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The Twelve Hotel

County Galway · Ireland

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9.2/10Excellent782 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.2/109.2
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Value7.0/107.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Twelve Hotel

The Twelve Hotel, where history and tradition meet modern luxury, is situated in the charming village of Bearna, just outside Galway City, on the edge of Connemara. This luxury boutique hotel offers a unique and personalized experience, blending traditional Irish hospitality with contemporary design and a vibrant atmosphere.

Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments or explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding area. Guests enjoy easy access to both the rugged landscapes of Connemara and the vibrant city of Galway.

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With a stay at The Twelve Hotel in Galway (Freeport), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quay Street and Eyre Square. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Galway Bay and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mags Boreen.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby Professional property host/manager Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Portuguese

    Lithuanian

    English

    Latvian

    Croatian

    Irish

    Italian

    Polish

    French

    Romanian

    Hungarian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Galway Bay 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mags Boreen 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bearna Golf And Country Club 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Realt na Mara Labyrinth 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Salthill Promenade 4.8 km / 3 mi
Galway Golf Club 4.9 km / 3 mi
Ladies Beach 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Pearse Stadium 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Leisureland 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Claudes Casino 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Caesar's Palace 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Moycullen Riding Centre 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Galway Atlantaquaria 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Grattan Beach 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
St Joseph's Church 7.1 km / 4.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2017
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2
  • Total number of rooms: 47
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Number of floors (annexe): 1
  • Single rooms: 5
  • Twin rooms: 5
  • Double rooms: 10
  • Junior suites: 1
  • Suites: 1
  • Triple rooms: 2
  • Quadruple rooms: 2
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  • Executive rooms: 2
  • Superior rooms: 12
  • Family rooms: 4
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Airport
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant: 2
  • Non-smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Audio-visual equipment rental
  • Pub
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Deposit on arrival
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Charges for late arrival
  • Early departure
  • Identification card at arrival
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Credit card is compulsory as a deposit, no deposit in cash is accepted
  • Single-Use Plastic Free
  • Universal accessibility
  • Sustainable building
  • Zero waste
  • WTTC ESG basics
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

GB

English Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    JUNIOR SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SUITE PresidentialSUITE • PresidentialSUI.6S

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    SUITE Presidential

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    Presidential

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    Room code: SUI.6S

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  • SUITE LUXURYSUITE • LUXURYSUI.LX-1

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    SUITE LUXURY

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: SUI.LX-1

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXE ONE BEDSUITE • DELUXE ONE BED • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²SUI.1B-DX
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    SUITE DELUXE ONE BED

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    2 photos

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
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    DELUXE ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.1B-DX

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • FAMILY ROOM CAPACITY 2FAMILY ROOM • CAPACITY 2FAM.C2

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    FAMILY ROOM CAPACITY 2

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    CAPACITY 2

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.C2

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DB

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

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    SUITE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DX

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU-1

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.SU-1

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  • TWIN TWO BEDSTWIN • TWO BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²TWN.2B
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    TWIN TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Futon, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width, Rollaways on demand
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.2B

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIORSUI.SU

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    SUITE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.SU

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  • Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURYROO.LX

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    Room LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.LX

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMS ONE BATHROOMFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDROOMS ONE BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²FAM.1W-B2
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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMS ONE BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–4 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Futon
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS ONE BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.1W-B2

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²DBL.DX-2
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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-2

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Mini fridge
    • Housekeeping
    • Towels and bed linen at surcharge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Safe
    • Pay movies
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Twelve Hotel

9.2
Excellent
782 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Value
7.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Kristy
We really enjoyed our stay at The Twelve Hotel. Our family suite was perfect for our family of 4, with two separate bedrooms. The staff was very friendly and the hotel was really well decorated. We loved the bar downstairs and all the quirky touches.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Kelly
Well located at centre of Limerick, and awesome breakfast. New and clean rooms, overlooking pedestrian only street. Would definitely stay there again.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2026
Noel
Poor welcome at reception …first room had a bad damp/dog smell…so moved second day.

