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Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Travelers enjoy breakfast and dinner at The Tribes Restaurant while staying at this Galway hotel. The property features a sauna, steam room, indoor pool, gym, and a business center. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and can grab coffee at the on-site cafe.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is €139
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 adults & 3 children

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double & Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Doughiska, a neighbourhood in Galway, Clayton Hotel Galway is in a shopping district and near the beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Galway Race Course. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with horse riding.
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Ballybrit Lynch Roundabout, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Race Course - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Shop Street - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Athenry Station - 12 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Neighbourhood - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack Jordans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Clayton Hotel Galway

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Galway Race Course
Located close to Galway Harbour and Shop Street, Clayton Hotel Galway provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The Tribes Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 195 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Art supplies and childcare services
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Enclosure Bar and Bistro
  • Red Bean Roastery
  • The Tribes Restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 6,297 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.0 for adults and from EUR 8.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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

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

Clayton Galway
Clayton Galway Hotel
Clayton Hotel
Clayton Hotel Galway
Galway Clayton
Galway Clayton Hotel
Galway Hotel Clayton
Hotel Clayton
Hotel Clayton Galway
Clayton Hotel Ballybrit
Clayton Hotel Galway Hotel
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Clayton Hotel Galway Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Galway?

As of 6 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Galway on 21 Sept 2025 start from €139.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Clayton Hotel Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Clayton Hotel Galway provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is Clayton Hotel Galway located?

Located in Doughiska, this eco-certified hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Galway Race Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shop Street and Galway Harbour. Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Clayton Hotel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Quiet rooms and a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable rooms. Excellent bar menu. Breakfast was our favorite amenity!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while in Galway. A little far from the city centre, but there’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel and the bus takes you into the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy, good location about 20 mins to town on bus. The bus stop is right out front of hotel making transportation easy. The rooms were spacious and worked well for our family of 4. Hotel was very clean, restaurant down stairs was good. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great facilities for kids with the swimming pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great continental breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Hotel is very clean & was much better than what the photos showed. We were very pleasantly surprised. Breakfast was very well done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for visiting Galway if you have a car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult to get hot water for the shower/bath… otherwise everything was nice. I would recommend putting a mini fridge in the suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, fantastic staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel great breakfast plenty of parking. Convenient to Galway city center if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top class hotel, very comfortable room, breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of food and drinks, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a lovely 3 night stay recently. An excellent breakfast buffet was included with our reservation and the hotel offers a wonderful restaurant/bar for dinner. All staff was attentive and informative. Just an fyi that sometimes, the toilet didn't flush well. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, loads of space and very clean. Breakfast was fantastic, standard hotel options but cooked really well. Would stay here again if back down around Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking, excellent customer service in the bar/restaurant, peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff who were welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t get a room above the main road
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cia

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, food was great, as wete the beets
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are getting a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Zdenka

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cons:The room smelled terrible. The hotel is not in the centre of Galway. The toilets did not flush well. Pros: The room size was large and the breakfast was good with gluten free options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from service to food
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Room was great, bed so comfortable! The employees were very helpful. Was a quick cab/uber ride to downtown, a little over 10 minutes. Across the street is a mall where you can get anything you may need. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025