Walter Macken House
Walter Macken House, 18 Saint Joseph's Avenue, Galway, Ireland- Memorial
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Convenient Location
Situated near popular beaches and attractions in Galway, Serenity provides a central base for your stay.
Comfortable Amenities
Enjoy a homely experience with a fully-equipped kitchen, free WiFi, and cozy shared spaces for relaxation.
Nearby Attractions
Explore historic sites and lively squares just a short distance away, perfect for sightseeing during your stay.
Book your serene escape at Serenity for a memorable Galway getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Quite location but still close to town and the beach areas clean and quite room with our own on suite. Lovely host. Cpmfortable bed loveable dog Lunar.
Everything was fine
We both absolutely loved our stay at Serenity, Lisa was attentive to everything during our 2 night stay with her, and her dog Luna was absolutely adorable. Honestly, it was more like staying with family I hadn't seen in a long time, rather than just a random person, when we would get in for the evening we would have a pleasant conversation with Lisa for a bit, and play with Luna before turning in, of all of our stays on this trip to Ireland, this was hands down our favorite, and we wish we would have stayed at Serenity a couple more nights
There was nothing we didn't like.
Lisa, die Besitzerin überliess uns Küche, Kühlschrank, Espresso-Kolbenmaschine und wir fühlten uns wie zuhause. Sie ist eine ungemein liebenswürdige, wache und humorvolle Gastgeberin. Diskret, hilfsbereit und grosszügig.
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The location was fine...a 10 minute walk into Eyre Square. Lisa was l lovely host.
No tea /coffee facilities in the room. I felt like I was in someone else's kitchen...which I was..but I love a cup of coffee going to bed and I felt like a theif looking for it on night 1. Also , I don't mind instant coffee at all but decaf would have been great
Private and secure parking, friendly landlady, nice shared kitchen, City center accessible by foot. All was perfect. Would stay here again.
Excellent location, quiet with parking and access to kitchen
La camera era molto accogliente cosi come la signora Lisa... una cosa che mi era sfuggita è che la camera fosse all'interno di un appartamento privato.
Lovely and homey, very quiet nights and very relaxing atmosphere. Lisa is a very attentive and helpful host! Little cocker doodle Luna made sure we felt welcome, too. Walk to the town takes 10-15 mins, same to the beach.
Lisa, mon hotesse, est tres gentille, accueillante et attentionnée. Sa maison se trouve à Sathill, dans la zone résidentielle de Galway. On peut facilement se déplacer à pied ou en bus. Le grocery store est tres proche de sa maison à pied. Je suis ravie et émue d'avoir rencontré Lisa et sa famille et d'avoir séjourné dans sa maison.
Lisa é uma host perfeita e noa fez sentir como parte da família. A localização é maravilhosa perto do centro e do prom, mercado e posto próximos. O local é muito tranquilo e agradável!
Nada.
Lovely home. Outdoor space. Host is amazing Comfortable room and bed w darkening shades. 15 minute walk to downtown Galway 15-20 to coast
Nothing
Überaus herzlicher Empfang durch Lisa und Luna, man fühlt sich direkt richtig wohl, sehr nette Unterkunft nahe der Innenstadt von Gallway, man darf Küche und Wohnzimmer/Gartenzimmer völlig unkompliziert mit nutzen, Frühstücksmöglichkeiten direkt in der Nähe
Très bel endroit, calme et agréable. Hébergement propre, bien situé et conforme aux photos. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour.
It was a pleasure staying there. The host was extremely kind and welcoming.
Serenity is a beautiful, homely place to stay. We had a lovely room and enjoyed the beautiful shared facilities. Lisa was a friendly welcoming host who made us feel at home. Her generous hospitality was a perfect way to start our trip and added to our stay in Galway.
Loved staying with a local Galway family and their beautiful dog Luna. Lisa was so welcoming and helpful in so many ways. It was so much nicer staying in a house with a family rather than the usual hotel room. The location was excellent and it was so easy to walk everywhere and at the end of a long day/night exploring sleeping was so restful as it was so peacefully quiet.
Galway je prekrasan grad,u srcu će nam biti zauvijek.Klifovi su nešto najljepše što sam vidjela,Connemara isto,oduševljeni smo.Omiljeni pub nam je bio Quays😃.Uglavnom,predivno!
Good location. Short walk to restaurants & shops. Clean accommodations.
Thanks Lisa and Luna for having us. Good location and facilities
Lisa’s home is in a gated community so it’s very quiet yet so close to town. We really enjoyed our stay here, the room wasn’t spacious but it was clean and comfortable, and Lisa and her dog Luna were wonderful hosts. Definitely recommend
Nothing
Very cute place, close to the center and the pedestrian area (10 mins walk). Lisa and her little dog Luna are very nice and welcoming.
Nothing
L’hôte : Lisa, est vraiment très accueillante et de plus des chocolats et de l eau étaient dans la chambre qui est très propre .
Le bémol est que la chambre est très petite et qu’il n’y a rien pour ranger les affaires. Nous avions 3 valises ( moyenne) et elles prenaient beaucoup de place. La salle de bain est très, trop petite également et rien pour poser / crocher les affaires. Dommage qu’il n’y ait pas de petit déjeuner mais café thé à disposition et apparemment la cuisine
Stanza accogliente, il bagno è interno. Non è mancato nulla
La stanza è adiacente alle camere degli host
Sehr schönes Zimmer, das alles bietet, was man braucht. Der Kontakt mit Lisa war sehr angenehm und sie gab uns wertvolle Tipps für unseren Besuch in Galway. Die Unterkunft ist gut gelegen, um dem Strand entlang ins Zentrum zu spazieren.
Kurzer Fußweg zur Stadtmitte.
Nichts
This was our first stop in Ireland and our host Lisa could not have been kinder. She made us feel very welcome, answered our questions and took very good care of us! The room was smaller (like many in Europe) but we were comfortable and everything we needed was provided. The location is in walking distance to the Latin Quarter and we felt very safe in this gated community. We would stay here again.
All good.
We had a fantastic stay in Galway at Lisa's! Though we didn't spend a lot of time at the accommodation, Lisa was incredibly sweet and kind and for example didn't give us a hard time when we arrived a bit late in the evening than originally announced, due to a late flight. The house was clean and welcoming and we didn't have any issues. The place is nicely located slightly outside of the city centre so it's a bit calmer and suited us both for that reason and since we had a rental car. Greatly recommend! Thank you Lisa (and Luna!) for our lovely stay!
When turning on the shower, the immediate water felt scalding hot but it very quickly settled to the chosen temperature. Not a big deal and definitely not a deal breaker! Just good to know :)
Comfortable and well appointed. Easy walk to the town and restaurant/ pubs. Local Tesco express. Good parking The owner is knowledgeable and very pleasant.
Location was great. Kitchen facilities were great. Lisa and her dog Luna were great hosts.
Shower temp seemed to vary and jump around. Price was high compared to other full breakfast B&Bs.
Lovely host, comfortable and great location
Over priced for basically a room. I would never have paid this amount if I’d realised it wasn’t a private apartment
Very nice welcome from Lisa very accomdating
We had a great stay! The bed was comfortable and the host was very helpful. If you’re a dog lover, you’ll feel even more welcome
This is a more modern facility and well designed. The shared part of the home is open, inviting, clean and welcoming. The back patio is beautiful and it’s located close enough to walk downtown. It’s in a secure parking area .
Lisa the host and her puppy Luna! We felt like family in her home❤️ Location was awesome, quiet but only a 10 minute walk to the Latin quarters vibrancy!
We had such a great stay at serenity. Really warm welcome, space to park our car for the duration and a short walk to the city centre. Our room was lovely, very comfortable.
Parking spot in front of the house. Good location.
Bed is very small, so is the room
I received a lovely warm welcome and enjoyed my stay in a comfortable, sunlit room. The position was great-quiet but walking distance to the city centre and promenade,. Highly recommended
Homely and relaxing. Close to town so could walk down for a meal
No issues to report
Location was perfect for our stay.
Nothing we didn’t like.
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Cleanliness
9.43/10Clean accommodations mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Service
9.9/10Host Lisa was described as extremely kind and welcoming.
Location
9.44/10Good location with easy access to town and pedestrian areas.
Room Quality
8.39/10Rooms were clean but some were noted as small with storage issues.
Amenities
8.92/10Mentioned amenities such as clean accommodations and basic kitchen availability.
Value for Money
8.88/10Value reflected in the positive experiences shared by guests.
Food and Beverage
8.43/10No breakfast provided, only tea and coffee available.
Overall Experience
9.4/10Overall enjoyment reflected in numerous positive comments about the stay.
Set in a convenient location near beaches and historic spots, Serenity makes it easy to explore Galway.
A fully-equipped kitchen and shared areas invite relaxed, budget-friendly stays with comfortable amenities.
Complimentary parking adds value to your stay in Galway, simplifying arrival and day trips.