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The Ardilaun Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Quay Street

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The Ardilaun Hotel, near the bay, offers a tranquil garden setting with a coffee shop for morning refreshments. Relax in the sauna and steam room, dine at two restaurants with outdoor options, and enjoy amenities like WiFi, an indoor pool, and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double and single bedded room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Taylors Hill, Galway, Galway, H91 H29F

What's nearby

  • University Hospital Galway - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University of Galway - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Quay Street - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Shop Street - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Eyre Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ground & co - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Ardilaun Hotel

Upscale hotel near Quay Street
At The Ardilaun Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the gym; The Ardilaun Hotel also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and a porter/bellhop
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, 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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Camilaun Restaurant
  • The Ardilaun Bistro

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1840
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 22 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 18 for adults and EUR 9.50 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Ardilaun
Ardilaun Galway
Ardilaun Hotel
Ardilaun Hotel Galway
The Ardilaun Hotel Hotel
The Ardilaun Hotel Galway
The Ardilaun Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ardilaun Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Ardilaun Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ardilaun Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ardilaun Hotel?

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 The Ardilaun Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Ardilaun Hotel located?

Located in Tievegarriff, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pearse Stadium and Quay Street. Caesar's Palace and Leisureland are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Ardilaun Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 587 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MADISON

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place, great pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice hotel. Good location. Easy walk to the main area of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 3 of us stayed here for 1 night. We needed to visited a few places in town and the receptionist Rebecca was excellent and rang the taxi rank and mentioned all our destination's and made it so easy for us, we also dined in the bar and it was so tasty, room 401 was spacious and the staff. We’re so kind even at breakfast. would stay here again 100%, felt like a home from home, when back to Galway - Angela 🌻
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was clean and quiet but a bit tired. Bed was comfortable and it was a nice walk into the centre of Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too old and shabby in the rooms, carpet stains , would need a remodel and staff training management very hands off didnt care
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Galway

Very nice people, clean rooms, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel with good selection of food and drinks . Plenty of room in the common areas for kids . Great breakfast Would recommend this hotel highly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Excellent service, breakfast, and dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay friendly helpfull staff room fine food inbistro good breakfast excellent including service. Nice bar with good athmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, restaurant and bar. Leasure center ok. Be nice to have a shuttle in to city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Staff & service

Nice stay, but

Staff great, noisy both nights due to weddings, shower not hot. Good food in restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to walk downtown, easy enough to take a taxi if your lazy. The pool was a welcome relaxation for myself as well as my toddler, breakfast was worth it in my opinion and the rooms were spacious and welcoming !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome. Everyone is so nice. The garden was a nice view to see every morning and walk around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night hotel stay.

My 1 night stay at The Ardilaun Hotel was very good. Although my check-in was slightly delayed, my room was well sanatised with complimentary water supplied. The breakfast was excellent. Overall I would rate this hotel very highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was adequate but very clean. Easy access the the parking garage made getting in and out a breeze. Getting into town requires a short taxi ride. The staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They do not have king beds only queens they call kings and you have to wear a bathing cap to be able to swim in the pool. Other than that we had a good stay enjoying breakfast and a nice long walk into the heart of Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Staff very lovely and genuine. Really nice bunch. They seem short staffed and run off their feet. Hotel was rather tired and dusty in places. Room looked out on a dirty roof where all the a/c units were. Food was ok. Gym was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand Old Dame

This is a quaint old fashioned hotel with lovely bones. You could imagine some international group investing hugely into the fabric that covers those bones. If it happens, I hope they don't destroy it! The location is brilliant, settling near town in a lovely district of Galway. The breakfast is a steal at €10. The rooms need a refresh but they are grand. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
A little farther out of Galway than I realized when booking. There was some kind of teenagers party going on that evening. When my husband and I stopped by the bar for a nightcap, the staff ignored us for a good 15 minutes. When we went up to bed we were awoken numerous times by teens running up and down the halls banging and screaming at the doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice for our short stay in Galway. Considering the price, I expected slightly better quality of the overall cleanliness and food. Their dinner was extremely disappointing and breakfast was subpar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff very helpful. Good location, very comfortable room, nice relaxed atmosphere in the public areas.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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