The Connacht Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$134
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

Explore the area

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Dublin Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Secours Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

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

Superior Quadruple Room

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

Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite

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

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room

  • 495 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room with Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room

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

Double Room

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

Classic Triple Room

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 6

Twin One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Connacht Hotel

3-star hotel in Ballybaan Beg
Along with 4 indoor pools, this hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

4 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Connacht Hotel features 4 indoor swimming pools, a 24-hour health club, a sauna, and a children's pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

9 meeting rooms are available. This family-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ruebens Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 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

kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
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

Christopher

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

Very friendly and welcoming

The hotel is very large and has an excellent bar, lounge area and very nice rooms. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Convenient bus service to get to the city centre and although it is walkable (i went down by the lough) there is a bus stop nearby for service to the city and to the racecourse
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Excellent modern hotel in Galway

This is a really wonderful, up to date and modern hotel in Galway City. It was very easy to get a taxi from the Galway train station to drop us off at this hotel. Our room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. We also appreciate this hotel is attached to a fitness center with an absolutely beautiful aquatic Center with hot tub, steam room and dry sauna. The showers are absolutely spectacular in the brand new locker rooms. They have a beautiful full service dining room restaurant as well as a grab-and-go fresh made coffee shop. The lobby is modern and up-to-date and all of the staff at this hotel were friendly and helpful. We definitely will stay here again.
Beautiful restaurant
Plenty of seating in the restaurant
Modern front desk and lobby
Beautiful decor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

6/10 Okay

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a stay

Overall a nice experience but breakfast service is a bit laboured and chaotic even though it’s self-service apart from getting your own Tea and Coffee. They put a big emphasis on Green which is great. In our room there was some chipped paintwork and a few other cosmetic touch ups required. The gym is excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was ok, not extremely clean. Not very friendly help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassius

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyniso, Vienna

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff and service were great. Location did not exactly provide for a convenient “easy to get around town” and explore, which meant driving everywhere. Bed was uncomfortable and bathroom’s exhaust fan worked poorly as we had to leave door open when showering and wait a few minutes after so the condensation could evaporate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Joy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Washington

Traveled with family
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

Ross

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Good food. comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

Nice with family

This place is well maintained. The breakfast was great with lots of options. My only complaint was that the pillows were either too fluffy or too hard. Staff was friendly, would stay here again. If you're looking for walking distance to the main part of town, this isn't for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pravin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very mid grade hotel compared to North American standards. Room dated. Pool has strange rules. No kids after 7:30 pm, yes it is listed on their website but no mention on check in. I asked about the pool and had a child (11) standing beside me at check in. Disappointed we couldn't use the pool, it was the reason we chose this hotel. Breakfast was good...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had a horrible smell and the TV did not work. Rooms seemed a bit dated in comparison to the rest of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025