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Glenlo Abbey Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a golf course

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Visitors to Glenlo Abbey Hotel enjoy a peaceful lakeside setting with a 9-hole golf course and driving range. The garden is perfect for relaxing walks, while two restaurants offer satisfying meals. For indoor entertainment, guests appreciate the arcade/game room and quiet library.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Traditional Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lodge Bedroom ( 2 minute walk from main hotel building) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Lodge Bedroom ( 2 minute walk from main hotel building)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on a river, Glenlo Abbey Hotel is in Kentfield, a neighborhood in Galway. Galway Cathedral and Padraic O'Conaire Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Planet Entertainment Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider National Aquarium of Galway, or check out an event or a game at Pearse Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Bushypark, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Shop Street - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Quay Street - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Eyre Square - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beár an Choláiste / College Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Scotty's Burgers & Wings - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Quay Street
Consider a stay at Glenlo Abbey Hotel and take advantage of a golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range and golf lessons. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 34.50 for adults and EUR 28 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Palmers Bar and Kitchen
  • Pullman Restaurant
  • The River Room

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 40

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 34.50 for adults and EUR 28 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted

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

Glenlo
Glenlo Abbey
Glenlo Abbey Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Glenlo Abbey Hotel Galway
Glenlo Hotel
Glenlo Abbey Bushypark
Glenlo Abbey Hotel County Galway, Ireland
Hotel Glenlo Abbey
Glenlo Abbey Hotel Hotel
Glenlo Abbey Hotel Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenlo Abbey Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Glenlo Abbey Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Glenlo Abbey Hotel located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course and University of Galway. Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Planet Entertainment Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Glenlo Abbey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 624 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and property. Amazing food and excellent service. The golf course was incredible as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and property fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Níamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful and staff are great. The Pullman was the highlight of our trip. The food is outstanding and the service even more so. Ian made our dining experience so memorable, he was personable, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The staff in the hotel itself were also lovely and very friendly. Excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious and comfy rooms. Staff is overly attentive. Hotel is quiet and details are impressive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent and the location with the golf course and the lake beyond was wonderful. Breakfast was also the best all holiday. Staff were all brilliant. Enough said!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Job! Awesome Property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. You really could just stay and not go anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing place to stay and the staff are so amazing! They have a movie theater in here as well! You won’t regret your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and rooms are lovely. Only thing that could have made the stay is breakfast options and keeping buffet options filled as many options were empty bowls. (Yogurt, fruit, granola) there was also very limited staff for breakfast hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the location, the staff, the golf course, the breakfast and the quiet clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is beautiful in an amazing setting. Our room was very comfortable with a great bathroom. Our porter (Michael I think) that greeted us when we arrived, was very friendly and helpful. He met us when we checked out as well and helped us plan our day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The doormen, especially Michael, were very helpful and insightful, as were the front desk staff. The grounds and the Abbey were beautiful. We will definitely stay here again, next trip to Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived until we checked out the staff were top notch. The evening movie was a nice touch. The falconry experience with Jason a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved The Abbey. The staff and rooms were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Lovely hotel!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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

We can do that just tell me if you want

We had a wonderful day for our 10 year wedding anniversary. The staff was exceptionally friendly and kind and answered all of our questions. They made several suggestions around the surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, very friendly staff and amazing food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and golf course
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend The Falconry Experience. A bike ride down to the river/ferry. Movie night in the theater. The staff is simply lovely people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, welcoming and helpful staff, quiet surroundings with wonderful nature walks and short car ride to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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