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Gregans Castle Hotel

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

875 guest reviews analysed

The Burren, Ballyvaughan, H91 CF60, Ireland

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

89.5 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 875 guest reviews across Tripadvisor.

Most noted: air-conditioning.

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • city breaks
  • privacy

About Gregans Castle Hotel

Gregans Castle Hotel is an EMPTYJET property in Ballyvaughan, Ireland, featuring 21 rooms in an 18th-century manor house. The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Guests can experience modern creative cuisine in The Dining Room and enjoy drinks by the open fire in The Corkscrew Bar. Traditional afternoon tea is also available with advance booking.

The property has welcomed guests since the 1940s and is managed by the same family since 1976. The combination of historic charm, contemporary dining, and attentive service makes it a distinctive choice for visitors to the region.

Why it stands out

Gregans Castle Hotel is listed for its EMPTYJET status, historic manor setting, and membership in Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Its fine dining, bar, and traditional afternoon tea provide a well-rounded hospitality experience in Ballyvaughan, Ireland.

Key facts

Keys
21 rooms
Opened / renovated
1940
Architecture
18th century manor house set in its own established gardens on the Wild Atlantic Way
Type
Historic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: In the Dining Room, our Chef Jonathan Farrell and his team serve creative and modern dishes
  • Bar — join us in the Corkscrew Bar where the open fire is always glowing
  • Afternoon tea — evidence: full traditional Afternoon Tea. This should be booked at least 48 hours inadvance

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Dining Room — modern creative
Bar
The Corkscrew Bar

Awards & affiliations

Location

53.1155, -9.1492 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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