About this property

A 5-minute drive from Galway city center, Ardawn House offers high-quality rooms with attached bathroom and an extensive breakfast menu. There is free on-site parking and Wi-Fi at this elegant guest house on Ireland’s western coast. Each room has a TV, wardrobe and ironing facilities. All have an en suite shower with complimentary toiletries provided. A full Irish breakfast is served alongside dishes including smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. There is a breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, cereals, porridge and homemade bread and preserves. Galway city offers a wide range of restaurants, shopping and cultural events, with attractions including Galway Cathedral and the National Aquarium of Ireland. Eyre Square in the center of the city is a 12-minute walk from Ardawn House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lawrence
    United States United States
    Great location. Friendly and efficient staff. Breakfast was the best we had with cook to order anyway you like. Staff is so accommodating and helpful. Thank you!
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Great location within walking distance to the city. The property was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful; many options as well as made to order.
  • Mary
    Canada Canada
    The special touches and extra effort made to make the rooms so comfortable. The breakfast offerings were incredible too, but the one feature that made it extra special was the staff, in particular, Anna and Denis. They are both very intuitive and...
  • Katie
    United States United States
    The staff was amazing going above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. They made special accommodations to provide breakfast for us when we had an early morning before their standard serving times. The property was clean and in a great location.
  • Lenard
    Canada Canada
    Great location from which we could stroll to the heart of the old city. Rooms were clean and well tended, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Fantastic breakfast selections, all well prepared.
  • Judy
    United States United States
    The staff—especially Manager Van-Denis—were attentive and responsive. We loved our cappuccino and gorgeous breakfast every morning. The guest house is a short walk to the center of Galway, the Square, shopping and pubs. Couldn’t ask for better!! 😍
  • Kathryn
    United States United States
    We had a delightful stay with attention paid to every detail…from our beautiful/comfortable room to a lovely breakfast…Dennis was a great host! Thank you.
  • William
    United States United States
    Both Denis and Anna were wonderful hosts. Property is in a great location - next to Rugby stadium and dog track but no issues with noise. Less than :10 minute walk to city centre. Excellent breakfast offerings, from trad Irish breakfast to French...
  • Thaddeus
    United States United States
    Clean, convenient, and simple. The manager Denis was very helpful.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    I stayed in one of the smaller rooms, which was cozy but very comfortable. A very comfortable bed and quiet surroundings at night. Breakfast was outstanding, with gluten-free options!

Managed by Ardawn Hospitality Limited

Company review score: 9.8Based on 2,381 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company info

We are avid trekkers and have visited and trekked some of the worlds great treks. We offer excellent advice on things to do and see while staying in Galway. We are also sailors and have had the pleasure of sailing in the Med, the Carribean, the Sea of Cortez and we even have a trans Atlantic notched up.

Property info

Ardawn House is a family run bed and breakfast. We opened in 1990 and have been serving guests since. Our breakfast is guaranteed to set you up for a great day in Galway and the surrounding areas of Connemara, The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Our home is in a quite residential area of the city. You can stroll into the city center in a matter of 10 minutes.

Neighborhood info

Our home is in a quite residential area of the city. You can stroll into the city center in a matter of 10 minutes. It is a very safe area and one need have no concerns in walking in the area. There are numerous restaurants and music venues in the center. There are fabulous walks along our seaside promenade or along the river banks and canals. One can stroll through our city and be charmed by some of the old historic buildings. In the evenings our city streets are alive with street entertainers. A visit to our Museum. University, St Patricks Cathedral, St Nicholas Church and the fisheries Tower are well worth visiting. Catch a live performance in our Town Hall Theatre. Take a cruise up the river Corrib on the Corrib Princess. Take a tour around our city on the open top bus. Visit the Aquarium in Salthill. Take in a performance of Trad on the Prom. Follow the whiskey trail through some of our best pubs. Dine in any one of a number of fine restaurants. Visit the farmers market open every Saturday. Grab a rental bike from the Coca Cola bike stands and take off to explore. Go on one of the many walking tours of the city. Relax and enjoy the city of the tribes.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Italian,Georgian,Romanian

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.