Unable to order dinner at 8.48pm despite being told kitchen open til 9pm..we only arrived at 8.20pm ..& waited quite a while to be booked in as no one manning reception. Rang the bell 3 times & went to bar area twice to ask for a staff member to book us in.

Lift had a dog smell on second day.

Good breakfast & friendly night staff manning the bar.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Dave
We are elderly guests.
The shower was in the bath.
Only just over half the length of the bath had an non slip on base.
No problem with getting in but difficulty getting out a step too far
Should supply a non slip mat
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Tammy
Excellent stay at the hotel just outside of Galway city. Very helpful staff, modern and clean room with air conditioning which was great as the weather was warm and humid. Nice included breakfast with our room including a tasty continental selection as well as a cooked breakfast in addition. Excellent location for a day trip to the Aran Islands with the ferry terminal less than 30 minutes away. Very helpful staff - we were impressed that they express posted my brother's airpods to our next hotel free of charge when he accidentally left them in the room when we checked out. Would stay here again, great hotel!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Denis
We really enjoyed our stay.Fabulous hotel mantained so beautifully..staff attentive & friendly.Breakfast was delicious.I am a coeliac & staff looked after my needs.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Jill
A lovely hotel to unwind and chill out
Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Katy
Location was great for us and it had AC!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Judith
Lovely room with comfortable beds, clean and well stocked. Loved the small welcome cake!
Breakfast was great with a good choice of fresh and local produce. Cooked breakfast to order worked well.
Good value for money.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Lorie
My only complaint was that the hallways were so dark. I know it was supposed to be atmospheric but if I had been traveling alone, it wouldn't have felt safe. Everything else about the hotel was great!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Aimee
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Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Jim
Hotel room was great, plenty of parking and breakfast was included.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
Jeanne
It was nice. The people were great. It could just use an upgrade. The room was dark and could be updated but it wasnt terrible.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Nicole
Excellent parking options, great food options, loved the cookie and the card left in the room. Excellent value.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2026
Alishia
We enjoyed our stay. Parking was convenient and easily accessible. Our room was clean and comfortable. The dining was ok at Pins, nothing special. Over all, would stay again and would recommend to a friend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2026
Damian
TV did not work properly kept losing the signal on the channels
Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2026
Dorothy
Breakfast was outstanding. The hotel rooms had nice updated bathrooms, but to general this felt more like a motel 6 than a unique boutique hotel.
Partner
2/10
Poor
15 May 2026
Richard
I booked the hotel more than a month on advance of my stay and after I arrived into Ireland, the Twelve notified me that they overbooked and they couldn't accommodate my booking. They were apologetic and assisted me in finding an alternate hotel but it wasn't something I wanted to experience since I spent a lot of time researching where we wanted to stay.
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
jeffrey
Our stay was excellent. The breakfast was over the top and fresh. Parking is free and covered. The location is close to at least three very good restaurants including one in the building.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Danielle
Top notch in every regard with some surprise nice touches. Bed super comfy. Huge suite. Fun bar.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Dave
This was a nice place to stay, The management had a little welcoming gift for our anniversary which was great. Nice walk along the water and breakfast was really good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Mike
Staff and Location were great. Close enough to Galway to participate and far enough out to enjoy the country side. You will not regret staying here
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Grant
What an awesome place to stay, will definitely go again. Great on site parking and the food was great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Debby
Exceeded all expectations! So many little details met! Room was very comfortable with great mattress and bedding! Water provided at no additional charge. Car parking free. Food was EXCELLENT!!! Breakfast was gourmet and included in our booking! We also had dinner on the Blackthorn which again was fabulous and the aged prime rib, potatoes with home garlic aoli was 5 star worthy!! Way to go staff of The Twelve!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Thomas
The property is located in Barna, enough of a distance from Galway centre that you would have to plane your trip to avoid traffic.
The restaurant and lounge area was spacious and staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was very good.
The pier is only a short walk away and the pub kitty-corner , O’Donnely’s was a more rustic local pub that was great for chatting with locals.
The room was beautifully appointed and clean and the shower was awesome. If you are not wanting to be in downtown Galway futile this spot is fantastic.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2026
John
Room1248
Setting for hot does not work in the shower
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
Stephen
The hotel is dated. It needs an upgrade.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Demetra
We needed a room for the night so could visit Galway in the morning. Room was Clean and the staff was excellent throughout our stay. Breakfast was actually amazing and we were pleasantly surprised. Would recommend if you're ok with staying a bit out of the city centre. Free parking included !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Denis
This was a phenomenal property and I would rate it 100 out of 10. You will not be disappointed by a stay here!!
