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Elephant Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Westport with free breakfast

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Elephant Guest House creates a charming retreat where practical comforts make all the difference. Guests connect easily with free WiFi while enjoying the convenience of full breakfast service and professional dry cleaning, with the added peace of mind of safe parking.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Mill Street, Westport, F28N738

What's nearby

  • Westport House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clew Bay Heritage Centre - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Westport Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • National Famine Memorial - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Bertra Beach - 23 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Westport Station - 11 min walk
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J J O'Malley's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The West Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cobbler's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪This Must Be The Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Gallery Wine Bar And Coffee House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Elephant Guest House

Property highlights
Elephant Guest House provides amenities like free full breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Elephant Guest House include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elephant Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Elephant Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elephant Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elephant Guest House located?

Situated in Westport, this guesthouse is steps from Clew Bay and Westport Town Hall Theatre. Great Western Greenway and Westport House are also within 15 minutes. Westport Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Elephant Guest House Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Good location, shame about everything else. Check in was perfunctory, as was service at breakfast. No hospitality at all. Room was the smallest I have ever seen, like sleeping in a caravan. Beds short, my feet were sticking out and I am 5'6", not very tall! No shelf or surface in bathroom for toiletries/make up. Very clean apart from finding an item of clothing left under the bed by a previous guest. This is an expensive guesthouse and we were overcharged on checkout, only by a couple of euro but still overcharged. Convenient location, otherwise I cannot recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Zimmer ist sehr klein, die Tür vom Bad ließ sich nicht ganz öffnen! Fast keine Ablagefläche im Bad, evtl. größeres oder zweites Regalbrett besorgen.Tür- Garderobe im Zimmer wäre toll, um Jacken aufzuhängen, da keinerlei Platz. Lage sehr gut! Gastgeber und das Frühstück HERVORRAGEND! Wir haben viele tolle Tipps bekommen und der Besitzer ist super freundlich!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Bibiane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Minuscule et bruyant

La chambre était tellement petite que la porte de la salle de bains ne pouvait pas être ouverte complètement car elle poignait le lit. Même pas de place pour une seule chaise dans la chambre et aucun accès à un lieu commun pour s’asseoir.La fenêtre donnait sur la rue et on entendait les gens parler, crier... une bonne partie de la nuit. Excellent petit déjeuner et literie confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Room at the front of the house was very noisy until nearly 4am from the street below.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La struttura e' molto carina e ben tenuta. I servizi sono ottimi: il WI-FI funziona benissimo, ha un parcheggio privato, la colazione e' molto buona. L'unica pecca e' l'ampiezza delle camere (almeno della nostra). Il letto matrimoniale era molto grande e comodo, ma gli spazi rimmanenti erano minimi, tanto che in due persone era davvero complicato muoversi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our time at the Elephant Guest House! Rooms were comfortable and breakfast was fantastic! It was in a great location. Our hosts were fantastic! If you stay here you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need lots of care poor light no working door vibrate lots of noise poor insulation toilet paper resting on top of toilet brush older , because the older is broken For 100 Euro a night I expect much better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Right downtown in the center of things. Yes, the room is small and you cannot have your luggage open but the room featured an American King size bed! There was a little closet to put the luggage in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sweet Stay

So lovely! Des was very helpful & the breakfast included was scrumptious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Where to stay in Westport

Lovely clean room with attention to detail. Breakfast was amazing with all ingredients sourced locally. Des even made the pork sausages. The owner has a wealth of knowledge having lived in the area all his life. When I go back to Westport, I'll certainly be staying at the Elephant Guest House.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
Extremely noisy during the middle of the night. At 2:00 am someone was banging on the door to the premises, which is accessed by a code as there is no front desk or proprietor on premises. They pounded on the door for a good bit of time. Other guests were extremely loud and noisy---very rude--for a good bit of time as well. If there was a proprietor on premises, they didn't do anything about all the noise. We texted the proprietor twice asking them to deal with the noise but never received a response. The room was very tiny, but clean. The ventilation system made a lot of noise--a very annoying and loud humming noise. There was a tea kettle in the room but no cups or glasses.Breakfast was good and location is convenient. We will definitely NOT stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful blend of B&B hospitality with hotel like rooms. Great central location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast provided by a very pleasant chef
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Armagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay but carrying two cases up the stairs was a bit of a hassle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is immaculate; breakfast is wonderful, and Bernie is a terrific hostess. The location is in the heart of the town. Our room was a bit small but that is typical, I believe, in the heart of Westport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very friendly, welcoming, staff. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Overnight stay

Advertised on Expedia as a Hotel. It’s a B&B. Damp mouldy smell throughout building. Room small but bed was very comfortable. Lovely hot shower but no hot water in taps in en suite. Breakfast served 8:00-9:30 which is silly or else a ploy for people who want to sleep in and not get a breakfast. Overpriced for what it is. Host was nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Rackles, Limk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location the guest house was spotless Owners were very helpful room was spotless only problem it was a bit small I would stay here again saying that
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Great location!!

The hotel is in a great location. The room was extremely small. No place to even open a suitcase!! We never had the breakfast that was included due to our timing. Very clean hotel. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No Elephants allowed ...

Proprietor was not available when we arrived and House was locked up. We asked in the Shop next door and he held our bags while we waited an hour. On returning the shopkeeper next to our guest house told us the proprietor came and left again and instructed him to let us in. He was very kind but couldn’t answer our questions about what services were provided / available. That evening I spotted the owner in the breakfast area and entered to introduce myself. He smiled but was very curt and a few times said he didn’t know or couldn’t help us when asked about busses, etc . We were not told there was breakfast included but accidentally found out from others. Also, we had no instructions for the TV and ran out of bathroom tissue and did not know where any more was. When we mentioned this to the owner he told us he would tell his wife because she owned it. During breakfast his wife cane through the dining room but never acknowledged any of the guests eating breakfast. Our bus was leaving in an hour so we said we would be back for our bags shortly and were told to take everything from our room because his wife wanted to clean it and leave our bags by the door . As we left he was busy with other guests and never even a thank you passed his lips. Nice place, very small rooms, clean but lots of rules posted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Julianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Never again

Don't let their photos fool you. The room was so small that we couldn't open the bathroom door without hitting the bed. It actually felt like a slightly upgraded hostel. We could use any light switch in the room without leaving the bed. When we arrived, there was one dirty face flannel/wash cloth on the floor of the bathroom, and one clean one available for two people to use next day. No body soap or gel, shampoo, etc. available. The only available shelf in the bathroom was so tilted that nothing would stay on it. The floors were slightly sticky. Our traveling companions' room lock did not work, and there was no telephone in the room to call for assistance. There was a small blood smear on our sheets, and a large spider web hanging over the bed - the spider having moved to another corner of the room. On the other hand, the breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay. Close to town although the room was quite small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Triple room was in attic space,3 fights of stairs , very clean, beds were comfortable, this room would suit younger people only, Television not working. 2 remotes but not straightforward to switch on. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Áine

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

Top class!

Good value for money. Very handy to everything in Westport town and a good base for exploring the rest of the county. Breakfast was first class with lots of choice. Thanks to the owners Des and Bernie - we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts which were very friendly & helpful. Although maybe considered small, breakfast was great with much care put into the food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

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