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The Connacht Hotel

Property class: 3

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At The Connacht Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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 bar and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 506
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep

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A hotel room with two beds, a green chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with sheer curtains, a blue teepee with animal prints, and a teddy bear.

Superior Quadruple Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

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
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with a desk, a mirror, and toys on the shelves.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table with wine glasses.

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a large bed with a patterned bedspread, a desk with a remote control, a lamp, and a small table with a book.

Family Room

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

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a teddy bear.

Classic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ballybaan Beg, a neighborhood in Galway, is home to The Connacht Hotel. Town Hall Theatre and Galway City Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galway Shopping Center and Shop Street. Traveling with kids? Consider Planet Entertainment Centre and Millennium Children's Park and Playground. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like golfing. Visit our Galway travel guide
Map
Dublin Road, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • A modern sculpture with water jets in a public square, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Eyre Square
    7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A street with various shops, including a sweater store and a clothing store.
    Shop Street
    8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lough Atalia
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Atlantic Technological University Galway
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station
    11 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tigh Cóilí
    5 min drive
  • The Dough Bros
    5 min drive
  • Taaffes
    5 min drive
  • The Kings Head
    5 min drive
  • Supermac's
    5 min drive

About this property

The Connacht Hotel

  • Family-friendly hotel near Eyre Square
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services 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 bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • 2 indoor pools and a children's pool
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • Bicycle parking, barbecue grills, and ATM/banking services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 349 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

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

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
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Connacht Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Connacht Hotel?

As of 20 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Connacht Hotel on 31 August 2026 start from AED 506, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. Lough Atalia and Atlantic Technological University Galway are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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