Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

9.4

Outstanding(575 Reviews)

Hotel in Galway

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Lakefront Galway hotel in Kentfield with 2 restaurants
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a golf course, and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
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.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Galway

Nearby attractions

Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Center

Tourmakeady Waterfall

26.9 mi

Available Rooms

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 291 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Single • 248 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 King • 312 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

1 King • 657 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room

1 King • 312 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Glenlo Abbey Hotel

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9.4

Outstanding(575 Reviews)

Hotel in Galway

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Galway

Nearby attractions

Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Center

Tourmakeady Waterfall

26.9 mi

Available Rooms

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 King • 291 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Single • 248 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 King • 312 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

1 King • 657 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room

1 King • 312 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.4

Outstanding(575 Reviews)

5.0

Nov 2024

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.

5.0

Oct 2024

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.

4.0

Oct 2024

Despite the rain, we loved our stay! Front desk, porters, and door man/concierge were super helpful and informative. Our room was lovely, spacious and quiet. Spendy but worth it. Close to town, we were treated like a Lord and Lady! The sitting rooms were gorgeous, perfect to read a book or sip a warm drink by the fire. The "Abbey" was custom built for one of the original ladies of the house who was an invalid. Now it is converted into a beautiful sitting room/game room with gothic touches. My favorite space. Wait staff in the restaurants needed more training - Dinner in the Palmer Kitchen (casual option) went an extra hour as the wait staff seemed to forget us after we ordered starters, and brought us other people's dishes on two occasions, ignored our neighbors. We had to ask for the check three times. Food was good, but needs better management, at least to train newer staff on dining service. Breakfast was generous and tasty, again, waitress never brought our toast after 2 requests. That dining room was elegant. There is also fine dining in the Pullman Restaurant (converted train cars) which I'm assuming has better service. We'll try on our next visit.

5.0

Oct 2024

Gorgeous accomodations and beautiful grounds. The staff were very friendly. We will definitely be back!

5.0

Sep 2024

Wow! What an experience. Galway is beautiful and busy until you get to Glenlo Abbey. It transforms into a sophisticated oasis. Wonderful service and even better food

10.0

Aug 2024

5 star is not enough to describe this place. Immaculate from start to finish. Highly recommend.

10.0

Aug 2024

Amazing place, staff were great!

10.0

Aug 2024

One of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. Execellent food! Clean comfortable rooms. Incredible staff. Can't wait to get back.

10.0

Aug 2024

We had a wonderful holiday at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Everything was amazing from check in, the cinema, to dining at Palmer’s. Staff was very helpful at all times. Thank you for making our girls holiday to Ireland even better!

10.0

Aug 2024

The staff was amazing. The beds so comfortable. The room very clean. Highly recommend.

4.0

Aug 2024

The place is setup around a golf course very close to Gallway downtown. It has an older vibe. We had to book two rooms and really not "family" oriented. You are better off staying in town with young kids. A lot to spend on a overnight stay. The Pullman restaurant is a nice experience. It is expensive so be prepared. The staff were all incredibly attentive and had fun drinks. The food was more about art deco. The yards are pretty. Parking was easy. The staff was great.

10.0

Aug 2024

Amazing staff.

5.0

Jul 2024

The hotel was gorgeous. The interior rooms were decorated with style and a level of sophistication rarely seen these days. Our room was beautiful and spacious, and the staff members were helpful and kind. I look forward to visiting again soon.

6.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful property. Room was immaculate and well appointed. Staff seemed uninterested and dismissive. Never felt welcomed

5.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful hotel in an exceptionally beautiful location. One suggestion is that they install more benches along the walking path and especially down by the lake

10.0

Jun 2024

The bellman service was top notch, the food at the Pullman was such an experience, and the grounds and decor are so beautiful.

10.0

Jun 2024

Great place

10.0

Jun 2024

Very well maintained property Rooms were clean and well maintained, what you would imagine from an upscale property

10.0

Jun 2024

This is a large property on a good of course a few miles out of town. It’s beautiful and quiet with large rooms and very attractive public spaces. Additionally the staff are friendly, outgoing, helpful and cannot do enough to make your visit comfortable. Dinner at the Pullman Restaurant - in train cars from the Orient Express was special and expensive but worth the splurge. The only negative was being charged 7 Euros for a bottle of tap water on top of many hundreds of euros for dinner.

10.0

May 2024

Beautiful hotel and golf course

5.0

May 2024

Wonderful stay at Glenlo Abbey! The grounds and hotel are beautiful. We were upgraded to a one bedroom Lodge room. Access to the living room, kitchen and laundry were a bonus. The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff here are wonderful, friendly, informative and attentive. The Palmer restaurant is very nice and the food delicious. A ride into the city center of Galway was about ten minutes. We couldn’t have had a better stay.

