Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  How do I make a booking? 

A.  Fill up the application form carefully (available to download on the top right hand corner of this page) and return together with booking deposit to:
 
Accommodation Manager,
Dunaras Village,
Bishop O'Donnell Road,
Galway.
 
Payment with initial booking accepted by cheque, bank draft, postal order or bank transfer.

 

Q. When do you start taking bookings?  

A.  27.01.2012
 

Q. When are acknowledgements of receipt of booking forms sent out?  

A.  The next business day starting on 30.01.2012
 

Q. When will rooms be allocated?  

A.  From 27.01.2012
 

Q. How many rooms do you have available?  

A.  286
 

Q. Are they all En suite?  

A.  Yes - All rooms at Dunaras are En Suite.
 

Q. How many different types of rooms do you have?   

A.  Three - Twin, Single, & Double - All En Suite.
 

Q. What is a Double?  

A.  A Double  is a  room with a double bed for rent to one student only.
 

Q. If successful what do I need to bring with me for the apartment?  

A.  Fitted sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases and towels. 
 

Q. Is everything else supplied? 

 A.  Yes - everything else is supplied except personal belongings and products.
 

Q. What size sheets do I need to buy?  

A.  For a Double - a standard size double sheet. For all others a standard size single.
 

Q. Is everybody entitled to use the shuttle bus?  

A.  Dunaras students only - with a Dunaras ID card.
 

Q. How do I get a Dunaras ID card?  

A.  It will be ready for you on arrival.
 

Q. How much does it cost?   

A.  It is free to Dunaras students.
 

Q. Does a Dunaras ID card have any other function?  

A. You should always carry your Dunaras ID card. Security at Dunaras is very pro-active and you may be asked to produce your ID, particularly late at night, until the security staff get to know you.

Q. When do I get my money back if I am unsuccessful?   

A.   Within one month.  You receive a full refund if we cannot offer you a room.

Q. When do I get my Deposit back if I reside at Dunaras for the academic Year?    

A.  Deposits, less any deductions, will be returned within 8 weeks of the expiry date of the contract.

Q. Do you have room for single semester students?  

 A.  Yes we have a limited number of rooms for single semester students. Please email us at info@dunaras.ie