Abacus Guest House
Abacus 29 Dublin Road Glenina Heights Dublin Road, Galway Ireland
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#18 of 204 B&Bs / Inns in Galway
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Abacus Guest Accommodation is superbly located on the approach road from Dublin, Cork and Shannon. Traveling from the north or north west we are just off the main Sligo to Galway road (N17). Ideally situated for business or pleasure, we are five minutes from Galway city on a well serviced bus and taxi route. Abacus Guest House provides a warm welcome, as it is family operated. Abacus has a Guest Lounge with internet access.
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Free parking
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Babysitting
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Shoeshine
Wifi
Shared lounge / TV area
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Room features
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Seating area
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Telephone
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Grade: 42 out of 100
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Louise was fantastic! The house is very clean, offered breakfast, individual door locks, and is located in a great location! Louise was very kind offering dinner recommendations and directions to get around Galway. Abacus house is walking distance from city centre if you don’t mind walking 25 minutes. It is close to the bus station and has parking. Breakfast was small but great! Louise was present to make sure your toast and tea/coffee are fresh. I would absolutely recommend her property.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A bit disappointed - the B&B was in a fairly convenient location (outside Galway, but only a minutes walk to a bus stop with routes into the city) and the host Louise was very welcoming. The room however was basic - small, tired decor, TV that had poor reception, kettle that took over 5 minutes to boil and no toiletries provided. The breakfast was cooked to order but was very average. We stayed in a couple of lovely B&Bs in Ireland and this one was a bit of a let down.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from Abacus-Management, Manager at Abacus Guest House
Responded 13 Jan 2020
Dear 'Gem_W1', Thank you for taking the time to place a review on Tripadvisor. I was dissapointed to read your review, especially when you didn't mention any grievances when I checked you and your partner in, served you Breakfast and checked you out. I am sorry you found the room basic, you stayed in one of our recently refurbished double rooms, so I am upset you considered this 'basic - small and tired in terms of decor'. Unfortunately, I cannot check every item in each room every day and had I been alerted to a poor reception with your TV, I would have been delighted to look at it and adjust it. I cannot alter the speed at which the kettle boils, it depends on the quantity of water in it. I would have happily provided you with an alternative kettle. We do provide a combination hair / body wash in the 'push' dispenser in the Shower. I am sorry you found our breakfast 'average', again, had you mentioned it, I would have been delighted to provide you with an alternative. I would appreciate if you had the time to contact me to provide me with some hints on how your stay could have been improved. I hope you will give me another chance by choosing to stay at Abacus in the future. Kind regards, Louise (Owners Daughter).
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I live locally and regularly book this b and b when I have family visiting from Cork. They love it and find it very comfortable . I offered to book them into a hotel but they asked me to rebook here as they always have a lovely stay
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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The owner and her daughter were so nice welcoming us to the guest house, and made sure we had all the information we might need even for parts of our trip after we left their B&B. The breakfast was also excellent - the best Full Irish I had while in Ireland! The location is about a 30 minute walk to central Galway, with a bus line nearby.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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We really enjoyed our time here. The room was very clean, spacious, and beautiful. Breakfast was lovely as well, with many options. Julia was very helpful and kind, answering any questions we may have. Only thing is that toiletries are NOT provided, so make sure you bring your own shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, etc. Other than that, the stay was great. Definitely recommend!
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Date of stay: August 2019
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I’m so pleased my friends and I popped into this quaint B & B when we visited Galway. Julia was an exceptional host, and the rooms were lovely and clean. Breakfast was abundant and delicious and, once again, the service was exceptional. Highly recommended! Ooh, and there’s a lovely walk into the town centre that goes along the river near the railroad tracks. Gorgeous!
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The place was very clean, comfortable beds, fabulous shower with great water pressure (the best we’ve experienced throughout our travels here in Ireland) and a wonderful breakfast made to order. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This is a family owned business and they work as a family to create a welcoming and pleasant stay. Louise welcomed us and provided us with wonderful helpful advice on a number of things including where to eat. Our room was extremely spacious and well appointed. We had everything we needed including tea and coffee making facilities. The beds were comfortable and the room spotlessly clean. The bathroom was well appointed but bring your own toiletries other than soap. Breakfast consisted of a lovely buffet with ample choices of fruits, cereals, pastries, scones, yoghurt etc and there’s even a microwave if you want to heat your scone or pastry. And there’s also an a la carte with all the usual offerings. Wifi is free and fast. Location is great on the road into Galway from the south but just tucked off the main road so there is no noise. There are seven rooms, five of which were full when we were here but there was never a peep to be heard from any other room so this is a very restful place. Thanks to the family for your welcome.…
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Fantastic host who was welcoming and super friendly. Great spotlessly clean rooms with a freshly cooked breakfast every morning. Plenty of free car parking in a handy location. Staff provided great tips for local activities as there are tons of options in and around Galway.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The O' Shaughnessys' hospitality was fantastic. Noel helped us with a tyre issue on our rental car by pointing us to a local tyre shop, saving us much anguish and time. Breege is a great host and provided a very tasty breakfast. She gave us directions to the local bus stop ( about one block) so we could make the easy trip to downtown while leaving our car parked. The room was very homey, clean and well furnished. Wi Fi works well. Thanks again for the great stay!
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
US$108 - US$175 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty GalwayGalway
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Abacus Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Abacus Guest House?
Nearby attractions include The Huntsman Inn (1.1 km), JumpLanes (1.1 km), and Kilconnell Franciscan Friary (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Abacus Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Abacus Guest House?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at Abacus Guest House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Abacus Guest House?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Abacus Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rockin’ Joe’s Diner, The Huntsman Inn Restaurant, and Shake Dog.
Are there any historical sites close to Abacus Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Medieval City Walls (2.0 km), The Lynch Memorial (2.4 km), and Kilconnell Franciscan Friary (0.4 km).