The Connacht Hotel is located close to Lough Atalia, 1.5 miles from the city center. It features a leisure center with a 20-yard pool, spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Rooms at The Connacht are bright and modern in design and feature free internet access, a daily newspaper and an in room safe. They also include a hairdryer, ironing station and tea/coffee-making facilities. Breakfast and dinner is served in Reubens Restaurant, which has a warm and friendly atmosphere. Bar Solo offers a bright and spacious area that is perfect for mid-morning tea and scones, lunch or an evening snack with regular live music. Active Leisure & Fitness offers a sauna, steam room, hot tub and a gym. There is a bus stop outside of the hotel with regular services to the city center. Greyhound Stadium and Connacht Rugby are 0.7 mi away and Galway Racecourse is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
and
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Conor
    Ireland Ireland
    Leisure facilities were very good as well as the breakfast
  • Hannah
    Ireland Ireland
    Location great bus stop across from hotel so easy access to city
  • Sinead
    Ireland Ireland
    The connaught hotel was spectacular from start to finish you couldn't fault it even if you tried.
  • Jaye
    United States of America United States of America
    Spent a month in the apartments here :) We loved the on-site cafe and plant hallway to sit in. The beds and bedding was so comfy… add the blackout curtains and we all had a lovely sleep. The amount of space in the apartment! And the kitchen was...
  • Daina
    United States of America United States of America
    Very large clean and modern hotel. The family room with the bunk beds is small but the beds were very comfortable and our family slept well. The pool is on a workout facility that is attached. We had a long walk inside the building to find it....
  • Jarlath
    Ireland Ireland
    Super room, large bar and restaurant, excellent staff, lovely atmosphere. I always stay here when in Galway.
  • Liva
    Ireland Ireland
    The hotel was exceptional, the food was amazing and the staff were so helpful and genuine , definitely worth the stay and can’t wait to be back again
  • Isabel
    Canada Canada
    It felt like walking into a really clean airport/mall but in the best way possible - almost like a mini-resort. Would definitely recommend to people wanting to stay near galway.
  • Alicia
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful, large bar and restaurant. Lovely entertainment. Great family room with lots of space.
  • Carol
    United States of America United States of America
    what a delightful treasure to find! this b&b is being lovingly redone by its new owner, Kath. It is fresh and bright with lots of added touches such as the instant hot water, the heated towel rack. Very well done. Breakfast was a treat in the...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Rubens
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Local • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Connacht Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Russian

House rules
The Connacht Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the card used to make the booking must be present upon arrival along with a matching photo ID. Guests may be denied access if they fail to provide these documents.

For group bookings of 3 and more rooms special terms and conditions apply.

Check-in is from 15:30. The property cannot facilitate early check-in during peak season.

The apartments & Connacht Cruiser are serviced by our Accommodations team for guests staying over 5 nights only. They will be serviced twice a week for long stay guests over 7 nights.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Connacht Hotel

  • The Connacht Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Game room
    • Kids' club
    • Solarium
    • Evening entertainment
    • Steam room
    • Personal trainer
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Live music/Performance
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Fitness classes
  • The nearest beach is 3,100 feet from The Connacht Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Connacht Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Connacht Hotel on this page.

  • Check-in at The Connacht Hotel is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at The Connacht Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Quad
    • Apartment
    • Suite
    • Trailer
  • Guests staying at The Connacht Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • The Connacht Hotel is 1.2 miles from the center of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Connacht Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Rubens
  • Yes, The Connacht Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.