The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Quay Street

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Lobby
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Bar (on property)
4 indoor pools

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service

Explore the area

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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Galway Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Room

  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Classic Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Galway

Ballybaan Beg stay.A stay at this Ballybaan Beg hotel places you steps from Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and within a 5-minute walk of Bon Secours Hospital Galway. Also, Atlantic Technological University Galway is within half a mile (1 km) and Galway Greyhound Stadium is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Shop Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Galway - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

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
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Quay Street
The Connacht Hotel offers its guests 4 indoor swimming pools, a 24-hour health club, a sauna, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 9 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly The Connacht Hotel. Self parking is free.

  • 358 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Connacht Hotel offers 358 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

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)

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 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

Maya, Portland

Travelled with family
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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is very family centered with a kids activity center and large. Rooms vary in conditions depending on if they are in the refurbished part. A bit disappointed in the condition of our room and the fact that it didn’t have air conditioning. There is constant activity in the bar area at the front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shreya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and close to transit for downtown Galway. They have renovated rooms on the first floor that they post on their website, but most of the rooms are outdated and not the renovated, new rooms pictured. You would have to pay a premium for those rooms. It felt a little dishonest, and that’s why I give it 3/5 stars. We did experience a plumbing issue, and we were able to be accommodated. They were quick to help and very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Newark

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

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

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Clean, beds very comfortable.food is good. Only issue I have is rwhen we got to the hotel we were told our
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and needed renovation at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Eimear

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Charged twice at check in. Bunk bed was so noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall stay was OK. The hotel was clean. Staff was friendly. The only issues I had was the rooms were dated. By that I mean, nothing seemed up-to-date/modern and the bathtub/shower seemed to very cheap and was very slippery and did not have an anti skid mat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Palmer

Travelled with family
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

Sean

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

Highly recommend

Nice hotel, very modern recently refurbished, lovely bar and food, room was clean, had aircon, travelling with baby-had cot set up without us asking, would go again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025