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The Boat Inn

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A modern living room with a wooden entertainment unit, a television, and two sofas. - The Boat Inn (Oughterard)
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a headboard with integrated wall sconces. - The Boat Inn (Oughterard)
A black hair dryer on a wooden nightstand. - The Boat Inn (Oughterard)
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a paper towel dispenser. - The Boat Inn (Oughterard)
A wooden vanity with a mirror, a small shelf with a lighthouse model, and a blue ottoman. - The Boat Inn (Oughterard)
The Boat Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with blinds, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Classic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a dark headboard.

Junior Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a ceiling light.

Superior Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a wooden floor.

Classic Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television mounted on the wall, a mirror, and a small seating area with a coffee machine.

Comfort Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Oughterard is home to The Boat Inn. Glengowla Mines and Aughnanure Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area and Lough Corrib. Brigit's Garden and Cong Mini Golf Club are also worth visiting. Visit our Oughterard travel guide
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Main Street, Oughterard, Oughterard, Galway, H91FF6F

What's nearby

  • A modern sculpture with water jets in a public square, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Eyre Square
    34 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • A mural of The Latin Quarter in Galway, Ireland, depicting colorful buildings and street scenes.
    Quay Street
    35 min drive - 22.0 miles
  • Lough Corrib
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Brigit's Garden
    6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Powers Thatch Bar & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Sullivan’s Country Grocer
    1 min walk
  • Supermac's
    1 min walk
  • My Little Flower
    1 min walk
  • Connemara Greenway Café
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

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 will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Boat Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boat Inn located?

Situated in Oughterard, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lough Corrib, Oughterard District Bog Natural Heritage Area, and Oughterard Golf Club. Glengowla Mines and Aughnanure Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Boat Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Boat Inn is an incredible spot to stay in while visiting Oughterard or Galway. The rooms are so clean and well maintained. The check-in is really easy. I would highly recommend staying here. Plus it is in the middle of everything so you have plenty of food options and if you like nightlife it’s perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing and so glad we took a chance with no posted reviews. I will say the only down side is the two twin beds were not separated when looking at pictures provided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026