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Mainistir House Hostel

Province of Connacht, Ireland
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South Jersey
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49 reviews 49 reviews
15 hotel reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Spent one night here. Happy to see a fellow American (the fellow running place spent time in NY). We had a private room, as we had a baby and didn't want to disturb anyone. Overall, found the room more than amble, the bathrooms decent, and the staff polite. Skipped breakfast (wanted to check out some things before heading back to... More

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Brooklyn
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29 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

I didn't stay here, but I was fortunate enough to eat at Mainistir House one night. I never expected such elegance and charm. It was a rainy, windy night, but I forgot all of that after being ushered into a bright dining room sumptuously decorated with personal touches and a roaring turf fire blazing away with mesmerizing character. A large... More

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Cork, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

A large group of us attending stayed last weekend - and were absolutely delighted with it. The staff (Joel) particularly couldn't do enough for us - facilities were great, rooms spacious, and a nice laid back atmosphere in the hostel. When going back to Inismor we would definitely stay again and look forward to it. it is a handy walk... More

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Galway, Ireland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2012

Stayed two nights in what I'd call faulty towers. Double room 50 euro a night (money not well spent.) The room was cold (June might i add), big with clean sheets and bed covers but that's about all that was clean in the room. It needs a good general clean a lick of paint inside and outside, ah what am... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012 via mobile

This weekend I stayed one night at the Mainistir House located good 20mis walk uphill at the main road. You can ask some Tour-drivers if they give you a lift with their bus. Usually they charge you 2€ for this service and it's really handy if you have to carry a small suitcase. Arriving to the Mainistir House, the owner... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

To the person who said the private rooms were great, you may be the owner writing a lie. Our private room was NOTHING like any photos on the website. They were dirty, the staff (the man that was there most of the time) was SO horrible. He was rude, acted like any question you asked was a waste of his... More

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Galway, Ireland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

This place is the worst place I have ever stayed at in my life. Seriously. The website is complete fabrication. It is a dirty, run down place with rude staff. All but one of the showers near our room were out of order. The toilets were filthy. How hard is it to clean a place right? Awards from Georgina Campbells... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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6 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

Mainistir house locates approx. 2-3km from the port, about 20min walk. Location is relatively ok, a pub with food and the shop are quite near. Place seems to have had several prices/mentions in travelling guides between 2002-2007, but it also looks that little has been done after 2007. Everything is heavily worn or broken. I stayed in a single room... More

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Donegal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011 via mobile

Location: 15-20mins walk uphill from the village. Appearance: Looks shabby from the outside. Could do with paint. Greeting: No 'welcome' No 'enjoy your stay' from the grumpy owner. It costs nothing to be pleasant. Bedroom: 10ft x 10th, bit on the small side, however the bedroom was clean, the bed sheets smelt fresh which was a relief!! We had a... More

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Ireland
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5 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

I stayed here with a group of friends. We were cycling around the island and really only needed a bed and a place to hang our hats. We are not fussy normally when it comes to accomodation, and we did not plan to stay too long in our rooms! We booked 3 double rooms. My needs are simple - I... More

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Also Known As:
Mainistir House Hotel Inishmore
Mainistir House Hotel
Mainistir House Hostel Aran Islands/Inishmore
Address: Province of Connacht, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Galway > Aran Islands > Inishmore
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Ranked #3 of 3 Speciality lodging in Inishmore
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