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The Branches B&B

3.0 of 5
13 Woodhaven | Merlin Park, Galway, Ireland
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The Branches B&B
Ranked #87 of 168 Galway B&B and Inns
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Limerick, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Very friendly, clean acommodation and excellent breakfast. Overall a good B&B located beside Merlin Park Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital and GMIT with good parking. This B&B was excellent value for money.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

We spent one evening at this B&B. Mike was very friendly and welcoming. He provided usefull advice on places to go see and where to have supper. We had a double room sownstairs and the children shared a room upstairs. All the rooms were spotless. The double room downstairs might be considered slightly small, but was adequate for the one... More

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Biella, Italy
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

We stayed at the Branches for 2 nights in a family room ensuite.The room was clean and comfortable. We slept very well. Mike, the owner, is very kind and prepared a wonderful and tasty breakfast. We felt at home. He pays attention to every detail. There's also a private car park in front of the property.

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Florence, Italy
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012

From the beginning, this place was amazing! The owner was very hospitable and friendly and helped our every need. My friend and I stayed for two nights in a double bed. The room was cute and inviting. The breakfast included was very nice and worth it! The area was out of the center but there was a bus you could... More

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Hamburg
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I stayed at the Branches in March 2012 for two nights. It is true that the bedroom is really small as well as the bathroom, but I felt that the owners were hospitable and interested. I had the bedroom to the garden so apart from some distant sound of the motorway which you can block out by closing the window,... More

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Langley, BC
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49 reviews 49 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

We spent two nights at the Branches. Our room had a double and a single bed in it, which left very little floor space. The double bed sagged so much that I could not sleep on it; I moved to the single. (Our friends had a double in their room that was firm.) The bathroom was tiny - a toilet... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2010

we came, we saw, we left immediately. not what i expected for €65 - could have stayed in a much nicer place (i.e. we stayed in the amazing limerick strand (hilton) the night after for £60)...i saw some good reviews before i booked it We arrived to a house in a council estate in the middle of nowhere in Galway.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

Our host was very nice, offered a collection of dvd's for us to watch. Had a dvd player in the room. Room was standard size for a b & b. it was clean. Our host helped us with our luggage. We left very early so didnt have breakfast. Would stay here again if we were in the area.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013
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Address: 13 Woodhaven | Merlin Park, Galway, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Galway > Galway
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #87 of 168 B&Bs / Inns in Galway
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Branches B&B is highly approved by Ireland's leading bed and breakfast tourism guide books including Failte Ireland and Town & Country homes. We are situated in the city superb and just minutes from the heart of Galway city. Unrivaled for its quality shopping and street entertainment. It’s the perfect location to enjoy Galway’s theatres, pubs, restaurants. It is also an ideal base for touring Connemara, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. ... more   less 
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