2 Best Hotels in Belmullet, Connemara and County Mayo

Close to the coast on the edge of Ballycroy National Park, this brand-new low-rise hotel has surprisingly luxurious rooms and furnishings despite its modest architecture and location in the cusp of Mayo's wilderness. The Nephin Restaurant offers gorgeous views to accompany the simple and well-priced menu, and the rooms are tastefully furnished---and, given there's little else in the area, the silent night's sleep is on the house. This hotel offers an excellent overnight opportunity for travelers along the Wild Atlantic Way or for Ballycroy hikers.   

The quirky, modern-boutique-hotel hallmarks and Baroque color scheme are a little at odds with the town's otherwise plain offerings, but the focus on idiosyncratic style here does not in any way divert attention from comfort. High-pressure showers, large bathrooms, varnished floorboards, and clean linen ensure a comfortable stay right in the town center. As a nod to its location on the Wild Atlantic Way, there's a drying room for those who embrace the great outdoors and need a place to hang their raincoats, galoshes, or fishing rods. The hotel also has the best food on the peninsula, with cooked-to-order breakfast and hearty, home-baked apple pie later in the evening.