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Clybaun Hotel Galway

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Clybaun Hotel Galway is minutes from Silver Strand beach and the National Aquarium. Book a massage or join a Pilates class before breakfast at the restaurant. The property features an indoor pool and a children's pool, with staff consistently earning guest praise.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, Galway, Galway, H91 F62V

What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Galway - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Quay Street - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Eyre Square - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 14 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oslo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪ground & co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Clybaun Hotel Galway

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Leisureland
Located close to Silver Strand and National Aquarium of Galway, Clybaun Hotel Galway provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the Pilates and fitness classes at this hotel. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and meeting rooms
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, free newspapers, and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 17.50 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • 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

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 27 to January 2:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17.50 for adults and EUR 9.00 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 8 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and fitness facility with adult supervision

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

Clybaun
Clybaun Galway
Clybaun Hotel
Hotel Clybaun
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Clybaun Hotel Knocknacarra
Clybaun Hotel Galway
Clybaun Hotel
Clybaun Hotel Galway Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Clybaun Hotel Galway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–8 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 27 to January 2.

Is Clybaun Hotel Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Clybaun Hotel Galway?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clybaun Hotel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clybaun Hotel Galway?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Clybaun Hotel Galway located?

This family-friendly Galway hotel is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Leisureland, University Hospital Galway and National Aquarium of Galway. Silver Strand and Galway City Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Clybaun Hotel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 831 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 831 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 831 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 831 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 831 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't have enough time to explore Galway but enjoyed our stay here. The reception staff was very friendly and handed me a nice free drink that was much appreciated (and needed). The room was very modern and clean with a comfortable bed and good TV. Parking is convenient and right next to the hotel. In a nice section of town and convenient to coffee shops and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, nice pool area and clean. Perfect for family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for spend weekend in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Good parking on site, great service, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely atmosphere in the lobby area, but would suggest a play area for children and also re-configure the changing room for women/children as flight of stairs is difficult to manage to/from the swimming pool and same also need to get through the gym area before/after swim which brings up a safety and privacy issue!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JODY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean. Staff was friendly. Pillows were flat and water pressure was not strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a brilliant location and and the staff are the nicest friendly and helpful people I have ever met
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a modern and friendly hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, very spacious, clean and modern. All requests were met. Great breakfast and beautiful courtyard gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic 2 days here with the family,staff very friendly and accommodating will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I waited some time before making this review. Our stay boarded on the miserable. Rooms so hot with no ventilation that you cannot sleep. The dining room: while the staff were pleasant and courteous, the meals were simply not good. We spoke to the front desk numerous times about our room and the issues. Instead of rectifying anything, they tried to book us in for an additional night in the same awful room. I do not make it a point to disparage anyone; but, our experience was so disappointing that I would have wanted to read an accurate review before considering booking this establishment. I wish you a better stay than we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Staff & service
Overall it was good nut a bit far out from Galway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Good selection for Continental breakfast. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, friendly and very helpful staff. Spacious and very comfortable room. Excellent breakfast options available. Overall, all we needed to make our four night stay (could have been longer) particularly enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. Our shower was a little wonky, but I have had worse showers in Ireland
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms, great location, good for families. Our only issue was bathrooms could use update and had some plumbing and water pressure issues
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend break in Galway. Great hotel but well out of the city. Everything about it was first class
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Continental breakfast could have more options on bread/cheese/salami. But Irish breakfast was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and friendly helpful staff. Only reason I gave a 4 not 5 star review was the building work that started at 8am right outside our hotel window - and we were not told/warned there was any building work going on at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐

We stayed for one night in a family, it was spacious, clean and comfortable. We had a drink in the lounge with family members the evening we arrived. The staff were friendly and the decor was very nice. It was good value. My only gripe is that we were late for the breakfast we paid extra for when we arrived, so I asked the receptionist if she could do anything for us and we would have our lunch there. She said yes she would refund our breakfast but never did.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fabulous, staff were friendly. Food in bistro not great, and the room was noisy like there was a dryer or something going but very happy all the same with a of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Family trip

Hotel lesuire area was great hot tub great, gym fantastic! I found the hotel restaurant very expensive considering the price of the hotel per night, i enjoyed my experience there, but found.it quite expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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