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Mar 2026
Elizabeth
Disappointing stay in this hotel, room cold and dated. Hotel common areas were mayhem. Breakfast was below average. Not worth the money, much better value accommodation to be got in the area.
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2026
Elaine
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Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Norman
This is paradise for dogs and their owners. Dog rooms are full suites with massive king beds and a separate living room with two couches and even a free dog bed and bowls. The reception. Has a gift bag with dog toys and treats and poop bags. Dogs are even able to order off a menu in the restaurant to eat with their people. My dog is refusing to go home!
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Mary
Staff were very friendly and helpful especially the receptionist
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Trevor
Parking easy room clean and comfortable top class hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Yvonne
Good value food room staff all lovely
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Gary
Good atmosphere
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
Edward
Great stay, Great breakfast, nice staff
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
John
Main entrance door terrible
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Jenny
Super room, comfy bed and wonderful staff!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2026
David
regular stop for us...cant wait till next time....
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2025
Suzanne
Lovely room, great breakfasts, lovely friendly staff. Nice having choice of bath or shower. Loved the hand written welcome note and Voya bathroom products. Both restaurants super and nice having the choice.
Bed not as comfy as expected but a great size. Tap & sink in the bathroom was leaking.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2025
Jennifer
Very helpful staff in both the hotel and restaurant, and we loved the room! Also, even though we weren't traveling with a dog, the warm welcome to dogs was wonderful.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2025
heather
A unique property. Staff was amazing. Walkable to the water and some restaurants.
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Izabela
Clean, Staff friendly, great food
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2025
David
have stayed here several times. handy to the city via bus. Handy to the bay and all west of Galway. hotel itself is excellent with a great array of food on offer. Breakfast as always was excellent. We will be back very soon
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2025
Michele
The folks there were just awesome! We were greeted with a handwritten note by Isabella along with a homemade treat! The location was great. The room was enormous and the bed comfy. Breakfast was a real treat! We loved being so close to the water and would definitely stay there again. It was a perfect location for our day trip to Kylemore Abbey!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Scott
Great place with excellent staff.
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2025
Matthew
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
John
Great
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
James
Fantastic room
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Elizabeth
Easy check-in, classy surroundings, clean rooms and great breakfast. Not looking for much else.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Lester
Great rooms !!!!
Great breakfast !!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2025
Lynn
Breakfast was great but in the evening we had ordered pizza which was regrettable. The sauce was never absorbed into the dough and all the sauce, cheese and toppings remained on the pan.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Breda
Staff were very friendly and efficient. Bedrooms were large and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Emily
Brakfast was great and staff was helpful and welcoming.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Karl
Great stay! Highly recommend.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2025
Aly
Great property and location but could benefit from an update. We stayed here two nights as we traveled around Ireland. The room was very good sized, the bed was very comfortable, and the room and property were always very clean. The hotel is cute but looks like it could use small updates to truly capture its theme. We ate breakfast at the restaurant two mornings and found the food to be very good quality with a nice selection of items on the breakfast bar in addition to the customized hot meals. We also ate in The Pins restaurant one evening and really enjoyed the pizza and dinner salads. The entire staff was very helpful and friendly. Even without updates we would stay here again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Kaetlyn
Great breakfast, clean very spacious room. Close enough to town. Great stay
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2025
Julia
Great stay for a quick visit to Galway. A bit far if you're planning to spend most of your time in Galway City (had to wait a bit for taxis, buses weren't too frequent) but the village area was lovely and more quiet. Blackthorn restaurant was so delicious! Rooms were a little dated but still very comfortable and clean.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2025
Russell
The hotel was nice and offered something a little different. The staff were mixed, some were excellent but others seemed to do the minimum they could get away with, mainly in the restaurant. However the breakfast staff were excellent as was the food
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Peter
Fantastic stay at a wonderful hotel. There was everything we needed for our stay and the staff were very efficient and helpful. Room was spacious and well equipped with a super comfortable bed. Breakfasts were excellent and a wide choice of both cold and hot food made to order. The recommendations from staff were really helpful in regards to some local areas to visit and using the bus service into Galway. Would definitely recommend and wouldn’t hesitate staying again. Thank you for making our stay so memorable with the ‘Happy Birthday’ message and sweet treat for my husband when we arrived.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Catherine

