Ferry Ride I…read morevisited the largest of the islands 23 years ago Worth the ferry ride for lunch Must visit? Perhaps, maybe,.... I have experienced a number of ferry rides

Early in the 1970s, I saw an article in National Geographic about this set of 3 islands in Galway…read moreBay. "Ive got to go there someday" I swore. In less than 5 years in was on a small plane from Galway city to Inishmore, the largest of the islands. All of Ireland is beautiful, but Inishmore was absolutely stunning. We passed on the horse and buggy ride and made our way on foot to the north side. Thousands of miles of stone walls line the roads and fields. We stopped at the stone hut that was used in the filming of "Man of Aran." At this point, we realized that we had to get back to the plane, so we managed to use a crank phone to put in a request to the island's one cabbie. We had enough time to take one more walk to the cliffs on the west side of the island. In 2008, we managed to go back and see Inisheer, the smallest and most southerly of the chain. At dinner, we had the only truly great steak I'd eaten in Ireland (usually better to stick to the lamb). I'd hoped to get a sunset shot, and the one I got showed all three islands at once. High on my bucket list is visiting the third island someday.

This was a great experience and I would have given it a 5 if the directions had been clearer to us…read moreon WHERE we caught the ferry... we didn't realize it but there are 2 separate docking areas ... we waited at what we thought was the correct one, only To realize Once the boat came in that we were in the wrong place. We were with an older person using a cane which made it a little more difficult to get around. however - once on board the trip was fantastic... the crew was extremely knowledgeable, the view unbelievable! Tips... you might get wet sitting outside. If you wait until you arrive at the Cliffs and he will open the forward hatch and you have a great view of the cliffs from the front of the boat

I picked Doolin 2 Aran Ferries for my cruise of the Cliffs of Moher. Overall I thought they did a…read morereally good job. The cruise lasts about an hour, and takes you over pretty close to the famous cliffs. The day I went, the weather was beautiful, so I got some fantastic views of the cliffs and all of the birds that nest there. It was really breathtaking and I recommend it. The price is pretty reasonable (€15 for the cliffs cruise) and I really like that they don't spend a lot of time yapping over the loudspeaker. They just boat you out there, you take a bunch of pictures and enjoy the views, and then they boat back. I do wish the cruise was a little longer and went a bit further down the cliffs. But its definitely worth your time if you're in the Doolin area. 4 1/2 stars.

Great experience. Fun, informative, and a full experience of the island. Had a great time…read more Definitely worth it! reasonable $

If not riding a bicycle or walking take this tour. The owner/tour guide operates a mini-bus and…read moredrives a circle around the island to various sightseeing points. He knows how to engage the tourists even if he a bit corny in his narration. The most significant site we saw was DÚN AONGHASA - INIS MOR. He allowed 2 hrs to visit this location and you need every bit of it to hike/climb to fort. Very difficult and challenging path to fort especially if raining.

Well what a trip. 3 hrs from Dublin gets you to this fascinating landscape in Ireland. I was a bit…read moreconfused by the 6 euro per person charge for the car park though considering that the sign states they take no responsibility for damage to items or cars and then give u a ticket to the museum which u can just walk into and no one asks for your ticket ? Besides that though the cliffs are a wondrous sight to behold fascinating and empowers the power of the sea and its landscape. They are not closed off to pedestrians and u can literally sit on the ledges and view them. We had a nice calm day and bring comfy shoes that u dont mind getting dirty . One thing i would say is avoid eating in the cliff side restaurant as its hugely over priced 13.50 for a bowl of stew 2.50 for a small bottle of coke. The museum isnt that intresting seems very out dated. The cinema viewing area looks like something ud see on an old playstation1 . Go for the sights but leave to eat .

Came here through a tour that leaves from Dublin. It is a MUST when visiting Ireland. Beautiful…read moreviews and excellent opportunities to take pictures. The area itself may require a fee, but since I went with a tour bus, our ticket was included. There is a visitors center that has many cool souvenirs cliffs related and Ireland related. They also have restrooms for public use that are unisex, but there are plenty. The weather is ALWAYS changing, so you are just going to have to risk it making it out when the rain stops. I was lucky enough to go on a day that had some rain, but when I got there it got sunny for us for most of the time we were there. There is a tower that allows people to get a nice view, but it was not open the day that I went. I'm not sure if their hours are listed. I did hear from our tour guide that when it is open it's a couple Euro to climb and enjoy taking pics.

Great spot for camping but boy do they pack the tents in. They say there's a quiet time and no hen…read moreor stag dos allowed but the 2 nights we stayed there it was very loud, although many do take themselves off to the pub, it's after that it's noisy. Staff were very friendly tho, helped us out with a spare tent. Would love to go back but when it's not tourist season.

I absolutely loved my stay at Aran Islands Camping & Glamping. The pods were absolutely amazing!…read moreThey had great beds, amazing bathroom, Shower and a great kitchen. The Staff were all very professional, friendly and genuinely cared about their guests. This establishment rates five stars and more. I ended up staying an extra night due to having such an amazing experience. It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland, lived in the United States for over thirty years and served with the United States Marines all over the world. I definitely know a great camping site from all my Travels and Life Experiences. The site has great tumble dryers and washing machines. If you are looking looking for an amazing place to stay on the Aran Island I highly recommend Aran Islands Camping &Glamping. You won't be disappointed!

