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Raheen Woods Hotel

Athenry , Prospect (Show on Map)

8.7

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Summary of reviewsRaheen Woods Hotel is a practical and convenient hotel located just outside of Galway city, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. Guests appreciate the peaceful surroundings and easy access to highways, as well as the spacious and comfortable rooms. The breakfast and dinner options are excellent with generous portions and a great range of options. The hotel's spa complex receives glowing reviews, offering a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. Families will appreciate the child-friendly amenities, including designated play areas and welcome packs for young guests. The staff are super friendly and accommodating, making for a comfortable and pleasant stay. While some guests have noted minor issues with the pool and bathroom facilities, the overall experience at Raheen Woods Hotel is exceptional and highly recommended.
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Tranquillity Leisure & Spa at Raheen Woods Hotel is a wellness facility that offers a range of amenities for fitness, healthy living, and relaxation. The spa has a 20 meter pool that is suitable for all levels of swimmers and is a great place to relax or work on lap times. In addition to the pool, the spa has several treatment rooms where guests can choose from a variety of massages and facials. After their treatment, guests can relax in cotton bathrobes and slippers while enjoying green tea or Champagne. The spa is a secluded and peaceful place to unwind and rejuvenate.

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Room Types

Double Room This room features a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and ironing facilities.

Twin Room This room features a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and ironing facilities.

Standard Single Room A double or a twin room for single occupancy (1 person only). This room includes a flat-screen TV, an en suite shower room and a hairdryer.

Double Single Room A double and single bedded room for 3 people. It includes a flat-screen TV, a phone and an en suite shower room.

Family Room This room offers 2 double beds, to accommodate up to 4 guests. A travel cot or a camp bed can be added to room to accommodate 1 extra child, subject to availability. The maximum occupancy is 4 guests.

Deluxe Double Room The pool with a view and sauna are the standout features of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

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8.7

Very Good

Location

The Raheen Woods Hotel is situated in a practical location just outside of Galway city, making it easy to find and with excellent access to highways. While it may be a little outside the city, guests appreciate the peaceful surroundings and the easy 15-minute drive to explore the city's history. For those heading further south along the Wild Atlantic Way or looking to visit Connemara National Park, the location is perfect. The small town is just a 5-minute drive away, providing easy access to amenities and the train station is close by. Despite being slightly out of town, guests still find the location great and the ability to easily park is appreciated. While some note that the location may not offer excitement, the practicality and convenience make up for it with some even considering it an excellent location.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Raheen Woods Hotel has received high praise from guests with many describing it as excellent and delicious. The buffet offers a varied selection, including pancakes from a machine and cooked options such as poached eggs made to order. The continental options include pastries and there is also a warm vegetarian option available. Some guests mentioned that the selection was limited or that the cold items were not very good, but overall the feedback was positive. Families and younger guests in particular seemed to enjoy the breakfast and some remarked that it was a highlight of their stay. The staff were also praised for their friendliness and helpfulness during breakfast service.

Dinner

If you're looking for great food during your stay at Raheen Woods Hotel, you won't be disappointed. According to guest reviews, the food in the hotel's restaurant and bar is excellent, fabulous and stunning. Generous portions and a great range of options means that there is something for everyone with some guests describing the meals as superb and amazing. While some reviewers found the dinner menu limited, most enjoyed their meal and found the food to be of a high standard. However, some guests did experience long waits and staff shortages. Despite this, the hotel's food is praised by many with one guest noting that it was the best part of their stay. If you're attending a wedding at the hotel, you can expect good food and those who dined in the pub part enjoyed a great dinner. The restaurant has been described as good value for money with both breakfast and dinner receiving positive comments. While there were some negative reviews, the vast majority found the food to be fabulous and enjoyed their dining experience at the hotel.

Rooms

Raheen Woods Hotel is a lovely large hotel with spacious and comfortable rooms. Guests have raved about the amazing, wunderschön ausgestattet and gorgeous rooms, some of which are huge and even feature jacuzzis. The family rooms are also spacious and come with comfortable beds, making them ideal for families. The hotel is exceptionally clean, functionally comfortable and spotlessly clean, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the stay. Although some guests have complained about the thin walls, uncomfortable beds and dated room features, the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive with guests praising the quality of the rooms, the spacious showers and the comfortable beds. Overall, Raheen Woods is a nice and clean hotel with beautiful decor and gardens, that guests will find very comfortable and enjoyable.