Great hotel for a Galway visit

Great hotel with wonderful customer service and a delicious full breakfast. Nice and quiet. Great area but the taxi ride to the center of town was about 15-20 minutes. Would definitely stay there again. Be sure to have dinner at O’Gradys on the pier which is a short walk away. Fabulous!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Katie
The hotel was is beautiful. The tiny touches make it feel special. We stayed in a king suite which was a luxurious space and very large with a couch and a bar space. Our room came with breakfast which was delicious. We also ate at the restaurant which is good with plenty of great beer options. The only point lost was our cable didn’t work due to the wire coming out of the wall. The staff working that night tried their best and made a quick fix, but with so much attention to detail I was surprised by the error. Would absolutely stay again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2025
Barbara
They did not come to do our room until quite late one day they did not come at all and when they did come, they did not chop us up on the tea in the coffee,
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Hazel Jane
Great decor and friendly staff. Very comfortable room and superb breakfast. Will stay here again, when next in Galway, for sure.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Karen

Nice hotel

We enjoyed our three night stay at The Twelve hotel in Barna. We decided to try staying outside of Galway and used bus and taxi to get in and out of town.
The hotel is very nice. The room is spacious (we had a King suite). The morning breakfast was excellent.
While Barna was not particularly walkable, we were able to take the city bus both into Galway to explore the city and take an excursion to the Cliffs of Moher, as well as to the ferrys to Aran Islands.
Staff was professional and helpful, printing out the bus timetable for us.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Brian
Excellent modern hotel with good dining options,good parking and friendly staff.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Marcel
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2025
Stephanie
good overall
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Daniel
Very nice hotel, quiet and very clean. Parking not so good paid parking offsite.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
marcel
NA
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2025
Pallavi
Property is awesome and the staff is very friendly.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
30 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Disrupted stay

Disappointed with how the hotel handled a fire alarm fault at 1am. There was no information offered by staff when guests assembled at reception. Staff seemed fo be scrambling.
Guests making noise and playing loud music in room next to ours and don’t feel this was handled well either.
At breakfast the next morning I overheard a guest asking for information in relation to needed a doctor and floor manager did not seem to be aware of options available in the vicinity (I was from the area so could advise of a walk in GP service across from hospital) .
Staff need to be better briefed in handling such situations.
Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Nov 2024
derek
No internet
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Allison
Loved staying here!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Matt
Our check-in was excellent with Bradley at the desk. Breakfast was very pleasant & fresh. The room was well appointed with a record player!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2024
Eamon

Pleasant stay

Very pleasent
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2024
Ruth K
It was farther away from Galway than we expected.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Marion
A wonderful night and amazing meal at West. Fabulous stay in every way.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Adair
Great hotel to stay in! Staff were amazing, the room was very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was fantastic also.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Lee
ed this hotel. Nice rooms. Restaurants were very good. Staff very nice. Good location
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Lea
Loved the breakfast at this hotel. First class!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2024
Jill
The rooms were clean and nicely appointed. The restaurant was very good. The breakfast was nice. The Staff were helpful. The only issue was they had beer keg exchange below our room in the wee hours of the morning that work is up.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2024
Stephen
This is a very nice hotel, with very generous sized rooms and comfortable beds. It is a little bit dated. It did not have, for example, USB ports for charging your devices, and the shower was a little bit odd. Otherwise the amenities were very nice. The bar and restaurant were excellent. Both dinner and breakfast were very good. They were not cheap, but were decent value.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Tamara
Nice hotel, the room was comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Rebecca Ann
Lovely hotel
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Kieran

