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About the Hotel

40 Lough Atalia Road, Galway, Ireland

Rooms with Views

The Light House offers family rooms with private entrances and sea views. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The carpeted floors and heating ensure comfort. A maximum of 1 child and 1 adult, or 2 adults, can stay in this room type.

Dining Options

No onsite restaurants are available at The Light House. Guests can explore nearby dining options in Galway, including popular spots like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean.

Leisure & Entertainment

The hotel features a terrace with garden furniture, ideal for relaxing. Guests can enjoy views of Galway Bay while watching the sunrise or sunset.

Location & Transport

The Light House is 1 km from Galway city center and 35 km from Connemara. Nearby landmarks include Nora Barnacle House (1 km), Eyre Square (1 km), and Galway City Museum (1.5 km). Shannon Airport is the nearest airport.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides free WiFi and luggage storage. Rooms include tea/coffee making facilities. The nearest ATM is at Fresh Supermarket on Smithfield Square. Public transport options include Bus #83 (Stop 1615) and the Red Luas line (Smithfield stop).

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Family Room Sea View
Family Room Sea View
2 persons
30 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Sea View
Double Room Sea View
2 persons
14 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Balcony Sea View
Double Room Balcony Sea View
2 persons
14 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Garden View
Double Room Garden View
2 persons
15 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Galway700 m
Airports
Connemara (NNR) 31.9 km
Shannon (SNN) 83.6 km
Train
Galway Railway Station600 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

40 Lough Atalia Road, Galway, Ireland
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40 Lough Atalia Road, Galway, Ireland
City landmarks
Park
Eyre Square
830 m
Church
Galway Cathedral
1.5 km
Square
Spanish Arch
1.4 km
University
National University of Ireland
2.0 km
Museum
Galway City Museum
1.3 km
Landmark
Quay Street
1.4 km
Church
Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra
1.3 km
Castle
Lynch's Castle
1.1 km
Art object
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
770 m
Mall
Galway's Latin Quarter
1.3 km
Landmark
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
1.8 km
Mall
Eyre Square Centre
830 m
Landmark
The Medieval City Walls
720 m
Landmark
The Browne Doorway
600 m
Museum
Nora Barnacle House
970 m
Landmark
Middle Street
690 m
Landmark
Quincentennial Fountain
830 m
Landmark
Salthill Promenade
2.4 km
Landmark
The Claddagh Ring Museum
930 m
Landmark
Lynch Memorial Window
930 m
Landmark
Hall of the Red Earl
1.0 km
Bridge
Salmon Weir Bridge
1.4 km
Landmark
Galway's West End
690 m
Landmark
Kirwan's Lane
1.4 km
Church
St Augustine's Parish Galway
880 m
Landmark
Galway Bay
1.6 km
Store
My Shop... Granny Likes It
880 m
Landmark
The Abbey
890 m
Landmark
Riverside Walk
1.4 km
Nearby
Lough Atalia Road
Forthill Graveyard
30 m
Restaurants
O'Hehirs Bakery Cafe
590 m
Aras Coisti Fairgreen Road Coach Station
Four Star Pizza Galway
670 m
Kiltartan House Forster Street 1 Kiltartan House
Esquires Coffee
740 m
11 Eyre Square
Darcy's Bar and Kitchen
740 m
2 Forster Street
The Dough Bros
1.2 km
1 Middle Street Middle Street
Yummy Crepes
920 m
St Nicholas's Market
Dungeons And Donuts
1.1 km
21 Abbeygate Street Upper
Subway
1.2 km
Eyre Sq Shopping Centre Kiosk 2
Zappi's
1.1 km
18 Eglinton Street
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