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The Dean Galway

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Eyre Square

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Super Room

Super Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mod Pod

Mod Pod

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Penthouse

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll find Eyre Square and Quay Street. The Fountain and Shop Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shop Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quay Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galway Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Dean Galway

4-star Art Deco hotel near Eyre Square
The Dean Galway offers its guests an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Dean Galway also features a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

This 4-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2022
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Dean Galway offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

The Dean Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 518 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

erin, SEATTLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dean is just fine - it’s well situated so those who enjoy a stroll can do so into the Galway city center with ease. The car park is about 1/3 mile away at a public car park but the price is just 12 euros a night and our car was safe and undisturbed. The hotel is trying to be very cool, but it does so at the risk of some common sense - we would have have used one shelf, or a wardrobe, or even more than three hangers on a rail in the room. All this would have been fine if it weren’t for the fact that this was by far the most expensive place we stayed on our 14 day trip through Ireland - it was a splurge and we stayed at some really nice spots where we got a bit more for our money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

Great staff but disappointing room

First of all the staff were brilliant and have no complaints about them. Also foyer and reception area were very cool. However.... we were in a mod pod room which was very small. It also backed onto the pool which is a jacuzzi and at 6 30am it was turned on and guests were using it from 7am This meant we were woken early with no chance of getting back to sleep. The rooms opposite looked directly into ours which meant no privacy unless we pulled the blind right down and the walls were so thin we could hear the people in the room next to us talking and even heard their vibrate. There are other rooms im the hotelwhich maybe better so avoid the mod pod pool room if possible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Timmary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNG MIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel. Decent size room. Loved the access to pool and sauna. Breakfast at Sophie was great. Friendly statfs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 night stay at The Dean was amazing. We landed at 5am but our check-in wasn’t until 3pm and the staff were extremely accommodating and were able to get us checked in around 11am (so thankful for that because we were exhausted from our flight). The rooms were spacious for 1-2 people. The decor and ambiance throughout the hotel was great. And it was a plus having Sofie’s on the rooftop with incredible food and views of the city. I wish there was onsite parking but there is a parking lot about 5 min walk from the hotel, so not a major issue if you’re renting a car. Overall, 10/10 experience and would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dean was a great spot to stay. Really convenient to the city parking (which they validate for a cheaper rate), downtown shops/restaurants, and the ferry. The room was very clean and comfortable. We didn’t have time to check out the pool or gym, but they looked awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

One of the best hotel experiences I've ever had

A really fantastic experience. The hotel is very modern with some incredible facilities and in a great location just 5 mins from Eyre Square. The gym is as good as a gym I've ever seen in a hotel. The staff there couldn't have been more helpful. Then the heated outdoor pool, sauna, steam room and plunge pools really set the place ahead of most other hotels. Really clean and convenient. The room was very small but had everything needed; a very comfortable bed, great shower and TV. It's quite like a modern hotel room in New York or even Tokyo; small but modern. I'll be massively recommending the hotel to everyone thinking of going to Galway and definitely will be back. Other hotels could learn a lot from the Dean's approach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mr B

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This would have been a slam dunk 5* review, but after forgetting something in our room on check out 'Baseball Hat'- we tried to contact the hotel but Emails sent into a black hole, no one got back to us and it was extremely disappointing. I wish the service was better because the rest of the place was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

Amazing

I loved the hotel, exactly as described . It was spotless, clever signage . All the staff were outstanding. Pool an gym set up were great. The rooftop restaurant was top notch. I slept so well there. Great mirror shower. Ask for extra coathanger s, as lack of storage was a thing. Treat yourself an stay there.
Terrific signage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay close to the center of Galway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicer places to stay in Galway. New hotel. New pub in the hotel to look like an old Irish pub. Staff was nice. Room was very nice. 10 minute walk to the main shopping areas. O’Connells pub is like a 6-7 minute walk. Very clean and felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, amazing gym and the top floor Sophie's restaurant and Cocktail Bar next to main floor is top notch. Great area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Loren

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No closets, rooms are cramped cause there is no where to put luggage. We had 3 rooms and both my son’s girlfriends had expensive make up and face wash products missing from their room. The door you have to pull it shut cause one of the doors was left open after housekeeping. The staff was quick to credit for missing items however, only after we left my other son ‘s girlfriend mentioned some expensive make up (foundation and 2 lipstick, plus hair pins) were gone. Since I’ve experienced these problems before I tend to lock my luggage every single day so I didn’t have anything missing. Other than that location is great, amenities like pool, sauna, steam room, gym are all great. The rooftop floor has a fabulous view and we spent a lot of time on both the upper and lower bar for cocktails Staff is very friendly however the biggest problem is of course items missing and cramped quarters for luggage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with family
Loud room from road, teenage kids not allowed in pool area - even at odd times - but great roof top restaurant and coffee bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic service and atmosphere; good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very small, but functional. Location close to town, handy. No car parking on site, & would be an uphill walk with bags from the designated pay car park, but we only had overnight bag, no issue - & it wasn’t raining! €12 for hotel discount parking. Didn’t eat in hotel, bar was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keely

The room had significant wear and tear. Cracked tiles on the wall and floor. I think this is ideal for the night but no longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lively decor, good location and great staff. wish we had a chance to use the pool but the bar and coffee shop were lovely. rooms are a little snug if you’ve got a lot of luggage and some towels were a bit beaten/threadbare, those were the only small drawbacks. would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025