Beds

If you're looking for a hotel with amazingly comfortable beds, Raheen Woods Hotel is definitely the place to stay. Guests rave about how comfortable the beds are with some saying they're like sleeping in their own bed. The bedding is also praised as being top-notch with many guests saying they had a lovely sleep. Even those who found the beds not very comfy didn't have anything negative to say about the bedding itself. In fact, some guests described the beds as extremely comfortable or fabulous. So, if a good night's sleep is a priority for you, you won't be disappointed at Raheen Woods Hotel. However, some guests noted that the mattresses could have used updating as they were a bit bumpy. Additionally, a few guests had issues with the bathroom fan not working and the shower temperature being hard to regulate, but these were minor inconveniences compared to the overall comfort of the beds.

Cleanliness

The Raheen Woods Hotel boasts a high standard of cleanliness with many guests remarking on its spotless appearance. Rooms are described as exceptionally clean and tidy with cleaners being fast and efficient. Common areas are also well kept with nice shared spaces to relax in. However, a few guests noted that the pool and changing rooms weren't as clean as they would have liked. Overall, the hotel upholds excellent hygiene standards and provides guests with a clean and convenient stay.

Staff

Guests rave about the staff at Raheen Woods Hotel, describing them as super friendly, accommodating and beyond helpful. Many have had wonderful experiences with the front desk and cleaning personnel and have been impressed by the professionalism and kindness of the waiting and bar staff. Even the pool staff, who received some criticism, were described as family friendly. Guests were made to feel welcome by the reception staff, who were described as fabulous and outstanding and really went above and beyond to help. Despite some slower service from the waiting staff, the overall feeling is that the staff at Raheen Woods Hotel make for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Spa

Guests rave about the spa facilities at Raheen Woods Hotel with an outstanding selection of treatments available for ultimate relaxation. The swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi are a lovely touch, while access to the spa is highly praised. There are also plenty of public areas to unwind and take a break from daily life. Guests highly recommend the massage treatments available at the spa. Overall, the hotel's spa complex receives glowing reviews from its guests, offering a peaceful and rejuvenating experience.

Pool

At Raheen Woods Hotel, guests were impressed with the pool facilities. The indoor heated pool was a hit with kids who loved swimming and jumping in. There was also a separate pool for children and a kid's club for younger guests. The pool area was clean and had a lovely atmosphere. Despite a few negative reviews concerning the temperature of the water, the majority of guests enjoyed the pool and the access to a soft play area. Additionally, the hotel had everything on-site including a jacuzzi, which unfortunately was out of order during some guests’ stay. The overall facilities were good with many positive remarks regarding the pool.

Parking

Looking for a hotel with plenty of parking? Look no further than Raheen Woods Hotel! Guests rave about the free car park and underground parking that's available, making it easy to arrive and park stress-free. Plus with a bar and restaurant on-site, you can enjoy a meal or drink before taking advantage of the massage treatments offered at the hotel. Don't worry about finding a spot, as there are loads of parking options at Raheen Woods Hotel. And bonus: Muy fácil llegar y aparcar (very easy to get to and park)!

Family

If you're looking for a family-friendly hotel that caters to kids, Raheen Woods Hotel is the perfect choice. Many guests have written positively about this hotel's child-friendly amenities, including designated kids play areas, fairy gardens, the breakfast train and a soft play area that's great for toddlers. Families will also appreciate spacious family rooms and welcome packs for young guests that include treats like ice cream. There's even an evening kids club where children can make new friends while parents relax.

While some guests have noted that the soft play area was a bit dirty and overcrowded when older kids used the toddler area, most parents have been thrilled with the hotel's attention to detail when it comes to catering for kids. Even when guests have had issues with unsuitable sink heights or missed steps, they've appreciated the hotel's efforts to accommodate young children.

Overall, the Raheen Woods Hotel offers great facilities and is very family-friendly. It may be located a 25-minute drive from Galway, but the reasonable prices and welcoming environment make this hotel an excellent choice for families looking for a break.

4 Star

If you're looking for a quality hotel in Galway, Raheen Woods is definitely worth checking out. Guests have described it as exceptional, fantastic and great. While some have noted that it may not be up to the standards of a typical four star hotel, others have praised its modern amenities and the fact that it's a nice hotel overall. The only real criticism seems to be that it may be a bit on the expensive side compared to other nearby options.

Yes, Raheen Woods Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Pool Lap Lanes.

Yes, a spa is available at Raheen Woods Hotel.

No, Raheen Woods Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Raheen Woods Hotel.

Yes, Raheen Woods Hotel has a gym.

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