Taylors Hill 4 Averard East, H91 E3PC Galway, Ireland
#14 of 82 B&Bs and Inns in Galway
Guests' ChoiceBased on 418 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 June 2024
John
United StatesThe only improvement I would suggest is a change in the way the continental breakfast is served. We would rather have items set out on covered platters (covered being optional) on a serving table rather than having to dig around and pull packages out of a refrigerator.
Great place to stay in Galway. Gracious host.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Alan
AustraliaThe experience could have been a bit warmer/friendly
I was welcomed by the host and everything was explained to me about the room, access and breakfast the enxt morning....and that was the only real interaction
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Shannon
CanadaCan’t think of anything
Comfortable rooms. Quiet neighborhood, very accommodating and friendly hosts
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Shane
United StatesIt was all good!
I loved this place! The staff were super friendly. It's quiet and the bathroom was gorgeous! I know, a funny thing to say but after you've been to numerous other places it's the little things that stand out. Off-street parking was nice, too. In the mornings you can meander down to the large dining room and make yourself breakfast. I was alone both mornings in there and was able to journal while eating. I'd definitely stay here again! And if you go for a walk there's a darling little kitty who will greet you just before you make the left to exit the entrance to the main road. She's on the right. Pet her and tell her I said hi :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Alison
United KingdomNo kettle in the room but you could make a cuppa in the sitting room anytime you like.
Very nice stay in Galway city, this place is tucked away in a quiet area with good secure parking for bikes and cars but easy walking into the city centre and Salthill promenade. Gary and Mary were lovely hosts, bed was very comfortable. Easy self serve breakfast with good choices
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Matthew
United StatesNothing! Everything was perfect!
Mary made check-in a breeze and was extremely helpful in making us comfortable. Everytime we saw Mary or her husband they were very very nice and had great conversation with us and made us just so happy to be there! In addition to all of that, they put on a great continental breakfast
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Snoek
United StatesWe were happy with our stay and don’t have any complaints.
Our room was very clean and roomy. The bed was comfortable and it was a very quiet neighborhood. The continental breakfast was great and with plenty of food options.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Elaine
IrelandNear the hospital for visiting relatives, close by to city centre, ample onsite parking, wonderful staff, clean and comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Jennifer
CanadaGood location-could walk to the fantastic Crane Pub
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Mullan
GermanyWhat was there not to like. Friendly and clean and a good location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Stephen
United KingdomExtremely well presented and very comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Sharon
CanadaLocation not terribly convenient, but certainly not far from downtown. Parking is a little tight, as in a residential area.
The house is lovely - clean and comfortable. The breakfast was adequate - self serve continental, with many choices. The best part was the host, Mary. She was welcoming, charming and quite entertaining.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Sarah
United KingdomN/A
Very comfortable bed with great generous continental breakfast. Easy walk into Galway. Lovely friendly owners.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Reinhard
AustriaExcellent brackfast, Very nice, friendly and helpful landlords Good value for the price.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Felix
GermanyAll good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Cooper
CanadaThe entire experience was delightful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Stephen
IrelandBreakfast was a little uninspiring - a help yourself continetal breakfast. Plenty of choice but some basic presentation would have made a difference.
This was a spacious, simple, clean and super comfortable room in a lovely leafy estate. Its a pleasant 20 mins walk into Shop Street and the heart of the city. Perfect for a night or two stopover.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Anneliese
United StatesPerfect spot!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Giordano
United StatesLocated in a nicer older neighborhood so we ended up walking to the city center. The Bus was available but we didn’t mind the 25 min walk. We didn’t mind at all but some might not prefer this.
The hosts were very kind. They had a continental breakfast available all day and always made sure we had everything we needed. They also cleaned our rooms every morning while we were out which I did not expect. A lovely couple that treats you like their own and wants to make sure you are content. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Anete
United KingdomWe stayed in a little guesthouse separated from the main house which was very nice and comfortable - we had our own space and privacy. There was a complimentary continental breakfast in the main house which was lovely, we were not expecting that. The house is located in a quiet and very green neighbourhood only a short walk away from Galway centre, we loved that it's away from the bustling city centre. The host was very welcoming and overall we loved the experience!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Kelli
United StatesThe Ivy house is walking distance to the city center where there are lots of restaurants. Also, the room is quite new and very clean. Maria was so helpful. We only stayed one night, and the bed was comfy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Neil
United StatesComfortable, clean room with good breakfast options and great hosts.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Joel
United StatesIvy House is absolutely amazing! After a horrible experience at a hotel in Belfast, arriving at Ivy House, and Gary and Mary’s hospitality felt like a true dream. They were so kind and accommodating, and showed true care towards their tenants and property. The facilities were well maintained and I had the best night sleep of my whole trip thus far. The rooms were spacious, the showers had plenty of hot water and pressure, and the beds were well appointed. The breakfast in the morning was light but enough to get you off right for the day. Overall, I will be recommending Ivy House to everyone I can, and I can’t be more appreciative of Mary and Gary - who truly treated me like family while I was there.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Adamcikova
SlovakiaGreat location, super nice owners. Contacted us on the day of our arrival, to check our timing. Open to help/give advice. Very nice self service breakfast in house (sandwich, ham, cheese, butter, cereals, dairy, coffee etc..) Bed was very comfy and room along with the bathroom clean :)
Stayed in May 2024
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