Such a wonderful bed and breakfast- wish I could have stayed more than 2 nights. It is beautifully…read moresituated in the Burren & close to numerous sights, but it is out of the way and you will need a car to get there. So glad we did! Firstly, it is situated on top of a spring, which actually runs through the lower level of the house, creating a small flowing spring house where you can get your (delicious) drinking water. I thought that was so cool. The owners were great. The whole place has been decorated in a very atmospheric way. There are several common areas which are decorated in a cozy early modern style (maybe would call it William and Mary, or medieval) with heavy dark woods. Fires were burning in the fireplaces. The breakfast was excellent. The room itself was great, with a spacious bathroom and lots of seating areas. It was very quiet except for an interlude where children were staying above us, but what can you do. Rates were reasonable. The bar is self-serve and you settle your tab upon checkout. The whole place just has a great feel & is such a unique setting to stay. And I still miss that spring water!!

Incredible beautiful cozy spot walkable to a castle. Many spots in the grounds to hang out or…read morereflect. The library is dreaming with a fire and many books. The team is wonderful and helpful. Breakfast is yum. Fresh water from a stream. Fountains. Highly recommend and stay for more than a night (Bathtub too! Woot!)

The amount of research I did before booking at the Almara House was ridiculous, but was well worth…read moreit - Matt & Marie are the two nicest hosts you could ever ask for in a B&B. Yes, B&B's here in Galway are a dime a dozen, but there's a reason why this place literally books out. Why? The free tourist information. The location. The breakfast selection. (I'm talking Full Irish breakfast to cereals to pancakes and porridge) And yes, the people. We stayed in room #6 on the second floor. We arrived much earlier than the 2-3pm check-in time, so Matt took our luggage from us and suggested we go into the city centre to explore. That was exactly what we did. Before we left, he wrote on a card which buses we were to take there and back again, and it was very helpful. Not many places I know would even bother to do that much for you. I loved the skeleton key for our room! I felt like I was so far away; well, Ireland is far from New York, so... Our room was perfect - small and cozy with a private bath. The mini fridge was a huge lifesaver for nights we had sandwiches or had a beer in bed (keeping it classy). The shower had wonderful water pressure, and every night we returned to the room, everything was immaculately clean; so wonderful. Yes, this is a bit outside the city centre, but for an unbeatable price, you won't miss being away from tourists and all the hype. Thank you for being a part of our honeymoon!

Marie & Matt were wonderful hosts for the 2 nights my parents and I spent at their home. Marie…read moreoffered many recommendations and helped find a local church for us to attend mass. Her dinner recommendation was spot-on -- completely delicious. We stayed in Room #6 on the top floor, which had skylights and 4 beds (1 double and 2 singles). It was perfect for the 3 of us. The decore is modern and clean. There are guidebooks to leaf through, tea to enjoy and bottled water in the common space. There is guest off-street parking. Access to Galway City by bus is just steps from the front door -- and although Galway is relatively easy to navigate, I do recommend the 2 euro one-way fare, which takes you right into the middle of the city. Breakfast was either at 8am or 9am and orders are taken the night before. Thank you for the DELICIOUS homemade brown bread. It was the best of any place we had it throughout the whole visit to Ireland. For anyone with mobility concerns, there are stairs to all guest rooms.

If you ever want to treat yourself to something wonder. This is the place to do it. One of the most…read moreamazing places that I've ever been. The service and views are beyond descriptions. First class accommodations and the food is remarkable. Nice and quite and worth every penny.

NY'er farmers were looking for something different than pub food and found it. Exquisite setting -…read morea beautiful hotel and restaurant with lovely flower gardens and a nice walk to the Atlantic. Staff was extremely attentive and friendly. We started the evening with their honor bar, a nice cocktail we made ourselves in their upstairs sitting room with a beautiful view out to the sea. Dinner is a preselected six course. They asked for restrictions, we had none. Attention to detail with seasonal locally procured ingredients was fantastic - example, sweet grilled leeks were a highlight and showed up in multiple variations. Delicious courses presented with attention to detail. Was tough to finish everything...rich dishes add up quickly. Our one downside was the music - not a fan of spa music. Irish ballads would've been better. Still, worth a five - a supreme effort.

