Great service and food. I was there to wait for my transportation and I had a lovely toasties and…read moretea.

I ordered tea and they do not short you on it. There's enough in the pot for two cups. I also had…read moreone of the beef sausage rolls with HP sauce and I could've had a few more, it was so good. The staff were so nice and accommodating. We had some great conversation.

The Bottom Line: A very cute, out of the way tea and garden room with unique dishes and a home-y…read moreatmosphere. I'd love to recommend what you should try, but it is all based on seasonality and availability. Regardless, you'll enjoy their fresh, creative dishes. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely wonderful pretty and charming Tea Rooms in the village of Ballyvaughan, Co Clare, just…read moreopposite the main pier on the road to Fanore - in fact just before you come to the famous Monk's Pub. What a beautiful setting, looking out on Galway Bay, but you can also eat at the back of the restaurant which overflows into a conservatory style eating area looking out on a gorgeous cottage style garden, packed with herbs, flowers and plants of all descriptions. The food is absolutely delicious, from the array of open sandwiches to the huge selection of mouth-watering cakes, scones and cheesecakes on display - all freshly made and so hard to resist - biggest difficulty is trying to decide which slice of cake to choose. The crockery is all old style and mostly Victorian vintage which adds to the charm of the place. Downside is it can be very busy if you arrive midday/lunchtime and we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, plus I feel it is a little bit pricey but the quality of the food is probably worth it.

It is a lovely hotel. It has great food and a great bar service! The staff is very helpful, kind,…read moreand professional. All of the rooms and areas were clean and set up nicely. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to the closer shops, bars, and restaurants.

Nothing fancy about this place and it's not located near the city center. But that was ok and on…read morepurpose on my part. It was quiet. They have free underground parking. They have a small refrigerator. Their restaurant and morning breakfast are good with friendly and attentive staff. The toilet had an issue, I left a note and it was fixed when we got back. Rooms were clean. We walked to city center and did our touristy things. We passed a Tesco on the way back allowing us to get some yogurt and granola for breakfast, also snacks for the road.

Fabulous cute spot on Eyre Square with fast and friendly service and huge delicious portions and…read moregreat coffee! - scramble with sourdough - 5/5 four eggs! Ordered side of bacon and made myself two open faced breakfast sandwiches enough for two people to share (I almost ate 2/3) - wild mushroom fried egg on Irish soda bread - 5/5 my partner finished this one by himself Great music great vibe great food! Definitely check out Esquires when in Galway (all day breakfast too!)

Outstanding scrambled eggs and coffee. Yes there are lines and it is hard to get a seat but one…read morevisit and you will understand why.

If I made a list of my favorite home-away-from-home comforts, Heron's Rest would cater to just…read moreabout every one. First, this charming boutique B&B is steps away from Quay Street--no need for a car or taxi. There are too many great restaurants and bars so close by that it's a shame I couldn't visit them all. It's also in walking distance to the bus stop that takes you to the Aran Island ferries. Sorcha Malloy, the owner and hostess has an eye for creating clean, cozy, minimalist spaces in the historic buildings that make up the Heron's Rest. Rooms are outfitted with down pillows, crisp sheets, and comfy white duvets with splashes of color from a vintage table cloth or Indian silk throw. Coffee and tea are provided, as is a rockin' crystal decanter of port for a pre-bedtime nip. The view from every room is gorgeous--swans, fishing boats, and the B&B's namesake (Arthur the Heron) float in the Galway Bay just a few feet away from your window. Rooms are stocked with robes, slippers, hair dryers, and a TV (I didn't watch the tube but noticed it was small--if TV is important to you when you travel, this place might not be for you). The bathrooms are stocked with natural bath products. Bathrooms have been renovated and are modern; showers have plenty of hot water. The two single rooms share a bath but Sorcha had plans to renovate that floor making one large room with private bath. All other rooms have their own bath. I saved the best for last--breakfast. Sorcha is a trained chef and the breakfasts were some of the best meals we had in Ireland. We started with a cheese tray featuring local cheeses, honey, and spreads. There were homemade savory scones and red currant & lemon muffins to die for. Each guest received a pot of freshly-made espresso (or tea) and a pitcher of steamed milk. Then Sorcha brought out freshly-squeezed OJ and an incredible fruit bowl with seasonal fruit (ours had kiwi, watermelon, blackberries, red currants, pomegranate seeds, strawberries--I could go on...). Local yogurt and flax were offered, too. And those were just our starters--next we chose between breakfast burritos with avocado and homemade salsa, local salmon-topped eggs Benedict, banana pancakes with creme fraiche, and a few other creatively inspired breakfast treats. Needless to say, breakfast carried us through each day until cocktail hour around 4:00. Prices were reasonable, especially given the gourmet food we were treated to. My friend and I paid $90 USD a night for private single rooms and we shared a bath. Our other friend splurged, wanting a double room with private bath, and paid around $180 (it would have been $100 a person for two people sharing). There was also free wireless throughout the inn. Finally, there are a few things I should note that didn't bother me but might bother some. Like I mentioned, don't expect high-def TV with cable; the inn is in the heart of Galway so some might find the streets a little loud (my white noise app blocked it all); and the rooms I saw were small based on what Americans are used to. Do yourself a favor and skip Galway chains like Jury's Inn or the Radisson and experience the charming Heron's Rest Inn!

