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Petra House Bed and Breakfast: Traveler Reviews


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29 College Road, Galway, Ireland
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The place to stay in Galway!

Petra House Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
budwell 4 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Jul 30, 2008 | Trip type: Family

We recently stayed at Petra House and thoroughly enjoyed it. Frank and Joan are wonderful hosts who make you feel very welcome in their lovely home. Frank will give you tips on where to dine in Galway City and which sites to visit in the Galway area. The dining room is a lovely setting in which to enjoy delicious breakfasts, which include potato waffles, porridge and home-made scones. Food and atmosphere are both superb.

Petra House is in the perfect location on the outskirts of the city. It is a short stroll into the city, yet you are just far enough to be removed from the congestion of the city. Petra House is in a nice area on the college road and they also have ample parking, as well. We will definitely stay at Petra House again, the next time that we are in Galway!

  • Liked — Lovely rooms & furnishings, friendly & helpful hosts, great breakfasts, ideal location
  • Disliked — nothing - everything was perfect!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since March 03, 2003
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Excellent.

Petra House Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
SunnyProfesor 3 contributions
North Carolina
Jul 24, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Very comfortable room and good breakfast in a charming dining room. The owner, Frank, is terrific. A 10 minute walk to restaurants and pubs, with sidewalks and good lighting.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 24, 2008
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Friendly welcoming B&B a few blocks from city centre

Petra House Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
I_stayed_here 9 contributions
NY
Jul 21, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We are a young couple and travel often. We were very happy when we reached the Petra House during our stay in Galway. Since we decided not to rent a car, we walked from the bus station which was not a problem, just a few blocks from the city centre. At first the street looked a bit disappointing, many identical B&Bs lined up in a row but as soon we stepped inside and met the hosts and saw the place we were quite happy with our choice. The breakfast was far and above other B&Bs we stayed in Dublin and other parts of Ireland. The location was great- we walked everywhere.They had good tour suggestions and were polite. I highly recommend this B&B in Galway.

We also took an interesting walking tour with a local Galway grad student studying architecture and history we both truly enjoyed. We booked that through the visitors center.

  • Liked — Location, friendly hosts, clean and comfortable
  • Disliked — n/a
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 06, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Concerts / Music festival, Other
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First class

Petra House Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
allanli 2 contributions
New Jersey
Jul 11, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Excellent value for the price; very friendly and helpful owner; fine well prepared breakfast; convenient location; clean

  • Liked — The owner's friendliness
  • Disliked — Room a little cramped
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since April 21, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
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4 of 5 stars
WIEireannach 8 contributions
Wisconsin
Jun 29, 2008

Frank and Joan were the perfect hosts. Breakfast was first rate. I opted for the salmon and eggs both days and was not disappointed. Breakfast is accompanied by home made scones. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. Parking, though on site, was a little tight. The location, though not central (which is good unless you like noise) is right near a college campus and is a short walk to Eyre Square and city center. Galway was one of our favorite locations. It has all that one could ask for from a medium sized city, but still has a town-like feel. It is very pedestrian friendly. The restaurants were outstanding. Try Oscar's across the river.

  • Liked — Food, bed, friendly owners
  • Disliked — parking, stairs (would be a problem for disabled people)
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Member since June 25, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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29 College Road, Galway, Ireland