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The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel in Freeport

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Suite X11 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Reception
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barna Village, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Bearna Golf And Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Funnymoon Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Funnymoon Suite

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

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Suite X11 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite X11

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Freeport stay.Your stay at this Freeport hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Bearna Golf And Country Club and Galway Bay. Bearna Golf and Country Club and Salthill Promenade are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bearna Golf And Country Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Silver Strand - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Galway - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Quay Street - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Eyre Square - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪An Scadan Caoc - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Synge & Byrne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Twelve Hotel

4-star spa hotel in Freeport
The Twelve Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Twelve Hotel. Free self parking is available.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
The Twelve Hotel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 December 20 2025 to December 27 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

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 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Twelve Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Twelve Hotel.

How close is The Twelve Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (6-min drive) from Ladies Beach and 4.1 mi (13-min drive) from Grattan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Twelve Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Twelve Hotel does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Twelve Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Claudes Casino (8-min drive) and Caesar's Palace (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Twelve Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Twelve Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Twelve Hotel have a pool?

The Twelve Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Twelve Hotel have a restaurant?

The Twelve Hotel is home to West Restaurant, which features Regional cuisine.

Does The Twelve Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features reflexology, detox wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is The Twelve Hotel to downtown Galway?

The Twelve Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Barna.

The Twelve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 695 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and offered something a little different. The staff were mixed, some were excellent but others seemed to do the minimum they could get away with, mainly in the restaurant. However the breakfast staff were excellent as was the food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay at a wonderful hotel. There was everything we needed for our stay and the staff were very efficient and helpful. Room was spacious and well equipped with a super comfortable bed. Breakfasts were excellent and a wide choice of both cold and hot food made to order. The recommendations from staff were really helpful in regards to some local areas to visit and using the bus service into Galway. Would definitely recommend and wouldn’t hesitate staying again. Thank you for making our stay so memorable with the ‘Happy Birthday’ message and sweet treat for my husband when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Great hotel for a Galway visit

Great hotel with wonderful customer service and a delicious full breakfast. Nice and quiet. Great area but the taxi ride to the center of town was about 15-20 minutes. Would definitely stay there again. Be sure to have dinner at O’Gradys on the pier which is a short walk away. Fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was is beautiful. The tiny touches make it feel special. We stayed in a king suite which was a luxurious space and very large with a couch and a bar space. Our room came with breakfast which was delicious. We also ate at the restaurant which is good with plenty of great beer options. The only point lost was our cable didn’t work due to the wire coming out of the wall. The staff working that night tried their best and made a quick fix, but with so much attention to detail I was surprised by the error. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They did not come to do our room until quite late one day they did not come at all and when they did come, they did not chop us up on the tea in the coffee,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor and friendly staff. Very comfortable room and superb breakfast. Will stay here again, when next in Galway, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Nice hotel

We enjoyed our three night stay at The Twelve hotel in Barna. We decided to try staying outside of Galway and used bus and taxi to get in and out of town. The hotel is very nice. The room is spacious (we had a King suite). The morning breakfast was excellent. While Barna was not particularly walkable, we were able to take the city bus both into Galway to explore the city and take an excursion to the Cliffs of Moher, as well as to the ferrys to Aran Islands. Staff was professional and helpful, printing out the bus timetable for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern hotel with good dining options,good parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, quiet and very clean. Parking not so good paid parking offsite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pallavi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is awesome and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025