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The Twelve Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Galway with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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The Twelve Hotel sits in an upscale area offering a peaceful garden setting with convenient on-site shopping. Guests can indulge in spa treatments, sample regional dishes at two distinct restaurants, or relax at the coffee shop with complimentary WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AED 446
AED 506 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Funnymoon Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Funnymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite X11 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite X11

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Barna Village, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Bearna Golf And Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Strand - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Quay Street - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Eyre Square - 13 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪An Scadan Caoc - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Synge & Byrne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Twelve Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Freeport
Consider a stay at The Twelve Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to reflexology, a detox wrap, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Regional cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, massage treatment rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Dozzina Artisanal
  • The Pins Bakery Shop
  • The Pins Gastro Bar
  • West Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 20 2025 to December 27 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Twelve Barna
Twelve Hotel Barna
The 12 Hotel
The Twelve Hotel Galway/Barna, Ireland
Twelve Hotel
Twelve Hotel Barna
The Twelve Hotel Galway/Barna
The Twelve Hotel Hotel
The Twelve Hotel Galway
The Twelve Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Twelve Hotel?

As of 15 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Twelve Hotel on 4 January 2026 start from $137.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Twelve Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Twelve Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Twelve Hotel located?

Located in Freeport, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bearna Golf And Country Club, Silver Strand, and Galway Bay. Bearna Golf and Country Club and Salthill Promenade are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Twelve Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 694 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 694 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 694 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 694 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 694 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff in both the hotel and restaurant, and we loved the room! Also, even though we weren't traveling with a dog, the warm welcome to dogs was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique property. Staff was amazing. Walkable to the water and some restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaetlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean very spacious room. Close enough to town. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms !!!! Great breakfast !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The folks there were just awesome! We were greeted with a handwritten note by Isabella along with a homemade treat! The location was great. The room was enormous and the bed comfy. Breakfast was a real treat! We loved being so close to the water and would definitely stay there again. It was a perfect location for our day trip to Kylemore Abbey!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor and friendly staff. Very comfortable room and superb breakfast. Will stay here again, when next in Galway, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, classy surroundings, clean rooms and great breakfast. Not looking for much else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern hotel with good dining options,good parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and offered something a little different. The staff were mixed, some were excellent but others seemed to do the minimum they could get away with, mainly in the restaurant. However the breakfast staff were excellent as was the food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay at a wonderful hotel. There was everything we needed for our stay and the staff were very efficient and helpful. Room was spacious and well equipped with a super comfortable bed. Breakfasts were excellent and a wide choice of both cold and hot food made to order. The recommendations from staff were really helpful in regards to some local areas to visit and using the bus service into Galway. Would definitely recommend and wouldn’t hesitate staying again. Thank you for making our stay so memorable with the ‘Happy Birthday’ message and sweet treat for my husband when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pallavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is awesome and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, quiet and very clean. Parking not so good paid parking offsite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

We enjoyed our three night stay at The Twelve hotel in Barna. We decided to try staying outside of Galway and used bus and taxi to get in and out of town. The hotel is very nice. The room is spacious (we had a King suite). The morning breakfast was excellent. While Barna was not particularly walkable, we were able to take the city bus both into Galway to explore the city and take an excursion to the Cliffs of Moher, as well as to the ferrys to Aran Islands. Staff was professional and helpful, printing out the bus timetable for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly & great restaurant within.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

The hotel is in a great spot, rooms are spacious and the food in the restaurant is always delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They did not come to do our room until quite late one day they did not come at all and when they did come, they did not chop us up on the tea in the coffee,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay in! Staff were amazing, the room was very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was fantastic also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, the room was comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast service included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful night and amazing meal at West. Fabulous stay in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024