Title: Visit Recess: Best of Recess Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Recess-Hotels.d6144766.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Recess-Vacation-Rentals.d6144766.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Recess.d6144766.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Recess Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Recess.d6144766.Car-Rental-Guide)[Recess Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Recess.d6144766.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Recess ## Travel Guide ![Pine Island, Connemara, Ireland. A much-photographed spot in Connemara, Ireland is Pine Island in Derryclare Lough, with the Twelve Bens in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144766/3a70291f-cded-4f14-90a3-1e6dce9651ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An abandoned boat lies on the water edge of a small lake -Lough Derryclare in Connemara, County ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144766/09e37474-4da6-4990-8649-b4c4523bc303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traditional cottage near famous Maam Cross on Recess to Cllifden Road, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144766/daa5108d-9caa-4036-a9e4-efc87041b55a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Recess](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626804383974583/5aa39a9e-81a2-4b35-974a-23239568f30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Recess](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144766/e468a705-ee3d-49e6-9e2b-ecf3f8519fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Recess Things to do - Recess Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Recess ![Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77000/76936/0a639b89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashford Castle Ashford Castle Cong Co. Mayo CA $1,464 CA $1,662 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (508 reviews) Unique experience, highly recommend falconry. And, would have heen a lot more fun in summer Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=76936&PinnedHotelID=76936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) ![The Lodge at Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4585700/4585612/1bfff42c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge at Ashford Castle The Quay Cong Mayo CA $349 CA $396 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Cong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (416 reviews) Excellent stay Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=4585612&PinnedHotelID=4585612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) ![Abbeyglen Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527300/527300/7515ec7a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Abbeyglen Castle Hotel Sky Road Clifden Galway CA $262 CA $298 total Apr 14 - Apr 15 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Clifden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Clifden Castle and Station House Museum are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (565 reviews) beautiful location and part of irish history. we’ll be back! Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=527300&PinnedHotelID=527300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) [See all 594 properties in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6144766) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39540000/39534900/39534829/973c02a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.) Oughterard Galway Stay at this vacation home in Oughterard. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lough Corrib and Oughterard Golf Club ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) We had a lovely stay and the days were clear and bright showing off the location as we were surrounded by lough Corrib. The open fire was delightful. The well equipped kitchen easily accommodated our Christmas day meal. The design of the house is excellent and accommodates all real needs with a variety ... Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Oughterard-Hotels-Lovely-3-Bedroom-Bungalow-On-The-Shore-Of-Lough-Corrib.h39534829.Hotel-Information) ![West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32585600/32585530/33c64252_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### West Winds on the Wild Atlantic Way Renvyle County Galway Stay at this vacation home in Renvyle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lettergesh Beach and Renvyle Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews) Good Good Reviewed on May 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Renvyle-Hotels-Newly-Refurbished-House-Overlooking-The-Atlantic-Ocean-In-Connemara.h32585530.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33570000/33569996/6a5b4d1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy 2 Bedroom Chalet near Spiddal Galway 8 min.walk to beautiful beaches Galway Galway (county) Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Inverin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews) This was a lovely find. Great location as a home base for traveling the area. Grocery not far as well as restaurants and shops. Quieter area and accommodations were clean, tidy, there’s a sitting area to enjoy outside. Great for a group of 4\. Easy access to Aran Island Ferry (all day trip), bus stop ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Inverin-Hotels-Cosy-Chalet-Inverin-Near-Spiddal-Galway-6-Minutes-Walk-To-Beautiful-Beaches.h33569996.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6144766&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Loughbeg-Recess.d888719557236428800.Vacation-Attraction) #### Woody Lough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Woody Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Woody-Lough-Recess.d888720513598562304.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lough Abiggaun Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Abiggaun during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Lough-Abiggaun-Recess.d888719228434477056.Vacation-Attraction) #### Feaghran Lough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Feaghran Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Feaghran-Lough-Recess.d888719399377506304.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kane's Lough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kane's Lough during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Kanes-Lough-Recess.d888719340653076480.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lough Fadda Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Fadda during your travels in Recess. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Lough-Fadda-Recess.d888721217107079168.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Old castle along the waters in Ireland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/181663/8d31ca60-db33-4258-b1e7-3b9c4772bfce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Connemara & Galway Bay Rail Tour CA $235 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-day-connemara-galway-bay-rail-tour.a181663.activity-details) ![Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/675224/51064ba6-df4f-4102-88e2-0e0686aa0c82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway CA $94 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/connemara-day-trip-including-leenane-village-and-kylemore-abbey-from-galway.a675224.activity-details) ![Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999320/051589b9-df46-43cd-9da4-a3f0dcf0ee73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway CA $125 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/connemara.a999320.activity-details) [See all activities in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Recess.d6144766.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Recess [Emlaghdauroe](https://expedia.ca/Emlaghdauroe.dx740334261183315968) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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