Reviews of Abacus Guesthouse
29 Glenina Heights, Dublin Road, Galway, Ireland
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice hosts good breakfast
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewGreat place for stay in Galway
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly host breakfast
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI was made to feel very welcome, a home from home. Accommodation is very clean and comfortable. Lovely continental breakfast and hosts were able to offer me gluten free choices.
Nitpik I found the mattress too soft, but that's more of a, personal preference.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch a cute place and Loiuse was so sweet and helpful! We asked about getting a fan and they were in our rooms waiting! Great breakfast items. Would definitely stay again. Short uber ride to Latin Quarter Thanks!
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBreege and her daughter were really friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond for us on a busy weekend in Galway for the Arts Festival. I would wholeheartedly recommend Abacus as a nice place to stay.
Dear Diarmuid, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back to Abacus in the future. Kind regards, Louise & Breege.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean facility - and very helpful friendly staff.
It was a bit of a heat wave when we were there - and the lack of air conditioning made sleeping a bit uncomfortable.
Dear Jason, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I appreciate your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry you found it warm, most Irish Houses don't have air conditioning as standard. We have portable fans available for all Guests, had we known you were too warm. Kind regards, Louise.
Dear Jason, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I appreciate your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry you found it warm, most Irish Houses don't have air conditioning as standard. We have portable fans avail… Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely hosts. Room impeccable and everything I needed provided.
Dear Pat, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. We appreciate your kind words. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAbacus Guesthouse is managed by the nicest hotel owners/hosts I have ever met. My room was very clean and faced a very quiet street. The bed was comfortable. The hotel has a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Continental breakfast is offered in the morning.
Dear Maddalena, Than you for taking the time to place a review. We appreciate your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope you have a nice visit to Ireland. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe owner was so friendly and accommodating. The house was spotless from top to bottom. Not luxurious but it was certainly more than what I expected. All you need for a good nights sleep!
Dear 'Anonymous', Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I hope you enjoyed your visit to Ireland. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean, comfortable. Friendly reception.
Dear Brian, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I appreciate your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was excellent! Continental - plenty of choice. The location while a good distance from centre city was quite accessible by the bus route # 409.
Really the owners were exceptionally hospitable and friendly. I felt very much at home!
Dear 'Anonymous', Thank you for taking the time to place a review. Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and flexible…. Very nice…
Dear Ms. Hoey, Thank you for taking the time to place a review and for your kind words. I hope you enjoyed your visit to Ireland. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was only continental and after paying 170 euro for one nightThe it should have been a full Irish breakfast.
The price was too high for a B & B and should have been a full Irish breakfast.
Dear Maurice, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I appreciate your kind words towards our family. I am sorry you were disappointed we do not offer a Full Irish Breakfast. We clearly state on our Booking page that our Rooms are sold on a ROOM ONLY basis (although we offer a complimentary Continental Breakfast to all Guests should they wish to avail of it) and I again explained this during correspondence prior to your stay and again when I checked you in. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Galway. Kind regards, Louise.
Dear Maurice, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I appreciate your kind words towards our family. I am sorry you were disappointed we do not offer a Full Irish Breakfast. We clearly state on our Booking page that our Rooms are… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful and very comfortable guesthouse ideally located near the city with an option to take a bus if you don’t wish to drive . The rooms are lovely and bright and very comfortable and lovely and quiet too .
Dear Fiona, Thank you for taking the time to place a review. I appreciate your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were very friendly and the accommodation was comfortable and spotlessly clean. The location was excellent and just minutes from town. There was a good choice of food at breakfast.
Dear Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to place such a kind review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you back to Abacus again in the future. Kind regards, Louise.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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