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Guesthouse The Light House

The Light House

40 Lough Atalia Road, Galway, Ireland – Great location - show map

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7.7
Good
860 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Total

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

The room was huge and the bed was extremely comfortable. Great location and Frances the owner was very accommodating and lovely to deal with.

Ceri Ireland

Loved my stay, was greeted by female staff member who gave us all the info we needed. The place was decorated with Christmas banners up the stairs which looked adorable. The room was lovely and had a beautiful sea view. A gorgeous and comfortable stay for a great price! Will definitely be back in future

Shannon Ireland

Great view, nice room, very clean. Easy to get to, very close to the bus station for the tours.

Mitch United States of America

great location. Host was very kind and helpful. fantastic view from the room

Marc Canada

Very nice room and place, beautiful view, excellent location.

Danijela Croatia

Good location and very clean. Owner was friendly. Free parking.

Wendy United States of America

Great location with a water view. Clean room and comfortable beds.

Bret United States of America

Great place. You could walk to the center. Wish I had more time there.

Catherine United States of America

The view and location were incredible! It was a spacious room and the young woman was sweet and friendly! Overall we loved our stay.

Katie United States of America

It was very clean and close to downtown. Easy access to everything.

Lisa United States of America

Great location!

8.4
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The Light House

The Light House

7.7
Good
860 reviews
  • 8.4

    Great location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was huge and the bed was extremely comfortable. Great location and Frances the owner was very accommodating and lovely to deal with.”
    Ceri Ceri Ireland Ireland
  • “Loved my stay, was greeted by female staff member who gave us all the info we needed. The place was decorated with Christmas banners up the stairs which looked adorable.”
    Shannon Shannon Ireland Ireland
  • “Great view, nice room, very clean. Easy to get to, very close to the bus station for the tours.”
    Mitch Mitch United States of America United States of America
  • “great location. Host was very kind and helpful. fantastic view from the room”
    Marc Marc Canada Canada
  • “Very nice room and place, beautiful view, excellent location.”
    Danijela Danijela Croatia Croatia
  • “Good location and very clean. Owner was friendly. Free parking.”
    Wendy Wendy United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location with a water view. Clean room and comfortable beds.”
    Bret Bret United States of America United States of America
  • “Great place. You could walk to the center. Wish I had more time there.”
    Catherine Catherine United States of America United States of America
  • “The view and location were incredible! It was a spacious room and the young woman was sweet and friendly! Overall we loved our stay.”
    Katie Katie United States of America United States of America
  • “It was very clean and close to downtown. Easy access to everything.”
    Lisa Lisa United States of America United States of America

Overlooking the ocean, The Light House offers beautiful sea views and a convenient city-center location, a 3-minute walk from Galway train and bus stations.

It is very well-placed for all Galway city has to offer, and you can relax watch the sun rise and set over Galway Bay.

This is our guests' favorite part of Galway, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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뀐 Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4!

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7.7
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860 reviews
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  • Ceri Ireland

    “The room was huge and the bed was extremely comfortable. Great location and Frances the owner was very accommodating and lovely to deal with. ”

  • Shannon Ireland

    “Loved my stay, was greeted by female staff member who gave us all the info we needed. The place was decorated with Christmas banners up the stairs which looked adorable. The room was lovely and had a beautiful sea view. A gorgeous and comfortable stay for a great price! Will definitely be back in future ” Read more

  • Mitch United States of America

    “Great view, nice room, very clean. Easy to get to, very close to the bus station for the tours.”

  • Marc Canada

    “great location. Host was very kind and helpful. fantastic view from the room”

  • Danijela Croatia

    “Very nice room and place, beautiful view, excellent location.”

  • Wendy United States of America

    “Good location and very clean. Owner was friendly. Free parking.”

  • Bret United States of America

    “Great location with a water view. Clean room and comfortable beds. ”

  • Catherine United States of America

    “Great place. You could walk to the center. Wish I had more time there.”

  • Katie United States of America

    “The view and location were incredible! It was a spacious room and the young woman was sweet and friendly! Overall we loved our stay.”

  • Lisa United States of America

    “It was very clean and close to downtown. Easy access to everything.”

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  • Last year we had to postpone our booking for one year, due to the pandemic. Unfortunately our outgoing flight was canceled and refunded due to travel restrictions. With that, I asked you with all your kindness if you could refund us the price of the reservation we had for this year, 14 and 15 March.

    Hello Guest All guests were offered the facility of rescheduling dates for a future date due to the fact that they cancelled under the non refundable policy.


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Host Info

Host Review Score 7.7

This is a family run facility with the presence of the family on the premises. Therefore it is a quiet place to stay and is convenient for bus tours which will pick you up from the Lighthouse and drop you at the door after your tour if you request this from the Galway tour company.

This Lighthouse is located on the Waterfront 5 minute walk from the City centre. The Train station and Coach station are 4 minutes walking from the premises. Galway Tour company provide tours to sights such as the 1) Cliffs of Moher 2) Connemara tour and 3) The Aran Islands. They can pick you up and drop you off at the Lighthouse Guest Accommodation on request for your comfort. Leaflets are provided for other tours with other tour companies in the entrance of the premises. Free Wifi to access all local events, the many and continuous festivals in Galway, concerts and theatre events that take place throughout the summer season. Free phone for Big "O" taxis available in the Lobby of the premises. The Lighthouse is situated seven doors away from The Radisson Blu where many conferences, weddings and events take place. The picturesque waterfront is a vista for those who appreciate its own particular beauty which is visible from the front door of the premises and can be seen on the website.

Languages spoken: English, French

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Galway Greyhound Stadium
    0.2 miles
  • Eyre Square
    0.4 miles
  • Eyre Square Centre
    0.4 miles
  • Galway Shopping Center
    0.4 miles
  • Lynch’s Castle
    0.5 miles
  • Shop Street
    0.5 miles
  • Bold Art Gallery
    0.6 miles
  • The Market
    0.6 miles
  • St. Nicholas Collegiate Church
    0.6 miles
Top attractions
  • National University of Galway
    0.8 miles
  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    0.9 miles
  • Galway Bay
    5.5 miles
  • Spiddal
    10.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Dead Mans Beach
    2,600 feet
  • Ballyloughane Beach
    4,600 feet
Public transit
  • Train Galway Railway Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Shannon Airport
    40.6 miles
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    44.9 miles
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Amenities of The Light House

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Kids' TV channels
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

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Sustainability initiatives

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Check-in

4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa JCB The Light House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Light House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

This property does not provide breakfast.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Please inform The Light House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about The Light House

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Light House by:

    • Car 1h 10min

  • Check-in at The Light House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Light House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking

  • The Light House is 1,950 feet from the center of Galway.

  • Room options at The Light House include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Twin

  • The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from The Light House.

  • The prices at The Light House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

7.7 Good 860 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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  • Good: 7 – 9

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  • Okay: 5 – 7

    181

  • Poor: 3 – 5

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  • Staff7.7
  • Facilities 7.4
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi8.4
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