‘Grace’ will be Amazing
Opening in Spring 2026, The Grace, Westport Estate, will be a new hotel at the heart of one of the most significant tourism developments along the Wild Atlantic Way. It is designed to be amazing and to reflect the natural beauty and cultural story of Westport Estate.
The Grace is inspired by two women connected to Mayo, Grace O’Malley, the 16th-century Pirate Queen, and Hollywood icon Grace Kelly, and draws on their shared spirit of bold elegance and independence. Set just moments from the 300-year-old Westport House within Westport Estate’s 430-acre grounds, the hotel will offer an atmosphere of slow luxury, a place to unwind in style and enjoy moments of stillness and renewal.
The Grace, Westport Estate, will play a central role in the estate’s 430-acre transformation, which is evolving through a careful process of regeneration, led by its in-house ecologist and skilled local stonemasons working to restore natural habitats and preserve historic features. New attractions are also in development at the estate, including a Grace O’Malley experience with interactive tours and digital storytelling, and a uniquely Irish landscape journey designed by renowned lead landscape designer Mary Reynolds. At the heart of the estate’s vision is to invite every guest to Awaken Your Wild, whether by pausing in nature, seeking adventure, or connecting with the land’s deeper story.
Ciaran Reidy, General Manager of The Grace, Westport Estate, commented:
“When we open in Spring 2026, our focus will be on creating an authentic Irish experience, blending luxury at ease with a genuine sense of place. Everything from the design to the hospitality reflects the estate’s unique character and the spirit of the West.”
The Grace is designed by Mayo-based Taylor McCarney, with interiors by GW Design. The hotel will create up to 170 jobs, with further opportunities emerging as Westport Estate continues to evolve.
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