The Arches Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Galway with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Reception
In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast
Towels

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Claregalway Village, Galway
  • Claregalway Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Galway Race Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Located within a leisurely stroll of Claregalway Castle, The Arches Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Cooper's Hill Livery. This 21-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Claregalway Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galway Race Course - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Eyre Square - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Quay Street - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 17 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Jordans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Neighbourhood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Summerfield - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Arches Hotel

Hotel in Galway with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
The Arches Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and free newspapers. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This hotel also has a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Coffee makers and safes are also standard.

Languages

Croatian, English, French, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Arches Hotel?

The Arches Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around The Arches Hotel?

This hotel is located in Galway, just steps from Claregalway Castle. Galway Race Course is also within a driving distance of 4.8 mi.

Is there parking available at The Arches Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Arches Hotel include a casino?

No, The Arches Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Arches Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Arches Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and free breakfast at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Arches Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Arches Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Arches Hotel serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will The Arches Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Arches Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Arches Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Arches Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Arches Hotel.

The Arches Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Short stay##

Have visited this hotel before to enjoy food&bervagaes and decided to stay for new years eve a tribute band was playing fabulous rooms spacious"lovely menu" spotless" above all with out the staff it would lose its appeal they make it 'will be back &value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good just the noise at the front of the hotel as we were in the front.of it one had steak dinner it was fabulus other rwo had chicken goujons which was pinkwhen we were eating it so we didnt eat much of the dinner have been staying there before and food was lovely really enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

David

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

Good!

We stayed one night here.. it was in a conveinient location and easy to find. We had a great supper here as well as breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, clean very good breakfast included. Internet excellent! Was some road noise in room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

James, London

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Convenient Hotel for Clarecastle Area

What could have been a positive experience was spoiled by the shock of a dirty toilet. Also surprised by lack of any printed material in the room both relating to hotel facilities and places of interest in the locality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arches hotel is 10km from Galway city. We needed an overnight stay for an early hospital appt and this accommodation met our needs. Staff friendly and food was adequate.price was reasonable for 2 persons. Good sized room we have stayed in this hotel previously and would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Hotel

Great service and an amazing breakfast. The room for families was very large and we loved the set up. The only negatives were the lack of air conditioning and we were near a very noisy street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great hotel

Brilliant hotel for a family break, everything we needed in our bedroom and the food was fantastic in the restaurant. Breakfast served until 11 which was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend, has everything you need, clean comfortable bedrooms, comfortable beds and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room.. very nice breakfast served by very polite staff.. request a room at the back of the hotel though as the noise from the traffic out the front had me awake from 7 am!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Ohio USA

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

Perfect getwaway

Our stay at the arches was lovely. The rooms are very comfortable and accommodating breakfast served every morning was delicious . Our room did get very warm I'm sure it was because of the unusually warm weather we were having outside .

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Great for families

Great for family, with plenty of room. Staff at front desk very helpful and very friendly. Pub was terrific for breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good homely hotel

Stayed for a night before I headed for galway for a wedding must say it were just what I required staff were friendly and had a great breakfast the next morning before we set off again great value for money

10/10 Excellent

Ita

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice

Clean and friendly hotel

2/10 Terrible

Teresa, Sligo

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

Avoid at all costs!

Horrendous

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wedding visit

Went to wedding in the locality - grand for an overnight stay

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
found the staff very friendly, large 6ft bed, lovely breakfast. unfortunately I could not stay my second night as I had to leave before planned. hope they gave my room to the next person FREE as I had it paid for and they had ample opportunity to get it ready for someone else.

2/10 Terrible

john, regular visitor to galway

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad experience

Room v cold and although I had booked via Internet I paid on checking out. Was charged for one night instead of two even though I queried this. Got call to say they undercharged. I called to hotel to pay but they tried to charge me more. Real Fawley Towers. Chef comes on duty at 7am but has to "get things warmed up" so realistically breakfast is at 7:15am. Not ideal. Never again. Claregalway hotel methinks in future

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2ND stay and 2ND mistake

we stayed Hereford one night last year and although disappointed at the time thought we would give the place another go......Never again! The hotel is clean and well located, the staff are ok but nothing special. Although the internet is advertised as free good luck if you can log on.....it's a total joke. Building work was underway when we stayed, at night the corridor outside of the room was very loud. Breakfast was OK, coffee stone cold when brought to the table. Many better hotels to stay in the area so one of those next time I think......am writing this review at 00:05am and can still hear objects being moved.....ridiculous!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Sara, Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suburban Hotel

Nice hotel, but just starting a remodel when I was there. The check in staff didn't do something correctly so it took an hour to sort out the pre-payment of my room when I tried to check out. Annoying as I was on a schedule for my travels today.

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Manon

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

Parfait

Un séjour parfait avec petit déjeuner compris. Très bon rapport qualité/prix. À recommander!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017