Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is within a 5-minute drive of Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. .This eco-certified hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University Hospital Galway and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Galway Harbour.
What's nearby
Galway Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
University of Galway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Eyre Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Galway Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Galway Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - 16 min walk
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Mary Mullens Bar - 18 min walk
The Huntsman Inn - 13 min walk
Scotty's Burgers & Wings - 7 min walk
About this property
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers 165 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 165 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Grain & Grill Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Galway? This hotel has 1399 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Grain & Grill Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Grain & Grill Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Red Bean Roastery - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 6 to 7 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Grain & Grill Bar
Grain & Grill Restaurant
Red Bean Roastery
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Travel cot
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
1,399 square feet of conference space
6 meeting rooms
Business centre
Computer station
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 15 for adults, and EUR 6.00 to 7.00 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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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Pillo Galway
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Maldron Hotel Sandy
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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway formerly Pillo Hotel Galway
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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Air conditioning wasn’t working properly in our room however they offered to move us. We declined so they brought fans for us to use. Staff were friendly and courteous. Would stay there again.
Friendly staff and nice room. A little pricey for a chain hotel that is just far enough away from Eyre square to necessitate knowing the area/transit system unless you're good with taxis.
Clean. Nice comfortable beds. Pillows could be better. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Easy access in and out of the city. Easy walk into town and nearby grocery for snacks.
Very nice and clean hotel but more in area for locals than tourist. Bus available but very far walk to popular tourist area of Galway
Alexa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
Travelled with family
29 May 2025
I can only comment on the room I stayed in…. Spots of black mold on the shower walls and shower door tracks. I definitely would not recommend this place to anyone.
Terrible location. Next door to a gas station and minimart. Neighborhood was very busy and noisy. Room was quiet and comfortable, but we had upgraded to a Junior Suite. The restaurant staff were very friendly and patient.
We would not stay here again.