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The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation

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The Heron's Rest 16a The Long Walk, Galway H91 KN67 Ireland
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#11 of 207 B&Bs / Inns in Galway
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In Galway City Centre The Herons Rest lies nestled on the banks of the river Corrib overlooking the traditional Claddagh harbour. We operate the strictest cleanliness and hygiene measures for your protection. This idyllic waterside location is only 3 mins from the hustle and bustle of the centre of town and the 'craic' of Galway's Latin Quarter. We are offering our two seaview twinhouses & our Courtyard Townhouse, each as a contactless bed & breakfast style property which can be booked as individual units for groups or families. Townhouse 16 house sleeps 5 with 3 sea view bedrooms, whilst next door Townhouse 16a sleeps 5 in two king size sea view rooms, one with single bed also, and offers a secluded loft living room. Our adjacent Courtyard Townhouse is a 1 bedroom apartment. This townhouse can sleep 4, with the option of a sofabed in the living/lounge area. Gourmet breakfast provisions are included in your stay. Parking available on request. Our seaview townhouses have stunning views overlooking the Claddagh Harbour and the famous Galway Bay. Outside the water is teaming with wildlife such as, otters, herons and the largest colony of mute swans in Western Europe. Traditional sailing boats named 'Galway Hookers' can be watched setting sail from your bedroom window. We offer outdoor seating so you may enjoy the riverside and watch the sun go down on Galway Bay. We believe there is no better place to stay in Galway. Enjoy our little hideaway in the heart of it all.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Bicycle rental
Boating
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
24-hour check-in
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Wifi
Complimentary tea
Golf course
Hiking
Horseback riding
Tennis court
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Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
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Board games / puzzles
Sun loungers / beach chairs
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Microwave
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Ocean view
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Languages Spoken
English, French
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pretzlaff2017 wrote a review Apr 2023
Carmel, Indiana12 contributions2 helpful votes
The Heron’s Rest is the perfect place to stay when in Galway and exploring this region of Ireland. The accommodations are not only immaculate but they are cozy, inviting and comfortable! We booked directly and received the breakfast food which we enjoyed immensely. The location is wonderful - great views and a close walk to the shops and restaurants in the Latin Quarter. I hope we’ll be back, and book a longer stay next time!!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Sadie D wrote a review Feb 2023
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My friends and I stayed in 16a for two nights and it was a fantastic stay. The location was perfect, it was clean, and the host was extremely accommodating to our late checkout request. It was reasonably priced for the amenities and such. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from sorcha molloy, Owner at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation
Responded 20 Feb 2023
We are delighted to hear your positive comments about your experiences at our property including that you would recommend it as a well-priced option. It is really helpful for other guests to know you appreciated our superb location and high standard of cleanliness. Thank you for taking the time to post this review, we appreciate you. The Herons Rest Team.
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Emma K wrote a review Feb 2023
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It was a beautiful and clean house. View is amazing! The owner was extremely nice. I would recommend to anyone and definitely come again if I am ever in Galway. I came with four friends, but I think it would be a great family house, as well.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 Feb 2023
Hi Emma, We are delighted to hear your lovley comments about your experiences at our property. It is really helpful for other guests to know you appreciated our superb location and high standard of cleanliness. Thank you for taking the time to post this review and we would love to welcome you again in the future, The Herons Rest Team.
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Emily wrote a review Feb 2023
Boulder, Colorado
Amazing stay! The host was so sweet and hospitable. The house was beautiful and clean, with everything you could need. The host was accommodating when we needed a later check out time! Great location and beautiful view, I definitely recommend!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 Feb 2023
We are delighted to hear your positive comments about your stay at our property. We are most happy to help our guests in any way we can. It is really helpful for other guests to know you appreciated our superb location and high standards. We appreciate you taking the time to post a review. The Herons Rest Team.
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Claire B wrote a review Feb 2023
Fantastic experience. The house was so cute and reasonably priced. Owner was incredibly sweet and was great with communication. Great location- we had the best time!! Would recommend this place to anyone coming to Galway.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 Feb 2023
We are always so happy to hear about our guests positive experiences at our property. It is really helpful for other guests to know you appreciated our superb location and reasonable prices. We truly appreciate you taking the time to post your review. We would love to welcome you again in the future, Warm wishes, The Herons Rest Team
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Monica C wrote a review Feb 2023
The Heron’s Rest is a beautiful Galway getaway. The house is in a great location and it was perfect for our needs. The owner was so nice and super helpful, telling us all the cool places to visit during our stay. She even gave us a later checkout so that we didn’t have to carry our bags through the city.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from sorcha molloy, Owner at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation
Responded 20 Feb 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at our property and that you got some insider tips on the best Galway City has to offer. It is really helpful for other guests to know you appreciated our superb location and high standard of cleanliness. Thank you for taking the time to post this review, we appreciate you. Safe travels, The Herons Rest Team.
