Set in Galway, 1.8 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 2.2 km from Eyre Square, The Rio offers accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included. National University of Galway is 2.2 km from The Rio, while Galway Greyhound Stadium is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 88 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 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 8.9

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alba
    Australia Australia
    great breakfast walk to beach and restaurants pretty area
  • Sacka
    Hungary Hungary
    It is not a modern hotel, which is what makes it so pleasant and cosy.
  • Ruth
    Ireland Ireland
    Having a sheet under the duvet on the bed was like heaven :-)
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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Rio
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Rio takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:30 to 11:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Rio 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 11:00:00 and 09:00:00.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.