There is so much good to say about Marion Lodge…read more The hostess is kind and friendly. She made us feel right at home by bringing us coffee and biscuits to our room after a long journey. Celine is professional, courteous and friendly. The decor here is GORGEOUS. There are antique pieces throughout the property. Amazing antique grandfather clock, beautiful chandeliers, wood carved credenzas. The craftsmanship is stunning. It makes you feel as though you are staying in a castle. Breakfast is delicious in a BEAUTIFUL dining room. The premises are clean, orderly and well kept. Breakfast was coffee or tea, eggs to your liking, bacon, sausage, toast and jam and soda bread. Very good. Our room was a tight squeeze but we were so comfortable it didn't matter. Bathroom was spotless. Towels were new and soft. Beds were fairly comfy. There is closet space for your stuff. The location is close to Galway Bay. We went downtown Galway from the guesthouse and it was an easy ten minute ride (but not during rush hour). Overall the place is quiet and off the beaten tourist path. If you want tourist advice Celine has be ever so helpful. The facilities are secure (appears to be safe neighborhood). There is parking right on the premises. I would certainly stay here again.

I'll start with the positives: the location was good, the room was nice and met our needs…read more Unfortunately that was it. After a really long day of driving from Belfast to Galway, we arrived at midnight. The first words out of our mouth upon waking up the hosts were "we're so sorry." Then we proceeded to ask about checking in. We knew it was way too late and very rude, but we also underestimated the drive. Since we didn't have service, we were unable to send word. The lady host (Celine?) was unprofessional and rude. She started going in on us about the time and badgered us for several minutes despite our constant "sorry" responses. The badgering continued the next morning as we checked out, she kept reminding how it was unacceptable. Keeping our mouths shut, we just kept apologizing. Then upon checking out, she required us to pay by cash, which meant we had to walk to the nearest ATM and take out money and be charged a fee, although we went through booking.com. Lastly, although I'm pretty sure breakfast is supposed to be included, she told us she couldn't provide for us because of our late arrival...even though she should have prepared as if we were coming, right?

I had the pleasure of staying here for three nights during my trip to Galway. As I showed up three…read moredays earlier than my original reservation, Madeline had to scramble a little to accomadate me. The rooms are clean, nicely decorated and relatively roomy. The beds were the most comfortable out of all the rooms I stayed in during my three week trip. Breakfast was delicious and in a beautiful garden room. I look forward to staying here again in the future.

Absolutely the best B&B we have ever stayed in and incredibly reasonable. Rooms were over the top…read morenice along with the bed and bathroom. The husband and wife do a good job receiving you into their establishment and prepare a glorious breakfast. I have a lot of respect for those who run a B&B, but more so for those who run one well. You will not go wrong staying here.

Ideal location for site seeing and golfing. Beautiful views and nice rooms. The lodge is run well…read moreby the owner, Fred. He really seems to value his guests and offers a very personal experience, which is much appreciated when traveling internationally. Recommended for your stay in Galway.

If your like me and think touristy places and college towns are about as fun as getting a duct tape…read morebikini wax then you will wana stay in the Salthill area of Galway. Out from the hustle-and-bustle but close enough to everything you want to see. The beach is also a 2 minute walk from the front door. The owners were so very nice and friendly. Gave us a map of the city and offered to have breakfast set up for us SUPER early due to the fact we were leaving at 4am. The house is traditional Irish and lovely. Ultra clean and very modern looking bedding and amenities. Will stay here again in a heartbeat.

This was the first stop on our road trip around Ireland, and it was wonderful. Mary, the owner, was…read moreso nice and hospitable. Our room was clean, and perfect for the two of us. My boyfriend and I both ordered the traditional Irish breakfast, and it was delicious! The view from the house is really pretty- you can see the bay. It's a very convenient location. You can walk along the promenade, and the city is only a few miles away. I definitely recommend staying here if you are in Galway.