About this property

Themed rooms inspired by places such as Australia, Brazil and Kenya feature at this unique and lively lodge, which specialises in kitesurfing and watersports. Pure Magic Lodge is situated at the foot of Slievemore Mountain, and offers homemade food in its trendy restaurant. Colourful and chic, the rooms at Pure Magic Lodge each boast unique décor to reflect the country they’re named after. The lodge offers hammocks and stunning views over the beach and lake. Freshly made pizza and French cuisine, along with traditional dishes are served in the relaxed restaurant area. You can enjoy entertainment on the projector screen, live music, and lunch from the coffee shop. An activities centre with qualified kitesurfing instructors, Pure Magic Lodge can arrange watersports on the lake and tuition for guests. The fantastic scenery of Achill Island can be explored with cliff walks, mountain biking or horse riding, all of which the lodge can help arrange.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    Ireland Ireland
    Really great food and coffee. Lovely staff. The room was spotlessly clean, and the bed super comfy (and massive!) There was a lovely warm, friendly feel in the place, and we would definitely stay again :)
  • Miriam
    Australia Australia
    A wonderful spot. We loved it. Great location for all of Achill. Very helpful and friendly service throughout our stay.
  • Melissa
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were lovely and helpful even with special requests. Food was also very nice.
  • Francis
    Canada Canada
    Great lodge with a super location on Achill island. Nice bar restaurant, and very friendly staff. The breakfast is also really nice.
  • Sinead
    Ireland Ireland
    Stunning location, really helpful staff, value for money, great food.. clearly a popular spot for these great reasons
  • Janeane
    Ireland Ireland
    Central part of the island, excellent location allowing easy exploring. Close to deserted village, tombs and beach. Gorgeous views. Restaurant on site is fab. Not noisy at all, which was surprising. Friendly staff
  • Celine
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was really spacious and we had a fab view. The place was really quiet apart from the sheep paying us a visit in the morning which was lovely: highly recommend the breakfast was an amazing loads of choices. We really loved our stay and...
  • Nicolas
    Belgium Belgium
    We really loved this place! The room was cosy and comfy. The restaurant is getting busy at night as it's one of the few options on Achill and surely because it provided very good food. It's really in the middle of nowhere (or in the middle of...
  • Gopi
    Ireland Ireland
    The location is breathtaking. Just at the foot of Slievemore mountain. The place is rugged, old school and a pure break from the ordinary. There are no digital screens around. No technology. You have a pool table or books to read and then take in...
  • Arron
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything about the property was fantastic. The views were exceptional, the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Managed by Pure Magic Achill

Company review score: 9.1Based on 359 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to Pure Magic Achill, I am Francois (french) but in Ireland for 15 years and once was brought to Achill and... LOVED IT!!! The big open spaces, the sea, the wind, the mountains, the people, the music, the magic "Sharing is caring" , thats it

Property information

Pure Magic is not a hotel, not a bnb, not a hostel nor a guesthouse... Pure Magic is just Pure Magic: a simple place, charming building where we welcome simply new friends who come and enjoy Achill. Food, Music, Watersports. Our rooms are various sizes with a unique theme which the room is named. The price is based per person and please see the kids policy to avoid any incorrect pricing. We are now open for the season 2025. Please check for our opening times on the off - peak season.We are not a fully licence premises but we do have a selection of lovely beers & wines available.

Neighbourhood information

Sheep are our neighbours... they are very cute and kind but sometimes they wake us up early or they leave their "little thing" every where... welcome to ACHILL!!! the lodge is situated right in the middle between south and north beaches. have a car!

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Pure Magic Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Pure Magic Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

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