Quietly located, Mountain View Guest house is an Irish Tourist Board approved family-run 4-star guest house. It features mature gardens, free Wi-Fi and free private parking, and is located just 1.9 mi from the village of Oughterard, ideally located for exploring Connemara and Galway city. The rooms offer a flat-screen TV, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. In the morning breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking the garden. The breakfast menu offers a choice of juice, yogurts, cheese, cereals, cooked breakfast options and a selection of breads and croissants. Oughterard is home to various restaurants, bars and shops. The area surrounding Mountain View Guest house is ideal for outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing and golfing. Oughterard Golf Club is just 1.2 mi away and Aughnanure Castle a 5-minute drive. Fishing can be enjoyed on Lough Corrib, which also offers boat cruises.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Patricia was very pleasant and helpful. Her home is very nice. She put out a great breakfast. We highly recommend her home.
  • Colleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Patricia was a lovely host with good recommendations for the area. Breakfasts were generous. The room was large, had a beautiful view, and a good amount of storage space for our things.
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    Patricia greeted us on arrival and was attentive to our needs. Her breakfasts were delightful! Thank you for 2 nights in your beautiful town! PS: your dinner recommendation was spot-on!
  • Sarel
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Everything was just perfect - Patricia was the perfect host giving us lots of great information on where to get dinner, local spots to visit and just general banter! We had the best room in the place (imo). Breakfast was fabulous and i felt...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent advice, made to feel very welcome and with great walks and cycling nearby.
  • R
    Ricci
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful host, delicious breakfast! Loved the area and convenience for our plans
  • Coberlee
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and comfortable. Great Breakfast. They upgraded us to a twin bed room for free because we were a traveling mother and son and preferred two beds. Great location next to Aughnanure Castle and only a short drive into Galway that lets you beat...
  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    The location, the facilities were new, clean, beautiful! The family was very friendly and welcoming.
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    William
    United States of America United States of America
    Patricia was a delight, rooms were clean and comfortable, and breakfast was delicious.
  • Daniel
    Canada Canada
    Great location not far from downtown Oughterard! So comfortable, so clean, great shower and all the facilities, comfy beds and lots of room. Such a beautiful place and a great window view. Patricia was extremely kind and helpful and great to talk...

Area info

Amenities of Mountain View Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Mountain View Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 07:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Mountain View Guesthouse

    • Room options at Mountain View Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Quad

    • The prices at Mountain View Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Mountain View Guesthouse is 2.1 miles from the center of Oughterard. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Mountain View Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Mountain View Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding