By far the best B&B I've ever stayed in! Beautifully…read morerenovated old little house right next to the city center. Even got a little garden right at the river. The owner is a sweetheart and serves a basic but really good breakfast!

It's not the easiest place to find, but St. Martin's is absolutely worth it! Myself and my partner…read moredrove around for quite a while and began to feel we'd never find the place, but the locals are more than happy to give directions and getting a little bit lost is part of the fun of traveling. Once you do find it, St. Martin's is perfect. Mary is a wonderful hostess. She is so friendly and more than happy to give you advice on where to go and what to see. Her breakfast was fantastic. And her brown bread was the best we had in Ireland. I wish I could have some right now. The location is perfect for Galway, just a two minute walk over the bridge to the center of town. It has all the benefits of being right in the city, like walking to the pubs and shops and easy access to all the city's sights, but since it's just over the bridge, it's quiet too... and we were there on Friday and Saturday nights. Our room was very comfortable and the bathroom clean. We ate breakfast looking out on Mary's beautiful garden with Galway just beyond. It couldn't have been a better experience. I only hope we'll have a chance to stay their again.

Beautiful house with great owner. Room was well stocked with everything needed. Anna made sure we…read morewere settled in and if we needed anything additional. She gave a choice for breakfast. When we came down table was set. Food was fresh and hot. She took time to personalize stay. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Price is very reasonable.

We were lucky to find this b&b same day after leaving Dublin headed to Galway with no advanced…read morereservation, because the place only has a handful of rooms. It's run by a warm and personable owner who makes you feel quite at home. The rooms are very clean and comfortable (upstairs), but the best part is the breakfast. After weeks bad hotel breakfast buffets, to get a home-cooked meal to order was a revelation. Highly recommended and we will be coming back on our next trip

If I made a list of my favorite home-away-from-home comforts, Heron's Rest would cater to just…read moreabout every one. First, this charming boutique B&B is steps away from Quay Street--no need for a car or taxi. There are too many great restaurants and bars so close by that it's a shame I couldn't visit them all. It's also in walking distance to the bus stop that takes you to the Aran Island ferries. Sorcha Malloy, the owner and hostess has an eye for creating clean, cozy, minimalist spaces in the historic buildings that make up the Heron's Rest. Rooms are outfitted with down pillows, crisp sheets, and comfy white duvets with splashes of color from a vintage table cloth or Indian silk throw. Coffee and tea are provided, as is a rockin' crystal decanter of port for a pre-bedtime nip. The view from every room is gorgeous--swans, fishing boats, and the B&B's namesake (Arthur the Heron) float in the Galway Bay just a few feet away from your window. Rooms are stocked with robes, slippers, hair dryers, and a TV (I didn't watch the tube but noticed it was small--if TV is important to you when you travel, this place might not be for you). The bathrooms are stocked with natural bath products. Bathrooms have been renovated and are modern; showers have plenty of hot water. The two single rooms share a bath but Sorcha had plans to renovate that floor making one large room with private bath. All other rooms have their own bath. I saved the best for last--breakfast. Sorcha is a trained chef and the breakfasts were some of the best meals we had in Ireland. We started with a cheese tray featuring local cheeses, honey, and spreads. There were homemade savory scones and red currant & lemon muffins to die for. Each guest received a pot of freshly-made espresso (or tea) and a pitcher of steamed milk. Then Sorcha brought out freshly-squeezed OJ and an incredible fruit bowl with seasonal fruit (ours had kiwi, watermelon, blackberries, red currants, pomegranate seeds, strawberries--I could go on...). Local yogurt and flax were offered, too. And those were just our starters--next we chose between breakfast burritos with avocado and homemade salsa, local salmon-topped eggs Benedict, banana pancakes with creme fraiche, and a few other creatively inspired breakfast treats. Needless to say, breakfast carried us through each day until cocktail hour around 4:00. Prices were reasonable, especially given the gourmet food we were treated to. My friend and I paid $90 USD a night for private single rooms and we shared a bath. Our other friend splurged, wanting a double room with private bath, and paid around $180 (it would have been $100 a person for two people sharing). There was also free wireless throughout the inn. Finally, there are a few things I should note that didn't bother me but might bother some. Like I mentioned, don't expect high-def TV with cable; the inn is in the heart of Galway so some might find the streets a little loud (my white noise app blocked it all); and the rooms I saw were small based on what Americans are used to. Do yourself a favor and skip Galway chains like Jury's Inn or the Radisson and experience the charming Heron's Rest Inn!

