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The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic Area
4 indoor pools
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secours Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room

Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Family Room with Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 6

Twin One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Galway

With a stay at The Connacht Hotel in Galway (Ballybaan Beg), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bon Secours Hospital Galway and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Atlantic Technological University Galway.

What's nearby

  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secours Hospital Galway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 4 indoor pools and a 24-hour health club
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.

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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ruebens Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 516 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ralynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was ok, not extremely clean. Not very friendly help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassius

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyniso, Vienna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel with a good restaurant. It was a good place to stop for a night rest during our trip to Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff and service were great. Location did not exactly provide for a convenient “easy to get around town” and explore, which meant driving everywhere. Bed was uncomfortable and bathroom’s exhaust fan worked poorly as we had to leave door open when showering and wait a few minutes after so the condensation could evaporate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Joy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding area was not lively but it was an easy 30 minute walk into the dining.pub area. Hotel was comfortable, good breakfast. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Good food. comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

Nice with family

This place is well maintained. The breakfast was great with lots of options. My only complaint was that the pillows were either too fluffy or too hard. Staff was friendly, would stay here again. If you're looking for walking distance to the main part of town, this isn't for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pravin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very mid grade hotel compared to North American standards. Room dated. Pool has strange rules. No kids after 7:30 pm, yes it is listed on their website but no mention on check in. I asked about the pool and had a child (11) standing beside me at check in. Disappointed we couldn't use the pool, it was the reason we chose this hotel. Breakfast was good...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had a horrible smell and the TV did not work. Rooms seemed a bit dated in comparison to the rest of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

2/10 Terrible

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff we not helpful or friendly We booked a king double room and were given a double bed, when we went to the staff to say our booking didn’t match our room we were told that’s all that was available and all there beds were the same size, which is fine but don’t advertise kings are available. Drain in our bathroom was blocked, shower made funny noises. Room was quiet though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike, Carrick on Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very comfortable and clean. The food was reasonably priced and quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is very old and is also under construction in certain areas. We found a dead fly on the dirty carpet in our room. The pool area was very loud with jack hammers going on all around. I think for almost $400 a night, this should be a much better experience. Or they should close while they do some important upgrades. We are very disappointed and would love some money back due to the conditions at the property. I am not one to complain but this place is very expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAKASHI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elegant and lively entrance made me feel excited upon arrival. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property was exceptional. They let us leave our luggage after we checked out so we didn't have to haul it around the city until our train left.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025