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 ![Recess](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d650bbfbdf4683b9605b2a4fac4b6847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Emma Spurlock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/154b88988a49eef2cc47484e9ab7fa2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Emma Spurlock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/154b88988a49eef2cc47484e9ab7fa2f.jpg) ![Photo by Jazzinto ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/713e0cabdca1a1e9a8323b949939459a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jazzinto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/713e0cabdca1a1e9a8323b949939459a.jpg) ![Photo by Éric Lecoustre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7dbe269ed599f6c18f5cf570ad2372d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Éric Lecoustre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7dbe269ed599f6c18f5cf570ad2372d5.jpg) ![Photo by Lucy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0402a416723747893b06817129a42d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Lucy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0402a416723747893b06817129a42d58.jpg) ## Visit Recess Things to do - Recess Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Recess ![Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2050000/2041300/2041281/9ae946ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel Connemara, Recess, Galway CA $255 CA $290 total Nov 14 - Nov 15 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Recess. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Cloonabartan Lough and Derryclare ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews) We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay with this wonderful hospitality team. Yes, the lodge is in the middle of nowhere but that’s the point. Plenty to do in the countryside or within 15 minutes drive, and wonderful food awaits you upon returning. Not sure we’ll ever make it back, but encourage you ... Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F11%2F2025&endDate=15%2F11%2F2025&selected=2041281&PinnedHotelID=2041281&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) ![Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/77000/76936/b06c0756_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashford Castle Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo CA $1,000 CA $1,136 total Nov 17 - Nov 18 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (487 reviews) Amazing property.....loved my stay! Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F11%2F2025&endDate=18%2F11%2F2025&selected=76936&PinnedHotelID=76936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) ![The Lodge at Ashford Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4585700/4585612/898a5885_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge at Ashford Castle The Quay, Cong, Mayo CA $295 CA $335 total Nov 16 - Nov 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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! (404 reviews) Absolutely one of the best places to stay in Ireland! I Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025&selected=4585612&PinnedHotelID=4585612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144766) [See all 603 properties in Recess](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F11%2F2025&endDate=06%2F11%2F2025®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. ![Traditional Irish Cottage In The Heart Of Connemara with WI-FI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18788300/18788248/2aeb3db8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Traditional Irish Cottage In The Heart Of Connemara with WI-FI County Galway Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Rosmuck. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Patrick Pearse's Cottage and Lough ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews) We had a great stay! The location is beautiful and the house is very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Rosmuck-Hotels-Traditional-Irish-Cottage-In-The-Heart-Of-Connemara-With-WI-FI.h18788248.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Connemara Cottage With Panoramic Views Of The Sea And Mountains ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33699700/33699647/83965207_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Connemara Cottage With Panoramic Views Of The Sea And Mountains Rosmuc Stay at this cottage in County Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Connemara Isles Golf Course and Inistravin are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews) This cottage was stunning, with views of the mountains and bay. Mike had plenty of information for things to do around the area, and actually sent it to us ahead of time so we could plan out what we wanted to do. We were thrilled with our stay, and plan on staying here again in the future. Thank ... Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Luxury-Connemara-Cottage-With-Panoramic-Views-Of-The-Sea-And-Mountains.h33699647.Hotel-Information) ![House between coast, lake + mountains: every window view is a Connemara highlight!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18784200/18784185/eda29f86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House between coast, lake + mountains: every window view is a Connemara highlight! Roundstone Stay at this vacation home in Callow. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Connemara Championship Links and Marconi Trans Atlantic ... 10/10 Exceptional! 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