Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Recess, Ireland, hosting 50 at dinner.

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

RecessCounty Galway, Ireland

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel is a historic lakeside property in Recess, County Galway, with mountain views, gardens and 13 guest rooms that sleep up to 30.

Guests
50 at dinner
Rooms
13 rooms, sleep 30
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
March to December
Getting there
GWY

About the venue

Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel is a historic lakeside property in Recess, County Galway, with mountain views, gardens and 13 guest rooms that sleep up to 30.

Couples can hold a legal ceremony on site, indoors or outdoors, then move to the meeting and banquet space for a seated dinner of up to 50 guests with room to dance.

In-house catering, an on-site bar, an on-site coordinator and parking are all part of the setup, and exclusive use or a full buyout is not required.

The hotel takes weddings from March through December, with a minimum of 24 guests, and welcomes both children and pets.

  • 13 rooms sleeping up to 30 guests on site
  • Seated dining for 50 and standing capacity of 50, with dedicated dance space
  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, indoors or outdoors
  • Lakefront, historic building with mountain views and gardens

Short answers

How many guests does Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel hold?
Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel holds 50 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel?
Yes. 13 rooms, sleeping 30.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel?
The venue hosts weddings March to December.
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How do guests get to Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel?
Fly into GWY.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
50 guests
Standing reception
50 guests
Smallest party taken
24 guests

Staying over

Rooms
13 rooms
Sleeps
30 guests
Room types
4 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Weddings held
March to December
Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

The wedding season

  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: good
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
GWY
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue host?
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 50 for dinner and holds 50 standing. There is a minimum of 24 guests.
Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. Legal ceremonies are permitted on site, and outdoor ceremonies are an option.
How many guests can stay overnight?
There are 13 rooms sleeping up to 30 people in total, across Superior Single, Superior Double, Deluxe Double and Superior Twin categories.
Do we need to book the whole hotel?
No. Exclusive use and a full buyout are not required.
When is the hotel open for weddings, and are children and pets welcome?
The hotel is open from March through December. Both children and pets are allowed.

Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 50 guests

    “We can comfortably accommodate 24 to 50 guests in our dining room for a full sit down dinner and we can also arrange for a marquee adjacent to the bar for after-dinner dancing.”
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  • Standing reception: 50 guests

    “Capacity Seated: 50 Capacity Standing: 50”
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  • Smallest party taken: 24 guests

    “We can comfortably accommodate 24 to 50 guests in our dining room for a full sit down dinner and we can also arrange for a marquee adjacent to the bar for after-dinner dancing.”
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  • Rooms: 13 rooms

    “Should you wish to stay overnight, our 13 bedrooms can accommodate 26 to 30 guests and charming accommodation is also available nearby for additional overnight guests.”
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  • Sleeps: 30 guests

    “Should you wish to stay overnight, our 13 bedrooms can accommodate 26 to 30 guests and charming accommodation is also available nearby for additional overnight guests.”
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  • Room types: 4 listed

    “Superior Single Room”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Should you wish to stay overnight, our 13 bedrooms can accommodate 26 to 30 guests and charming accommodation is also available nearby for additional overnight guests.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel is registered with The HSE for Civil Weddings.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Ceremonies in cosy rooms or by the water feel intimate.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “We offer from the lodge’s kitchen a varied menu featuring only the best locally sourced ingredients.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Surrounding the wedding ceremony itself, wedding guests can relax in front of an open log fire in our library or enjoy a drink in our oak panelled bar.”
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  • Weddings held: March to December

    “Open 16th March to 7th December”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Should you wish to stay overnight, our 13 bedrooms can accommodate 26 to 30 guests and charming accommodation is also available nearby for additional overnight guests.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Pets are welcome - there are some lovely walks in the area that even the owners might enjoy!”
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  • Children: Yes

    “For our smaller guest we can provide children beds and cots – please book prior to arrival.”
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  • Nearest airport: GWY

    “GWY”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The Reception is held in the Finisglen Room, a handsome dining room with deep green walls and graceful spoonback Victorian dining chairs, and the decoration can be undertaken by the hotel, or the wedding party (with the hotel’s co-operation), as preferred.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “We can comfortably accommodate 24 to 50 guests in our dining room for a full sit down dinner and we can also arrange for a marquee adjacent to the bar for after-dinner dancing.”
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  • On a lake: Yes

    “To the west of Galway city, the Hotel rests on the shores of Lough Inagh, one of Connemara's most spectacular lakes.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Some scenes from the film where shot in the front garden of Lough Inagh Lodge and Jennifer Anniston and Owen Wilson stayed here.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “When your long day is over, you'll retire to your comfortable, spacious bedroom which has spectacular views over Lough Inagh and The Twelve Bens mountains.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Originally an 1880 Fishing Lodge”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “This wedding venues got a choice of churches in the area, and wedding blessings are possible here too; Maire and her team will give every assistance with your wedding plans, offering lists of local suppliers for everything from vintage cars to helicopters or a coach for guests; music can be organised (a harpist, string quartet, piper, or traditional musicians & dancers are all possible), and a red carpet, candles and flowers for tables, and a cake stand and knife are all available on request, without charge.”
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