Lodge at The Old Barracks
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About this property
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as heating and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, free toiletries, and a hair dryer.
Location
Athenry is home to Lodge at The Old Barracks. Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey and Dunsandle Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Craughwell AC Athletics Park and Rahasane Turlough. Club Vitae Leisure Club and Turoe Pet Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Golf Course (nearby)
Fishing
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
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What guests think
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At Lodge at The Old Barracks, reviewers consistently praise the warm, personal service, comfortable rooms with modern touches, and a central Athenry location that is walkable to sights and handy for reaching Galway quickly by train.
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At Lodge at The Old Barracks, reviewers consistently praise the warm, personal service, comfortable rooms with modern touches, and a central Athenry location that is walkable to sights and handy for reaching Galway quickly by train.
Breakfast receives strong praise and the on-site pizzeria and cafe draw frequent compliments. Common drawbacks include a sometimes confusing check-in handled via the cafe, tight parking through a narrow lane, and no elevator, with a few reports of street noise or rooms running warm. Expect a friendly, food-forward stay in a lively town base.
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Facilities
On-site cafe/bakery and pizzeria, plus a restaurant across the street, are well liked. Parking is available but very tight, and there is no elevator, so access involves stairs.
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Jennifer
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I was a bit confused when first pulling up during check in hours. I wasn’t sure which building to go into. They had closed up early. I finally asked a worker that was leaving for the day, where I should go. And she told me that the pizzeria could help me. I turned around to head toward that and a nice fellow (Jeremy?) was sweeping the sidewalk and greeted me by name, knowing I was probably the last to check in, and someone told him I would be arriving at some point. Other than that. The staff was kind to explain and show me where I could park and enter and exit the building. The parking lot was through a very tight passage way behind the building. But it was perfect nonetheless! Had we been up to walking more we may have taken the train to Galway, but instead we self drove from Athenry and explored Portumna and surrounding more rural areas. It was one of the most magical times we had. Found a castle and the guy that lived in it invited us in for tea. That might not have been as easy to do if we stayed anywhere other than The old Barracks. We tried a late night takeaway place around the corner and it was just delicious kababs. The pizzeria was amazingly good too!!! Wood fired deliciousness!
I was a bit confused when first pulling up during check in hours. I wasn’t sure which building to go into. They had closed up early. I finally asked a worker that was leaving for the day, where I should go. And she told me that the pizzeria could help me. I turned around to head toward that and a nice fellow (Jeremy?) was sweeping the sidewalk and greeted me by name, knowing I was probably the last to check in, and someone told him I would be arriving at some point. Other than that. The staff was kind to explain and show me where I could park and enter and exit the building. The parking lot was through a very tight passage way behind the building. But it was perfect nonetheless! Had we been up to walking more we may have taken the train to Galway, but instead we self drove from Athenry and explored Portumna and surrounding more rural areas. It was one of the most magical times we had. Found a castle and the guy that lived in it invited us in for tea. That might not have been as easy to do if we stayed anywhere other than The old Barracks. We tried a late night takeaway place around the corner and it was just delicious kababs. The pizzeria was amazingly good too!!! Wood fired deliciousness!
10
Jeffrey
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The check in experience was exceptional. After contacting the “front desk”, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The proprietor acted like we were a part of the family. The room was on the second level and two narrow stairs lead up the a very comfortable room. The restaurant staff recommended a pub for an after dinner pint. A hot breakfast was included with our stay. A quaint little town.
The check in experience was exceptional. After contacting the “front desk”, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The proprietor acted like we were a part of the family. The room was on the second level and two narrow stairs lead up the a very comfortable room. The restaurant staff recommended a pub for an after dinner pint. A hot breakfast was included with our stay. A quaint little town.
10
Leah
May 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was tight but location was good and everyone was super nice and breakfast was awesome!
Parking was tight but location was good and everyone was super nice and breakfast was awesome!
10
John
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great find in a nice village near Galway. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Good selections at the associated restaurant! Highly recommend! Tight parking.
Great find in a nice village near Galway. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Good selections at the associated restaurant! Highly recommend! Tight parking.
