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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Experience the sleek, curved facade of Maldron Hotel, featuring a striking entrance and beautifully landscaped surroundings.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a curved floor design, comfortable seating areas, and large windows.
Enjoy a city view from the large window, with two comfortable beds and a spacious desk area.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where a bartender serves from a selection of bottles and glasses.
Meetings and events are hosted in this well-appointed conference room, featuring a long table and comfortable seating for guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €181
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King & Single room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room 2 Adults & 2 Children

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Sandy Road, Galway, Galway

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's at Water Lane - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Galway Cathedral
Located close to University of Galway and Eyre Square, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Grain & Grill Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services, tour/ticket information and a computer station
  • 6 meeting rooms, free newspapers and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Travel cots, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

English

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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

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (105 centimetre high)
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

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: 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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 and cash
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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

As of 14 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway on 24 Jul 2025 start from €181.00, 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.

What time is check-in at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. University of Galway and Galway City Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Galway Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Clean hotel room with large bathroom. Walking distance from the heart of Galway. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place with great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Had a very comfortable stay at this hotel. The staff responded promptly to every question.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had a great stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great location. We had the king and twin - king was more a queen size bed. But otherwise great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff was very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Rooms were great size, beds were comfy, staff was friendly, and location was pretty good. 2 adults and 2 kids (6 & 11) here for 2 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It’s a very nice hotel but a little ways away from things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Hotel was clean. Ok restaurant. Poor shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely staff. Easy parking. Rooms perfect Food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved the beds. They were the most comfortable. The shower was great too after some trial and error. The people at the desk were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice and clean room. Staff friendly and helpful. Within walking distance to the Latin quarter and also on bus route, if not able to walk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Our room was very spacious and clean. It was a 20 minute walk to the city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

This primarily business hotel is a pretty solid offering. Underground parking, good security between this and the rooms, and a spacious restaurant for breakfast. Breakfast itself was again solid. Good quality food, competantly cooked and displayed. All staff were efficient and reasonably pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Cold air conditioning. A bit noisy. Taxi is easy to get to cool city locations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Contant traffic noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

My second stay at a Maldron Hotel. I'm a fan in every way. I'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very friendly staff, especially Ethan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff was excellent. Our room very quiet. The gentle man at the front desk during our stay was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Staff was very nice. Room was cleaned every day. Parking was extremely convenient. Hotel food was great for a quick bite to eat. Quick taxi to the square was perfect. Walking distance to Eamon Darcy Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025