Glenlo Abbey Hotel

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Quay Street

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Stately building with a prominent clock tower and arched windows, set amidst well-manicured grounds.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sitting area, and desk, featuring a chandelier and lamps.
Classic design with elegant furniture, a grand arched window, and a floral-patterned wall.
Relax by the fireplace in a spacious room with a grand ceiling, tufted sofa, and elegant wall sconces.
Experience fine dining in this elegant room with chandeliers, ornate decorations, and beautifully set tables.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Bushypark, Galway, Galway
  • University of Galway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Bedroom ( 2 minute walk from main hotel building)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

City center retreat .With a stay at this Kentfield hotel, 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

  • University of Galway - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Shop Street - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Quay Street - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Eyre Square - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Friars - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blazer's Bar and Bistro - ‬8 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. 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 is 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
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 34.50 for adults and EUR 28 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Library

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 at the property

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 34.50 for adults and EUR 28 for children
  • 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. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glenlo
Glenlo Abbey
Glenlo Abbey Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
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Glenlo Hotel
Glenlo Abbey Bushypark
Glenlo Abbey Hotel County Galway, Ireland
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Glenlo Abbey Hotel to the airport?

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is 1,221.2 mi (1326-min drive) away from the Nimes (FNI-Garons) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glenlo Abbey Hotel on Aug 2, 2025 start from $692.55, 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 Glenlo Abbey Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glenlo Abbey Hotel.

How close is Glenlo Abbey Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (13-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 3.7 mi (12-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Glenlo Abbey Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Glenlo Abbey Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 34.50 for adults and EUR 28 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (9-min drive) and Claudes Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Glenlo Abbey Hotel have a pool?

Glenlo Abbey Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Glenlo Abbey Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Glenlo Abbey Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Glenlo Abbey Hotel to downtown Galway?

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is 2.7 mi away from Galway.

Glenlo Abbey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 613 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

AJ

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The service and room fell short of expectations though the grounds are spectacular. The dining options are good, but not standout. The room had a musty smell and lacked control over temperature. The service was average. The grounds were gorgeous and the falconry was a fun and wonderful highlight of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived until we checked out the staff were top notch. The evening movie was a nice touch. The falconry experience with Jason a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Castle Rock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is beautiful in an amazing setting. Our room was very comfortable with a great bathroom. Our porter (Michael I think) that greeted us when we arrived, was very friendly and helpful. He met us when we checked out as well and helped us plan our day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We can do that just tell me if you want

We had a wonderful day for our 10 year wedding anniversary. The staff was exceptionally friendly and kind and answered all of our questions. They made several suggestions around the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The doormen, especially Michael, were very helpful and insightful, as were the front desk staff. The grounds and the Abbey were beautiful. We will definitely stay here again, next trip to Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne E.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. You really could just stay and not go anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend The Falconry Experience. A bike ride down to the river/ferry. Movie night in the theater. The staff is simply lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KIM, GLENDALE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing place to stay and the staff are so amazing! They have a movie theater in here as well! You won’t regret your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr J G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect bit of luxury

Simply beautiful and matched by excellent service from all staff members you encounter. We arrived late and welcomed with professionalism and warmth. Rooms, linens and fixtures fittings excellent. Bar and lounge just what you need after a long day. Leo knowledge and charm behind the cocktail bar second to none and the best negroni and setting in a very long time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolute perfection! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property. Best staff for our whole trip. Cozy rooms, very inviting, wanted to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Debary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and relaxing stay.

Very clean, excellent service and breakfast. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable- they have great recommendations for off site excursions. The pillows on the bed were very flat and was my only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service, and very friendly service in this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Traveled with group

Lovely hotel!

Lovely hotel..beautiful grounds and accommodations. Staff was very friendly and helpful…if you like old fashioned elegance and a beautiful golf course as well…this is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024