Proud to be one of the West of Ireland’s most family-friendly hotels, The Ocean Sands in Enniscrone strives to cater for parents and children alike and we are delighted to offer our guests access to our impressive indoor play area for kids (including separate activity area for babies) located right here in the hotel.
An ancient tradition practiced for centuries along the West Coast of Ireland, hot seaweed baths have long delivered relaxation and even pain relief to those suffering from a range of chronic health complaints including rheumatism and arthritis. Bath Houses came to Ireland during the Edwardian era and testament to their one-time popularity was the fact that approximately 300 of them were scattered around the country at the start of the 20th Century. They may not be nearly as widespread today, but they are still appreciated by many for their proven therapeutic qualities.
Enniscrone Golf Course is among the finest and most challenging of traditional Irish links golf courses and offers 27 holes on 400 acres of magnificent links land, featuring the par 73 Dunes Championship Links Course. The Dunes is one of Ireland’s top-ranked championship links courses.
Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way in the surfer’s paradise of Enniscrone, it would be a shame to come here and not try your hand at surfing. If you think you must be a seasoned surfer to join in, don’t worry, Enniscrone beach is the perfect place to start off with your first surf lesson. Shane the qualified instructor from Northwest Surf School is a local and your perfect guide to introduce you to the calm and safe waves of Enniscrone Beach.
Enniscrone Beach, located on our doorstep, is one of the safest and tidiest beaches along the west coast of Ireland. The beach is a breathtaking 5 kilometre long, golden, sandy beach situated along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way on the Sligo coastline. It is a popular beach for swimming, having been awarded Blue Flag status. Lifeguards watch over the area during the summer months. Surfing is also popular here. Enniscrone beach is renowned for its spectacular sunsets, and is a great place to come, at any time of year, for walks along the coast.
Waterpoint is a unique fusion of water park, health suite and gym. Waterpoint is one of Enniscrone’s most popular activity attractions. They offer fun and activity for all the family in the shape of their indoor heated pool, a 65-metre flume water-slide, a separate children’s pool, a health suite with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. For those more suited to land-based activity they offer a modern Gym and Fitness Studio. Outdoor facilities include floodlit astroturf pitches and playground
