Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property

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Indoor wedding
Indoor pool
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ballybrit Lynch Roundabout, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Galway Race Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double & Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 adults & 3 children

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Clayton Hotel Galway

Hotel with free parking, near Galway Race Course
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Clayton Hotel Galway offers 195 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Clayton Hotel Galway. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Galway Race Course. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a free children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Galway Race Course and 6 minutes from Shop Street
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Clayton Hotel Galway offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and 12 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 6297 square feet (585 square metres) and includes conference space. A complimentary children's club, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Clayton Hotel Galway. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Tribes Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Enclosure Bar and Bistro – This gastropub serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Red Bean Roastery – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Enclosure Bar and Bistro
  • Red Bean Roastery
  • The Tribes Restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 6,297 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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: from approximately EUR 16.0 for adults and from EUR 8.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Clayton Hotel Galway offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

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Clayton Hotel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

IMELDA

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doa

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

Highly recommend

The hotel is beautiful and modern. The room is very spacious and comfortable. Plenty of large windows for natural light. The breakfast was perfect as well. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Smit

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was spacious, clean and well stocked. The space seemed dated but everything worked well. We were not able to turn the temperature down below 19c which was on the warm side for us. Staff were lovely and the in hotel restaurant was decent, some lower priced options would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Menka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great family stay

We stayed in the family room which we thought was very nice and spacious. The ev charger in the hotel was also great to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking in basement was ok but park near the doors in basement could smell human
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the gym and pool and restaurant. Excellent dining. One small item not so good was the bathroom lights, no light for the mirror so was hard to see when shaving or putting makeup on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P

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

Good Hotel

A really decent hotel with close to the city. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for visiting Galway if you have a car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Quiet rooms and a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chantel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am very impressed with this hotel ! My room was spacious and spotlessly clean. The staff throughout this hotel are exceptionally helpful and pleasant which gives practical expression to the concept of "Irish Hospitality." Nathan and Lorraine are outstanding breakfast hosts! Lorraine is very attentive to the requirements of every guest during the breakfast service. She is proactive and should be commended for the value she brings to the business of the hotel. Shanna and Mia provide prompt and obliging service in the Bistro which makes the dining experience most enjoyable. Zeo provides exemplary room service. The receptionist who greeted me on arrival provided an unbeatable welcome! It would be nice if the check in time could be amended to 3pm instead of 4pm which is customary in most hotels. I have never stayed at a Clayton Hotel before but based on this experience, I shall be considering staying in their UK hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Great continental breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot and noisy, don't bother
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great facilities for kids with the swimming pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Stains everywhere, Disappointing.

Stains everywhere: On the bedding, chairs in room, all over the carpet and walls. Curtains falling off. Mattresses literally hard as rocks. Fan in bathroom broken, steamed up whole room after a shower. Never stayed in a hotel with stains everywhere. The room we were given wasn’t what was pictured on website, not the hotels fault though. Thought the bedroom/sitting area were separate and for the money they should have been. Would have booked elsewhere much nicer for the price. Won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025