Photos: A sampling of the varied accommodations in The West — (top row, left) the Galway Radisson Hotel, Galway City; (top, right) the Merriman Hotel, Kinvara, Co. Galway; (middle row, left) Wyatt Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo; (middle, right) Mount Falcon Country House, Ballina, Co. Mayo; (bottom row, left) Ardawn Guesthouse, Galway City; and (bottom row, right) St. Martin's B&B, Galway City.

From historic country manors and a world-renowned 5-star castle, to modern hotels and resorts, coastal and riverside guesthouses, and family-run bed-and-breakfasts, the West of Ireland offers a dazzling variety of accommodations.

Here are almost 100 of my favorite choices in the region — this is not meant to be an exhaustive list, just a sampling in all areas, categories and price ranges.

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