Hotel
 The Ellison

Lannagh Road, Castlebar, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1239 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
1,242 reviews

good sized room. bright and clean. bed was very comfortable. friendly staff. perfect for attending functions in the Royal theatre

Ger Ireland

Room was comfortable, location was perfect right beside the theater

Sarah Ireland

Great value for money, parking was very convenient as direct access from multi story car park to hotel. Staff were exceptional, very friendly and accommodating. Dinner was really enjoyable also.

Valerie Ireland

All went well, but the staff in Siar restaurant were exceptionally pleasant and really wanted to ensure we were happy with everything. There was a lovely young lady in reception when we arrived and she made us feel very welcome and comfortable. She also had some nice suggestions for trips, and as a result we had a great day out going to Achill, after visiting Museum of Country Living

Angela Ireland

Great location, great food and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

John United States of America

Location was perfect very central and easy to access. Room was clean and modern, staff very friendly throughout our stay.

Aishling Ireland

Front staff were really friendly and courteous. The hotel did recommend on numerous emails we book dinner with them and we didn't, we should have! :)

Sile Ireland

Beautiful room, comfortable bed, lovely and warm, very friendly helpful staff.

Anita United Kingdom

had afternooon tea was a bit basic,, sandwiches could have been nicer. breakfast very good. only thing was alot of the nice breads were gone and it only 10am alot of other guests said same.

Susan Ireland

Staff where excellent very helpful ,room was excellent.

Brendan Ireland
8.5
Very Good
1,242 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “good sized room. bright and clean. bed was very comfortable. friendly staff. perfect for attending functions in the Royal theatre”
    Ger Ger Ireland Ireland
  • “Room was comfortable, location was perfect right beside the theater”
    Sarah Sarah Ireland Ireland
  • “Great value for money, parking was very convenient as direct access from multi story car park to hotel. Staff were exceptional, very friendly and accommodating. Dinner was really enjoyable also.”
    Valerie Valerie Ireland Ireland
  • “All went well, but the staff in Siar restaurant were exceptionally pleasant and really wanted to ensure we were happy with everything.”
    Angela Angela Ireland Ireland
  • “Great location, great food and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was perfect very central and easy to access. Room was clean and modern, staff very friendly throughout our stay.”
    Aishling Aishling Ireland Ireland
  • “Front staff were really friendly and courteous. The hotel did recommend on numerous emails we book dinner with them and we didn't, we should have! :)”
    Sile Sile Ireland Ireland
  • “Beautiful room, comfortable bed, lovely and warm, very friendly helpful staff.”
    Anita Anita United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “had afternooon tea was a bit basic,, sandwiches could have been nicer. breakfast very good. only thing was alot of the nice breads were gone and it only 10am alot of other guests said same.”
    Susan Susan Ireland Ireland
  • “Staff where excellent very helpful ,room was excellent.”
    Brendan Brendan Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.9

The 4-star Ellison is adjacent to the Royal Theater Castlebar in the heart of Castlebar Town. Siar Restaurant serves Irish and International cuisine.

The Ellison has large rooms with Hypnos beds and private bathrooms. Rooms also include satellite flat-screen TVs, free internet access and seating areas.

Breakfast is served in Siar restaurant, which also offers a lunch and dinner menu. Dishes are prepared using local ingredients and room service is available.

Castlebar Golf Club is a 5-minute drive from the hotel while the shores of Lough Conn are 12 miles away. Experience horse riding at Clew Bay which is 15-minute from the hotel.

Castlebar has lots of boutique shops and quaint restaurants. The hotel is a 1-minute walk to the nearest bus stop, which services Dublin, and Castlebar Train Station is just 5 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

The Ellison has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 12, 2009

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 1,242 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.9

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  • Ger
    IrelandIreland
    “good sized room. bright and clean. bed was very comfortable. friendly staff. perfect for attending functions in the Royal theatre”
  • Sarah
    IrelandIreland
    “Room was comfortable, location was perfect right beside the theater”
  • Valerie
    IrelandIreland
    “Great value for money, parking was very convenient as direct access from multi story car park to hotel. Staff were exceptional, very friendly and accommodating. Dinner was really enjoyable also.”
  • A
    Angela
    IrelandIreland
    “All went well, but the staff in Siar restaurant were exceptionally pleasant and really wanted to ensure we were happy with everything. There was a lovely young lady in reception when we arrived and she made us feel very welcome and comfortable. ...”
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, great food and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
  • Aishling
    IrelandIreland
    “Location was perfect very central and easy to access. Room was clean and modern, staff very friendly throughout our stay.”
  • Sile
    IrelandIreland
    “Front staff were really friendly and courteous. The hotel did recommend on numerous emails we book dinner with them and we didn't, we should have! :)”
  • Anita
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful room, comfortable bed, lovely and warm, very friendly helpful staff.”
  • Susan
    IrelandIreland
    “had afternooon tea was a bit basic,, sandwiches could have been nicer. breakfast very good. only thing was alot of the nice breads were gone and it only 10am alot of other guests said same.”
  • Brendan
    IrelandIreland
    “Staff where excellent very helpful ,room was excellent.”
Property questions and answers
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  • If we book your nonrefundable room and our airline cancels our trip due to virus will our money get refunded or applied to another date?
    Yes of course we are all in uncertain times and we will of course work with the guest.
    Answered on March 12, 2020
  • Is there a spa/swimming pool on the premises
    Good afternoon, Thank you for your email. We do not have any leisure facilities.
    Answered on November 17, 2019
  • Is there tv and shower in room
    Yes TV in all rooms and Bath with Shower in all rooms
    Asked about: Family Room • Answered on November 19, 2019
  • What size beds are in a deluxe room
    Good Morning, Thank you for your enquiry. In some of our Deluxe Rooms there is a kingsize bed and in some there is a kingsize bed, single bed and a sofabed. I hope this helps. Kind Regards Lisa
    Asked about: Suite • Answered on August 6, 2020
  • what time is breakfast
    Good evening, Thank you for your email. Breakfast Monday-Friday 7am-10am. Saturday, Sunday & bank holiday Monday 8am-11am Kind regards, Reception Team
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room • Answered on March 10, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Christchurch
    0.2 miles
  • TF Royal & Theatre
    0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Ireland - Country Life
    4.2 miles
  • Temple of Nuns
    4.3 miles
  • Kinturk Castle
    4.3 miles
  • Franciscan Monastery
    4.4 miles
  • Belcarra Eviction Cottage
    5 miles
  • Ballintubber Abbey
    7.2 miles
  • Balla Golf Club
    7.8 miles
  • Michael Davitt Museum
    8.8 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Cafe Rua
    1.2 miles
  • Restaurant The Olive Tree
    6.5 miles
  • Restaurant Siar Restaurant
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Westport Train Station
    9.2 miles
  • Clew Bay Heritage Centre
    10.8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Croagh Patrick
    20 miles
Closest Airports
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    20.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Foyer Restaurant

    Food: Irish, International

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Ellison

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules The Ellison takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express The Ellison accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking 2 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Ellison

  • Room options at The Ellison include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Yes, The Ellison is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Ellison is 2,150 feet from the center of Castlebar.

  • The prices at The Ellison may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Ellison has 1 restaurant:

    • The Foyer Restaurant

  • The Ellison offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Themed dinners

  • Guests staying at The Ellison can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at The Ellison is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Ellison by:

    • Car 35min