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Anna L wrote a review Dec 2022
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The Heron’s Rest is a charming and beautiful property and exceeded our expectations. Beautiful views from all the windows and the townhouse is immaculate. We loved hanging out in the cozy top room at the end of the day. Perfect location for exploring Galway and a short walk to the shuttle to go to the Aran Islands ferry (highly recommend). The breakfast hamper provided was full of delicious items that was more than plenty to keep us well fed in the mornings. We would love to stay here again if we ever make it back to Galway - a truly lovely place and city.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from sorcha molloy, Owner at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation
Responded 15 Dec 2022
Thank you so much Anna for taking the time to share your positivie feedback, we love to hear that you enjoyed the setting, decor and provisions. We would be delighted to welcome you back some time and wish you all the very best until then.
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elaine b wrote a review Dec 2022
County Meath, Ireland1 contribution1 helpful vote
We stayed 3 nights as a family Xmas trip and booked the 2 houses 16 and 16a. Positives- great location , nice view, clean Negatives- owner is unreasonable, unprofessional and downright rude. Be careful if you give her your credit card. She tried to rip me off and sent unpleasant emails. Never encountered such a rude host. Houses are not boutique- standard is how I’d describe them.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from sorcha molloy, Owner at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation
Responded 13 Dec 2022
Hi Elaine, We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in our well located waterside properties and that you found them to be clean, comfortable and enjoyed the view. It may be helpful for people reading this review to learn your original booking was made for 3 nights in both town houses 16 and 16a arriving 8th of November and then you requested for it to be moved to 8th of December. 2 days before your arrival in December you requested to cancel and were reminded of 7 day our cancellation policy. On the eve before your arrival we charged your card as is our usual practice outlined in our terms and sent your check in details. At this point you responded enraged and insisted that you pay the rate quoted for your November stay, which was €500 less than the rate for a 3 night stay in two properties in December. You had not checked your booking summary on the updated booking and claimed we were not explicit enough about the difference in price, although we had clearly advised you to review the updated booking summary. Despite our attempts to clarify things with you and offer you a partial refund, your email threatened to give us a negative review on Tripadvisor, and amazingly you also threatened to call the guards. It was clear how unreasonable you were. As we stated at the time we have no interest in conflict with people. So we generously refunded €500 to your card and wished you a pleasant stay. We have learnt over the years that unfortunately not everyone we deal with is pleasant and honest. Some people you just can't please and will take every opportunity to twist the knife. I think it says a lot about your group that you stole all the complimentary condiments from the kitchen, really that says it all. You had a 3 night stay in our 2 properties in December for the price of a 3 night stay in November and still you take the complmentary condiments and go to the trouble of posting a negative review. What can we say, we can only learn from unreasonable and opportunistic people like you when we encounter them and be glad that people like you are the very rare exception rather then the rule. Good Luck to you!
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Bee B wrote a review Dec 2022
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We were two couples and a single traveling in Galway for 4 days and The Heron’s Rest was perfect for us. #16 was lovely, fully stocked, and Maggie couldn’t have been nicer in her communications leading up to our arrival. The location is perfect, literally on the river and walking distance to everything. Would return in a heartbeat and highly recommend to others. Thank you for a wonderful visit and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Responded 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for sharing your delightful review. It is very kind of you to thank Maggie and we agree she does a great job at welcoming our guests and helping them organizing their trip. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback and tips for other travellers. We look forward to welcoming you back some day. Best wishes from Galway
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HeatherIrl wrote a review Nov 2022
Dublin, Ireland5 contributions4 helpful votes
Our stay in the Heron's rest was perfect. Lots of little touches made it a wonderful experience. We appreciated the lovely breakfast goodies and great coffee which we enjoyed while looking out at all the beautiful river view, including a hard working cormorant. Lovely peaceful location and hard to believe that all the Galway action was a couple of minute's walk away. The accommodation was spotless and the beds super comfy. A wonderful place to stay.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Responded 15 Dec 2022
Thank you for sharing your delightful review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback and tips for other travellers. We look forward to welcoming you back some day. Best wishes from Galway
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US$311 - US$480 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the herons rest boutique hotel galway, the herons rest boutique bed and breakfast
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty GalwayGalway
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Which popular attractions are close to The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
Nearby attractions include Pedal Power Galway (0.3 km), Ireland's Smallest Comedy Club (0.3 km), and Tunes in the Church (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a golf course, and a tennis court.
Which room amenities are available at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
Top room amenities include a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
Guests can enjoy breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
Conveniently located restaurants include Neo, The Dough Bros, and The Seafood Bar @ Kirwan's.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Are there any historical sites close to The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Medieval City Walls (0.6 km), The Lynch Memorial (0.5 km), and Nora Barnacle House Museum (0.5 km).
Does The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.