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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $116
$102 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Sandy Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, white bedding, a mustard-colored throw blanket, and a framed picture of a building on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room 2 Adults & 2 Children

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Superior King & Single room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is within a 5-minute drive of Galway Cathedral and Galway Harbour. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Eyre Square and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University Hospital Galway.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Eyre Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Galway Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers 165 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Stay in one of 165 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall, a vending machine, and bike parking.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Grain & Grill Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Galway? This hotel has 1399 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Grain & Grill Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Grain & Grill Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Red Bean Roastery - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grain & Grill Bar
  • Grain & Grill Restaurant
  • Red Bean Roastery

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,399 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (41 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 15 for adults, and EUR 6.00 to 7.00 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Pillo Galway
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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway formerly Pillo Hotel Galway
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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and nice rooms. Good ac as it was hotter than usual so was nice to have
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were great and staff also
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice chain of hotels
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room and good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room laundry amenities friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was located in a nearby location to the center of town. It was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel, clean and quiet, within walking distance of downtown. The breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, great location, great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was clean and very comfortable. The car park was located underneath the hotel, so it was very convenient. We were able to walk to the Latin quarter where there were many restaurants. The breakfast buffet was great would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay with the family kids enjoyed it and the food was lovely 5*
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, excellent service and amenities at a reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was fantastic! Many options available. Great also that they have free parking but the spots are very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Modern and lovely. We taxi-ed to town which was very easy. Great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the staff was great, it was an amazing night of sleep!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay. The bus stop is also very near so easy to get into town without the car. The car park is free and lots of space (underground)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Easy location to Galway city and access to lots of shops and restaurants. Friendly staff, clean and quiet rooms and comfortable bed. TV could be bigger and remote didn’t work but weren’t there too watch tv so not a bad thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good car park and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Bread fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff friendly and helpful bar well stocked
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good that there is free onsite car parking and easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Parking was included which was a nice change. Location was great. Not too far from the freeway and just a 25 minute walk to lively downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026