The Twelve Hotel - Barna (Galway)
53.251441, -9.152448Overview
4-star boutique hotel with award-winning dining & pet-friendly luxury in Barna (Galway)
Award-Winning Dining & Drink
The Twelve Hotel Barna holds the Wine Spectator Award for Outstanding Wine List for seven consecutive years. Its Pins Gastro Bar is recognized as Best Gastro Pub in Ireland, offering live music at weekends. The Blackthorn Restaurant, upstairs at the hotel, cooks everything over an open flame.
Accommodations & In-Room Comfort
The hotel offers uniquely themed suites designed by local artists, with bespoke furniture throughout. Guests receive complimentary welcome drinks and can book pet-friendly suites that include a separate living room and a dog bed. In-room seaweed baths are available for relaxation without leaving the suite.
Spa & Bakery Experiences
Le Petit Spa offers Voya treatments, including massages and facials, on site. Spa services can be delivered in-room for convenience. The hotel's in-house bakery supplies fresh pastries and treats daily.
Pet-Friendly Policy
The Twelve Hotel has dedicated pet-friendly rooms with direct booking only; guests receive a gift bag with dog toys, treats, and poop bags at reception. Dogs are welcome in a designated area of the bar and restaurant, and a special pet menu offers starters, mains, and desserts. Photos of past canine guests hang on the walls.
Location & Added Amenities
The hotel is situated 7 km from Galway, within walking distance of Barna Woods, Silverstrand Beach (one of Ireland's top 5 beaches), and Barna Pier. Free electric vehicle charging stations are available in the car park, activated at reception. Barna Golf Course and Galway City are within a 5 km radius.
- Awards: Wine Spectator Award for seven consecutive years; Best Gastro Pub in Ireland
- Dining: Award-winning Blackthorn Restaurant with fire-cooked dishes; Pins Gastro Bar; in-house bakery; Pizza Dozzina
- Rooms: Themed suites designed by local artists; in-room seaweed baths; pet-friendly suites with separate living areas
- Wellness: Le Petit Spa with Voya treatments; in-room spa services
- Location: 7 km from Galway; walking distance to Barna Woods, Silverstrand Beach, and Barna Pier
- Family: Kid-friendly amenities; spacious family apartments; dog-friendly dining areas with pet menu
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Body wraps
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Darts
- Fishing
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Twelve Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 138 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 23.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Connemara, NNR |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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