Oranhill Lodge is a friendly bed-and-breakfast off N18 -- the main route connecting Derry and Cork -- and is about a 15-minute drive to Galway city center, and a five-minute walk to Oranmore Village. The seven rooms at this two-and-a-half pearl property are fresh and bright, with modern en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea- and coffee-making facilities (unusual in bed-and-breakfasts), though rooms, especially Standard Singles and family-style Triples, are on the small side. Breakfast, included in the room rate, is a real highlight, with an excellent made-to-order full Irish breakfast, or a continental buffet with home-baked bread and scones. The knotty wood floors and furnishings add a homey ambience, and with its private bathrooms and lovely patio area, Oranhill Lodge is good value. But for a local pick with a bit more buzz, check out The Coach House Hotel in the village center.
Oranhill Lodge is a friendly bed-and-breakfast off N18 -- the main route connecting Derry and Cork -- and is about a 15-minute drive to Galway city center, and a five-minute walk to Oranmore Village. The seven rooms at this two-and-a-half pearl property are fresh and bright, with modern en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea- and coffee-making facilities (unusual in bed-and-breakfasts), though rooms, especially Standard Singles and family-style Triples, are on the small side. Breakfast, included in the room rate, is a real highlight, with an excellent made-to-order full Irish breakfast, or a continental buffet with home-baked bread and scones. The knotty wood floors and furnishings add a homey ambience, and with its private bathrooms and lovely patio area, Oranhill Lodge is good value. But for a local pick with a bit more buzz, check out The Coach House Hotel in the village center.
The 113-room Maldron Hotel Galway is a mid-range option suited to both families and business travelers. A 15-minute drive from Galway, the hotel is in Oranmore village, and there's a family center with entertainment across the street. Rooms are bright and basic, and family rooms with extra space are available. The on-site restaurant and bar are pluses, as are the indoor pool and large gym. Families are drawn by the free kids' club and playground, and the events space is popular with local businesses. Travelers looking for something a little more upscale may want to look into Clayton Hotel Galway, where rooms are a bit more polished.
The 113-room Maldron Hotel Galway is a mid-range option suited to both families and business travelers. A 15-minute drive from Galway, the hotel is in Oranmore village, and there's a family center with entertainment across the street. Rooms are bright and basic, and family rooms with extra space are available. The on-site restaurant and bar are pluses, as are the indoor pool and large gym. Families are drawn by the free kids' club and playground, and the events space is popular with local businesses. Travelers looking for something a little more upscale may want to look into Clayton Hotel Galway, where rooms are a bit more polished.
The Coach House Hotel is a modern, mid-range hotel set in an old stone building in a small village 15 minutes' drive from Galway city center. The 16 contemporary rooms are clean and well maintained, with all the amenities expected at this level property. The Italian restaurant is a standout feature and, together with the bar, is popular with locals -- which can mean some noise in the rooms and parking can fill up quickly. The mid-range Maldron Hotel Galway is another option, located a few minutes away and equipped with an indoor pool and a large gym.
The Coach House Hotel is a modern, mid-range hotel set in an old stone building in a small village 15 minutes' drive from Galway city center. The 16 contemporary rooms are clean and well maintained, with all the amenities expected at this level property. The Italian restaurant is a standout feature and, together with the bar, is popular with locals -- which can mean some noise in the rooms and parking can fill up quickly. The mid-range Maldron Hotel Galway is another option, located a few minutes away and equipped with an indoor pool and a large gym.