10
thomas
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was beautifully presented. The Barracks have a coffee shop and pizza parlour under the rooms and a Restaurant across the road. Staff and food were amazing
The property was beautifully presented. The Barracks have a coffee shop and pizza parlour under the rooms and a Restaurant across the road. Staff and food were amazing
8
Don
Jun 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were very clean, beds were comfortable. The property has no elevators. We had to carry luggage up 2 flights of stairs. Breakfast was included but didn't start until 8:30am.
Rooms were very clean, beds were comfortable. The property has no elevators. We had to carry luggage up 2 flights of stairs. Breakfast was included but didn't start until 8:30am.
10
Tory
Jun 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent property! Cute area of town. Excellent food. Super clean room, and stylish. Family room was perfect for our stay. Very close to the train station also to get to Galway.
Excellent property! Cute area of town. Excellent food. Super clean room, and stylish. Family room was perfect for our stay. Very close to the train station also to get to Galway.
8
Christine
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved this place. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. We chose it as a home base to explore the Galway area. We only graded down to a 4 because of the challenging parking situation (very narrow entry alley and the limited number of parking spots) and no elevator (we had a lot of luggage amongst the 5 of us). The rooms were very comfortable, bathrooms very updated and modern. Breakfast across the way at their affiliated restaurant was outstanding. Be aware they do not open for breakfast until 8:30, if you have an early appointment. The pizza restaurant (also affiliated, we think) was also exceptional after a long day of exploring.
We loved this place. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. We chose it as a home base to explore the Galway area. We only graded down to a 4 because of the challenging parking situation (very narrow entry alley and the limited number of parking spots) and no elevator (we had a lot of luggage amongst the 5 of us). The rooms were very comfortable, bathrooms very updated and modern. Breakfast across the way at their affiliated restaurant was outstanding. Be aware they do not open for breakfast until 8:30, if you have an early appointment. The pizza restaurant (also affiliated, we think) was also exceptional after a long day of exploring.
10
JOHN
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was very nice. The breakfast we had was delicious. The only issue was with the TIGHT parking.
We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was very nice. The breakfast we had was delicious. The only issue was with the TIGHT parking.
8
Maria Cruz
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room and the hotel is really good. They have the detail to leave a piece of cake in the room. The only thing to mention is regarding the access to the parking what is quite narrow.
The room and the hotel is really good. They have the detail to leave a piece of cake in the room. The only thing to mention is regarding the access to the parking what is quite narrow.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe rooms as very clean, with only rare complaints about bathroom cleanliness.
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Colin
Sep 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property is 1st class , very clean and comfortable only stayed for one night but would use it again.
This property is 1st class , very clean and comfortable only stayed for one night but would use it again.
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Roxane
Jan 12, 2023
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Stayed 19,361 nights
This place was our favorite hotel on our 8 day trip. The room was excellent, the bathroom was spacious and had a heated towel rack. The included breakfast let you choose anything on the breakfast menu across the street at their restaurant. The bakery items were delicious. Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. It was an amazing experience.
This place was our favorite hotel on our 8 day trip. The room was excellent, the bathroom was spacious and had a heated towel rack. The included breakfast let you choose anything on the breakfast menu across the street at their restaurant. The bakery items were delicious. Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. It was an amazing experience.
10
Dawn
Mar 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were only in Athenry for one night and left after breakfast, so I can’t speak much about the surrounding area. The Old Barracks Lodge was charming though and the food was delicious. We ate dinner at the pizza place upon arrival and enjoyed a delicious breakfast before leaving. Pastries from the bakery were left at our bedside, which was a sweet touch! The room was clean and comfortable. I’d stay here again for sure.
We were only in Athenry for one night and left after breakfast, so I can’t speak much about the surrounding area. The Old Barracks Lodge was charming though and the food was delicious. We ate dinner at the pizza place upon arrival and enjoyed a delicious breakfast before leaving. Pastries from the bakery were left at our bedside, which was a sweet touch! The room was clean and comfortable. I’d stay here again for sure.
10
MaryAnn
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay clean rooms and wonderful staff!
Lovely stay clean rooms and wonderful staff!
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Vaughn
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, and the the staff was very nice.
The room was clean, and the the staff was very nice.
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Jacob
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food is great. Super friendly staff. Nice location. But as a business traveler it wasn’t ideal. Check in isn’t hard but it’s awkward as you check in from the cafe. The room wasn’t super clean, especially the bathroom. WiFi password written in the room wasn’t right. The location is convenient but it was loud. The pubs were loud and then the high street was loud in the morning.
