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    Abacus Guest House

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    Abacus 29 Dublin Road Glenina Heights | Dublin Road, Galway, Ireland
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    5.0
    218 reviews
    • Excellent81%
    • Very good14%
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    • Poor1%
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    “cotton balls”(2 reviews)
    “breakfast was delicious”(9 reviews)
    “a short bus ride”(2 reviews)
    Abacus 29 Dublin Road Glenina Heights | Dublin Road, Galway, Ireland See on map
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    All reviewscotton ballsbreakfast was deliciousa short bus ridequiet locationhome away from homehelpful hostsclose to downtownrental carvisiting galwaysingle roomstay there againaran islandsstayed for two nightsa lovely stayb and blouiseguesthouse
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Adequate accommodations for one night

    Abacus is convenient for visiting the city of Galway. It's easy to get to if you have a car but don't want to drive into the city centre. It's also away from the busiest streets, so it's quiet and has its own parking lot. Louise...More

    Thank Marilyn P
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Lovely

    Our host was very friendly, gracious and helpful. Our rooms were clean with fairly suitable bed. Ample parking. The breakfast selection was traditional and delicious! A short bus ride away to most of the main attractions. I recommend!

    Thank Sisaggie
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Birthday Weekend

    Spent a lovely weekend away with Friends and family for a Birthday weekend and stayed at this lovely guest house, It was very warm and welcoming from the moment we checked in until the moment we checked out, The accommodation we had included a selection...More

    Thank DanRosling
    Reviewed 12 May 2018
    Hospital stay

    Had to stay in hospital for a few days & my wife was looking for accommodation for the length of my stay. Abacus was recommended to us, it could not have been better. The hospitality was second to none as Breege, the host could not...More

    Thank Pat M
    Reviewed 4 February 2018 via mobile
    So homely and welcoming

    An elderly relative and I had reason to stay at The Abacus Guesthouse recently. Breege, the lady of the house, was so kind and thoughtful to us, it was like home away from home. The rooms were spotlessly clean, with everything in them, including face...More

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    "A great location for anyone attending the Bons hospital."
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    "We were a party of three fella's. We were accommodated in a three bed bedroom. (Double and two singles)"
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    "Every room I saw when arranging the booking for my Mother was equally well laid out and was quiet."
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    "I can't remember exactly, but I think we were in room 15."
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