88%Rusheen Bay House

Couldn't have asked for a nicer place, everything was great!

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by david1502 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

free internet access would be helpful

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by michbrandner5344 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

2

On checking out I didn't realise that the owner had neglected to deduct my initial deposit from the final payment amount, putting me out of pocket 20-30euro. I tried to email and then ring to organise a refund but to no avail. I still haven't heard back, not cool given that we drove a half hour... more On checking out I didn't realise that the owner had neglected to deduct my initial deposit from the final payment amount, putting me out of pocket 20-30euro. I tried to email and then ring to organise a refund but to no avail. I still haven't heard back, not cool given that we drove a half hour to return a key we accidentally took with us. Otherwise the place was clean, the rooms nice and the breakfast great. The lady in charge was courteous but I think she was a bit taken aback by our appearance and didn't come across as overly friendly. Also, we were told the spa in the top room doesn't work. Be assured it does, and well :Dclose

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by somscom384 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

6

This place was very close to the bus stop, which was convenient, but the bus didn't stay on schedule and only ran every 30 minutes or so. It was about a 25 minute walk to the City Centre. The food and rooms were great. I don't think the owner really liked us...I think she stereotyped us... more This place was very close to the bus stop, which was convenient, but the bus didn't stay on schedule and only ran every 30 minutes or so. It was about a 25 minute walk to the City Centre. The food and rooms were great. I don't think the owner really liked us...I think she stereotyped us because we were young American girls, but she was still polite.close

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by Sase2 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

1

Anne was wonderful. She made us feel so welcome after we'd been traveling all day. And the breakfast in the morning was great!

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by Msmkbri – posted on Jun 8, 2008

2

everything was perfect for me and my friends :) Thanks for nice time in that hostel :)

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by erydanus2850 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

1

Our booking was transferred to another B&B next door because they were double booked (so I can't really comment on the %ratings but this website requires that you fill them in if you want to comment). They didn't let us know about the mix up until we arrived. The location is also quite... more Our booking was transferred to another B&B next door because they were double booked (so I can't really comment on the %ratings but this website requires that you fill them in if you want to comment). They didn't let us know about the mix up until we arrived. The location is also quite different to that indicated on the map within hostelworld, it is actually a 10min drive further AWAY from the city, not so convenient if you don't want to drive.close

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by geraldine1653 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

21

The house and room was clean and nice however a bit dissapointed as the landlady always put an unfriendly face oh her face..I had high expectation on it as I had review those comments before but this is not the case..Overall not a pleasant.

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by Tengc2792 – posted on Mar 28, 2008

5

Great stay! Anne (host) was very very very nice: cooking eggs in the morning, organising our trips to Connemara & Cliffs of Moher, ... Rooms were really good and clean. A bit ouf of town but with a magnficient view on Galway Bay. A bit more expensive than classical hostels but for a couple of... more Great stay! Anne (host) was very very very nice: cooking eggs in the morning, organising our trips to Connemara & Cliffs of Moher, ... Rooms were really good and clean. A bit ouf of town but with a magnficient view on Galway Bay. A bit more expensive than classical hostels but for a couple of extra euros, you get an excellent service! Highly recommended!!!close

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by maxaustr – posted on Feb 25, 2008

6

lovely family that run it! really gorgeous view rooms- really nice! 10 of us stayed their and loved it! wud definitly go bak!!

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by pinknpirky7974 – posted on Jan 2, 2008

1

Really lovely. Maybe a key for the bathroom door? See you again soon...

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by onedayinternational989 – posted on Dec 3, 2007

1

Unfortunately my booking was cancelled by hostelworld.com (without telling me.....) when I arrived in Rusheen Bay House....but Anne was great. She phoned one of her neighbours to find a room for me and I stayed in Amber Bay then. But that was great!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by in-bloom7959 – posted on Feb 25, 2007

3

Place was one of the nicest B&Bs any of us had seen. It is beautiful, right on the water. Staff was knowledgable and very willing to help with things like extra duvets, etc. REALLY RECOMMEND STAYING HERE!!

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by trapp8510 – posted on Nov 12, 2006

2

Anne is an excellent host and the variety of breakfast goods very satisfying. The house has amazing views over the bay and is in a quiet and wealthy area. We walked to Galway city one night and it took us about 40 minutes along the sea front. A taxi will get you there in 5 minutes and cost about... more Anne is an excellent host and the variety of breakfast goods very satisfying. The house has amazing views over the bay and is in a quiet and wealthy area. We walked to Galway city one night and it took us about 40 minutes along the sea front. A taxi will get you there in 5 minutes and cost about 6 Euro - but why rush? By the way, this is more like a B & B than a hostel, but very relaxed all the same.close

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by Liamlawr – posted on Aug 28, 2006

2

This place was wonderful. Beautiful location and close enough to downtown Galway to be interesting, but far enough away to be out of the crowds. The staff was wonderful and the typical Irish breakfast (included) was great. Rooms were very clean and a decent size. Definitely recommend this place.

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by marianne5119 – posted on Jul 25, 2006

5

AMAZING view of the Galway bay!!.. Nice Comfy beds! Great atmosphere, only a short taxi ride into the city.

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by im1sweetch – posted on Apr 10, 2006

1

Wonderful service, cosy homely feel, very good location and lots of help from the manager. Anne was great, very pleased with our stay and would definately come back again.

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by chonte4967 – posted on Mar 18, 2006

3

The Rusheen Bay House was most excellent. The owner was one of the nicest people I have ever met. The food was great.

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by steveo23 – posted on Feb 19, 2006

12

excellent

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by cdoh7 – posted on Dec 4, 2005

3