Enjoy Barna

Great hotel in lovely town, great bar, great restaurant and plenty of good pubs and great restaurants nearby
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2024
Karen
My daughter and I travel quite a bit. This was a pleasant stay. The beds were very comfortable. There was plenty of room and the bathroom was top notch.
Throw the amenities, seaweed bath, and it was all ver the top. Definitely recommend!!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2024
Erin
The hotel lobby and bar were interesting and fun. Live music each night. The parking was easy and included. The rooms were musty with very little air flow even with the window open. The bathroom fan did not work to take humidity out after a shower.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
25 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

ZERO for the Twelve

Checked-in to a tired-looking lobby.
Bags and trolleys everywhere, unattended.
Requested dinner at WEST - closed.
Room had been \"cleaned\" but had human hairs still clearly visible on beds and dirt & dust on head-board, chairs, floor, bathroom.
No food available on return from sightseeing at 9pm - not even room service.
Massage reserved had been \"forgotten\"... just didn't bother to correctly note reservation....
Hotel staff in loud conversation outside my room late at night preventing sleep.
I had stayed at this hotel previously and was content to overlook certain shortcomings - but no more.
Shame on The Twelve.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Jane
This hotel was a luxury hotel with great immunities
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

ZERO for the Twelve

Checked-in to a tired-looking lobby. Bags and trolleys everywhere, unattended. Requested dinner at WEST - closed. Room had been \"cleaned\" but had human hairs still clearly visible on beds and blatant clumps of dirt and dust on head-board, chairs, floor, bathroom. Assured evening meal/room service would satisfy - when eventually returned from sightseeing - CLOSED! No food available, even on room service. Bathroom had minimal towel / accessory provision. Had reserved a massage from the Spa which had been \"forgotten\"... when called next morning to ask \"Where was treatment or where should we go?\" was met with absolute ignorance and no useful apology or excuse - just didn't bother to correctly note reservation.... Hotel staff (male receptionist and female massage therapist) had spent previous night banging in and out of doors by my room in loud conversation about using a shower and leaving a key somewhere later that night - complete lack of soundproofing meant that all their activities were very audible and kept residents from sleeping if nearby...
Basically this was an absolute horror show. I had stayed at this hotel previously and was content to overlook certain shortcomings - but no more.
Boutique hotel my foot... it is a tired little place that needs a good overhaul in principles of service and hygiene and standards of hotel facilities appropriate to prices charged. Shame on The Twelve.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
jemma
This was the easiest check-in and out, excellent service, great food and comfortable room! Loved it!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Aug 2024
Tara
We had the family suite which had a nice large space. Everything was fine except that the varnish on the tables was very sticky. Felt like there was a film on the tables. There was dust in the coffee cups after taking out the pile of creamers. The fairy door was a quaint little extra and the gift cards for the kids to get a treat at the bakery was a special touch!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2024
Monish
Clean and quiet property
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Christian

Presque twelves étoiles !

Hôtel spacieux et confortable avec personnel avenant et efficace. Délicieux petit déjeuner et excellent restaurant. Service impeccable. Seul petit bémol, le ménage serait à améliorer pour une note 5 étoiles…
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2024
Amy

Great stay!

The hotel is in a great spot, rooms are spacious and the food in the restaurant is always delicious!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Neil

Greatbplace

Staff were amazing, left chocolates for our anniversary in the room with lovely note from Laura in reception
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Sadie
Beautiful hotel, friendly & great restaurant within.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Neil
This was an exceptional hotel with great staff. We enjoyed our stay there while exploring Galway and the west of Ireland. It is not downtown Galway, but it not far and the property provides a very nice and quiet alternative to the downtown hotels.
Leisure Family

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