Delphi Mountain Resort, Connemara, Galway, Ireland

Delphi mountain resort is owned and managed by husband and wife team Rory and Aileen Concannon. Rory and Aileen have travelled extensively all over the world and have tried to bring to life their most memorable hospitality experiences in Delphi. At its core Delphi is designed to be warm, natural, and truly relaxing. The team at Delphi are exceptional and has been hand picked to reflect these essential characteristics. You will feel comfortable with our people, who are reassuringly warm and natural in their own approach. Rory and Aileen value authenticity and creativity and you will see these values in all of the Delphi team.

Delphi is set in an outstanding location within 400 acres of forest beneath the 12 Bens mountains and a short drive from Cross Beach (one of Ireland’s best surfing beaches), Delphi Mountain Resort started as a dream outdoors and adventure project for Rory and Aileen . Today, it has metamorphosed into something much more sophisticated, offering plush rooms, elegant suites, a gastronomic restaurant and a great spa. Built of natural stone and wood so that it blends into its surroundings, Delphi strives towards a low-impact, sustainable existence at every level. The 10 million euro development included the addition of an on-site water treatment facility, and now all of its water comes from the mountain springs above.

The spa, which features a hydro pool and thermal suite with mountain views, uses only products that have been hand-harvested and certified organic – the seaweed in its seaweed baths, for instance, has been gathered off the shores of Connemara and dried and packaged on site. The restaurant features dishes that are locally sourced wherever possible and focuses on the healing qualities of certain ingredients.

Reviewed by Catherine Mack

"What I love about Delphi Mountain Resort, is it’s down to earthness. It is four star without being uptight about it."

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