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The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪19 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
(29 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Funnymoon Suite

Funnymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite X11

Suite X11

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galway

At The Twelve Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Galway Bay and within 20 minutes of Bearna Golf And Country Club. 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
  • University of Galway - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Quay Street - 17 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Galway Harbour - 18 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 19 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Synge & Byrne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Twelve Hotel

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 DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 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
  • Limited on-site 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

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

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
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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.

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 Grattan Beach (5.9 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.

The Twelve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 727 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, Great breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Main entrance door terrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super room, comfy bed and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
regular stop for us...cant wait till next time....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great breakfasts, lovely friendly staff. Nice having choice of bath or shower. Loved the hand written welcome note and Voya bathroom products. Both restaurants super and nice having the choice. Bed not as comfy as expected but a great size. Tap & sink in the bathroom was leaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Daragh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff in both the hotel and restaurant, and we loved the room! Also, even though we weren't traveling with a dog, the warm welcome to dogs was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique property. Staff was amazing. Walkable to the water and some restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marília

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Izabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, Staff friendly, great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
have stayed here several times. handy to the city via bus. Handy to the bay and all west of Galway. hotel itself is excellent with a great array of food on offer. Breakfast as always was excellent. We will be back very soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron, Anderson

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Richardson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The folks there were just awesome! We were greeted with a handwritten note by Isabella along with a homemade treat! The location was great. The room was enormous and the bed comfy. Breakfast was a real treat! We loved being so close to the water and would definitely stay there again. It was a perfect location for our day trip to Kylemore Abbey!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, bloomington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, classy surroundings, clean rooms and great breakfast. Not looking for much else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms !!!! Great breakfast !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Breakfast was great but in the evening we had ordered pizza which was regrettable. The sauce was never absorbed into the dough and all the sauce, cheese and toppings remained on the pan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025