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The Boat Inn

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Oughterard guest house

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Photo gallery for The Boat Inn

A modern living room with a wooden entertainment unit, a television, and two sofas.
A black hair dryer on a wooden nightstand.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a paper towel dispenser.
A wooden vanity with a mirror, a small shelf with a lighthouse model, and a blue ottoman.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a headboard with integrated wall sconces.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Main Street, Oughterard, Oughterard, Galway, H91FF6F
  • Place, Lough Corrib
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Brigit's Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with blinds, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Classic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a dark headboard.

Junior Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a ceiling light.

Superior Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a wooden floor.

Classic Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a television mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a small seating area with a coffee machine.

Comfort Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Oughterard

In Oughterard .You'll find Lough Corrib and Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Oughterard Golf Club and Glengowla Mines are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lough Corrib - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Brigit's Garden - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Eyre Square - 34 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Quay Street - 35 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan’s Country Grocer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Little Flower - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Connemara Greenway Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Boat Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Oughterard guest house
The Boat Inn offers its guests express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Oughterard guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • No smoking on site
The Boat Inn offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit 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, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Boat Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Boat Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boat Inn?

As of Sept 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat Inn on Oct 11, 2026 start from CA $176, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Boat Inn offer free breakfast?

The Boat Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Boat Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Boat Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Boat Inn have a pool?

The Boat Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Boat Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Boat Inn to downtown Oughterard?

The Boat Inn is 0.1 mi away from Oughterard.

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Boat Inn is an incredible spot to stay in while visiting Oughterard or Galway. The rooms are so clean and well maintained. The check-in is really easy. I would highly recommend staying here. Plus it is in the middle of everything so you have plenty of food options and if you like nightlife it’s perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing and so glad we took a chance with no posted reviews. I will say the only down side is the two twin beds were not separated when looking at pictures provided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026