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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

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

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Point of interest
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Located near Eyre Square, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers modern comfort and practical amenities. Guests can enjoy international dishes at the Grain & Grill Restaurant, dry cleaning services, and free newspapers. The hotel includes a gym, business center, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior King & Single room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Executive King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Deluxe Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Family Room 2 Adults & 2 Children

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Sandy Road, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University of Galway - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Eyre Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 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 kids' meals. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 crib

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

  • 1,399 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (41 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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

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

Hotel Pillo
Pillo Galway
Pillo Hotel
Pillo Hotel Galway
Maldron Hotel Sandy
Maldron Sandy Road Galway
Maldron Sandy
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway formerly Pillo Hotel Galway
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Frequently asked questions

Is Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out 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. 486 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Cayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best hotel we stayed at during our vacation in Ireland!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free and easy parking. Good location. Large comfortable rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful, accommodating early checkout with breakfast to-go.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short drive to quay street. We selected this hotel because it was close to restaurants and shops, while having air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accessible. However, having two Maldron hotels in Galway makes it very confusing. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for basic services and access to downtown Galway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

8/10 Good

Howard and Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel room with large bathroom. Walking distance from the heart of Galway. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had on-site parking so that was nice. Unfortunately, its not really walkable to the downtown area. You'll need to drive. The room was nice and fairly large.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not a bad walk and staff were great. Restaurant was better than we expected. Easy parking. Rooms a little dated and too dark. Internet access was fine. Not anything right nearby too see or for eating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the rooms were clean and spacious so no complaints there. The area is close enough to walk to the main city centre but it does require wallking up a hill. And the staff wasn’t very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very comfortable stay at this hotel. The staff responded promptly to every question.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stéphane

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service. Very friendly and helpful staff. Particularly Jordan, who went out of her way to help us plan the rest of our stay in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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