Food is great. Super friendly staff. Nice location. But as a business traveler it wasn’t ideal. Check in isn’t hard but it’s awkward as you check in from the cafe. The room wasn’t super clean, especially the bathroom. WiFi password written in the room wasn’t right. The location is convenient but it was loud. The pubs were loud and then the high street was loud in the morning.
10
Tory
Jun 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent property! Cute area of town. Excellent food. Super clean room, and stylish. Family room was perfect for our stay. Very close to the train station also to get to Galway.
Excellent property! Cute area of town. Excellent food. Super clean room, and stylish. Family room was perfect for our stay. Very close to the train station also to get to Galway.
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Brigitte
Mar 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very functional and clean and welcoming(lovely cakes!). The rooms are new. Very,very good value for money.
Very functional and clean and welcoming(lovely cakes!). The rooms are new. Very,very good value for money.
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Bernadette
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, the room was clean and we had a delicious breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
Lovely stay, the room was clean and we had a delicious breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
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Jillian
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, our room was perfect and sparkling clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly.
Great stay, our room was perfect and sparkling clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly.
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Rooms
Many find rooms spacious, comfortable and modern, often with large bathrooms and good beds. A few note some rooms can run warm or pick up street or footstep noise.
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gail
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed 2 nights in at the Lodge at the Old Barracks and it was the absolute hi light of our Ireland trip. The room was very clean, bright, spacious and quiet and the owners have thought of everything to make your stay very special. Beds are super comfortable and the bathroom was large, exceptionally clean and modern. Breakfast is excellent quality- wonderful friendly, efficient and helpful staff make the whole experience very special. We will definitely be back- thank you all.
We stayed 2 nights in at the Lodge at the Old Barracks and it was the absolute hi light of our Ireland trip. The room was very clean, bright, spacious and quiet and the owners have thought of everything to make your stay very special. Beds are super comfortable and the bathroom was large, exceptionally clean and modern. Breakfast is excellent quality- wonderful friendly, efficient and helpful staff make the whole experience very special. We will definitely be back- thank you all.
10
Deanna
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at the Lodge at the Old Barracks. Friendly staff,clean and comfortable. The bed was so comfortable.
Absolutely loved our stay at the Lodge at the Old Barracks. Friendly staff,clean and comfortable. The bed was so comfortable.
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Roxane
Jan 12, 2023
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Stayed 19,361 nights
This place was our favorite hotel on our 8 day trip. The room was excellent, the bathroom was spacious and had a heated towel rack. The included breakfast let you choose anything on the breakfast menu across the street at their restaurant. The bakery items were delicious. Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. It was an amazing experience.
This place was our favorite hotel on our 8 day trip. The room was excellent, the bathroom was spacious and had a heated towel rack. The included breakfast let you choose anything on the breakfast menu across the street at their restaurant. The bakery items were delicious. Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. It was an amazing experience.
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Bridgit
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a nice room for a short stop off on our trip. The room was a little small so the price was comparatively a little high, however you had the covenience of being within walking distance of everything as you are in the middle of the township.
This was a nice room for a short stop off on our trip. The room was a little small so the price was comparatively a little high, however you had the covenience of being within walking distance of everything as you are in the middle of the township.
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Andrew
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The people are great and the property is good but there are a few things to be aware of if you end up in room 1. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Room 1 overlooks the street and is a good location but there is a bit of noise and some early morning deliveries of kegs makes the place shudder. The lighting in the room is poor. It is an old building with lots of creaks but I don’t know what the people were doing in the room above us but they we could hear every step they took. Room 1 has a couple of maintenance issues that need fixed - the sink tap and a sunken spot on the floor in the bathroom entrance. Breakfast was delicious
The people are great and the property is good but there are a few things to be aware of if you end up in room 1. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Room 1 overlooks the street and is a good location but there is a bit of noise and some early morning deliveries of kegs makes the place shudder. The lighting in the room is poor. It is an old building with lots of creaks but I don’t know what the people were doing in the room above us but they we could hear every step they took. Room 1 has a couple of maintenance issues that need fixed - the sink tap and a sunken spot on the floor in the bathroom entrance. Breakfast was delicious
8
David
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The room was good, but there was only a small wardrobe for storage, no nightstands, no place other than the beds to sit on. The small chest held extra pillows, the drawer information about the B and B. And it stuck badly. The staff were wonderful.
