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The Westwood

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Galway with free parking

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Dangan, Upper Newcastle, Galway, County Galway
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Dangan Upper within a 5-minute walk of University of Galway, The Westwood is within a mile (2 km) of Music for Galway Limited. This 58-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Shop Street - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 10 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Galway - West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

Suburban hotel in Galway with free parking
Guests of The Westwood enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services and tour or ticket assistance. Other amenities at this golf hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find LCD TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs. Free newspapers and phones are also standard.
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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Meridian Restaurant

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,552 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant 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

Westwood Galway
The Westwood Hotel
Westwood Hotel Galway
The Westwood Hotel
The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Westwood?

The Westwood offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around The Westwood?

This hotel is situated in Dangan Upper within a short 16-minute walk of Music for Galway Limited. You'll also find Eyre Square and Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Westwood?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Westwood include a casino on the premises?

No, The Westwood doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Westwood?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Westwood?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, around-the-clock room service, and Egyptian cotton sheets.

Are there hot tubs at The Westwood?

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

Does The Westwood have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Westwood serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Meridian Restaurant.

Does The Westwood have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Westwood?

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

Does The Westwood host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Westwood if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 482 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sathish Kumar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was a bit far away from downtown, but we walked it. The facilities were nice and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne V., Hamilton, Ontario

Beautiful warm Irish Hotel

So much better than I expected. Fantastic service! Rooms well appointed and immaculate bathroom! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Punta Gorda, FL Oconto, WI

Lovely hotel with a delicious breakfast.

Easy to get to and nicely appointed. The room was big and staff very helpful. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

cody, st louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
absolutely loved this place. Owen the bartender downstairs was awesome and the hotel itself was beautiful. its a horrible shame that its being torn down starting this week 10/1/18 to build college dorms! i would definitely stay there again had the owner not sold out to the highest bidder..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

Westwood - Good Value in Galway

Lovely old hotel with lovely staff - helpful and friendly. Onsite restaurant was good food and fair price. Onsite parking was welcome and the location is not far from city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the money. Good size room. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
pleasant experience, friendly staff. good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Lovely

One of the nicest hotels ever. Beautiful old world charm and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Westwood hotel

Nice hotel. We like to walk so walked to city centre. Easy to drive to sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Diane, Orange, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel facility was nice and clean. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura, North carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for us. Our daughter is starting school at NUI Galway and itnis just down the street from her dorm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
While the hotel is exactly as it appears, it is definitely tired and in need of a good capital improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely beautiful!

What a beautiful hotel! The staff was super friendly and the food was excellent! Couldn't ask for a more wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Music blaring at 1am, no AC

Very disappointing considering the cost. Room so dang hot with no SC, sink had a crack in it and music coming up through the floors until 1am...never again, avoid at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overall place to stay, low to no water pressure in shower though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Thumbs up

Wonderful room. Wonderful stay. Food in the restaurant was very good. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

AIDAN, KILCORNAN CO LIMERICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018