Westport Hotels & Information

Westport is the premier leisure destination in Mayo and has been designated a heritage town by The Irish Tourist Board. Westport is a planned town from the 18th century and it is noted for the magnificent tree lined avenue known as the mall.

Ther are plenty of Westport Hotels to choose from and there is also a good selection of B&B accommodation in Westport. The town is packed with interesting shops, excellent reataurants and local pubs offering food and entertainment.

Westport is at the heart of Clew Bay and lies in the shadow of Croagh Patrick where Saint Patrick spent 40 days and 40 nights over 1500 years ago. Pilgrims come from all over the world to climb the reek and the view of Clew Bay from the top with over 350 islands is breath-taking.

Clew Bay is famous for sea angling and there are several boat operators in Westport who will ensure you have a memorable day out. There are also several sandy beaches in the area and opportunities for shore angling and beach casting. Ask for details at your hotel or B&B.

Other attractions include Westport House and Country Estate. This fine Georgian Mansion is the home of Lord Sligo and is one of Ireland's best visitor attractions. It is open from May to September and you can get further information at your hotel or B&B.

There are several festivals each year in Westport. The "Europe Food & Culture Festival" takes place each May and many of the hotels and restaurants serve special menus during the festival. There is plenty of entertainment in the local pubs and hotels each night.

The Westport Street Festival takes place in July and August with open air concerts and lots of entertainment for the kids. The Westport Arts Festival takes place in September also, and offers music from many international traditions. Most local hotels have special offers available for these festivals so it is worth booking your hotel in advance.

IrelandIn1 offers you a great choice of Westport hotels and B&B accommodation in the area. Use the search box on this page to find hotels, guesthouses or B&B accommodation in Westport.