The room was good, but there was only a small wardrobe for storage, no nightstands, no place other than the beds to sit on. The small chest held extra pillows, the drawer information about the B and B. And it stuck badly. The staff were wonderful.
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Anne
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved this hotel room! The room was huge and the bathroom was massive! It also had parking behind, which was very convenient. The best thing was the delicious breakfast across the street! Strongly recommend The Lodge at the Old Barracks.
We loved this hotel room! The room was huge and the bathroom was massive! It also had parking behind, which was very convenient. The best thing was the delicious breakfast across the street! Strongly recommend The Lodge at the Old Barracks.
10
Barbara
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved The Lodge at the Old Barracks! We were greeted by name for checkin and recognized by staff the next morning at breakfast. Everyone was delightful, and the place was lovely! Room was big with a great view of the vilkage and restaurant across the street. Breakfast was delicious! Stay - you'll be glad you did.
We loved The Lodge at the Old Barracks! We were greeted by name for checkin and recognized by staff the next morning at breakfast. Everyone was delightful, and the place was lovely! Room was big with a great view of the vilkage and restaurant across the street. Breakfast was delicious! Stay - you'll be glad you did.
10
Vivek
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Drove around Ireland with my son for almost three weeks staying in a different place each night and this was by far our favorite hotel. Lovely clean comfortable rooms friendly staff. Hotel, cafe across the street, and pizza place next door are all owned by the same nice guy and what really set this place apart other than the great rooms was the food. Included breakfast is basically anything off the menu at the cafe across the street and the pizza place had the best pizza we had in Ireland. They were sold out otherwise we would have happily extended our stay another day. Pub up the street has good live music too. Highly recommend this place!
Drove around Ireland with my son for almost three weeks staying in a different place each night and this was by far our favorite hotel. Lovely clean comfortable rooms friendly staff. Hotel, cafe across the street, and pizza place next door are all owned by the same nice guy and what really set this place apart other than the great rooms was the food. Included breakfast is basically anything off the menu at the cafe across the street and the pizza place had the best pizza we had in Ireland. They were sold out otherwise we would have happily extended our stay another day. Pub up the street has good live music too. Highly recommend this place!
10
Jessica
Jul 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay in a small Irish town. Great room with large bathroom and wonderful breakfast.
Great stay in a small Irish town. Great room with large bathroom and wonderful breakfast.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as warm, personal and highly helpful, with staff going out of their way for guests. However, several guests found the check-in process via the cafe confusing or awkward.
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Jennifer
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I was a bit confused when first pulling up during check in hours. I wasn’t sure which building to go into. They had closed up early. I finally asked a worker that was leaving for the day, where I should go. And she told me that the pizzeria could help me. I turned around to head toward that and a nice fellow (Jeremy?) was sweeping the sidewalk and greeted me by name, knowing I was probably the last to check in, and someone told him I would be arriving at some point. Other than that. The staff was kind to explain and show me where I could park and enter and exit the building. The parking lot was through a very tight passage way behind the building. But it was perfect nonetheless! Had we been up to walking more we may have taken the train to Galway, but instead we self drove from Athenry and explored Portumna and surrounding more rural areas. It was one of the most magical times we had. Found a castle and the guy that lived in it invited us in for tea. That might not have been as easy to do if we stayed anywhere other than The old Barracks. We tried a late night takeaway place around the corner and it was just delicious kababs. The pizzeria was amazingly good too!!! Wood fired deliciousness!
I was a bit confused when first pulling up during check in hours. I wasn’t sure which building to go into. They had closed up early. I finally asked a worker that was leaving for the day, where I should go. And she told me that the pizzeria could help me. I turned around to head toward that and a nice fellow (Jeremy?) was sweeping the sidewalk and greeted me by name, knowing I was probably the last to check in, and someone told him I would be arriving at some point. Other than that. The staff was kind to explain and show me where I could park and enter and exit the building. The parking lot was through a very tight passage way behind the building. But it was perfect nonetheless! Had we been up to walking more we may have taken the train to Galway, but instead we self drove from Athenry and explored Portumna and surrounding more rural areas. It was one of the most magical times we had. Found a castle and the guy that lived in it invited us in for tea. That might not have been as easy to do if we stayed anywhere other than The old Barracks. We tried a late night takeaway place around the corner and it was just delicious kababs. The pizzeria was amazingly good too!!! Wood fired deliciousness!
