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The Twelve Hotel

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen area.
A modern bar area with a bar counter, blue bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a table.
A bar area with a curved counter, blue bar stools, and a neon sign listing drinks.
A stone building with the sign "The Twelve" on its facade.
Three individuals standing on a sandy beach with a body of water in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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Barna Village, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Barna Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bearna Golf And Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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
(38 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

View all photos for Funnymoon Suite

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
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite X11

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

Suite X11

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Galway

At The Twelve Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Galway Bay and Mags Boreen. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free self-parking. .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. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served 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. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Freeport hotel, attractions include Quay Street and Eyre Square.

What's nearby

  • Galway Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barna Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mags Boreen - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bearna Golf And Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eyre Square - 18 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 16 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hooked - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kai Cafe + Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O'Connor's Famous Pub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Twelve Hotel

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. There's an onsite business centre.

Public spaces have free WiFi. 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.

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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

  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 15 September 2027 to 19 September 2027 (dates subject to change).

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Twelve Hotel?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Twelve Hotel on 13 Nov 2026 start from NZ$303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Yep, The Twelve Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Mags Boreen. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, sailing and fishing.

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. 534 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 790 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here, the bar, food, the room was excellent. Would highly recommend! Staff were friendly and happy to help. My birthday treats were a lovely surprise too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at The Twelve Hotel. Our family suite was perfect for our family of 4, with two separate bedrooms. The staff was very friendly and the hotel was really well decorated. We loved the bar downstairs and all the quirky touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay.Fabulous hotel mantained so beautifully..staff attentive & friendly.Breakfast was delicious.I am a coeliac & staff looked after my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an awesome place to stay, will definitely go again. Great on site parking and the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay, The management had a little welcoming gift for our anniversary which was great. Nice walk along the water and breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Location were great. Close enough to Galway to participate and far enough out to enjoy the country side. You will not regret staying here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent. The breakfast was over the top and fresh. Parking is free and covered. The location is close to at least three very good restaurants including one in the building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the hotel just outside of Galway city. Very helpful staff, modern and clean room with air conditioning which was great as the weather was warm and humid. Nice included breakfast with our room including a tasty continental selection as well as a cooked breakfast in addition. Excellent location for a day trip to the Aran Islands with the ferry terminal less than 30 minutes away. Very helpful staff - we were impressed that they express posted my brother's airpods to our next hotel free of charge when he accidentally left them in the room when we checked out. Would stay here again, great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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This was a phenomenal property and I would rate it 100 out of 10. You will not be disappointed by a stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch in every regard with some surprise nice touches. Bed super comfy. Huge suite. Fun bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. The people were great. It could just use an upgrade. The room was dark and could be updated but it wasnt terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was that the hallways were so dark. I know it was supposed to be atmospheric but if I had been traveling alone, it wouldn't have felt safe. Everything else about the hotel was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are elderly guests. The shower was in the bath. Only just over half the length of the bath had an non slip on base. No problem with getting in but difficulty getting out a step too far Should supply a non slip mat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024