Guesthouse The Light House
40 Lough Atalia Road, Galway, Ireland – Great location - show map
The room was huge and the bed was extremely comfortable. Great location and Frances the owner was very accommodating and lovely to deal with.
IrelandLoved 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
IrelandGreat view, nice room, very clean. Easy to get to, very close to the bus station for the tours.
United States of Americagreat location. Host was very kind and helpful. fantastic view from the room
CanadaVery nice room and place, beautiful view, excellent location.
CroatiaGood location and very clean. Owner was friendly. Free parking.
United States of AmericaGreat location with a water view. Clean room and comfortable beds.
United States of AmericaGreat place. You could walk to the center. Wish I had more time there.
United States of AmericaThe view and location were incredible! It was a spacious room and the young woman was sweet and friendly! Overall we loved our stay.
United States of AmericaIt was very clean and close to downtown. Easy access to everything.
United States of America
The Light House
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Ceri
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Shannon
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Mitch
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Marc
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Danijela
Croatia
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Wendy
United States of America
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Bret
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Catherine
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Katie
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Lisa
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Overlooking the ocean, The Light House offers 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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Located in the top-rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4!
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Double Room with Garden View
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Quadruple Room with Sea View
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Standard Twin Room with Garden View
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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
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Double Room with Sea View
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See what guests loved the most:
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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. ”
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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
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Mitch
United States of America“Great view, nice room, very clean. Easy to get to, very close to the bus station for the tours.”
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Marc
Canada“great location. Host was very kind and helpful. fantastic view from the room”
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Danijela
Croatia“Very nice room and place, beautiful view, excellent location.”
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Wendy
United States of America
“Good location and very clean. Owner was friendly. Free parking.”
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Bret
United States of America
“Great location with a water view. Clean room and comfortable beds. ”
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Catherine
United States of America
“Great place. You could walk to the center. Wish I had more time there.”
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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.”
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Lisa
United States of America
“It was very clean and close to downtown. Easy access to everything.”
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About The Light House
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Host Info
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
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Galway Greyhound Stadium0.2 miles
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Eyre Square0.4 miles
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Eyre Square Centre0.4 miles
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Galway Shopping Center0.4 miles
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Lynch’s Castle0.5 miles
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Shop Street0.5 miles
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Bold Art Gallery0.6 miles
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The Market0.6 miles
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St. Nicholas Collegiate Church0.6 miles
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National University of Galway0.8 miles
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Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre0.9 miles
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Galway Bay5.5 miles
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Spiddal10.1 miles
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Dead Mans Beach2,600 feet
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Ballyloughane Beach4,600 feet
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Train Galway Railway Station0.3 miles
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Shannon Airport40.6 miles
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Ireland West Airport Knock44.9 miles
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Amenities of The Light House
Most popular amenities
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
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Pets are not allowed.
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
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
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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
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
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
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Light House by:
- Car 1h 10min
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Check-in at The Light House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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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
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The Light House is 1,950 feet from the center of Galway.
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Room options at The Light House include:
- Double
- Quad
- Twin
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The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from The Light House.
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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.
