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The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Quadruple Room | Private pool
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $183
$161 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Atlantic Technological University Galway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Galway

With a stay at The Connacht Hotel in Galway (Ballybaan Beg), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galway Bay and Eyre Square. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Quay Street and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Tara China Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Eyre Square - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Shop Street - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Galway Plate - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

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 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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was friendly and breakfast was nice with a great selection
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Come to the west Galway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Loads of parking but still close to the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay, clean rooms, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
heated floors in the swimming pool were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes room was greet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were nice and clean. Changing rooms at pool were updated and nice. Staff are all extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oyniso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel with a good restaurant. It was a good place to stop for a night rest during our trip to Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Lovely hotel…great for families
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, great facilities and staff / team members. Enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Connacht Hotel was excellent! Everything was great — from the warm and friendly staff to the comfortable rooms and overall atmosphere. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend It!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful but the family room was very small
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very comfortable and clean. The food was reasonably priced and quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Good food. comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lovely dining option. Best part of our stay was the Magician at dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Service was great - we had a problem with our toilet and it was fixed really promptly. Loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with good sized room. Breakfast was very good and lots of options. Pool needs a face lift, feels very dated in comparison to rest of hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ksenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good hotel. We enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big hotel with pool, parking, restaurant near old town. Clean and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Connacht Hotel were absolutely amazing, making our stay truly wonderful. Their exceptional service and warm hospitality made all the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025