Thank goodness my brother told us about this island. It's the largest of the Aran Island (where the…read moreAran sweater is from) and was one of the best places I visited in my two months of travelling in Europe. It's actually one of my favorite places I've ever been to in my life. Being on the island is probably the romanticized Ireland that we all imagine. So just visualize, green hilly fields, views of the ocean, thick "cable knit" sweaters, a Leprechaun House, a bit of mist, a bit of sun and nice smiley people. We booked the b & b through the tourism office in Galway. To get to the island you need to take a bus in Galway to a ferry for a short ride out to the island. When you arrive there are small caravan cars that can take you where you need to go. It cost a few euros per person to take us to the bed and breakfast (b & b). Once we got there we found out that you can pay extra for dinner, which was salmon that night. I'd suggest having dinner there since there is only a pub across the street, which might not be open. Or if the weather is good, you could walk back to town for more choices. The breakfast was typical Irish: bread, jam, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, eggs, potatoes, tea, etc. Our room in the house had a full bathroom, a queen size bed, and balcony. The furniture in the house was homey and cozy, just like being in a friend's house. The island is only 8 miles long, perfect for walking or riding bikes. Unfortunately, the day we got there it was like a hurricane. We spent the afternoon and night in the bed and breakfast watching the wind. The weather cleared up the next day and we walked to Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric fort. Truly amazing views. We got so taken away by the island that we got back later than expected and missed the last caravan to town to catch the ferry back to Galway. Fortunately, the owners are really nice people, the husband gave us a ride to town and told us about the island and how he and his wife started the b & b. IMPORTANT: The bank on the island is only open one day a week for a limited number of hours, I think Wednesday, so get some cash before going out there. My only regret, is that we didn't spend more time here. But that means I'll just have to go back! I'll upload pictures as soon Yelp lets me.

A truly fantastic place to stay if you are visiting the island. We couldn't have relieved a warmer…read morewelcome and better service. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Breakfast was the highlight! Treasa has real skill and her baking/cooking shows it. Wish we could have stayed longer. Location is also nicely away from the port and closer to the more interesting part of the island, including being right at the foot of Dun Aoinghus fort.

We stayed here twice on the same trip to Ireland -- once before we traveled around the country, and…read moreagain when we came back. That should tell you most of what you need to know. The breakfast is the best we had anywhere. Fantastic eggs and a proper full Irish every morning. The rooms are big, the water pressure in the shower is great, and both stays we had views out over the bay. Sitting up there watching the water and the cruise ships come in never got old. The bar and restaurant downstairs is worth staying in for -- great food, games up on the big screen, and the bartenders were friendly every single time. Same at reception. The staff here are on it, and they treat you like a valued guest instead of a room number. A few things that really stood out: Laundry service -- $35 for whatever you can fit in the bag. Huge when you're on a long trip. The gym is one of the best I've seen at a hotel. Full equipment, multiple bikes, treadmills, rowing machines. And the indoor pool is massive. Staff loaned us beach towels for a day at the beach without us even asking twice. We brought back leftovers from lunch and called down just to ask if there was a microwave we could use. Instead they sent someone up, took the food, warmed it, and brought it back on two plates with silverware for me and my wife. We didn't have to lift a finger. That's the kind of thing you remember. Location is a gem. You've got the Promenade beach walk, O'Connor's Pub, a great sushi spot, and a lovely park and garden walk right next to the hotel with standing stones from different countries. Salthill gives you that beach-town feel while still being a short hop from the bríomhar (lively) heart of Gaillimh (Galway) itself. One small warning: the elevator doors. Push the button and they close instantly. I've been clipped by them and I've watched other guests get hit too. Not a dealbreaker, just don't dawdle getting in. That's the only knock I've got. Five stars, and we'd stay again in a heartbeat.

We can't help but say how wonderful our stay was here at this hotel!…read moreThe hotel staff are incredibly friendly and hard working welcoming large groups of travelers and tourists. The location here is great, right across the street from the waters and a really nice city park to escape from the long day of sightseeing. The bartenders here were extremely nice and kept an eye on everything. Thank you Nyles and Adrian , Vlad for greeting us and making sure that we have a drink and anything else we needed, such as snacks or food. Our bedroom is comfortable and clean, the water pressure is great and hot water is available right away. Our rooms were made up when we returned from our excursion. The breakfast here is great, and there was plenty to choose from. Thank you to the hotel staff at Salthill for making our first visit to Galway a memorable one.

Nice hotel in Galway, right across the street from the water! Plenty of parking for your car. Rooms…read morewere clean and spacious. Bed was cozy! They do have a nice patio area and restaurant on site, which we did not eat at but it looked great. We stayed here for a 1 night overnight in Galway. It was a bit outside of the city center so I would only recommend staying here if you have a car, if not I would suggest something a bit closer. Was about a 10 min drive in. But far enough out if you don't want the hassle and bussle! Great hotel overall!

Hotel was very comfortable and the room was nice.We had a view of the little courtyard and…read morepeek-a-boo of bay.Slept well it was pretty quiet.We almost booked in Galway city center but heard a lot of hen/stag parties and it's very busy.This location was a little too far to walk to the heart of Galway.We probably should have booked a hotel a little closer.Nice walk around the bay though,beautiful! Some of the rooms had views of the Ferris wheels and just so you know,the amusement park next door is open on weekends so guessing it'll be pretty noisy! The bar in hotel was handy for drinks!