Set in Galway and within 400 metres of Ladies Beach, Black Cat features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 700 metres from Grattan Beach, 2.4 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 2.7 km from Eyre Square. Galway Greyhound Stadium is 4 km away and Ballymagibbon Cairn is 40 km from the inn. The units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Black Cat, all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Galway Railway Station is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while National University of Galway is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 83 km from Black Cat.

Couples particularly 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)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aoife
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely little find, really liked the simplistic vibe of the place. Nice little touch with the carafe of water beside the bed, and the little chocolate. The coffee was also amazing. We didn't get to sample the tapas, but it smelled amazing. Would...
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    A very comfortable room, small and yet had everything required, finished to a high standard. The Tapas Restaurant below the guest rooms is exceptional - highly recommend and make sure you book! The location is excellent, right on Galway Bay and...
  • O
    Oisín
    Austria Austria
    Everything was really clean and well kept. It was easy to get help when needed and staff are super friendly and helpful.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • BlackCat
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic

Facilities of Black Cat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Polish

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

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

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

Please note that Black Cat is a historical building and as such, all rooms can only be accessed via stairs.

The property is located above a restaurant on a main Salthill Road. This may result in some noise.

Rooms at Black Cat are small with very limited storage space.

Please inform Black Cat in advance of your expected arrival time.

This property is adults only and will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are from 11.30pm until 8am.

Please inform Black Cat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Black Cat

  • Check-in at Black Cat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Black Cat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Black Cat is 1.5 miles from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Black Cat has 1 restaurant:

      • BlackCat
    • Room options at Black Cat include:

      • Double
      • Single
    • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Black Cat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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