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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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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Exterior
4 indoor pools
BBQ/picnic area
The Connacht Hotel offers relaxation and entertainment with four indoor pools, a sauna, and a steam room. Guests can enjoy the garden terrace or have fun in the arcade/game room. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the overall experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬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)
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a living plant wall
  • 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

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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 cable/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. 512 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 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

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay, clean rooms, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Connacht Hotel was excellent! Everything was great — from the warm and friendly staff to the comfortable rooms and overall atmosphere. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend It!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyniso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel with a good restaurant. It was a good place to stop for a night rest during our trip to Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, great facilities and staff / team members. Enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big hotel with pool, parking, restaurant near old town. Clean and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very comfortable and clean. The food was reasonably priced and quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice. The facility is huge. The restaurant is great and has great dinner options. The breakfast buffet is also really nice. The rooms seem clean and well stocked. We did not have AC but the windows could open which made for a good nights sleep!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding area was not lively but it was an easy 30 minute walk into the dining.pub area. Hotel was comfortable, good breakfast. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Room was in old part of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel that kept all the balls in the air during a crazy week in Galway (end of arts festival, start of Galway Races). As large hotels go it was remarkably personable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at The Connacht Hotel were absolutely amazing, making our stay truly wonderful. Their exceptional service and warm hospitality made all the difference.
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

TAKASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elegant and lively entrance made me feel excited upon arrival. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a nice hotel, however it was under construction while we were there and weren’t told it would be. The rooms also did not have air conditioning and had horrible ventilation so it got extremely hot in them, even with the windows opened. Maybe after renovations it will be a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Large but quiet

A quick drive into the city from this hotel, we liked its location. Very quiet, fabulous bathroom, huge bed, nice staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property was exceptional. They let us leave our luggage after we checked out so we didn't have to haul it around the city until our train left.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, clean hotel.. staff friendly and obliging.. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

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