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The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property
Spa treatments and regional cuisine await at this garden-surrounded retreat where relaxation comes naturally and local flavors shine

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen area. - The Twelve Hotel (Galway)
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The Twelve Hotel sits in an upscale area offering a peaceful garden setting with convenient on-site shopping. Guests can indulge in spa treatments, sample regional dishes at two distinct restaurants, or relax at the coffee shop with complimentary WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large, curved wicker chair, a bed with a patterned headboard, and a wall with a floral wallpaper design.

Funnymoon Suite

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

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A modern hotel room with a living area, dining space, and a bedroom.

Suite X11

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk with a bottle of champagne, and a chair.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a black lamp, and a vase with a plant on a dark wooden nightstand.

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 WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Splendid King

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Dining | 2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Twelve Hotel is in Freeport, a neighborhood in Galway. Hall of the Red Earl and Nora Barnacle House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bearna Golf And Country Club and Bearna Golf and Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pearse Stadium or Galway Greyhound Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding. Visit our Galway travel guide
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Barna Village, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a central arched doorway, flanked by symmetrical wings with windows and a red door.
    University of Galway
    13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • A mural of The Latin Quarter in Galway, Ireland, depicting colorful buildings and street scenes.
    Quay Street
    17 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • An archway framing a historic stone building with a red window and a signboard.
    Spanish Arch
    17 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • A modern sculpture with water jets in a public square, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Eyre Square
    19 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Bearna Golf And Country Club
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante DaRoberta
    8 min drive
  • Insomnia Coffee
    9 min drive
  • Oslo
    8 min drive
  • Harvest Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Padraicin's
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Dozzina Artisanal
  • The Pins Bakery Shop
  • The Pins Gastro Bar
  • West Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Personal motorized 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 center

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
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 September 15 2027 to September 19 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Twelve Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Twelve Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Twelve Hotel located?

Located in Freeport, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Galway Bay and Bearna Golf And Country Club. Bearna Golf and Country Club and Realt na Mara Labyrinth are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Twelve Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 752 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was great, plenty of parking and breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent parking options, great food options, loved the cookie and the card left in the room. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Parking was convenient and easily accessible. Our room was clean and comfortable. The dining was ok at Pins, nothing special. Over all, would stay again and would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was outstanding. The hotel rooms had nice updated bathrooms, but to general this felt more like a motel 6 than a unique boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful especially the receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy room clean and comfortable top class hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super room, comfy bed and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Demetra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a room for the night so could visit Galway in the morning. Room was Clean and the staff was excellent throughout our stay. Breakfast was actually amazing and we were pleasantly surprised. Would recommend if you're ok with staying a bit out of the city centre. Free parking included !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Izabela

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in Barna, enough of a distance from Galway centre that you would have to plane your trip to avoid traffic. The restaurant and lounge area was spacious and staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was very good. The pier is only a short walk away and the pub kitty-corner , O’Donnely’s was a more rustic local pub that was great for chatting with locals. The room was beautifully appointed and clean and the shower was awesome. If you are not wanting to be in downtown Galway futile this spot is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded all expectations! So many little details met! Room was very comfortable with great mattress and bedding! Water provided at no additional charge. Car parking free. Food was EXCELLENT!!! Breakfast was gourmet and included in our booking! We also had dinner on the Blackthorn which again was fabulous and the aged prime rib, potatoes with home garlic aoli was 5 star worthy!! Way to go staff of The Twelve!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brakfast was great and staff was helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel Jane

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern hotel with good dining options,good parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is paradise for dogs and their owners. Dog rooms are full suites with massive king beds and a separate living room with two couches and even a free dog bed and bowls. The reception. Has a gift bag with dog toys and treats and poop bags. Dogs are even able to order off a menu in the restaurant to eat with their people. My dog is refusing to go home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms !!!! Great breakfast !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Breda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and efficient. Bedrooms were large and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly & great restaurant within.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024