Glenlo Abbey Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Galway, Ireland, hosting 170 at dinner.

Glenlo Abbey Hotel

GalwayCounty Galway, Ireland

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is a historic lakefront property in Galway with 73 guest rooms, gardens and an on-site chapel licensed for legal ceremonies.

Guests
170 at dinner
Rooms
73 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
FNI

About the venue

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is a historic lakefront property in Galway with 73 guest rooms, gardens and an on-site chapel licensed for legal ceremonies.

Couples can marry outdoors with an indoor backup plan, then move to the ballroom or banquet hall for a seated dinner for up to 170 guests, with in-house catering, a bar and a dedicated dance space.

A wedding coordinator is on site, and full buyout of the hotel is available though never required.

Accommodation runs from Classic Double and Superior Twin rooms to Junior, Traditional, Grand and Presidential Suites, including lake-view Deluxe Doubles, plus Lodge bedrooms a two-minute walk from the main building.

  • Seated dining for up to 170 guests across ballroom and banquet hall spaces
  • On-site chapel licensed for legal ceremonies, with outdoor ceremony options and indoor backup
  • 73 bedrooms on site, including Junior, Traditional, Grand and Presidential Suites
  • Lakefront setting with gardens and a historic building

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
170 guests

Staying over

Rooms
73 rooms
Room types
12 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
No
Children
Yes
Nearest airport
FNI
Parking
Yes
Phone
(091) 519 600
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Reviews of Glenlo Abbey Hotel

“We stayed at Glenlo Abbey from July 30 - August 1, 2026. From the moment we arrived, the five-star experience began.”

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4.5out of 5, from 1,151 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold a legally binding ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Glenlo Abbey Hotel has a chapel on site and legal ceremonies can be held at the venue. Outdoor ceremonies are also possible, with an indoor backup option.
How many guests can you seat for dinner?
Up to 170 guests can be seated for dining, using the ballroom and banquet hall. Conference space is also available on site.
Do we have to book the whole hotel?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but neither buyout nor exclusive use is required.
Who handles catering and coordination?
Catering is in-house and there is a wedding coordinator on site. Wedding and events enquiries go to Kathryn Lavelle, Wedding & Events Sales Manager, at weddings@glenloabbey.ie or +353 91 519 600.
Are children and pets welcome, and is there parking?
Children are welcome and parking is available on site. Pets are not allowed.

Sources and booking notes

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Venue wedding information

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Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 170 guests

    “Designed to accommodate up to 170 guests, the Corrib Room is the epitome of refined luxury, and every detail is intricately designed to ensure an unforgettable wedding day.”
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  • Rooms: 73 rooms

    “Accommodation includes 73 beautifully restored guest rooms and suites, each offering unique views of the walled garden, the Abbey, or Lough Corrib.”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Superior Double Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Exclusive hire options are available upon request, granting private use of the estate grounds, reception rooms, and guest bedrooms.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Exclusive hire options are available upon request, granting private use of the estate grounds, reception rooms, and guest bedrooms.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Yes, civil ceremonies and blessings can be hosted on the estate, including inside the restored 18th-century Abbey chapel (for up to 30 guests) or in the Corrib Suite.”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “Yes, civil ceremonies and blessings can be hosted on the estate, including inside the restored 18th-century Abbey chapel (for up to 30 guests) or in the Corrib Suite.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “For an exchange of rings en plein air, the lovingly-restored Victorian walled garden, with the abbey bell-tower providing an elegant backdrop, is a delightful and atmospheric setting.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “If your heart is set on exchanging marriage vows in a more elegant setting, you and your party will love our sumptuous Corrib Room with private balcony and panoramic views over the lake.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our bespoke wedding packages are thoughtfully designed to suit every couple, complemented by the expertise of our dedicated wedding coordinator, the artistry of our award-winning culinary team, and a standard of service that is simply unparalleled.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The shores of Lough Corrib, the charming Gazebo, and the stunning vistas from the bridal suite, cocktail bar, and golf course also offer picturesque backdrops for your Irish wedding photos.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Exclusive hire options are available upon request, granting private use of the estate grounds, reception rooms, and guest bedrooms.”
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  • Pets: No

    “Pets are not allowed.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children of all ages are welcome.”
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  • Nearest airport: FNI

    “FNI”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “On-site parking”
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  • Event spaces: Conference space, ballroom and banquet hall

    “Conference space”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “As the evening unfolds, continue the festivities in either the Kentfield Suite or the River Room, both offering elegant and intimate settings for your reception.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Dancefloor available”
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  • On a lake: Yes

    “Sitting on the shores of the beautiful Lough Corrib, the breath taking surroundings of Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate are the perfect backdrop for your wedding celebrations.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Yes, exclusive use of the 138-acre estate, walled gardens, historic abbey backdrop, and Lough Corrib shores for wedding photography is included as part of all wedding booking packages.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Sumptuously restored to its former 18 th century grandeur, and set amid 138 acres of parkland and woodland on the shores on Lough Corrib, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate is a fairytale wedding destination.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Dedicated wedding coordinator to assist in planning your special day”
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