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The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 4 indoor pools and a 24-hour health club

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Relax in our spacious lobby with a round table and comfortable seating, surrounded by lush vertical gardens and natural light.
Swimmers can enjoy the hotel's large indoor pool surrounded by a decorative deck and columns.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn, with picnic tables and benches under shaded umbrellas.
Situated in a well-maintained parking area, this hotel offers a contemporary design with a glass facade.
Enjoy a warm dining experience with a long table and comfortable seating for six.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Dublin Road, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Shop Street - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Galway - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wylde - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harry's at Water Lane - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Eyre Square
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Connacht Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Ruebens Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to conference space, 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 supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, 9 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 358 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and electric kettles

Languages

English, German, Russian

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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ruebens Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 4 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 22 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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

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.

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 start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Connacht Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Connacht Hotel located?

Located in Ballybaan Beg, this family-friendly Galway hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and Bon Secours Hospital Galway. Atlantic Technological University Galway and Galway Greyhound Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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The Connacht Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Lovely hotel…great for families
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ksenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good hotel. We enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lovely dining option. Best part of our stay was the Magician at dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with wonderful kid friendly rooms. They had a kids club which my 7 year old enjoyed a lot. Restaurant was also amazing with a fancy afternoon tea service too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge hotel full of Irish families and parties — fun to see. Our kids loved the family room and of course the hotel breakfast buffet and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gym was great and parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel removed from downtown area. You need to cab it to restaurants and pubs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an expansive property that had lots of luxurious amenities. The workers were polite, the bed was comfortable, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet. It was easy to hop on a bus into town and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Busy place good location No air conditioning Friendly staff Laundry available ( long walk)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Palmer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay. Restaurant was good and had live music. Beds were comfortable. Pool and Gym were impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff was great. The reception desk staff was awesome and accommodating. They have smaller personal refrigerator that can be used for a milk jug if youre traveling with babies. The staff at the bar was really friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Rachel was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Will stay again

Busy hotel friendly staff good value .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine

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

Would stay again, great stay

Great family stay. Hotel was spotless and the room was great. Swimming pool is huge and the kids loved it. We had lunch here one day too and everyone enjoyed the food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

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

Great family hotel.

Great hotel. Great location. Comfortable and clean. Great for a family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with some decent on site dining options and a cafe. The room was perfect for our five person family. You could technically walk to downtown Galway, but it’s just far enough out to justify a drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place for a family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice enough. It says it focuses on families, but the pool closes to chiodren under 17 at 7pm. We tood the front desk that after dinner we were heading there, they did not tell us it closed at 7 for our kids. Also, bring your own swim cap or buy one from them for 3 Euros a piece, or you cant swim. Breakfast was decent. Not a hard pass, but not really the best option for families
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was good and check in was pretty quick since I’d already paid online. Parking was easy to get a spot and was free of charge. The room was quite warm, but given that the weather had been very hot it’s understandable. However I’d say it would be a good idea to leave the windows open to help with airflow. There wasn’t a guest booklet or any info in the room we were in so procedures for swimming or the fitness suite etc weren’t readily available. The pool area was grand and a good size. The requirement to wear and/or purchase a swim cap was a bit odd as I’ve never seen that at any other hotel I’ve stayed at. We didn’t eat breakfast as it was rather dear at £20 per person on top of the price of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025