See all properties

The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Twelve Hotel

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen area.
A stone building with the sign "The Twelve" on its facade.
Three individuals standing on a sandy beach with a body of water in the background.
A bar area with a curved counter, blue bar stools, and a neon sign listing drinks.
A modern bar area with a bar counter, blue bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Barna Village, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Bearna Golf And Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Funnymoon Suite

A room with a large, curved wicker chair, a bed with a patterned headboard, and a wall with a floral wallpaper design.

Funnymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite X11

A modern hotel room with a living area, dining space, and a bedroom.

Suite X11

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk with a bottle of champagne, and a chair.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a black lamp, and a vase with a plant on a dark wooden nightstand.

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Splendid King

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Splendid King

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

Dining

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Beach nearby
Claregalway Hotel
Galway
  • Pool
  • Kids’ pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,001 reviews
The price is €189
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Claregalway Hotel

About this property

The Twelve Hotel

This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, massage/treatment rooms, and a business center.
The Twelve Hotel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Twelve Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Galway Bay. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 2 restaurants are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine at West Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with body wraps, body treatments, or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 10 minutes by car from Quay Street and 12 minutes from Eyre Square
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Twelve Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Twelve Hotel. Free self parking is available.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
West Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Pins Gastro Bar - This gastropub specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pizza Dozzina Artisanal - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
The Pins Bakery Shop - Onsite coffee shop.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Dozzina Artisanal
  • The Pins Bakery Shop
  • The Pins Gastro Bar
  • West Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 15 2027 to September 19 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Twelve Barna
Twelve Hotel Barna
The 12 Hotel
The Twelve Hotel Galway/Barna, Ireland
Twelve Hotel
Twelve Hotel Barna
The Twelve Hotel Galway/Barna
The Twelve Hotel Hotel
The Twelve Hotel Galway
The Twelve Hotel Hotel Galway

The Twelve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 752 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an awesome place to stay, will definitely go again. Great on site parking and the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, Great breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a phenomenal property and I would rate it 100 out of 10. You will not be disappointed by a stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful especially the receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy room clean and comfortable top class hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super room, comfy bed and wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Demetra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a room for the night so could visit Galway in the morning. Room was Clean and the staff was excellent throughout our stay. Breakfast was actually amazing and we were pleasantly surprised. Would recommend if you're ok with staying a bit out of the city centre. Free parking included !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value food room staff all lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Izabela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, Staff friendly, great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in Barna, enough of a distance from Galway centre that you would have to plane your trip to avoid traffic. The restaurant and lounge area was spacious and staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was very good. The pier is only a short walk away and the pub kitty-corner , O’Donnely’s was a more rustic local pub that was great for chatting with locals. The room was beautifully appointed and clean and the shower was awesome. If you are not wanting to be in downtown Galway futile this spot is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded all expectations! So many little details met! Room was very comfortable with great mattress and bedding! Water provided at no additional charge. Car parking free. Food was EXCELLENT!!! Breakfast was gourmet and included in our booking! We also had dinner on the Blackthorn which again was fabulous and the aged prime rib, potatoes with home garlic aoli was 5 star worthy!! Way to go staff of The Twelve!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is dated. It needs an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff in both the hotel and restaurant, and we loved the room! Also, even though we weren't traveling with a dog, the warm welcome to dogs was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brakfast was great and staff was helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
regular stop for us...cant wait till next time....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room1248 Setting for hot does not work in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing stay in this hotel, room cold and dated. Hotel common areas were mayhem. Breakfast was below average. Not worth the money, much better value accommodation to be got in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor and friendly staff. Very comfortable room and superb breakfast. Will stay here again, when next in Galway, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaetlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean very spacious room. Close enough to town. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern hotel with good dining options,good parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025