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Located right on the beachfront, Arus Grattan offers self-catering accommodation just 12 minutes’ walk from Galway city centre and free WiFi available throughout. The apartments boast a balcony with sea views and outdoor dining area. Each apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove and microwave, a living room with flat-screen TV and a bathroom with hairdryer, free toiletries and bathtub. There is also a washing machine and tumble dryer. Local attractions include Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland, 7 minutes’ walk away, Leisure Land, 13 minutes’ away and Galway Golf Club, 2 km away. Galway Cathedral is also 2 km away, while the National University of Ireland is 2.2 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Galway, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    United States United States
    Great location with restaurants and grocery store nearby. It was close to the ocean, which we appreciated! We loved in locked parking garage. It was in a very close proximity to Galway.
  • Kathryn
    Canada Canada
    Wonderful sea view. Apartment was perfect for our needs. Our host was very informative about the area and apartment. Great breakfast cafe across the street at Galway Business school, serving full Irish, and other delicious breakfasts.
  • Michelle
    Spain Spain
    The location was superb with the beautiful bay in front of the apartment Comfortable beds and lots of wardrobe space with hangers. It was chilly and wet while we were there end of September and there was central heating in all of the rooms which...
  • Jeff
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location and sea views. Clean, comfortable and with a good sized kitchen. large bedrooms and secure parking. Short walk into the Spanish Quarter. Our room was well set out for disabled people as a bonus.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great host, full induction given with great Irish humour. Spacious property with amazing views.
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really great little set up! It has everything you need and was great for our 5 day stay. Great spacious lounge and kitchen area with balcony. Large bedrooms And a great shower - hot and powerful. Hosts were friendly and accommodating. It was great...
  • Vibeke
    Denmark Denmark
    The flat is bigger than expected. And with a view of the sea and a balcony. A very nice an convenient flat. Parking was easy right in front of the building. Will definitely stay again.
  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    Location excellent, fully equipped with all utensils etc you need, v close to shop, fabulous view, excellent host, cot and high chair provided.
  • Karren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and furnishings in kitchen and living room.
  • Jack
    Ireland Ireland
    Location was superb, facilities ideal and host friendly and helpful.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score
Arús Grattan holiday homes provide the very finest self-catering accommodation in Galway City. These Irish Tourist Board Approved 4 star one and two bedroom holiday homes are architecturally designed to meet the highest self-catering standards. Comfortably furnished with all modern appliances including direct dial phone, broadband internet, hair dryer, cloths iron, cable TV, video, radio/CD, full kitchen with washer/dryer, microwave oven. Electrically heated throughout.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Arus Grattan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • 24-hour front desk
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Arus Grattan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about £166. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Arus Grattan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Arus Grattan

  • Arus Grattan is 1.2 miles from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Arus Grattan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Arus Grattan (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arus Grattan on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arus Grattan on this page.

  • Check-in at Arus Grattan is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Arus Grattan is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Arus Grattan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Arus Grattan (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Arus Grattan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.