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The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 4 indoor pools and a 24-hour health club

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secours Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

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

Triple Room

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

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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

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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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Family Room with Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

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

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

Classic Triple Room

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

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 6

Twin One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Ballybaan Beg, The Connacht Hotel is next to Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and Bon Secours Hospital Galway. This 358-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 4 indoor pools, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bon Secours Hospital Galway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marina's Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 4 indoor pools and a 24-hour health club
Guests of The Connacht Hotel enjoy 4 indoor pools, a children's pool, and a 24-hour gym. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 47-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Connacht Hotel?

The Connacht Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Connacht Hotel?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Connacht Hotel on Jan 18, 2026 start from $112.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to The Connacht Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Ballybaan Beg, just steps from Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre. You'll also find Lough Atalia and Galway Greyhound Stadium less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Connacht Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does The Connacht Hotel have a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at The Connacht Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has 4 indoor pools.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Connacht Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 4 indoor pools, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does The Connacht Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does The Connacht Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Connacht Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ruebens Restaurant.

Will The Connacht Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Connacht Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Connacht Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Connacht Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Connacht Hotel offer a balcony.

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 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

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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Room was in old part of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice. The facility is huge. The restaurant is great and has great dinner options. The breakfast buffet is also really nice. The rooms seem clean and well stocked. We did not have AC but the windows could open which made for a good nights sleep!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a stay

Overall a nice experience but breakfast service is a bit laboured and chaotic even though it’s self-service apart from getting your own Tea and Coffee. They put a big emphasis on Green which is great. In our room there was some chipped paintwork and a few other cosmetic touch ups required. The gym is excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was ok, not extremely clean. Not very friendly help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassius

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyniso, Vienna

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff and service were great. Location did not exactly provide for a convenient “easy to get around town” and explore, which meant driving everywhere. Bed was uncomfortable and bathroom’s exhaust fan worked poorly as we had to leave door open when showering and wait a few minutes after so the condensation could evaporate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Joy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Washington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding area was not lively but it was an easy 30 minute walk into the dining.pub area. Hotel was comfortable, good breakfast. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

Nice with family

This place is well maintained. The breakfast was great with lots of options. My only complaint was that the pillows were either too fluffy or too hard. Staff was friendly, would stay here again. If you're looking for walking distance to the main part of town, this isn't for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pravin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very mid grade hotel compared to North American standards. Room dated. Pool has strange rules. No kids after 7:30 pm, yes it is listed on their website but no mention on check in. I asked about the pool and had a child (11) standing beside me at check in. Disappointed we couldn't use the pool, it was the reason we chose this hotel. Breakfast was good...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025