Tourism in West Mayo is getting a major infrastructure upgrade following the planning approval of two substantial hotel developments. Plans for a 72 bedroom extension to The Wyatt Hotel and the reopening of a vacant hotel have received approval. This development provides a significant boost to accommodation capacity and tourism infrastructure in west Mayo.
The approved projects will significantly scale up available accommodation and visitor capacity in the popular tourist region.
The Wyatt Hotel Expansion (Westport):
- Located at The Octagon in the town center of Westport.
- Approved for a multi-million-euro 72-bedroom extension.
- Includes the addition of 108 parking spaces, featuring an 88-space underground park and 20 public car spaces.
- Cleared by An Coimisiún Pleanála following a third-party appeal.
The Murrisk Hotel Suites (Murrisk):
- Located near the base of Croagh Patrick in the village of Murrisk.
- Involves the reopening and redevelopment of a long-vacant hotel property.
- Transformed into a suite-style hotel format specifically designed to cater to families and travelers seeking larger independent living layouts.
These developments will help to alleviate seasonal accommodation shortages along the Wild Atlantic Way. This regional boost coincides with other major local tourism milestones, including the opening of The Grace luxury hotel at Westport Estate and recent funding allocations for the Mayo County Council active travel networks.
