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The Connacht Hotel

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Interior
4 indoor pools
4 indoor pools
Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Overview of The Connacht Hotel

The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property

8.4/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGalway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre2 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalway Mayo Institute of Technology9 min walk
  • Popular LocationLough Atalia17 min walk
  • AirportGalway (GWY)21 min drive

Room options

About this area

Galway

The Connacht Hotel is located in Galway. Galway Harbour and Cooper's Hill Livery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lough Atalia and Merlin Woods Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal Tara China Visitor Center and Planet Entertainment Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 2 min walk
  • Galway Mayo Institute of Technology - 9 min walk
  • Lough Atalia - 17 min walk
  • Galway Shopping Center - 4 min drive
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Full Duck Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Harry's at Water Lane - 2 min drive
  • Mocha Beans - 17 min walk
  • JACK Pepperoni PIZZA - 16 min walk
  • GMIT canteen - 12 min walk

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

3-star family-friendly hotel
At The Connacht Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Ruebens Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Aerobics classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and conference space. In addition to a kids' club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 4 indoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and free newspapers
  • Bike parking, smoke-free property and 9 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All 358 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Russian

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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
  • Aerobics classes
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

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

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:30 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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

The property is closed between 22 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and from 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

This property is a registered Hotel within the meaning of the Irish Tourist Traffic Acts.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Connacht Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 Indoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at ?

As of 29 Mar 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 30 Mar 2023 start from €124.00, 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 The Connacht Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Connacht Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Connacht Hotel?

Check-in is from 3:30 PM - anytime.

What time is check-out at The Connacht Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Connacht Hotel located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology. Royal Tara China Visitor Center and Galway Greyhound Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Connacht Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, The Connacht Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Connacht Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 999 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 45%
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 999 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 37%
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 999 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 13%
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 999 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 4%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 999 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.5/10

Amenities

8.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.7/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lobby, and love the food at their restaurant. The pool was nice, you need a cap to swim in the pool. Rooms need to be updated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vici

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and safe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff!
Amazing staff! They are close to refurbishing some rooms and areas in the hotel that is needed, but the lobby is stunning, bar and dining room area great. 10/10 to the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good dining
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nev

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Good food. Large free car park. Leisure facilities. Lovely lounge area. - cramped, dated bedroom. No A/C, fridge/minibar/bottled water in room. Large hotel, can be a bit noisy late into the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A weekend in Galway
The front desk staff was very helpful Tip of the hat for "Lilly" The onsite gym is incredible Has everything The bar was lively short taxi ride to center of Galway Solid hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022