow directions for Kinvara
- After 5 minutes turn left at Kilcolgan for N67
- Go straight through Kinvara. Turn left in Ballyvaughan village at the t-junction (direction of Lisdoonvarna). Hotel is 5km on the left
