Just spent 5 nights in one of the penthouse apartments and had a fantastic time. Plenty of room, nice and clean well decorated, everything you need. Could just do with some more hot water. Great location was in. Walking distance to everything and the view was amazing. Will definitely be back again and would recommend to our friends.
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We travelled as a group of three adults and and eleven year old child. We chose a two bedroom apartment and it was perfect for us. From start to finish it was a pleasant experience, I called a few times to check certain things and every staff member I spoke to was more than helpful. When I called to ask if we could leave our bags somewhere as we would be arriving early, I was told that every effort would be made to have the apartment ready for us to check into early and it was! The location is SUPERB!! Literally right on the sea front close to the promenade, restaurants,, cafe's, bars and shops. There is a regular bus and taxi service outside the apartments and plenty to see an do around you. The views are spectacular from the balcony and an early morning wake up to see the Sun rise is a must. You will not be disappointed in these apartments. I will definitely be returning! Enjoy!
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We arrived to an "ok" apt and then realized that one of the rooms smelled moldy and like fresh paint (a horrible combination). After a LONG drive from Giant's Causeway (literally across the country) and 1 hour of trying to find the place, it made us very cranky. Turns out there was a ceiling leak and, instead of fixing it completely, there was a fresh paint job. The bathroom was also old and needed some major TLC. After spending the night in the living room, they ended up moving us to the top floor. What a difference! It was like a completely different hotel. Roomy, spacious, gorgeous view from the rooftop balcony/deck. Hot water and washer/dryer took us forever to figure out - so make sure you get very clear instructions on how to "turn on the water heater". It's on a weird timer. But everything else was pretty perfect. Super fast wifi, clean kitchen, including a water boiler.
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From the warm welcome we got when we checked in i knew we were going to love it here.
The apartment was divine - we had booked a two bed penthouse & the panoramic views were just breathtaking - what a way to wake up every morning i tell ya ...just fab .. we were all catered for i.e - Travel cot & high chair had been left for little one which was sooo convenient .
OK limited utensils but ALL the essentials were there - i.e - tin opener, corkscrew etc - i mean your self catering after-all & there were plenty of family eateries 5 mins away or the city a lovely 20 min stroll or the bus outside the door . What more could you ask for .
We are only home a few days & are already booking for next year :)
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This is a lovely property situated on Upper Salthill road about a 10 minute taxi ride from Galway city. The property is actually part of a renovation of the Waterfront hotel. The room I booked had two generous sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a living area. Also, the balcony offered absolutely stunning views of Galway bay.
We arrived in Galway at 7.30pm and made our way to the secure entry door, I telephoned the number supplied and was given the code for the door. As there were no staff on the premises at that time, the keys to my room were in a key safe box which was opened under instruction over the phone. I had paid a 15% deposit and had received instructions to contact Malachy (the caretaker) the following afternoon to pay the balance. I found this quite relaxed and I did appreciate the fact that we were not rushed into anything as we were quite weary from our journey. The owner made it very easy for us.
There are a few shops, bars and restaurants in Salthill. Everything you need is on the doorstep. Almost next door to the building is a lovely restaurant called Lohan's. Although we only did have breakfast here the staff were really friendly and the food was good. At dinner time, you can buy wine from the off licence next door and take it in to the restaurant to have with your meal.
We walked into Galway and spent a lovely day walking around the city. The cathedral is a must see and the museum was great. There are plenty of shops and Quay street is a must for bars and restaurants. It was difficult to pick, but my favourite bar of the trip was Taaffes on Shop street. Great live music and a friendly laid back atmosphere. Pretty much Galway in a nutshell!
We also took a lovely walk along the promenade all the way to Knocknacarra. With views across the bay to the Clare mountains, the scenery was simply stunning.
If you are looking for accommodation at a reasonable price this is the place for you. Galway is a very friendly place and if you ever get bored of the many (many!) pubs, then there are plenty of activities to fill your days. We didn't quite get round to visiting all of the pubs so I'll be going back soon.
Go raibh maith agat Gaillimhe, bhà sé spraoi!
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I hoped this apartment would be as good as it looked online - and it was! Location is perfect with view over Galway Bay and even a little balcony where we could enjoy the September sunshine. Great parking facilities and a lovely welcome from Johanna. A lovely 30 minute walk into Galway City or a bus from the front door. Apartment is well equipped and I would definately stay here again
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We enjoyed our stay in the spacious apartment which had a brilliant view across the bay to the Burren. The booking process and welcome by the caretaker was excellent, as was the prompt service in replacing a faulty toaster. I would have rated the accommodation as excellent, but the apartment had a spartan feel about it. The sitting room didn't have any curtains, and the kitchen was lacking in utensils. We had a microwave, but there were were no plastic utensils to use for cooking. Although this was a bit of a spoiler, I would still recommend the accommodation and its position - since it is ideally positioned for visiting the surrounding area both north and south of the bay.
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