Lush, green landscapes and cliffs in the distance provide the backdrop for this warm and welcoming…read moreBed and Breakfast. Even with the Irish fog and rain, Doolin Views' light shines brightly. Sandra was a ray of sunshine in the midst of a rainy afternoon, providing shelter and sustenance to our travel weary group. I loved the layout of the rooms; each bearing the name of a famous Irish author. There were books by and pictures of the author and in the general housekeeping booklet, there was a brief history of them as well. I was upstairs in the W.B. Yates room. The large slanted windows allowed natural light to fill the room and show off the colours and design of the decor. The bed was spacious, and extremely comfortable, and the down comforter valiantly fought of the cold that was trying to creep into my bones. I also loved the bathroom area; quaint and modern at the same time. When we had rested and gotten the lay of the land from Sandra, we enjoyed some time playing chess and relaxing. It felt as though we were in a home away from home. This is the house that I would have built and decorated if I decided to live with some of my best friends in Ireland. In your room, you could pre-order what you wanted for breakfast in addition to the continental breakfast buffet that was available. You could list the time you wanted breakfast and the dish, and just show up downstairs in the morning. I ordered the melted cheese and toast, eggs and bacon. We were greeted in the morning with hot tea or coffee, while looking across the grasses all the way out to the waves crashing on the cliffs. On slightly warmer, less windy and rainy days, I think having breakfast outside would be quite the treat. I loved every minute of being at Doolin Views and was extremely gracious for Sandra's hospitality. My only regret was that we were only able to stay for one night, especially as the price was quite reasonable. It feels like the type of place where you could relax and fully recharge the batteries of your soul and make you ready to face the world. If your travels take you to Doolin, you would be well advised to spend some nights at Doolin Views.

Doolin View B and B is everything you look for in an accommodation. The hostess, Sandy, is…read morewonderful, rooms are modern, views are awesome and within walking distance to local pubs. They have a nice breakfast menu and an honor bar stocked with everything for an evening drink. The rooms are Irish writer themed, good size and very clean. They think of everything including a flashlight for walking to pubs at night. And I've only been here for 10 minutes!!!

What a great B&B! This place is at the end of a cul de sac on a road that is mainly all B&Bs…read more The room that we opted for had 2 single beds, which was perfect for friends traveling and was so well priced. We had a private bathroom, which was lovely. They do provide free body wash and shampoo and towels are included. There is a very large closet for storage as well. You do receive your own key to the front door, as well as the keys to your room. The owner is so friendly and was so awesome with suggestions for food, etc. There is a bus stop just at the end of the road, if you did not travel by car and it's only a short ride to the center of town, which is really the way to go, as parking is quite difficult to find, especially on a Sunday, when the garages close very early. I highly recommend this B&B!

This place was actually the first B&B I've ever stayed at and I was definitely a fan! Stayed here…read moreduring the week while I was doing a placement at the Galway Clinic just up the road. The owners, Liam and Yvonne, were absolutely lovely people, accommodating and friendly. While I was not able to do the tourist thing, many of the other guests were apparently in Galway on holiday and it sounded like Liam and Yvonne were giving excellent advice and tips on where to go and how to get around. The place itself is directly across from a bus stop which is serviced by two buses that come and go from the city centre, every 10 minutes or thereabouts, so very accessible especially if you got to Galway via the coach station like I did! Takes you essentially to their door. The rooms vary a bit in size but are all well-lit and of course en-suite. Breakfast was delicious and they were great for looking after the guests without being intrusive. Water in the showers was hot and of great pressure (essential!!!) and Yvonne was great for tidying up during the day which was an unexpected surprise for me! Anyway bed was comfy, breakfast was great, it was a nice experience and I'd recommend it to my family if they asked so there you are!

I stayed here with my family a few years ago..the husband and wife duo were so awesome.they…read moretreated us like real family..evn joked around and did some real nice things for us..like take us to the airport to return our car and help us buy train tickets.. we loved Teresa and dunny