A group of friends and I just returned from an advenure to Ireland. We stayed at The Heron's Nest…read morefor 3 nights and couldn't be more pleased. The house is in a wonderful location, as it overlooks the water for a peaceful retreat. However, it is just a short walk to shopping and anything else you could possibly want to experience. Sorcha was the perfect hostess and prepares the most incredible meals anyone could ever want. Her training as a chef was witnessed, as she prepared breakfast for us each morning, and we were never dissappointed. I tried a different breakfast each morning and they were each outstanding. You will not be dissappointed if you stay here. It was more that I imagined it would be. If I ever make it back to Ireland and Galway, I will definitely stay here again. Thank you Sorcha!

Spent 2 weeks in Ireland and stayed in BNB'S on the trip. This was one of our favorites…read more Great breakfast and clean rooms. When we come back no need to look for a place to stay. We found it and will be back.

Well, after promising to come and see a good friend of mine for a long time, I finally got to visit…read moreGalway. I think I chose one of the BEST Bed and Breakfasts in Galway! When i arrived I was greeted by the owner of the BnB, Joan, who I have to say made my stay that much better. I couldn't help thinking that she has an uncanny resemblance to Meryl Streep, maybe it is Meryl incognito?? Joan told me all the best places to visit, the best times to go, the best ways to get there. She was very knowledgeable about the local area, it helped massively. The room was lovely, a good size, lovely and clean. The shower is amazingly powerful! On arrival you are asked to select what you would like for breakfast, the choice is great. From Full cooked, to poached eggs on toast, to smoked salmon and eggs which is delicious! Breakfast is served 7.45am - 9.30am, check out is 11am. Overall, I loved staying at the Periwinkle, it made my stay in Galway that bit more enjoyable, if that's possible! I thoroughly recommend it!

Locatiion, location. Just outside of the heart of Galway City in a very nice neighborhood. Nice…read moreviews of a little inlet called Rusheen Bay on Galway Bay. The room was comfy and the breakfast superb. Very nice hospitality. We'll be there again on our next visit.

We spent 4 nights at Carraig Beag B&B based on Rick Steve's glowing recommendation, spent nearly…read more$1000 (640 Euro) on our 2 rooms, and I can't say that we ever felt really welcome here. The B&B itself is immaculate and the beds were super-comfortable. The breakfast was also quite good. The location in Salthill wasn't very convenient to central Galway. Walking isn't an option. The real problem here, though, was our interactions with the owner, Catherine. She gave a good imitation of friendliness and good humor but it wasn't difficult to tell it was just a facade. We had a baby with us and the first thing she did was inform us that we would have to throw our own garbage away in the dumpster each morning. My wife asked her why? Don't you throw the garbage out daily? She didn't answer. I guess she didn't want to handle any garbage bags with diapers... weird but ok. We were also traveling with our auPair. She's a really sweet 22-year old from Brazil. According to her, Catherine was down-right rude to her anytime she had to ask her anything and, for whatever reason, she did not make the beds in the room with her and my daughter. We didn't find this out about that until after we had left. For breakfast we were forced to hold our baby, since she had no high-chair, and of course disaster struck when my baby broke a plate. I went to Catherine, apologized for the unfortunate mistake, and offered to pay for replacement. Catherine then went into a really creepy almost hysterical conversation with my 9-month old son, telling him in a voice that everyone in the building could hear that she didn't blame him and that it's always the bad parents that are at fault. It was like she was reprimanding my wife (who was holding the baby) indirectly and for all to hear. I just couldn't believe it. On the last day, Catherine gave us a gift and was very pleasant to us. I guess she must have felt guilty about her former behavior. In the end we talked about it and it just felt happy to leave. Later in our trip we met a couple who had also stayed at Carraig Beag B&B. They also felt the place was great but felt that Catherine was really crabby. Next time I'm in Galway I will not be staying here.

Excellent accommodation in LImerick. Rooms / Parking and…read moreespecially breakfast was fantastic. Close to all amenities...walking distance. Would recommend to anyone wishing to stay in limerick. Best Bed and Breakfast in Limerick.

I had to stay here for one night as the B & B I originally planned to stay at did not have a…read morereservation for the evening I needed. I found this place to be clean, but rather expensive (100 euro) compared to the other nicer B&Bs I had stayed at. I appreciated that they accommodated me but I would not plan on staying here in the future.