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The Lodge At Ashford Castle
Cong · Ireland
84.0EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$969 / night
- Countryside
- Family
- families
EMPTYJET ApprovedThe Guests' — N° 188 of 777EMPTYJET rank #489
Ashford Castle
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
8,587 guest reviews analysed
Ashford Castle, Cong, County Mayo, F31 CA48, Ireland
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
95.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 8,587 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Trip.com and Trustpilot.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- wellness
- food & wine
- city breaks
About Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, is a five-star hotel with 83 rooms, set on the shores of Lough Corrib. The property features four distinct restaurants, including the George V Dining Room for fine dining and Squire Danagher's with a local menu. The Spa at Ashford Castle has been named Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa for the 10th consecutive year and holds a Forbes Five-Star Spa rating, along with a Best in Sustainability award. The hotel itself is recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026.
Ashford Castle is part of the Red Carnation collection and was formerly home to the Guinness family. Its combination of historic setting, acclaimed dining, and award-winning spa make it a notable destination in Ireland.
Why it stands out
Ashford Castle is listed for its EMPTYJET status, Forbes Five-Star hotel and spa ratings, and multiple award-winning dining options. Its location in Cong, County Mayo, and recognition for sustainability and spa excellence further support its inclusion.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 83 rooms
- Type
- Historic, Wellness, Romantic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: Experience fine dining in the grandeur of the George V Dining Room
- Multiple restaurants — George V Dining Room; Cullen’s at the Cottage; Dungeon; Squire Danagher's
Wellness
- Spa — The Spa at Ashford Castle earned the title of 'Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa' for its 10th consecutive year
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
- MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
53.5346, -9.2871Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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