Clew Bay Hotel James Street, Westport, Ireland | (618) 248-8274
Family run hotel in the heart of Westport
Surrounded by shops, restaurants, and pubs
Two-minute walk to Clew Bay Golf Club
Bright, cozy rooms with flat-screen TVs and electric kettles
Bistro and bar on-site, where live music is played on weekends
Elegant Riverside Restaurant available for private hire
Full Irish breakfast included in the room rate
Free use of the Westport Leisure Center for guests
Treatment room on-site for massage and other therapies
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Area can be noisy on weekends
There is not free on-site parking
There are 48 guest rooms at this three-pearl property that's right in the heart
of Westport. The individually designed rooms are light and cozy, many with brightly patterned wallpaper, sharp accent walls, and coordinated soft furnishings. Modern features include flat-screen TVs and electric kettles for coffee or tea. An excellent full Irish
breakfast is part of the room rate, and the hotel also has a lively bar, restaurant,
free Wi-Fi, and allows guests free use of the Westport Leisure Center. Being in the town center,
everything is within a short walk, but the area can be noisy on weekends. Those looking for a more tranquil location should consider the Hotel Westport, set in peaceful woodlands just a five-minute walk from town.
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Scene
Bright, modern property with an artistic edge
This family owned and run hotel has a modern, stylish interior but a
friendly and homey atmosphere. From the Art Nouveau-inspired wallpaper in the hotel's lobby to the plush furniture overlooking the quaint street scene outside, there's a lot of charm and style in this compact, mid-range option. The owners are keen art collectors and have a permanent art gallery in the lobby displaying a range of works by local artists. The hotel attracts a wide range of guests and is particularly
popular with people who like the outdoors, as many come to explore the nearby
Great Western Greenway. A mix of European and American
tour groups are also drawn here, and the hotel specializes in organizing activities like cycling,
walking, golf, sailing, fishing, and surfing. Expect to see plenty of locals in the hotel's bar, making for a lively vibe, especially on weekends.
Location
Right in the center of charming Westport
The Clew Bay Hotel is situated right in the heart of Westport, on James
Street. Surrounding the hotel are shops, restaurants, and bars, so it’s an
ideal spot for those wanting to be in the center of all the action of this vibrant and charming town. The hotel is popular with people wanting to explore the Great Western
Greenway, which is a 46-kilometer (29-mile) walking and cycling route along an old
disused railway line. It runs between Westport and Achill Island. The Westport
Leisure Park is directly behind the hotel, it’s a two-minute walk to Clew Bay
Golf Club, and the Westport train station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Ireland West Airport
Knock is an hour’s drive. Expect a 90-minute drive to Galway from here; it's the closest major city.
Rooms
Modern guest rooms with cozy charm and style
The hotel’s 48 guest rooms are available in a variety of categories, all of which blend simple modern style with homey accents to create a cozy atmosphere that's appropriate given the quaint Westport location (indeed, the hotel even has a category of Cosy Rooms). While style varies from one room to the next, guests should expect to see accent walls done in bold patterned wallpaper or on-trend hues like chocolate brown, plus bed runners and matching throw pillows in complementary shades and patterns. Otherwise, the palette is neutral, with warm wood furniture that has simple lines accenting a mostly tan color scheme. All rooms have electric kettles for tea or coffee, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, and irons and ironing boards. Bathrooms are contemporary and
well maintained, with tiled floors and walls in neutral hues. Some have a shower/tub combo, while others have a large
walk-in shower cubicle. The tasteful mirrored tiling in the bathing areas are an eye-catching touch. Even small Cosy Room bathrooms offer a decent amount of counter space near the sink, and all bathrooms include hairdryers and toiletries. Due to the hotel’s location right in the center of lively Westport, noise can filter into the rooms at times -- particularly on
Saturday nights.
Features
Restaurant, bar, and free access to the Leisure Center
For a small mid-range property, this hotel has a nice number of features for its guests. The main restaurant, Madden’s Bistro, serves
traditional roast dinners, seafood, and European dishes. A full Irish breakfast
is included daily in the room rate and is freshly cooked to order. Homemade
bread and granola is also available, and the hotel is happy to provide the recipes. Madden’s Bar has large flat-screen TVs where live sporting events are
shown. Live music is played here on the weekends and the bar attracts a lively mix of locals and tourists. It has a good cocktail menu
and is a cozy space with a wood-burning stove and bright, modern stained glass
windows. There's also an elegant Riverside Restaurant available for private
events. Guests of the hotel have free access to the facilities at the Westport
Leisure Center, which include an indoor swimming pool, a separate children’s
pool, sauna, steam room, and a fitness center. The hotel has its own treatment
room on the third floor where guests can have a range of therapies including massages,
reiki, and reflexology. There is a large public car park to the rear of the
hotel which offers a reduced rate to guests of the Clew Bay Hotel. Wi-Fi is
free throughout the property.
