The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel in Freeport

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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
(24 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 Silver Strand. Galway Bay and Bearna Golf and Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Shop Street - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • University of Galway - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Eyre Square - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪ground & co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪An Scadan Caoc - ‬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.

This 4-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • 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
  • 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

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 much does it cost to stay at The Twelve Hotel?

As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Twelve Hotel on Nov 16, 2025 start from $128.88, 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.

How close is The Twelve Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Silver Strand and 3 mi (6-min drive) from Ladies 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 massages, body treatments, and body wraps.

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. 467 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 683 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Disrupted stay

Disappointed with how the hotel handled a fire alarm fault at 1am. There was no information offered by staff when guests assembled at reception. Staff seemed fo be scrambling. Guests making noise and playing loud music in room next to ours and don’t feel this was handled well either. At breakfast the next morning I overheard a guest asking for information in relation to needed a doctor and floor manager did not seem to be aware of options available in the vicinity (I was from the area so could advise of a walk in GP service across from hospital) . Staff need to be better briefed in handling such situations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avril

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

4/10 Poor

derek

No internet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check-in was excellent with Bradley at the desk. Breakfast was very pleasant & fresh. The room was well appointed with a record player!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eamon

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

Pleasant stay

Very pleasent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was farther away from Galway than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful night and amazing meal at West. Fabulous stay in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024