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The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
BBQ/picnic area
4 indoor pools
Exterior
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Bon Secours Hospital Galway
    4 min walk
  • Shop Street
    3 min drive
  • Merlin Park Hospital
    4 min drive
  • Galway (GWY)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

Room

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Classic Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Galway

With a stay at The Connacht Hotel in Galway (Ballybaan Beg), you'll be steps from Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Bon Secours Hospital Galway. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Galway Mayo Institute of Technology and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bohermore’s Victorian Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 3 min drive
  • Galway Harbour - 3 min drive
  • Spanish Arch - 4 min drive
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive
  • University of Galway - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wylde - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harry's at Water Lane - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

Family-friendly Galway hotel in Ballybaan Beg with 4 indoor swimming pools
The Connacht Hotel offers 358 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided 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.

Stay in one of 358 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 4 indoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a 24-hour health club and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at Ruebens Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ruebens Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Ruebens Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 4 indoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms - 9

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 31 2024 to January 2 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between December 22 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have 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

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of available parking. Not far from city center. Pizza was available after 9pm. A good base to visit the surrounding attractions from!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eftekhar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is old and certainly not environmentally friendly. The washroom could use upgrades to the flushing system to save water. Overall room was larger than other hotel we stayed in Ireland. The hotel is a bit far from downtown area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It is easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gym swimming pool and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Avril

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel - very comfortable and has been recently refurbished. Great welcome from the staff. Location is not ideal for the city and it takes about 30 minutes to walk in but is on a decent bus route.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nicely maintained and the restaurant had good quality food. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel , a bit out of town but perfect base for exploring the beautiful Galway coast . Staff brilliant , rooms clean and comfortable. If you need a cab into town they are plentiful and arrive within minutes .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like having to wait for 30mins post arrival for the room to be ready and the lack of consideration as to how we might fill that time. However, I did like the room, beds comfortable, bathroom lovely, spotlessly clean. The restaurant was lovely although chairs could be more comfy, food and service both excellent. The leisure club was also brilliant, only niggle there was the lockers not having functioning locks. Overall absolutely gorgeous hotel and really lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in pretty seaside town. Room very clean and spacious. Biggest drawback is there’s no parking for checkin or dropping off your luggage. They put picnic tables on the parking spots in front of the hotel where one would normally park to check in. This made for a very stressful checkin as their was no parking anywhere near the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a little out of town but on the town bus line - 5mins in and very affordable- 2 euros each way. The facilities including restaurants and bar were so welcoming. There was plenty of parking included. Cost was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious.
Very spacious hotel. About 30 minute walk to the city center. We booked for pool but later realized you had to purchase swim hats so we did not swim. I liked that they had a coffee station in lobby where we could buy pastries and coffee. The lobby was nice and spacious. Quite a large hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live bands and kids club
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Corralie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Hotel was nice. Was able to walk to quay street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024