Glenlo Abbey Hotel

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Situated just 2 miles from Galway city centre, Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers 5-star accommodation, free parking, a golf course, and views of Lough Corrib and the dramatic West of Ireland landscape. Golfers can enjoy the 138 acre lake-side golf course, a 21-bay driving range, and golf lessons. Falconry, and fishing are also available onsite. Enjoy a cycle around Glenlo Abbey Estate with the use of the estate bicycles, complimentary to hotel residents. Each room at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate features an en suite marble bathroom with power shower, free Wi-Fi, luxury toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and a flat-screen TV. The Pullman Restaurant aboard the Orient Express at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers a unique dining experience and afternoon tea is served daily. Converted into a restaurant car maintaining its original character, these historic Pullman train carriages offer two dining rooms. Palmers Bar & Kitchen, situated in the main hotel is ideal for casual dining and it has a varied menu, lively atmosphere and cosy surroundings. The River Room Restaurant boasts elegant surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jackie
Ireland Ireland
“Literally everything was amazing!!! 😍😍😍Impeccably clean everywhere, superb staff and service (every staff member we met was so polite and friendly), extremely comfortable room and amazing facilities! Proper 5* hotel and service😍 Can’t wait to...”
Marina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything... what a stunning hotel with extremely helpful and very friendly staff.Thank you very much, we will definitely return : )”
Sinead
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“From driving up the avenue to departing 2 days later everything was exquisite . The food and ambience in the Pullman was exceptional . Staff were the most friendliest bunch and nothing was a problem . The dinner in Palmers bar was unreal and the...”
Kaylene
Australia Australia
“The hotel is divided into several sections. The older abbey which overlooks a beautiful 9 hole golf course. One of the restaurants is made up of two carriages from the Orient Express. Several lounges such as the abbey itself is beautifully...”
Susan
Australia Australia
“Glenlo was perfect! Beautiful hotel and grounds … very unique and special experience dining in the Pullman restaurant. It was perfect.”
Roslyn
Australia Australia
“Luxurious hotel set in glorious grounds with a lovely view over the Lough and surrounding countryside. The staff were mostly young and friendly and chatting with them made our stay so much more enjoyable. Breakfast was substantial and we enjoyed...”
Brian
United States United States
“Excellent service all around, fantastic staff. Highlight was the falconry it was such a great experience and he was so fun and entertaining”
Rob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything - service was excellent, room was a described - large, clean and very comfortable”
Elaine
Ireland Ireland
“Staff, comfort, location, and facilities. World class”
Corvidaesy
United States United States
“Incredibly beautiful hotel with wonderful food and amenities. The staff was fantastic throughout our stay. Highly highly recommend the falconry (amazing experience!) and dinner in the Pullman restaurant, which was one of the best meals I've ever...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Palmers Bar & Kitchen
  • Cuisine
    Irish • International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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