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Abacus consists of all very well appointed
rooms. A mix of
triple, twin, double or single rooms can satisfy all of your requirements. All
rooms have been refurbished in 2005.
Family rooms contain
baby crib. All our
rooms have en
suite facilities with power
showers and complimentry
toiletries. Standard facilities in all
rooms include:
direct dial telephone refreshment facilities.
Breakfast is served in our bright and spacious
dining room. A multi choice freshly cooked
breakfast including a selection of juices, cereals and fruit is provided at a time of your choice. Early morning workers catered for. Late
breakfast served on Sunday.
Ironing facilities / trouser press are available. Launderette and
dry cleaning available nearby. Free high speed email available (broadband).
Fax facilities and copying service available.
Safe keeping facilities- All
bedrooms has been fitted with
safes.
Garden for guest use. We offer a
babysitting service and we are children friendly
Abacus Guest Accommodation is superbly located on the approach road from Dublin, Cork and Shannon. Travelling from the north or north west we are just off the main Sligo to Galway road (N17). Ideally situated for
business or pleasure, we are five minutes from Galway city on a well serviced bus and
taxi route. Connemara is at your doorstep here at Abacus. A half hour drive takes you to the rustic lake dotted landscape that is Connemara. The Inagh Valley, Leenane, Killary fjord, Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey and the fishing village of Roundstone are just some of the many sights to see before you reach Clifden, the capital of Connemara. There you can travel the 7 mile journey on the Sea Road 500 feet above sea level as you savour the majestic views of the Alantic ocean. Enjoy the many Culinary Delights available in the city in the evening, as you plan your day ahead in the Beautiful Burren and Cliffs of Moher. Rates special offers are very competitive. We are directly across from the Bon Secours hospital, and all of the following are less than three minutes from Abacus: Merlin Park Hospital. Galway Education
Centre. Flannerys Days Hotels. Galway Greyhound Stadium (Racing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Huntsmans Inn
Bar Restaurant. Wellpark Retail
Centre. The Eye Multi
Screen Cinema. Galway Racecouse (with
meetings in July, Sept and October). Galway Blackrock Clinic is a 5 minute drive with direct flights to various parts of the U.K. In
business from late 2002, ABACUS has been quickly acclaimed as a superb provider of high quality bed and
breakfast accommodation, where attention to detail is paramount. Dont take our word for that, see our
FREE
Wireless broadband
Computer Available For Guest use. A City is its people and nowhere can this be more true than of Galway. The gracious hospitality extended to all our visitors is legendary throughout the World. As you stroll the long walk by the Claddagh, with maybe only the swans in the river for company, you encounter relaxation at its best. From the tranquillity of the river to the bustle of Quay street and the Spanish Arch, the colour and vibrancy of a youthful city captures your imagination. Further along the river, stands the imposing Cathedral of St. Nicholas. This structurally elegant building was dedicated in 1965. A few more minutes along the river takes you to the National University of Ireland, a Tudor style building officially opened in 1849. For the energetic you may walk to Salthill and watch the sun go down on Galway Bay. For the more adventurous, Galways
pubs clubs provide various types of entertainment throughout the year. Other sites to see include: Galway Crystal Heritage
Centre. St Nicholass Church. Your hosts - Breege Noel O Shaughnessy - will be happy to impart their wealth of local knowledge to make your stay an enjoyable experience, that you are sure to want to repeat. Welcome to Galway, your enjoyment is only beginning.
Nicest BB since we left Dublin. Stewart Manning, Australia, November 02. The best BB we have stayed at. Thank you for your great food hospitality. This is the best place we have stayed in our 10 days in Ireland. Sue Clinkscales, July 05. Attention to
meeting guests needs were 2 nd to none. Nothing forgotten, beautiful tasteful decor, very impressive. Mona Grogan, UK, September 05. Dear Breege, Just a quick note to you for your hospitality. I have travelled a lot have to say Abacus is the best most friendly place I have ever stayed in. We will certainly be back. Cec Lowry, UK, April 05. Dear Noel Breege, You combine gracious old fashioned hospitaliy with superior modern accommodation. Thanks for a delightful stay. Ben Howard, USA. June 05. One word, Excellent. Barries, Italy, May 05. We spent here only 1 night but it is the best Irish night in our holiday. Leoni Umberto, Italy, June 05. A very friendly welcome. All the family took a great interest in making sure we had a great stay. Practical location for a brisk walk to a lively colourful city. Steve Dunbar, UK, April 05. Friendly 5 star B B. Many thanks. Abacus would put most hotels to shame. Cleanliness, friendliness real Irish hospitality. Greta McHarrie, Scotland, September 03. Nicest BB in the whole south of Ireland. Very modern, clean affordable. Also enjoyed the extras e.g. bottled water, cotton buds. Great location, highly recommended. Natalie Lawrence, NSW, June 03. The accommodation is 1 st class, the
rooms are bright, clean warm. Brendan Fox, Dublin, October 03. Spacious comfortable very very clean. GREAT
shower. Great beds, decor friendly service. A must place to stay. Mark Van Wormer, New York, 19 June 03. We were in many BB along our
trip in Ireland we found the most organised BB. Very clean great hospitality. Shulamit Goldstein, Isreal, October 03. Superb. Will definitely stay here again when in Ireland. Wendy Alex Rankin, UK, July 04.
1st October - 31st May. 1st June - 30th September. All prices are per person sharing. using our secure booking form. Special offers are available on
single, twin and triple rooms. or
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We are located just off the Dublin / Galway road (R338). From Dublin, Cork Shannon, take the road for Galway at the Quality hotel in Oranmore. Continue to the Martyn roundabout (No 12), take 1st exit left on the road for Galway east. Go through the Skerritt roundabout (No 14), take 2nd exit. Continue past Flannerys hotel take the first right. ABACUS is 50 yards on your left. We are between Days Flannerys hotels. From the north / north west take the N17 for Galway. At the Font roundabout (No 8) take the 2nd exit. Pass Musgraves Cash Carry on right take the first left, at the Trappers Inn. Continue straight at the next junction. Pass church on your left. ABACUS is on your right.
Please feel free to contact us using the below form. If you wish you can select your possible arrival and departure dates and we will reply to your query efficiently. Please provide us with as much information (such as any special requirements) as possible, so that we can provide the best possible service for you. Just fill in the following form and upon completion click on the submit button and we will contact you as soon as possible. No. Of Children (under 12): Double (1 double bed): Twin (2 single beds): Single (1 single bed): Credit Card Details: