Set in Galway and within 400 metres of Ladies Beach, Black Cat features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 700 metres from Grattan Beach, 2.4 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 2.7 km from Eyre Square. Galway Greyhound Stadium is 4 km away and Ballymagibbon Cairn is 40 km from the inn. The units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Black Cat, all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Galway Railway Station is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while National University of Galway is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 83 km from Black Cat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were well thought out, modern and immaculately clean. Lovely little touches and the staff were amazing. The restaurant is absolutely amazing and 100% worth trying during your stay.
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    WOW! What a fantastic surprise. The Black Cat is a real gem in the heart of Salthill Galway. Warm welcome, efficient checkin and the cosy spotless black and white decorated room was the perfect haven for a restful night. Restaurant decorated in...
  • Nuala
    Ireland Ireland
    It was a beautiful use of space. I liked the quiet sliding wooden door to the en-suite, the tea station in the hall with great teas, the filtered water in glass bottles, the comfy bed, the quietness. The staff were lovely.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • BlackCat
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic

Facilities of Black Cat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Polish

House rules

Black Cat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Black Cat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Black Cat is a historical building and as such, all rooms can only be accessed via stairs.

The property is located above a restaurant on a main Salthill Road. This may result in some noise.

Rooms at Black Cat are small with very limited storage space.

Please inform Black Cat in advance of your expected arrival time.

This property is adults only and will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are from 11.30pm until 8am.

Please inform Black Cat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Black Cat

  • The prices at Black Cat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Black Cat include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Black Cat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Black Cat is 1.5 miles from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Black Cat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Black Cat has 1 restaurant:

      • BlackCat

    • Check-in at Black Cat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.