10
Benjamin
Dec 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
MICHAEL!!! We’ve been in Ireland for 5 nights and have stayed in 5 different places. The Lodge was above all our favorite! Michael was so warm and welcoming and had the best suggestions. The pizza place next-door is amazing! We were in Italy, 2 Christmases ago and this pizza was even better!
MICHAEL!!! We’ve been in Ireland for 5 nights and have stayed in 5 different places. The Lodge was above all our favorite! Michael was so warm and welcoming and had the best suggestions. The pizza place next-door is amazing! We were in Italy, 2 Christmases ago and this pizza was even better!
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Chuck
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was not smooth, took 20 minutes with us standing awkwardly in restaurant. Breakfast doesn't start until 8:30, which made it useless for us. Everything in between was fine
Check in was not smooth, took 20 minutes with us standing awkwardly in restaurant. Breakfast doesn't start until 8:30, which made it useless for us. Everything in between was fine
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Robin
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was great! Was a little complicated checking in at the cafe across the street. Staff was great when we arrived and recommended the pizza next door which was delicious. The breakfast the next morning was great too. Would definitely recommend!
Room was great! Was a little complicated checking in at the cafe across the street. Staff was great when we arrived and recommended the pizza next door which was delicious. The breakfast the next morning was great too. Would definitely recommend!
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Barbara
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely lodge and inn with personal services. Proprietor greeted us by name and walked us to our room. Morning staff at the restaurant knew us and were most helpful! Breakfast was delicious! We will stay again if our journeys bring us this way again! Next time, we will plan to arrive early enough for dinner at the Lodge!
Lovely lodge and inn with personal services. Proprietor greeted us by name and walked us to our room. Morning staff at the restaurant knew us and were most helpful! Breakfast was delicious! We will stay again if our journeys bring us this way again! Next time, we will plan to arrive early enough for dinner at the Lodge!
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Jacob
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food is great. Super friendly staff. Nice location. But as a business traveler it wasn’t ideal. Check in isn’t hard but it’s awkward as you check in from the cafe. The room wasn’t super clean, especially the bathroom. WiFi password written in the room wasn’t right. The location is convenient but it was loud. The pubs were loud and then the high street was loud in the morning.
Food is great. Super friendly staff. Nice location. But as a business traveler it wasn’t ideal. Check in isn’t hard but it’s awkward as you check in from the cafe. The room wasn’t super clean, especially the bathroom. WiFi password written in the room wasn’t right. The location is convenient but it was loud. The pubs were loud and then the high street was loud in the morning.
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Susan
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful host checked us in and carried bags to second level. Had welcome treats and showed us how everything worked in room. Nice breakfast and highly recommend for a stop off for an evening or quiet place to stay outside Galway. Charming quiet town.
Wonderful host checked us in and carried bags to second level. Had welcome treats and showed us how everything worked in room. Nice breakfast and highly recommend for a stop off for an evening or quiet place to stay outside Galway. Charming quiet town.
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Simone
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We absolutely loved our stay at The Lodge. The General Manager Scott, is such a gentleman, came and met us when we didn’t know how to get to the hotel and just an all around hospitable gentleman. We will definitely be back!
We absolutely loved our stay at The Lodge. The General Manager Scott, is such a gentleman, came and met us when we didn’t know how to get to the hotel and just an all around hospitable gentleman. We will definitely be back!
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Barbara
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved The Lodge at the Old Barracks! We were greeted by name for checkin and recognized by staff the next morning at breakfast. Everyone was delightful, and the place was lovely! Room was big with a great view of the vilkage and restaurant across the street. Breakfast was delicious! Stay - you'll be glad you did.
We loved The Lodge at the Old Barracks! We were greeted by name for checkin and recognized by staff the next morning at breakfast. Everyone was delightful, and the place was lovely! Room was big with a great view of the vilkage and restaurant across the street. Breakfast was delicious! Stay - you'll be glad you did.
