Wards Hotel

1.0 star property

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A building with a sign that reads "Ward's".
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and three wall-mounted circular decorations.
A restaurant interior with wooden beams, leather booths, and framed pictures on the walls.
A reception area with a desk, chairs, a potted plant, and informational brochures.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Lower Salthill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Galway

Wards Hotel places you in Claddagh, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Galway Bay and Quay Street. This 10-room hotel welcomes guests with a bar/lounge and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Grattan Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quay Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Galway - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Eyre Square - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Monroe's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kai Cafe + Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salt House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Wards Hotel

At Wards Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones are also available.

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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 8 per person

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: noon—-9 PM
  • Check-out: noon
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.
  • 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

Is free cancellation available at Wards Hotel?

Wards Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Wards Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Claddagh within a short 9-minute walk of Galway Bay and also 13 minutes on foot from Quay Street. You'll also find Grattan Beach and Spanish Arch less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Wards Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Wards Hotel feature a casino?

No, Wards Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Wards Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Wards Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Wards Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Wards Hotel offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Wards Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Wards Hotel.

Does Wards Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Wards Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Wards Hotel.

Wards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 82 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expect to carry your luggage up narrow stairs. Typical Irish accommodations with no air or fans, so if you are there during a heat wave, expect to sweat.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

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

Ca fait peur ...

Pas d'ascenseur Pas propre Bac à douche minuscule et bouché, donc sale Odeur de moisi A presque 100€ la chambre, ça craint ... Dommage pour le personnel qui est gentil
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

funcional pero caro

Funcional porque solo ibamos a dormir. Es un hotel de baja calidad y viejillo aunque estaba limpio. Esta en un barrio residencial no muy centrico, aunque el bar del propio hotel esta muy bien. Los de recepcion agradables y serviciales. Es bastante caro para la habitacion y las condiciones que presenta. .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Walk on the West End

This aging guesthouse is over a lively pub that doubles as the breakfast room in the morning. There's parking on the street out front and a small private lot out back. Rooms are compact but everything works. Small shower but plenty of hot water and a very clean bathroom. Wi-Fi worked great. Delicious hot breakfast too. And the best part was the hotel's proximity to the West End's Sea Road, where trad music pubs such as the Crane and Áras Na NGael, and restaurants such as Massimo and Mona Lisa, are a short walk away. Further on is the Dominick Street scene, and the bustle of the city centre is beyond that over the bridge. The Quays is like the Doctor's Tardis: looks small from the outside but huge enough for 800 people inside. The Skeff is nice too. In between them, lots of shopping, but watch out: all the shops close promptly at 6.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very windy wet salthill but lovely stay in wards hotel
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

vacanza horribile

la camera faceva skifo il bagno non ti potevi girare le lenzuole favano skifo poi per parlare del casino fino alle 2 per quello che costa non li vale sola la colazione puo passare per andare in centro 20 minut a piedi , 2 sere i termosifoni si sonoi accesi all 1 di notte un freddo dentro la stanza
Verified

6/10 Okay

Etienne

Simple but cosy

Simple but ok - walking distance to the center. Cosy bar downstairs.
Verified

8/10 Good

philip

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

great B&B to be sure

Very nice B&B. really liked the place, room and the service. brekkie was very good and the folks that work there are great. I'll be back and you should too!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kiki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

zentrale Lage ist das Beste am Hotel

Für ein Stadthotel in Dublin wäre es in der preisgünstigen Kategorie ok gewesen, da ich dort wenig erwarte. In Salthill ist für den Durchschnittpreis besseres zu finden. Im Allgemeinen ist das Hotel sehr dunkel, der Frühstücksraum zu dunkel und ungemütlich, das Frühstück dürftig in der Qualität. Es ist sehr ratsam, den Buchungsbeleg zur Hand zur zu haben, ich sollte beim check out 90 Euro mehr bezahlen als gebucht. Das Bett war gut, viele Kissen und gemütlich.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Does exactly what it says on the tin!

Affordable, Quiet Location, Enjoyable Stay, Have used before & would stay again
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Good hotel, close to town and seafront

Breakfast was very good, staff friendly. I checked in late. No problem. Rooms dated but clean and comfortable. Happy to stay here again. Good value for price.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs updating

Room was small and shabby bathroom had a very musty smell and shower was disgusting. Didn't really use bar a bit noisy first might but not really an issue for us. Short walk to salthill but definitely not to city centre and we would walk lots so would recommend bus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

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

weekend break

Had a wonderful 3 day stay, staff were friendly, efficient and professional.Food was lovely and our room was spotless and very comfortable. Hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance of beach and bus stops which provide regular services into the city centre.My daughter found this hotel for us online and we are already planning a return trip.
Verified

8/10 Good

stayed to visit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wards hotel stay

Vsry good value for money staff vefy nice foox great rooms clean n tidy overall if ur not expecting five star ĺuxury for three star money this is a great placd go stay n see galway n salthill 0
Verified

8/10 Good

Damien

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

Another Pleasant Stay

Nice clean cisy room in a nice comfortable welcoming hotel in a quite part of a very busy city . Only 10 minutes walk to city centre and 5 minutes to the beach . Room was warm and all expected facilities were provided(tea, coffee, towels, shampoos and shower gel) room was serviced to how we found it on arrival on our second day. The breakfast was very nice and they also offer a variety of options for breakfast . Have stayed at wards before and will again
Verified

2/10 Terrible

walter

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

Not a hotel

This is a B&B. Not a hotel. Deceptive information about that matter you can find better quality B&B. For the same price in Galway city center.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness

Cheap, clean but too warm!

I was attending a party in the area so didn't spend too much time in the room. It was small and clean but the heat was stifling, I tried to turn it off but left the window open all night for some air. Hotel is dated but the price reflects this.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dierdree

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

A night in Galway

In Galway on medical visit and Hotel close to Hospital, only moan is that there was no meals served in evening, other wise very good for the amount paid
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Perfect for a night away the hotel is a bit dated great location staff very helpful and friendly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

salthill

All goodm. Can't argue with price. Breakfast was good also.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

close enough and reasonable

Extremely friendly service. Very small rooms, but clean. Being a solo traveler, all I needed was a bed and a working hot shower. The bar downstairs was fun and friendly with locals catching the latest rugby match. 10-15 minute walk to city centre. Excellent location and value on a somewhat residential street (the street was loaded with B&Bs, a long row of them.)
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

hotel pas très loin du centre ville

Petit hotel pas très loin du centre ville Bon petit déjeuner
Verified

6/10 Okay

evelyne

Liked: Cleanliness

correct

La chambre était très simple mais propre, la salle de bain aussi mais la douche, bien. Bouilloire avec thé et café à volonté. Bon petit déjeuner. J'y retournerais éventuellement.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good little Hotel

This Hotel is a good place to stay if your looking for a value for money place to stay in Galway.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

十分満足でした

ホテル内のバーもやりながらなので忙しそうでしたが、スタッフは親切でした。 お値段の割に部屋も十分な広さがあり、Wifiも無料で快適に使えとても満足でした。 シャワーの水量が弱くとても寒かったです。 週末に宿泊したので仕方ありませんが、バーのお客はいつもいっぱいで、アイルランドならではの生演奏と共に大賑わい。夜中3時くらいまで続き眠れませんでした。