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The Twelve Hotel

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen area.
Three individuals standing on a sandy beach with a body of water in the background.
A bar area with a curved counter, blue bar stools, and a neon sign listing drinks.
A modern bar area with a bar counter, blue bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a table.
A stone building with the sign "The Twelve" on its facade.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $159
$140 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Barna Village, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mags Boreen
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bearna Golf And Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Funnymoon Suite

A room with a large, curved wicker chair, a bed with a patterned headboard, and a wall with a floral wallpaper design.

Funnymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a living area, dining space, and a bedroom.

Suite X11

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk with a bottle of champagne, and a chair.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a black lamp, and a vase with a plant on a dark wooden nightstand.

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Galway

With a stay at The Twelve Hotel in Galway (Freeport), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quay Street and Eyre Square. .This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Galway Bay and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mags Boreen.

What's nearby

  • Galway Bay - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mags Boreen - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bearna Golf And Country Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Quay Street - 17 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Eyre Square - 18 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 16 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hooked - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kai Cafe + Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O'Connor's Famous Pub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Twelve Hotel

The Twelve Hotel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at West Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
West Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Pins Gastro Bar - This gastropub specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pizza Dozzina Artisanal - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Pins Bakery Shop - Onsite coffee shop.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Dozzina Artisanal
  • The Pins Bakery Shop
  • The Pins Gastro Bar
  • West Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 15 2027 to September 19 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Twelve Barna
Twelve Hotel Barna
The 12 Hotel
The Twelve Hotel Galway/Barna, Ireland
Twelve Hotel
Twelve Hotel Barna
The Twelve Hotel Galway/Barna
The Twelve Hotel Hotel
The Twelve Hotel Galway
The Twelve Hotel Hotel Galway

The Twelve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 778 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was great, plenty of parking and breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay.Fabulous hotel mantained so beautifully..staff attentive & friendly.Breakfast was delicious.I am a coeliac & staff looked after my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an awesome place to stay, will definitely go again. Great on site parking and the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay, The management had a little welcoming gift for our anniversary which was great. Nice walk along the water and breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent parking options, great food options, loved the cookie and the card left in the room. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, Great breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Parking was convenient and easily accessible. Our room was clean and comfortable. The dining was ok at Pins, nothing special. Over all, would stay again and would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was outstanding. The hotel rooms had nice updated bathrooms, but to general this felt more like a motel 6 than a unique boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the hotel just outside of Galway city. Very helpful staff, modern and clean room with air conditioning which was great as the weather was warm and humid. Nice included breakfast with our room including a tasty continental selection as well as a cooked breakfast in addition. Excellent location for a day trip to the Aran Islands with the ferry terminal less than 30 minutes away. Very helpful staff - we were impressed that they express posted my brother's airpods to our next hotel free of charge when he accidentally left them in the room when we checked out. Would stay here again, great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Location were great. Close enough to Galway to participate and far enough out to enjoy the country side. You will not regret staying here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent. The breakfast was over the top and fresh. Parking is free and covered. The location is close to at least three very good restaurants including one in the building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super room, comfy bed and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a phenomenal property and I would rate it 100 out of 10. You will not be disappointed by a stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy room clean and comfortable top class hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful especially the receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. The people were great. It could just use an upgrade. The room was dark and could be updated but it wasnt terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was that the hallways were so dark. I know it was supposed to be atmospheric but if I had been traveling alone, it wouldn't have felt safe. Everything else about the hotel was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are elderly guests. The shower was in the bath. Only just over half the length of the bath had an non slip on base. No problem with getting in but difficulty getting out a step too far Should supply a non slip mat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch in every regard with some surprise nice touches. Bed super comfy. Huge suite. Fun bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, Staff friendly, great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a room for the night so could visit Galway in the morning. Room was Clean and the staff was excellent throughout our stay. Breakfast was actually amazing and we were pleasantly surprised. Would recommend if you're ok with staying a bit out of the city centre. Free parking included !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Poor welcome at reception …first room had a bad damp/dog smell…so moved second day. Unable to order dinner at 8.48pm despite being told kitchen open til 9pm..we only arrived at 8.20pm ..& waited quite a while to be booked in as no one manning reception. Rang the bell 3 times & went to bar area twice to ask for a staff member to book us in. Lift had a dog smell on second day. Good breakfast & friendly night staff manning the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value food room staff all lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025