City center retreat .Stay at this Galway hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course and 2 miles (3 km) of University of Galway. Music for Galway Limited and University Hospital Galway are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course - 1 min walk
University of Galway - 3 min drive
University Hospital Galway - 7 min drive
Quay Street - 8 min drive
Eyre Square - 8 min drive
Getting around
Galway Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Smokey's Café - 7 min drive
Coffee on Line - 6 min drive
College Bar | NUI Galway - 7 min drive
The Ardilaun Bistro - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
About this property
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Quay Street
Glenlo Abbey Hotel offers its guests a golf course and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Self parking and valet parking are free.
This 5-star Galway hotel is smoke free.
1 building
50 guestrooms or units
3 levels
2 dining venues
2 bars or lounges
Meeting rooms
Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
Childcare (surcharge)
Business facilities
Conference space
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Game room or arcade
Pool or billiards table
Library
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireplace in lobby
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Glenlo Abbey Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.
This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
DVD player
In-room child care (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
24-hour room service
Things to do
9 holes of golf
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Fishing
Free bicycle rentals
Golf driving range
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
Cable channels
DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Desk
Free newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 40
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-out fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
National rating
Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars.
Property is also known as
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Glenlo Abbey Bushypark
Glenlo Abbey Hotel County Galway, Ireland
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Glenlo Abbey Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Despite the huge cost we paid in advance for a deluxe view room, we were given a basement room whose windows faced directly onto a walkway, allowing other guests to look directly into our room. This meant we couldn't enjoy the view we paid for, as the nets had to be closed. We asked to move to a higher floor, but they 'had no rooms of our type'. Our option was to stick with the fish bowl, or pay an extra EUR120/night for a suite. We opted for the suite, but buyer beware.
My partner and I had a wonderful stay at Glenlo Abbey in the lead up to Christmas 2023. The hotel and its grounds are spectacular and in a brilliant location a short drive from the city centre. The hotel was decorated so beautifully for Christmas. The rooms are a fabulous size and so comfortable. Every member of staff that we engaged with was charming and helpful. Dinner in The Pullman Restaurant was a particular treat, as were cocktails while enjoying live piano in the residents bar. Our stay truly felt like a treat. The only constructive point of feedback I have would be regarding the breakfast, which we found to be disappointing. The menu was a little confusing (no offer of the standard Full Irish, for example), portions were quite small, we always had to ask for more toast, eggs were undercooked, and the continental offer was not quite as extensive or exciting as other five star hotels that we’ve experienced. The service at breakfast was as lovely as ever, however, and overall I would recommend this hotel for a special stay.
This hotel is absolutely incredible. It was beautiful and surrounded by incredible nature. I enjoyed taking morning walks in the hotel grounds and having a late night drink in the historic bar indoors. Service was lovely, thank you Storm and all the front door staff for your kindness! The front desk team also put me in touch with a driver who organized a beautiful tour of Connemara. This is a beautiful, magical place and I can't recommend it enough.
Glenlo Abbey is simply amazing. The staff are proper Irish men and women who went out of their way to make our stay perfect. One day we just spent the day at the Abbey to simply enjoy the beauty and hospitality. We definitely will be back.
Beautiful property, wonderful staff- we especially liked Michael, the man who greeted us upon arrival- he is a gem! Rooms were fabulous and beds were comfortable. Beautifully decorated hotel. Loved our stay here!
Beautiful grounds to view or walk around. Inside has lots of charm yet fresh and elegant. Many cozy nooks to sit and have a quiet moment or drink before heading out. Breakfast room has lovely views and many options.