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Emmet St, Tobercurry, Ireland
#1 of 4 hotels in Tobercurry
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 306 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.7
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Free Wifi
6.4
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Reviewed: September 7, 2025
Tom
Ireland38 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good value in the heart of Tubbercurry.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There I was planning to fly out of Ireland West Knock airport on an early Sunday morning flight and just wasn’t feeling like getting up at half-past-very-early to do the long two-hour drive from home to get there. So, I started looking for a place to stay within punching distance or even a short drive to the airport. I wanted to stay away from the formulaic sterility and coldness of a chain hotel and stumbled upon this absolute jewel in county Sligo, a mere 15-minute drive from the airport. Cawley’s has a wonderful blend of old-style charm, class and relaxing vibes right in the heart of Tubbercurry. Despite first appearances, it delightfully stays away from any pretentious notions, and not only does it have favourable room rates but has a very honest and wonderfully welcoming bar and restaurant with very accommodating, natural and friendly staff. From the menu, this reviewer went for the striploin steak with all the trimmings washed down with a nice Chilean Chiraz, followed by the traditional sherry trifle and ice cream. From modest-sized weddings, to solo travellers just looking for a bed, hot shower, strong wifi and a good meal for the night, to the small dinner parties, Cawley’s is truly a chameleon of options establishment that accommodates the full spectrum of travellers, diners and event celebration needs. The very charming and conversational barman Matthew even accommodated my request for a Calimocho (simply red wine and coke) without as much as a flinch, oh and be sure to connect with Teresa, part of the Cawley family, at front of house. You won’t be disappointed with Cawley’s, now 60 years in business and still going strong.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: September 5, 2025
Patrick
United Kingdom17 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“pleasant break in a long car journey from Scotland to Achill Island for a 100th birthday party”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
very friendly staff food and drink very good nicely situated for our travel itinerary
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Eric
United States8 Reviews9.0“Quaint location and friendly people.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It would be helpful to have a sheet on how to manage the shower. It took us 15 minutes.
Quaint town and a historic building. Beautiful gardens.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Tamara
Ireland8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Teresa was very welcoming and kind! We had a bit of a tricky situation with regard to travelling to an event but Teresa helped us and we were extremely greatfull! Beds were lovely and comfy, breakfast was great, we would really recommend a stay here! :)
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Martina
Ireland4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A, just a little observation,I don't really understand why they needed a card on file when I paid in cash on arrival.
Nice, comfortable stay. Rooms could do with update but not a major thing as was very clean and quiet.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Vishal
Ireland5 Reviews10“Best cozy hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was good
It was clean, tidy, and staff were good.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Margaret
Ireland13 Reviews9.0“Enjoyed staying there”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Shaun
Ireland2 Reviews10“Perfect food excellent service excellent staff excellent”- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location
All good
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 9, 2025
O'connell
Ireland4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Teresa & Matthew were very welcoming & lovely to deal with. Breakfast was fab & freshly cooked to order !
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 30, 2025
David
United Kingdom40 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Steep stairs.
Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Sandra
New Zealand62 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Owner/staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent restaurant dinner and breakfast menu
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Grainne
Ireland3 Reviews9.0“Very happy with our stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You could hear other guests going to bed and walking around in the rooms overhead. It is also a bit old fashioned. But extremely clean
Very friendly helpful staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Eilíse
Ireland6 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Super stay. Staff couldn't so enough for me. Lady of the house was fab”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a little cold.
Lovely staff. Very friendly. Great location. Super food. Couldn't so enough for me.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Sean
United Kingdom54 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very enjoyable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were really nice, the food in the restaurant was tasty and the room was more than good.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 24, 2025
Abra
United States2 Reviews10“From the Welch's”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely nothing. Everything was great.
Ms. Theresa went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional. If I could review higher then a 10/10 I would. She was helpful thru the check in process, advised us about local scenic ideas, and hosted us for supper where local singers entertained all night long. Her hospitality along with Matt the bartenders friendly and quick service makes this one of the sweetest places IN THE WOLRD!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 23, 2025
Dany
United Kingdom21 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“We will be back!!”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The noise of the crows in the morning...but something the owners can not do much about lol
Just very welcoming, the breakfast had a wide choice... the Full Irish or Small Irish fry very good, great out site area, and bang in the middle of town ( parking in front or in limited private hotel parking) and a pleasant town called Tubbercurry
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Joseph
United Kingdom5 Reviews1 helpful vote10“We relaxed and just enjoyed the whole stay. Will return”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Television in the room had very sketchy reception and lack on choice.
Old world charm. Relaxing and comfortable charm
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Erin
United States11 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We could hear the neighboring room's nocturnal activities through the wall, which was blush-worthy. But thank goodness my kids were in another room, they did not hear anything 🫣.
Lovely owners, they had a wealth of information and suggestions for our exploring the area. They were kind and attentive. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Margaret
Ireland1 review1 helpful vote8.0“Made feel like home”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff excellent. Very welcoming and helpful eg re organising taxi
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Conway
Ireland1 review10“The truly was a very comfortable and cozy room I stayed in .”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn't bother with the breakfast,but it looked good !
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Tracy
Ireland4 Reviews10“Amazing Family Hotel with the Best Staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Teresa and Pierre (and family!) took care of us so so well. We were only due to stay one night, however due to Storm Eowyn we had to stay a second. Despite the lack of electricity, they fed us & offered tea & coffee. Jenny brought extra cosy blankets & constantly kept the fire going for us. Gave us torches, as many candles & hot water bottles we needed. Beds were so comfy and warm, we slept so well. Beautiful hotel & amazing staff - would definitely recommend to anyone travelling to Sligo, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Noel
Ireland5 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food was the best ever and was served with a smile
The staff were very friendly made me feel like I belonged there
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 14, 2024
Fiona
Ireland11 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff upgraded me to a double, and saved me climbing up three flights of stairs, which I really appreciated!
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 7, 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“this is a lovely place to stay and great value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing. I would very happily stay there again, and most likely will. soon.
warm welcome from Teresa and crew; lovely room; great breakfast and indeed food otherwise too.
Stayed in September 2024
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