A group of friends and I just returned from an advenure to Ireland. We stayed at The Heron's Nest…read morefor 3 nights and couldn't be more pleased. The house is in a wonderful location, as it overlooks the water for a peaceful retreat. However, it is just a short walk to shopping and anything else you could possibly want to experience. Sorcha was the perfect hostess and prepares the most incredible meals anyone could ever want. Her training as a chef was witnessed, as she prepared breakfast for us each morning, and we were never dissappointed. I tried a different breakfast each morning and they were each outstanding. You will not be dissappointed if you stay here. It was more that I imagined it would be. If I ever make it back to Ireland and Galway, I will definitely stay here again. Thank you Sorcha!

I truly have never stayed a hotel that has such synergy between staff. It makes for a fantastic…read morestay. From Patrick at the top to front desk pro's Laura, Andrea and Analisa. A quick thank you to them after my wife's car completely shut down on the highway and they all became family to help out. Epic. The hotel has a ton of eating options from high end to our nightly stop Pins with Tom, Owen and an incredible staff. They know what we want before we order!!! The food from the best seafood chowder to fish and chips (with a perfect Guinness) and just what you need to start a great conversation with new Irish friends. That's the vibe at one great hotel. Blessed to be here. Oh yeah, great large rooms and free parking. Unbelievable!!!

I spent a night there. Overall I enjoyed my stay…read more Location: way out. Not much to see around it, Parking: easy in the basement. Very helpful on the snowy day! Room: large and spacious. A nice welcome pastry. Very nice bathroom with interesting night lights. Restaurant: limited dinner menu but good food and helpful staff. Buffet included eggs to order. Staff: pleasant and helpful. Recommendation: great hotel if you don't mind the location.

I'm not sure if I can say enough nice things about this place. Any review will fall short in how…read moremuch we loved this place. We stayed here for 4 nights and loved every moment. The kindest people, nicest rooms, and seriously.... The best breakfast I've ever had in my life. This b and b and restaurant will forever live in my heart.

I stayed in the hotel, and I could not stay for breakfast but one of the girls was kind enough to…read moregive us muffins. Hotel: there is narrow parking in the back. Check-in is only between 3-7pm. I arrived around 6:30 and the parking lot was packed, I assume from the dinner rush from the restaurant next to it. When I came back home after dinner, I was disappointed to find out that the radiator was not working (I also later found out that they turn it off from midnight - 6am which doesn't make sense to me since those are the coldest hours). It is cold outside, so I was thankfully that I packed a sweater to wear during sleep. The most annoying thing is that the shower water does not get hot. It only stays warm, so if you like hot washers, you'll have to adjust to the cold/warm water only. The only way to communicate with the manager is through phone call- so if you're traveling internationally it's almost impossible to communicate them since they don't reply on Airbnb chat right away. I do think the room is nice and clean, and the bathroom is a decent size. If it wasn't for the issues with heating, I would recommend this place. Muffins: The apple crumble muffin looks delicious and it does have apple inside, but it tasted like it could have been baked for 5 minutes more. The walnut muffin has what seemed like Dulce de leche - I enjoyed this one more than the apple one.

Loved the location right on the beach! The room was cozy and quaint and the food at the bar was…read morevery good. Definitely a short trip to historic Galway. A must visit!

Nice hotel in Galway, right across the street from the water! Plenty of parking for your car. Rooms…read morewere clean and spacious. Bed was cozy! They do have a nice patio area and restaurant on site, which we did not eat at but it looked great. We stayed here for a 1 night overnight in Galway. It was a bit outside of the city center so I would only recommend staying here if you have a car, if not I would suggest something a bit closer. Was about a 10 min drive in. But far enough out if you don't want the hassle and bussle! Great hotel overall!