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The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
BBQ/picnic Area
4 indoor pools
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service

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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

Room

  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Galway

With a stay at The Connacht Hotel in Galway (Ballybaan Beg), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Eyre Square and Quay Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bon Secours Hospital Galway.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Shop Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Galway - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 4 indoor pools and a 24-hour health club
The Connacht Hotel offers 358 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

4 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 358 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 4 indoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a 24-hour health club and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at Ruebens Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ruebens Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ruebens Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 22 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Connacht Galway
Connacht Hotel
Connacht Hotel Galway
Hotel Connacht
The Connacht Hotel Hotel
The Connacht Hotel Galway
The Connacht Hotel Hotel Galway

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1013 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff was great. The reception desk staff was awesome and accommodating. They have smaller personal refrigerator that can be used for a milk jug if youre traveling with babies. The staff at the bar was really friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shampoo dispensers all Empty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Busy place good location No air conditioning Friendly staff Laundry available ( long walk)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Large but quiet

A quick drive into the city from this hotel, we liked its location. Very quiet, fabulous bathroom, huge bed, nice staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge hotel full of Irish families and parties — fun to see. Our kids loved the family room and of course the hotel breakfast buffet and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is very family centered with a kids activity center and large. Rooms vary in conditions depending on if they are in the refurbished part. A bit disappointed in the condition of our room and the fact that it didn’t have air conditioning. There is constant activity in the bar area at the front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shreya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet. It was easy to hop on a bus into town and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, clean hotel.. staff friendly and obliging.. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and close to transit for downtown Galway. They have renovated rooms on the first floor that they post on their website, but most of the rooms are outdated and not the renovated, new rooms pictured. You would have to pay a premium for those rooms. It felt a little dishonest, and that’s why I give it 3/5 stars. We did experience a plumbing issue, and we were able to be accommodated. They were quick to help and very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Newark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice enough. It says it focuses on families, but the pool closes to chiodren under 17 at 7pm. We tood the front desk that after dinner we were heading there, they did not tell us it closed at 7 for our kids. Also, bring your own swim cap or buy one from them for 3 Euros a piece, or you cant swim. Breakfast was decent. Not a hard pass, but not really the best option for families
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gym was great and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Rachel was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Clean, beds very comfortable.food is good. Only issue I have is rwhen we got to the hotel we were told our
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and needed renovation at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an expansive property that had lots of luxurious amenities. The workers were polite, the bed was comfortable, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025