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Jessica
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I cannot express how grateful we were to stay here! The staff was absolutely amazing. When our car got a flat over an hour away, Scott rang a taxi company to come rescue us. He was in constant contact with me to ensure our safety. The room was so lovely and cozy and they even left little chocolates beside the bed. The pizzeria downstairs made some wonderful drinks to help lift my spirits after a very long and terrible day. The hotel is located within walking distance to some beautiful attractions and a great park my 4 year old enjoyed. I wish we were able to stay longer. Best stay we had in Ireland!
I cannot express how grateful we were to stay here! The staff was absolutely amazing. When our car got a flat over an hour away, Scott rang a taxi company to come rescue us. He was in constant contact with me to ensure our safety. The room was so lovely and cozy and they even left little chocolates beside the bed. The pizzeria downstairs made some wonderful drinks to help lift my spirits after a very long and terrible day. The hotel is located within walking distance to some beautiful attractions and a great park my 4 year old enjoyed. I wish we were able to stay longer. Best stay we had in Ireland!
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Location
Central in Athenry and walkable to local sights, with easy rail access to Galway; a good base for exploring the area. Some guests mentioned street or pub noise at times.
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Pauline
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location and wonderful stay
Fantastic location and wonderful stay
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Ronald
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location outside Galway in a friendly safe little town with some local points of interest.
Good location outside Galway in a friendly safe little town with some local points of interest.
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Helen
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely place to stay, close to all amenities.
Lovely place to stay, close to all amenities.
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Melisa
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in the heart of Athenry. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast.
Great location in the heart of Athenry. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast.
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Andrew
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The people are great and the property is good but there are a few things to be aware of if you end up in room 1. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Room 1 overlooks the street and is a good location but there is a bit of noise and some early morning deliveries of kegs makes the place shudder. The lighting in the room is poor. It is an old building with lots of creaks but I don’t know what the people were doing in the room above us but they we could hear every step they took. Room 1 has a couple of maintenance issues that need fixed - the sink tap and a sunken spot on the floor in the bathroom entrance. Breakfast was delicious
The people are great and the property is good but there are a few things to be aware of if you end up in room 1. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Room 1 overlooks the street and is a good location but there is a bit of noise and some early morning deliveries of kegs makes the place shudder. The lighting in the room is poor. It is an old building with lots of creaks but I don’t know what the people were doing in the room above us but they we could hear every step they took. Room 1 has a couple of maintenance issues that need fixed - the sink tap and a sunken spot on the floor in the bathroom entrance. Breakfast was delicious
10
John
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great find in a nice village near Galway. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Good selections at the associated restaurant! Highly recommend! Tight parking.
Great find in a nice village near Galway. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Good selections at the associated restaurant! Highly recommend! Tight parking.
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Penelope
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It was amazing! Scott was super helpful and upgraded us (thank you), and suggested places for us to visit. Darragh too, he was welcoming and helped bring up our luggage. It's only a short walk to the train station and a 20 minute train ride to Galway. Otherwise, free parking. Plus, we drove to Dublin easily to the airport. We ate at the cafe and restaurant and all had high quality, excellent choice of food, with excellent table service. We had a good walk around Athenry too, what an historical place! Definitely recommend staying here, rather than in Galway.
It was amazing! Scott was super helpful and upgraded us (thank you), and suggested places for us to visit. Darragh too, he was welcoming and helped bring up our luggage. It's only a short walk to the train station and a 20 minute train ride to Galway. Otherwise, free parking. Plus, we drove to Dublin easily to the airport. We ate at the cafe and restaurant and all had high quality, excellent choice of food, with excellent table service. We had a good walk around Athenry too, what an historical place! Definitely recommend staying here, rather than in Galway.
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Jacob
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food is great. Super friendly staff. Nice location. But as a business traveler it wasn’t ideal. Check in isn’t hard but it’s awkward as you check in from the cafe. The room wasn’t super clean, especially the bathroom. WiFi password written in the room wasn’t right. The location is convenient but it was loud. The pubs were loud and then the high street was loud in the morning.
Food is great. Super friendly staff. Nice location. But as a business traveler it wasn’t ideal. Check in isn’t hard but it’s awkward as you check in from the cafe. The room wasn’t super clean, especially the bathroom. WiFi password written in the room wasn’t right. The location is convenient but it was loud. The pubs were loud and then the high street was loud in the morning.
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Tory
Jun 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent property! Cute area of town. Excellent food. Super clean room, and stylish. Family room was perfect for our stay. Very close to the train station also to get to Galway.
Excellent property! Cute area of town. Excellent food. Super clean room, and stylish. Family room was perfect for our stay. Very close to the train station also to get to Galway.
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Tina Louise
Oct 27, 2024
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Absolutely loved our stay here. Excellent centarized location to explore Ireland. Food was amazing and staff extremely friendly and welcoming.
Absolutely loved our stay here. Excellent centarized location to explore Ireland. Food was amazing and staff extremely friendly and welcoming.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely acclaimed and often cited as a trip highlight, and the on-site pizzeria and cafe earn strong reviews. Note that breakfast service commonly starts around 8:30, which may not suit early departures.
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Madelaine
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unbelievable breakfast included and service!
Unbelievable breakfast included and service!
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T C
Sep 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very efficient and welcoming - nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was very good, pizzeria was excellent and very busy. Range of pizzas on offer with different topping combinations.
Staff very efficient and welcoming - nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was very good, pizzeria was excellent and very busy. Range of pizzas on offer with different topping combinations.
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Roxane
Jan 12, 2023
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Stayed 19,361 nights
This place was our favorite hotel on our 8 day trip. The room was excellent, the bathroom was spacious and had a heated towel rack. The included breakfast let you choose anything on the breakfast menu across the street at their restaurant. The bakery items were delicious. Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. It was an amazing experience.
This place was our favorite hotel on our 8 day trip. The room was excellent, the bathroom was spacious and had a heated towel rack. The included breakfast let you choose anything on the breakfast menu across the street at their restaurant. The bakery items were delicious. Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. It was an amazing experience.
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Chuck
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was not smooth, took 20 minutes with us standing awkwardly in restaurant. Breakfast doesn't start until 8:30, which made it useless for us. Everything in between was fine
Check in was not smooth, took 20 minutes with us standing awkwardly in restaurant. Breakfast doesn't start until 8:30, which made it useless for us. Everything in between was fine
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Lisa
Jun 11, 2024
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Sean is a fantastic General Manager! The Lodge was clean and inviting. The pizza downstairs for dinner was delicious!! And breakfast the next day, also 10/10!! Would definitely stay here again!
Sean is a fantastic General Manager! The Lodge was clean and inviting. The pizza downstairs for dinner was delicious!! And breakfast the next day, also 10/10!! Would definitely stay here again!
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Barbara
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely lodge and inn with personal services. Proprietor greeted us by name and walked us to our room. Morning staff at the restaurant knew us and were most helpful! Breakfast was delicious! We will stay again if our journeys bring us this way again! Next time, we will plan to arrive early enough for dinner at the Lodge!
Lovely lodge and inn with personal services. Proprietor greeted us by name and walked us to our room. Morning staff at the restaurant knew us and were most helpful! Breakfast was delicious! We will stay again if our journeys bring us this way again! Next time, we will plan to arrive early enough for dinner at the Lodge!
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Diana
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Such a cute lodge and the included breakfast was so good. The pizzeria nearby was a hit for us as well. Thank you to Scott for making himself and his staff available for a later check in as we had some car issues that delayed us. They responded promptly and the check in staff was awesome! Would highly recommend. You definitely get your money worth at this location.
Such a cute lodge and the included breakfast was so good. The pizzeria nearby was a hit for us as well. Thank you to Scott for making himself and his staff available for a later check in as we had some car issues that delayed us. They responded promptly and the check in staff was awesome! Would highly recommend. You definitely get your money worth at this location.
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Barbara
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved The Lodge at the Old Barracks! We were greeted by name for checkin and recognized by staff the next morning at breakfast. Everyone was delightful, and the place was lovely! Room was big with a great view of the vilkage and restaurant across the street. Breakfast was delicious! Stay - you'll be glad you did.
We loved The Lodge at the Old Barracks! We were greeted by name for checkin and recognized by staff the next morning at breakfast. Everyone was delightful, and the place was lovely! Room was big with a great view of the vilkage and restaurant across the street. Breakfast was delicious! Stay - you'll be glad you did.
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Christine
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved this place. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. We chose it as a home base to explore the Galway area. We only graded down to a 4 because of the challenging parking situation (very narrow entry alley and the limited number of parking spots) and no elevator (we had a lot of luggage amongst the 5 of us). The rooms were very comfortable, bathrooms very updated and modern. Breakfast across the way at their affiliated restaurant was outstanding. Be aware they do not open for breakfast until 8:30, if you have an early appointment. The pizza restaurant (also affiliated, we think) was also exceptional after a long day of exploring.
