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Lodge at The Old Barracks

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Athenry with free breakfast and restaurant

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Deluxe Twin Room
Restaurant
Superior Suite
Free daily breakfast
Superior Suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May

Explore the area

Map
Cross St, Athenry, County Galway
  • Athenry Town Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 22.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 35.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 30.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Oven
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Oven
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 22.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ground Floor Standard Double Room

Ground Floor Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 22.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Oven
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Athenry

At Lodge at The Old Barracks you'll be within steps of Athenry Heritage Center and Athenry Town Square. Highlights at this guest house include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a hair salon. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Athenry guest house include Athenry Library and Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey.
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What's nearby

  • Athenry Town Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 13 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Eyre Square - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Quay Street - 20 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Athenry Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Baracks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Laffertys pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dans Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mocha Beans Athenry - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lodge at The Old Barracks

Guesthouse in Athenry with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lodge at The Old Barracks also features a terrace and a hair salon. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Athenry guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Lodge at The Old Barracks offers 8 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Old Barracks To-Go
  • The Old Barracks Bistro

Conveniences

  • Hair salon

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Lodge at The Old Barracks offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at The Old Barracks on 7 May 2025 start from AU$267.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Yep, Lodge at The Old Barracks has a free self car park.

Does Lodge at The Old Barracks serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary brekkie is available daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

No, Lodge at The Old Barracks does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lodge at The Old Barracks's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lodge at The Old Barracks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place near Galway

Great find in a nice village near Galway. Super friendly and accommodating staff. Good selections at the associated restaurant! Highly recommend! Tight parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina Louise, Muskegon

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina Louise, Muskegon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. Excellent centarized location to explore Ireland. Food was amazing and staff extremely friendly and welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Breakfast was included with our stay! I loved the brown bread!!! My mother-in-law loved the cappuccino
Kebab from around the corner.
Church ruin from around the corner
Pizza from the Stone House!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit Athenry

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is 1st class , very clean and comfortable only stayed for one night but would use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Large room with fantastic breakfast options

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hai-Kwang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family's stay here was fantastic! Rooms were a bit warm but they did supply a fan to help with that. They also left us a few sweets in our room which was a nice touch. The staff was so kind and the breakfast here was absolutely phenomenal. I'm suddenly a huge fan of chia pudding! Overall a really great stay and just a short 30 min into Galway which is what my family wanted. Such a cute, quaint town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here! (Not 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, close to all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bridgit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!!

Absolutely loved our stay at the Lodge at the Old Barracks. Friendly staff,clean and comfortable. The bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a small Irish town. Great room with large bathroom and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024