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The Twelve Hotel

4.0 of 5
Barna Coast Rd., Barna, Galway, Ireland
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Hotel was fantastic and staff were excellent. Lots of extra touches such as chocolate strawberries in the room which made the trip. I have stayed in many hotels around Ireland including other boutique hotels and this would be in the top two in my experience. Also tried the pizza within the hotel which was delicious. Highly recommended.

Ballna
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It is over 2 years since I stayed in he twelve but have only registered recently with tripadvisor.it was a lovely experience we stayed in one of the suites can't rem the number I had a glass partition between toilet and room. Check in was swift and friendly possible over informatitive but better than no info.room was spotless and huge.... More

Little Rock, Arkansas
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34 reviews 34 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

DH picked this hotel because he wanted to visit one of the Aran Islands. We did a whirlwind of a trip & saw a good bit of southern Ireland in only 8 days. Because of this I was hesitant when he booked two nights at the Twelve - one before we caught the morning ferry out & the other when... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We had stayed at the Twelve about two years ago for a weekend, we loved it so much that we decided to return this year. My partner organised the trip for us as a surprise for me, it was both of our birthdays this weekend. During booking, the hotel asked what the occasion was, and so he told them. Every... More

Sligo, Ireland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I stayed in this great place with my family. A lovely lady, Vittoria, met me and patted me on the head. In my room, there was a bag of goodies, a toy and some chewy things and a special card with my name on it. There was a dish for my food and I brought my own bed. I was... More

thepins12, Owner at The Twelve Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Heidi and fortynine33, Thank you for your glowing review. Everyone loved looking after you and patting you. I particularly loved teasing you in my ' ow so playful way'. You see, I''m part of the whole entertainment here at The Twelve. I have to say you are very lucky - you have such nice masters. Please give them a... More

Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We are a County Clare couple who were looking for somewhere different for our wedding. We decided to visit The Twelve based on the feedback here. We had our wedding day in The Twelve Hotel in March 2013 and I must admit it met and exceeded our expectations. My family and I stead the previous night in the hotel and... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This place has everything you could want in Irish accommodations! It's a must stay! Rooms are well appointed, electric kettle and tea options were great. It has a nice view with the neighborhood pub right across the street. I'll be back :)

Dublin, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Booked a family fun package and suite for a long weekend in May. Had some events pre booked through the hotel like a trip to kylemore abbey (highly recommended- but long drive , 90 mins from the hotel) , loughwell farm (our child was 14mths so too young for this) and prepaid meals. One meal in the West (hotels gourmet... More

Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I was impressed with the friendliness and efficiency of the check in process. I loved the hardwood floors in the spaciousness of the room. However, I was greatly disappointed with the bathroom which was small and dark with a poorly designed sink that leaked and offered little counter space. There were several lightbulbs burned out in the bathroom and a... More

London, United Kingdom
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134 reviews 134 reviews
124 hotel reviews
Reviews in 89 cities Reviews in 89 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

I can't speak more highly of the spacious, superbly decorated rooms here. Free wifi, great staff, nice breakfast. Location is a bit remote and unfortunately not right on the sea front, but a great place to stay. Didn't use the restaurant.

 
 
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What travellers say

  • West Restaurant(48)
  • Very good(37)
  • Nice touch(17)
  • Mood lighting(16)
  • Next morning(8)
  • Flat screen TV(7)
  • Would highly recommend(6)
  • Hand written welcome(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Ipod docking station(3)

Additional Information about The Twelve Hotel

Address: Barna Coast Rd., Barna, Galway, Ireland
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Region: Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Galway > Galway > Barna
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Barna
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Twelve - where history and tradition meet luxury and style. The Twelve is located a beautiful ten minutes from Galway city on the coast road to Connemara. Opened in 2007 to rave reviews, The Twelve won 'Best new hotel in Ireland' and since then has been judged the 'Best boutique hotel in Ireland' every year. Acclaimed for its passion of advocating great food through the use of local, seasonal products, The Twelve has also won every food and wine award there is to win. The Pins Bar really sets the tone with a hip, urban style (awarded Best Gastro Pub in Ireland), this hangout attracts an eclectic crowd. Grab a cocktail and enjoy the best of live music on the weekends. Experience West at The Twelve for the ultimate, fun gourmet dining experience, then retire to your chic room and consider ordering exclusive seaweed spa treatments. ... more   less 
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