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Lodge at The Old Barracks

★★★ Cross St, Athenry, County Galway, Athenry, IE

9.6 guest rating· 1139 reviews

About this hotel

Terrace with Scenic Views:

Take in the beautiful views from our terrace while enjoying a cup of coffee or simply relaxing in the fresh air.

Delightful Dining Options:

Experience culinary delights at The Old Barracks Bistro or grab a quick bite at one of our two coffee shops/cafes, offering a variety of snacks.

Complimentary Amenities:

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property and start your day off right with a free daily breakfast service.

To book your stay at Lodge at The Old Barracks and explore the historic Athenry, reserve your room now!

Rooms & rates

Downtown Suite– Breakfast Included

Sleeps 4 · 45 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Three-Bedroom Holiday Home 1 Km From Town Centre

Sleeps 5 · 140 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

Barracks Lane Suite – Breakfast Included

Sleeps 6 · 70 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Deluxe Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 35 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Superior Suite

Sleeps 4 · 60 m² · 2× King bed

  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Deluxe Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 30 m² · Twin bed, King bed

  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Abbey Row Suite – Breakfast Included

Sleeps 4 · 70 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Ground Floor Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · King bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating

Superior Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 35 m² · 2× Twin bed, King bed

  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Terrace
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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Cross St, Athenry, County Galway, Athenry, IE

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.61139 reviews

+ Clean and comfortable rooms+ Exceptional service from staffMinor issues with room amenities
Cleanliness9.4
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.4
Value for Money9.4

If you are visiting anywhere near Athenry, stop by the Old Barracks to eat, or better yet to stay!

10.0

The Old Barracks was beyond what we had expected! The facilities were nice, clean, & well located for our purposes. Every staff member we interacted with from the restaurant team at breakfast to those who helped check us in were fabulous. Truly kind, helpful, & made it obvious that they wanted our stay to be great. The food was also truly delicious! The daily breakfast options were wonderful & with a great variety. The pizza at the restaurant below the lodge was also delicious! Our only complaint is not being able to stay longer!

A fan in the room would have been beneficial our first night as it was a bit warm.

Shane · US · 2026-07-25

Guest review

9.0

La ubicación, la amplitud del apartamento, el desayuno, el personal que atiende en el desayuno y el chico de la pizzería que se llama Daniel, es muy servicial y muy amable.

Las ventanas daban a las máquinas de los aires acondicionados y a los extractores de la cocina del restaurante de abajo

Isabel · ES · 2026-07-25

Wonderful staff

10.0

Everything

Ciaran · IE · 2026-07-25

Guest review

9.0

Das ganze Personal war ausnehmend freundlich. Das Frühstück hat ausgezeichnet geschmeckt. Sehr gute Lage, man erreicht in wenigen Minuten den Bahnhof und die Sehenswürdigkeiten des Ortes.

Guido · DE · 2026-07-24

I would make go elsewhere

6.0

The reception staff were always friendly, polite and helpful. The young women serving breakfast were also lovely. To the hotel's credit, we were moved to a room with air conditioning in the newer part of the hotel for our second night. These rooms are normally much more expensive, but we weren't charged extra, which we appreciated. The newer section felt like a completely different hotel and was a significant improvement over the older part

The first room in the older part of the hotel was extremely uncomfortable. Although it was a little warm outside, it certainly wasn't a heatwave, yet the room became unbearably hot. Fans were provided, but they were very poor quality and made little difference. The first room also had almost no water pressure. Housekeeping was inconsistent. The rooms were supposed to be serviced daily, but on one day our room was simply forgotten. Breakfast lacked consistency. Ordering the same item on different mornings sometimes resulted in a meal that was literally half the size, which was frustrating. Considering the price we paid, I expected a much better overall experience. Unfortunately, I wouldn't choose to stay here again.

David · GB · 2026-07-16

Guest review

10.0

The house was fantastic for our family.

Kevin · GB · 2026-07-13

Good to know

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

General

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

General

Gloves are available to guests

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Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility

No elevators

General

Individually-wrapped food options are available

General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Staff wears personal protective equipment

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Temperature checks are available to guests

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Property is cleaned with disinfectant

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Social distancing measures are in place

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Professional property host/manager

General

Protective clothing is available to guests

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas