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The Westwood

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Galway with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Shared fridge, microwave
Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities | Shared fridge, microwave
Reception hall
Courtyard
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91 R7XN
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Dangan Upper within a short walk of University of Galway, The Westwood is within a mile (2 km) of Music for Galway Limited. The 394 rooms at this 3-star guesthouse include sitting areas, flat-screen TVs, and premium bedding.
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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 - 11 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Galway - West - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

Guesthouse in Galway with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
The Westwood features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Self parking is available for EUR 6 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and concierge services. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, an arcade/game room, and a terrace.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers. Sitting areas and desks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 6 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 6 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), 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.
  • 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Guesthouse
The Westwood Guesthouse Galway

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Westwood?

The Westwood offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around The Westwood?

This guesthouse is situated in Dangan Upper within a short 17-minute walk of Music for Galway Limited. You'll also find Eyre Square and Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Westwood?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for EUR 6 per day. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Does The Westwood include a casino on the premises?

No, The Westwood doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Westwood?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Westwood?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a rainfall showerhead as well as a café.

Does The Westwood have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Westwood have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Westwood doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Westwood allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Westwood.

Does The Westwood have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Westwood.

The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are on the smaller side, and it’s a 7-8 min drive to the city center… apart from that all is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected, knowing it was student accommodation. Cleanliness and Bathroom facilities were first rate. Having the kitchen space was good too. Fairly quiet, even though on a main road. The staff were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fab
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Squeaky bed but apart from that good place very clean and useful location to be in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very close and walkable to north campus of U of Galway. The room was clean and supplied with sheets/duvet, towels, bath tissue and soap. No other amenities, although I believe guests can request some toiletries as well as a hair dryer. The room was quite warm with no individual control of the thermostat. Staff promptly delivered a fan to the room when I inquired. The kitchen/common area on my floor was clean. I think some basic instructions for the appliances would be helpful for guests from other countries. A clean and safe accommodation for budget travel.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY basic accommodations-- only 2 towels provided and not even any toiletries whatsoever (other than a tiny bar of soap). Even to get a hair dryer, we had to pick it up at the front desk. The place is pretty new, but so everything was in good shape. I will I would not complain except that in all the hotels we stayed at during our 11 day trip throughout Ireland, this was the most expensive, yet the least to offer. I understand that the prices were jacked up because of the horse races going on the week we were in Galway but as one of the locals I was talked to on a bus, I was it was inexcusable to charge so much. Even she was shocked and disgusted when I told her how much we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

KESHAV, STATE COLLEGE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We knew it was summer housing with limited facilities. No surprise there. Housing was clean. But students made lot of noise outside our room both nights we were there. Laundry is about 10 euros. Bus to city is twice in a hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at the Westwood! Friendly staff and convenient for our visit to Galway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay for budget friendly traveling, but there is no A/C and no fans which made it very uncomfortable for a few nights during the summer. Otherwise it was nice, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property but 10 min drive to downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

Alynese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern space. Lots of great amenities in the building. A bit of distance from city centre but there is a bus stop only a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor parking situation

The parking on-site seriously needs to be looked at. I understand you have limited spaces however, I came back to the site late at night as I was told to park somewhere else and walk back in the rain. In the meantime I paid for parking yet I had to walk with luggage in the rain to the site. The room was clean and the site however, the parking needs to be looked at. Other tenants I observed arguing also over the parking situation so I believe in the interest of the business you look into this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. Everyone was friendly, helpful and fabulous. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and surprisingly spacious room and free parking a short walk away. However Wifi very glitchy and the room was just too hot. The wall thermostat said 24C much of the time and we couldn't open the window as the nearby road was very busy and noisy. The staff were lovely though and have a fan which helped a little but we slept poorly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very loud at night outside with individuals, the outside gate slamming closed and people talking very loud
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent accommodation for the price. Clean and quiet. Not great if you're driving. Listed as having parking, but there are very limited spaces that are almost always taken. The nearest alternative is 200-300 metres away at a public park. Also, photos on Expedia make it seems like the rooms have a kitchen, but it's a shared kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenobia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was really good and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Kettle in room be nice(& TV?).Paid parking a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Yes it is student accommodation but very clean, secure and good facilities. If you need somewhere close to Galway and not as expensive then this works great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025