Carraroe Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Carraroe, County Galway

The historical places in Carraroe are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. During your stay, why not also enjoy the many sights including the beaches?

Carraroe is home to 15 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Leabharlann na Ceathrún Ruaidh, Lough Minnaun and Coral Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Connemara Brewing Company and Loch na gCaisleach.

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has a chance to stay in a building that has been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Carraroe typically preserve original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their communal spaces or guestrooms.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S., while “heritage hotel” is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to put more importance on the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place’s cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay should expect the popular amenities you’d get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi and more. Booking a historic hotel in Carraroe doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.