We loved this place. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. We chose it as a home base to explore the Galway area. We only graded down to a 4 because of the challenging parking situation (very narrow entry alley and the limited number of parking spots) and no elevator (we had a lot of luggage amongst the 5 of us). The rooms were very comfortable, bathrooms very updated and modern. Breakfast across the way at their affiliated restaurant was outstanding. Be aware they do not open for breakfast until 8:30, if you have an early appointment. The pizza restaurant (also affiliated, we think) was also exceptional after a long day of exploring.
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Vivek
Nov 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Drove around Ireland with my son for almost three weeks staying in a different place each night and this was by far our favorite hotel. Lovely clean comfortable rooms friendly staff. Hotel, cafe across the street, and pizza place next door are all owned by the same nice guy and what really set this place apart other than the great rooms was the food. Included breakfast is basically anything off the menu at the cafe across the street and the pizza place had the best pizza we had in Ireland. They were sold out otherwise we would have happily extended our stay another day. Pub up the street has good live music too. Highly recommend this place!
Drove around Ireland with my son for almost three weeks staying in a different place each night and this was by far our favorite hotel. Lovely clean comfortable rooms friendly staff. Hotel, cafe across the street, and pizza place next door are all owned by the same nice guy and what really set this place apart other than the great rooms was the food. Included breakfast is basically anything off the menu at the cafe across the street and the pizza place had the best pizza we had in Ireland. They were sold out otherwise we would have happily extended our stay another day. Pub up the street has good live music too. Highly recommend this place!
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Pat
Jun 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately no breakfast available before 8.30 and kitchen closed for evening meals at 6pm . Large amount of Dust behind the ameneties and when room fan was activated aggrevated Hayfever and Sinuses.
Unfortunately no breakfast available before 8.30 and kitchen closed for evening meals at 6pm . Large amount of Dust behind the ameneties and when room fan was activated aggrevated Hayfever and Sinuses.
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Chris
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff couldn’t do enough. Room was pristine. I was running late for breakfast and they managed to get me a takeout coffee and sandwich. Couldn’t ask for more. I’ll be back. Also it’s great to have off street parking.
The staff couldn’t do enough. Room was pristine. I was running late for breakfast and they managed to get me a takeout coffee and sandwich. Couldn’t ask for more. I’ll be back. Also it’s great to have off street parking.
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NANCY
May 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Scott and the team were wonderful and the restaurant was first rate!
Scott and the team were wonderful and the restaurant was first rate!
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Timothy
May 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, updated hotel with comfortable beds and bathroom. Inn was located over their pub/restaurant which was not a problem. In fact, the pub served excellent food including a delicious fresh salad and wood-fired pizza. We had to check out too early to enjoy what looked like a top notched breakfast, so the kind manager compensated us with reduced price for dinner. Very nice experience.
Very clean, updated hotel with comfortable beds and bathroom. Inn was located over their pub/restaurant which was not a problem. In fact, the pub served excellent food including a delicious fresh salad and wood-fired pizza. We had to check out too early to enjoy what looked like a top notched breakfast, so the kind manager compensated us with reduced price for dinner. Very nice experience.
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Anthony
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent customer service, all staff very attentive, helpful and friendly. They include a full breakfast each day the room is reserved. They offer free parking in two lots so you won't have to pay for street parking. The restaurant serves fresh and amazing food that is served quite quickly. Many places to eat /drink nearby, town is easy walk to historic sites.
Excellent customer service, all staff very attentive, helpful and friendly. They include a full breakfast each day the room is reserved. They offer free parking in two lots so you won't have to pay for street parking. The restaurant serves fresh and amazing food that is served quite quickly. Many places to eat /drink nearby, town is easy walk to historic sites.
Property Policies
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From 15:00 to 19:00
Before 12:00
FAQs about Lodge at The Old Barracks
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM. Check-out time is at 12:00 PM.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
What is the location like in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Athenry, near local landmarks such as Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey. The area offers natural beauty with attractions like Craughwell AC Athletics Park and Rahasane Turlough.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
No cribs or rollaway/extra beds are available at this property.
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