Experience world-class service at Ardawn House

A 5-minute drive from Galway city centre, Ardawn House offers high-quality en suite rooms 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 centre of the city is a 12-minute walk from Ardawn House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Galway

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aidan
    Ireland Ireland
    Very helpful staff, lovely quiet room and an exceptional breakfast
  • Marina
    Ireland Ireland
    Great bnb and great location, not far to walk to the city centre. The staff were amazing and so friendly. Would go out of their way to make you comfortable and content. They were fabulous. The breakfast was the best we've ever had. The pancakes...
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely location and about 5 minutes walk into Eyre Square Galway, Great staff and nice room but shower is very small
  • Klara
    Slovenia Slovenia
    we stayed in a family room witch was very comfortable and big enough. had our own bathroom, the beds were really comfortable and the host was very kind, gave us a lot of tips on where to go and the breakfast was fantastic, with plenty of choices....
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, helpful & friendly staff. Value for money with good breakfast & extra touches in rooms.
  • Konstantinos
    Greece Greece
    Super nice and friendly staff, a comfortable and clean room and an amazing breakfast service. Couldn't have asked for more from our stay in Ardawn house and we'll make sure to come back again.
  • Eilis
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the breakfast. Staff were lovely. Perfect location from Eyre's square
  • Sinead
    Ireland Ireland
    everything except very expensive 160 a lot of money for a single room. staff were exceptionally nice
  • Emer
    Ireland Ireland
    The location is only 10 min walk. The house manager Van and staff were so nice, friendly & paid extra attention to detail. Very professional. My favourite place to stay in Galway so far
  • Rachel
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were very pleasant & loved the xmas decorations bnb decor was lovely.

Managed by Ardawn Hospitality Limited

Company review score: 9.9Based on 1,477 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

German,English,French,Italian,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ardawn House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
Good free WiFi 50 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Chinese

House rules
Ardawn House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 cardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Ardawn House

  • Ardawn House is 850 yards from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ardawn House include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Single
  • Check-in at Ardawn House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Ardawn House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Ardawn House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Ardawn House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Ardawn House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)