6.0

May 2024

The hotel was expensive and overbooked with bus tours. There were a few of us not happy with room. No tub, shower was open and next to toilet. Only one person could be in there at a time. I suggest the staff come as a couple and try to use this type of room! Also you could not get near the bar.

10.0

May 2024

An elegant introduction to Galway. Thank you!

5.0

May 2024

Lovely

5.0

May 2024

My partner and I had a fantastic experience at Glenlo. Every member of the staff was friendly and attentive. The room was impeccable and the grounds were beautiful. I will definitely be returning for future trips.

10.0

May 2024

the history and the beautiful views. the rooms are lovely

10.0

Apr 2024

Very beautiful, love the history!

2.0

Apr 2024

Very old fashioned and quirky Not my ideal hotel

10.0

Apr 2024

The staff was lovely. We had a beautiful room overlooking The Pullman restaurant cars. Cocktails in the evening listening to the piano was relaxing. The property itself is stunning.

10.0

Apr 2024

Lovely

10.0

Apr 2024

Everything was amazing!!

8.0

Apr 2024

I think we were expecting more. Our two days at Glenlo Abbey was just okay. Staff was spotty-some above and beyond but others lacking the polish expected of a hotel touted as luxury. The Pullman Dinning Car experience, although by far the most expensive meal we had while in Ireland, was well worth it--a fabulous experience that my husband and I would recommend to anyone traveling to the area. We had a small issue with remodeling in a nearby room which when complained about was placated with drink coupons (not really what I wanted but a nice gesture). We loved the live piano music in the salon both nights but found it odd that the couch, which was broken Friday night, was not fixed or replaced on Saturday night when we went back to listen to the piano music. The hotel is beautiful though as are the grounds. Location is a taxi ride into town--easy to obtain one both there and back. With so many wonderful places to stay in the area, we don't think we would go back again except for the Pullman Dining Car experience, which is unparalleled in its uniqueness.

10.0

Mar 2024

This hotel was so beautiful. Rooms where great, loved the view of the courtyard. Hotel staff very nice and helpful. The doorman was kind and very informative on places to visit. We made a great choice of where to stay for our honeymoon.

5.0

Mar 2024

Beautiful hotel. Staff are so friendly. Will definitely return and highly recommend the hotel.

10.0

Mar 2024

The leprechauns concierge was an absolutely brilliant introduction to the hotel. He was so helpful throughout our stay. The Orient Express restaurant was excellent. The staff went out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable

10.0

Feb 2024

Beautiful property. Staff was top notch! Recommend Falconry & High Tea at property.

4.0

Jan 2024

Despite the huge cost we paid in advance for a deluxe view room, we were given a basement room whose windows faced directly onto a walkway, allowing other guests to look directly into our room. This meant we couldn't enjoy the view we paid for, as the nets had to be closed. We asked to move to a higher floor, but they 'had no rooms of our type'. Our option was to stick with the fish bowl, or pay an extra EUR120/night for a suite. We opted for the suite, but buyer beware.

10.0

Jan 2024

Just a great place with the best staff They have it down !

4.0

Dec 2023

My partner and I had a wonderful stay at Glenlo Abbey in the lead up to Christmas 2023. The hotel and its grounds are spectacular and in a brilliant location a short drive from the city centre. The hotel was decorated so beautifully for Christmas. The rooms are a fabulous size and so comfortable. Every member of staff that we engaged with was charming and helpful. Dinner in The Pullman Restaurant was a particular treat, as were cocktails while enjoying live piano in the residents bar. Our stay truly felt like a treat. The only constructive point of feedback I have would be regarding the breakfast, which we found to be disappointing. The menu was a little confusing (no offer of the standard Full Irish, for example), portions were quite small, we always had to ask for more toast, eggs were undercooked, and the continental offer was not quite as extensive or exciting as other five star hotels that we’ve experienced. The service at breakfast was as lovely as ever, however, and overall I would recommend this hotel for a special stay.

5.0

Dec 2023

This hotel is absolutely incredible. It was beautiful and surrounded by incredible nature. I enjoyed taking morning walks in the hotel grounds and having a late night drink in the historic bar indoors. Service was lovely, thank you Storm and all the front door staff for your kindness! The front desk team also put me in touch with a driver who organized a beautiful tour of Connemara. This is a beautiful, magical place and I can't recommend it enough.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Galway?

The average price for a rental in Galway is $110 per night. This rental is $195 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Glenlo Abbey Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Glenlo Abbey Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Hotel in Galway

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Galway

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Hotel in Galway

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Galway

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Galway?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Glenlo Abbey Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

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