accommodations

MAIN CONFERENCE: AN ESOTERIC QUEST IN THE WEST OF IRELAND

All participants will spend one night at Hotel Woodstock in Ennis upon their arrival on the 30th of July. We’ll then have five nights in Connemara at either Killary Lodge or the Kylemore Pass Hotel.

All of our conference presentations will take place at Killary Lodge.

Accommodations in Ennis

Hotel Woodstock

Hotel Woodstock is surrounded by lush and quiet countryside, yet is a short taxi from Ennis’s city center. This warm, inviting and award-winning hotel is family-run and features spacious, comfortable, non-smoking rooms, many with views of the grounds and golf course. The hotel offers 24-hour reception, room service, free wifi and a heated indoor pool.

Monte Verita Ascona Albergo Villa Semiramis

Accommodations in Connemara

We have two accommodation options for the five nights of our Main Conference: Killary Lodge and the Kylemore Pass Hotel.

Killary Lodge

Situated on the tranquil shores of Killary Fjord, Killary Lodge is a retreat center whose warm, handcrafted style is inspired by the wild beauty of Connemara. Surrounded by mountains, sea and ancient woodlands, the Lodge itself offers a comfortable and generous common space, quiet corners and a reading nook, and opens to a garden with fire pits and a sheltered swimming area for guests. All rooms have free wifi.

Individually-designed, spacious, bedrooms feature en-suite baths and rainforest showers.

*Please note that some bedrooms at the Lodge have beds that require climbing a few stairs or a ladder to reach them. Contact us at registration@esotericquest.org if you have particular needs around accommodations at the Lodge.

Kylemore Pass Hotel

The Kylemore Pass Hotel is a serene, family-owned and run, mountainside retreat . Surrounded by woodlands and a number of on-site walking trails, and overlooking Kylemore Lake and the Inagh Valley, the hotel is a particularly lovely spot for gazing upon starry night skies.

Kylemore Pass offers warm and comfortable bedrooms, some with direct access to gardens, others with balconies or with mountain or lake views. All rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and free wifi.

Six nights’ accommodations in Ennis & Connemara:

July 30 – August 5, 2026

Staying at Killary Lodge

Double accommodations: $695 per person

Single accommodations: $1225

Staying at Kylemore Pass Hotel

Double accommodations (twin room): $965 per person

Single accommodations: $1300

*Please note that accommodation options are limited and available on a first come basis.

POST-CONFERENCE ATLANTIC JOURNEY

This year, we are offering basic and upgraded accommodation options for our Post-Conference Journey as we visit Clare Island, Sligo, Glencolumbkille and Belfast.

Costs for these accommodation options are built into the Post-Conference Journey pricing.

CLARE ISLAND

For our two nights on Clare Island, participants will have the option of staying at the Bayview House, or choosing upgraded accommodations at The Lighthouse.

Bayview House is a charming and historic building dating back to the 1870s. It overlooks the Wild Atlantic and the hills of Connemara, and is situated close to Clare Island’s main harbor and sandy beach. Bayview House offers individually-styled, en-suite, bedrooms, all with views of the sea. There is wifi access in the house.

Vista Lakefront Boutique Hotel in Ascona

The Lighthouse, our upgraded option, is perched high upon craggy cliffs and built around the original lighthouse tower at the most remote point of Clare Island. It is a collection of several small cottages, each with a commanding view of the sea, and two towers, one of which offers guests fantastic panoramic views. Each cottage is individually designed (there is the Tower House, the Sauna Suite, the Banshee Cottage, to name a few) and fitted with period fixtures, comfortable cast-iron beds, wood-burning stoves, and generous en-suite bathrooms. A lovely communal house, with its extensive library and on-site piano, is open to all guests.

All of the Lighthouse’s rooms are non-smoking and have free wifi.

*Please note that some cottages at the Lighthouse have bedrooms that require climbing curved staircases or a ladder to reach them. Contact us at registration@esotericquest.org if you have particular needs around accommodations, or would like to learn more about the unique features of each guest room.

SLIGO

The Clayton Hotel is set on scenic grounds just outside of Sligo Town, with beautiful views of Ben Bulben Mountain. Rooms are elegant, comfortable, and have en-suite bathrooms and free wifi. All guests have complimentary access to the hotel’s full-service gym and indoor pool.

GLENCOLUMBKILLE

Aras Ghleann Cholm Cille is a lovely family-run bed & breakfast nestled between the wild Atlantic Ocean and rugged Donegal mountains, and a short distance from Silver Strand beach. It offers clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite baths and free wifi, and a lounging area with sea and mountain views.

BELFAST

The Harrison Chambers of Distinction is housed in a restored, landmarked Victorian merchant’s residence, and has been hosting “”scoundrels & scholars” since 1879. Located near the Botanical Gardens and the Lyric Theatre, the hotel has a unique, elegant, Bohemian atmosphere. Rooms offer balconies with mountain views, en-suite baths and free wifi.