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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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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
The current price is AED 429
AED 487 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Family Room with Bunk Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Family Suite

  • Sleeps 5

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Guest Room

  • Sleeps 6

Twin One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Dublin Road, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bon Secours Hospital Galway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 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)
  • 9 meeting rooms, a living plant wall, and bicycle parking
  • 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?

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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Reviews

The Connacht Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, had an overnight stay only, I would come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Jose

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

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place, top quality gym and pool too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nicely maintained and the restaurant had good quality food. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gym swimming pool and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very busy hotel but the staff was wonderful at checkin.

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, a little loud at night with the bands right by check in, but it was a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good dining
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Short family break

Hotel was bright and clean, family room was perfect! Breakfast was good - would be good to offer pancakes for younger children as they found it hard to find something - good for adults Location is excellent and near bus stops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel that is only a 10 min drive to car parks near Latin quarter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live bands and kids club
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price, fun 60s resort style interiors with a lively bar. Was nice for a short stay right outside of downtown Galway! Only wished there were a fan in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Frank

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

8/10 Good

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Surprising Contrast

Lobby area is beautiful. Looks to be newly remodeled, very clean, and well lit. The rooms however, are a stark contrast. Dark, flat/uncomfortable pillows, and rather dated rooms. Fine for a one night crash, like our group did, but not sure I'd want to stay much longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025