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The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Galway with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Suite X11
Reception
Beach nearby
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Barna Village, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Bearna Golf And Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Strand
    ‪4 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Funnymoon Suite

Funnymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite X11

Suite X11

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Galway

At The Twelve Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Bearna Golf And Country Club and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Silver Strand. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include massages and detox wraps along with reflexology and mani/pedis. The restaurant, West Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The Pins Gastro Bar is the hotel's own gastropub, serving drinks along with breakfast and lunch. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this 4-property class Freeport hotel, you'll find Eyre Square.

What's nearby

  • Bearna Golf And Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Strand - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Quay Street - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Eyre Square - 13 min drive - 8.2 km

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

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

There's an onsite business centre. 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 members are 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)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • 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 a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 motorised 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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 20 December 2025 to 27 December 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.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Twelve Hotel?

The Twelve Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Twelve Hotel?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Twelve Hotel on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$207.85, including 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.

Is parking available at The Twelve Hotel?

Yep, The Twelve Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Twelve Hotel?

The closest beach to The Twelve Hotel is Silver Strand (1.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Twelve Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Twelve Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs.

What luxury perks are available at The Twelve Hotel?

The Twelve Hotel features a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

What makes The Twelve Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Twelve Hotel.

Is The Twelve Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Twelve Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Twelve Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Twelve Hotel?

No, The Twelve Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Twelve Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Twelve Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Twelve Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there a golf course on site at The Twelve Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Bearna Golf And Country Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

Reviews

The Twelve Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 694 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 694 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 694 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 694 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 694 reviews

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pallavi

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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