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The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$157
$138 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 30 - May 1

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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secours Hospital Galway
    ‪3 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 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

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

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room with Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Family 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
(14 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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Twin One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Galway

With a stay at The Connacht Hotel in Galway (Ballybaan Beg), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Eyre Square and 6 minutes from Quay Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Bon Secours Hospital Galway.

What's nearby

  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bon Secours Hospital Galway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eyre Square - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack Pepperoni Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬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. 515 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Eamonn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room is quite basic. Very dated. Could do with upgrading asap. Staff all very nice and helpful. Very busy hotel, very few seats in the lobby and bar very loud. We prefer a quieter hotel. Nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

8/10 Good

Leanne

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

4/10 Poor

Meegan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Traveled with family
The room was so hot at night. Tried to open window but it was wedged shut. Reported it to reception next day and they said they would get it fixed. Second night the window still wasn’t sorted. Reported it again next morning on checkout. Hotel offered us “complementary tea for the road” which we declined. Haven’t slept in two nights and will be glad to get home very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff was amazing and our rooms were very clean. Room temperature was too warm. Restaurant staff did not seem to have enough people. It took 40 minutes for someone to take our order.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Padraig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a nice hotel, however it was under construction while we were there and weren’t told it would be. The rooms also did not have air conditioning and had horrible ventilation so it got extremely hot in them, even with the windows opened. Maybe after renovations it will be a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Very friendly and welcoming

The hotel is very large and has an excellent bar, lounge area and very nice rooms. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Convenient bus service to get to the city centre and although it is walkable (i went down by the lough) there is a bus stop nearby for service to the city and to the racecourse
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Excellent modern hotel in Galway

This is a really wonderful, up to date and modern hotel in Galway City. It was very easy to get a taxi from the Galway train station to drop us off at this hotel. Our room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. We also appreciate this hotel is attached to a fitness center with an absolutely beautiful aquatic Center with hot tub, steam room and dry sauna. The showers are absolutely spectacular in the brand new locker rooms. They have a beautiful full service dining room restaurant as well as a grab-and-go fresh made coffee shop. The lobby is modern and up-to-date and all of the staff at this hotel were friendly and helpful. We definitely will stay here again.
Beautiful restaurant
Plenty of seating in the restaurant
Modern front desk and lobby
Beautiful decor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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