Almara House
4 stars
9.2
Wonderful
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4 stars
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Almara House

4 stars
2 Merlin Gate, Merlin Park, Galway
9.2
Wonderful
1080 reviews
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Overview

The property is located in the city of Galway, 6 km from the beach and 7 km from the Galway Airport. Facilities and services include Baby Sitting, Credit Cards Accepted, Cycling, Fishing within 5kms, Golfing within 5kms, Hair Dryer, Horse Riding, Int…WebBeds
The property is located in the city of Galway, 6 km from the beach and 7 km from the Galway Airport. Facilities and services include Baby Sitting, Credit Cards Accepted, Cycling, Fishing within 5kms, Golfing within 5kms, Hair Dryer, Horse Riding, Internet Access, Ironing, No Smoking House, Private Car Park, Satellite, Tea In Bedrooms, TV in Bedroom, Walking, Wi-Fi. Address: 2 Merlin Gate, Old Dublin Rd, Galway, H91 R2V8, IrelandWebBeds
9.2
Wonderful rating
Based on 1080 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Sat 7/26
Sun 7/27

The neighborhood - Murrough

2 Merlin Gate, Merlin Park, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre7 min walk
  • Merlin Park Regional Hospital13 min walk
  • Merlin Park Woods13 min walk

Reviews

9.2
Wonderful
1080 verified ratings
Wonderful
844
Very good
143
Good
44
Okay
23
Fair
16
Mediocre
4
Poor
6

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the friendly and accommodating service, particularly highlighting the excellent breakfast options. The cleanliness of the facilities was also frequently mentioned as a strong point. However, some guests noted issues with noise from the surroundings and compact bathrooms. Overall, the location was appreciated for its accessibility to public transport and proximity to Galway city center.
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9.0
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Peter, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Clean and comfortable
9.0
Wonderful
Chiara, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Excellent position, the bus stop was just across the street and easy to reach. Breakfast was amazing, Máire’s pancakes were delicious and she and Tony were very kind and welcoming. The bed was also very cozy and comfy. We totally recommend it!
10
Wonderful
Nicole, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Cozy, clean, comfortable rooms and just a quick bus ride away from Galway city. Maire and Tony were absolutely wonderful! They were really lovely and caring, you can tell that they’ve been doing this for a while :) we can absolutely recommend staying here!
10
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Vicki, Aug 2024
Pros (+) The hosts Marie and Matt are wonderful. They make you feel so at home and are so accommodating. The pancakes were sensational. The facilities were so clean and well presented. It is in such a great location. Highly recommend staying here. Thank you Marie and Matt.
Cons (-) Nothing we didn’t like. Except we only stayed one night instead of 2-3.
10
Wonderful
Efthymios, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Tidy, quiet and very clean accommodation. Guests parking available, bus stop just 100 steps. Varied and freshly cooked breakfast. The owners happy and smiling were very supportive, made us feel like family members and even more. (Thank you Mora, Tony and Thay… will see you soon )
Cons (-) N/A
10
Wonderful
Patricia, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Upon arrival we were welcomed by the owner, a lovely lady which was very friendly and helpful. We had delicious breakfast. Excellent hospitality. Definitely recommend this place!
8.0
Very good
Grace, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Staff were very friendly and helpful, extremely comfy bed and lovely breakfast
Cons (-) Location was not in Galway centre but was extremely easy to get to via bus
10
Wonderful
Brinkmann, Aug 2024
Pros (+) I've had a lot of reservations about staying at any B&B, especially because me and my sister are not necessarily the most social with strangers, as by our East-Frisian nature; All those reservations and doubts got swept away on day 1. Our hosts were the most incredible people we met on that island. We felt welcomed from the moment we stepped through the door. They really went above and beyond in a...
Cons (-) The one HUGE downside of staying at the Almara House, is that afterwards, you'll probably never find another B&B as wonderful as this :(
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10
Wonderful
Bill, Aug 2024
Pros (+) Oh my, this was such a good stay. Maire, Tony and their terrific staff care so much about you and are so supportive. Almara House is a peaceful, quiet property. You will sleep well here. You’ll also eat surprisingly well. I honestly did not expect the quality of the breakfast, it is so fresh and well sourced. Do yourself a favor and have the pancakes on the first morning. There’s some elevated coo...
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10
Wonderful
Merrill, Aug 2024
Pros (+) The care, thoughtfulness and assistance naturally provided by Tony and Mora was extraordinary. While we were only there four days, we clicked early on and felt like family by the time we left. The breakfast was delicious, the place is spotlessly clean, and there was a peacefulness in our room. Because I had issues with my rental car, Tony drove me back to their office and sorted out the problem in...
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Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Hairdryer
  • Babysitting or child care
  • 24hr front desk
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hiking

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 4:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 11:00 am
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