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Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property

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An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a tiled floor, and overhead lighting.
A modern interior with a staircase, a flower cart, and a cart with jars.
A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to seated guests.
A hotel lobby with a grand piano, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ballybrit Lynch Roundabout, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Atlantic Technological University Galway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galway Race Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Galway Harbour
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape photo on the wall, and wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Double & Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk with a computer, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a pillow, a blanket, a chair, and a sign with text.

Executive King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk with a TV, and a small table with a lamp.

Deluxe Double & Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Clayton Hotel Galway

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 dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • 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 5 minutes from Galway Bay
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 vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clayton Hotel Galway. 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. Open select days.
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.

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
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free covered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 22 December 2026 to 27 December 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 22 December to 27 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Children's club
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna

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
  • 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
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.

Property class

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was of decent size and breakfast was excellent. We had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Siobhan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are the best part followed by easy parking and extremely comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect place to stay it was only one night, but would have been great for a much longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy beds and a friendly staff. Having parking included was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent and the staff all over are very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I is nicely located located in Galway and everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed just one night, perfect and easily accessible. Nice breakfast and decent gym
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Galway Clinic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family room, spacious with clean comfortable beds, asked and received a cot for our toddler at short notice and the staff were very friendly at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in reception was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was absolutely perfect and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional. Beds so comfortable. Food excellent. Pool nice .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room huge for family with corner balcony. Bathroom his & her sinks. Room spotless with good selection of complimentary tea/coffee, biscuits & water which was replenished. Small fridge in room. Breakfast was fantastic, great selection. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was outstanding
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic helpful staff great food options and fantastic rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt have breakfast,did have the fish and chips the fish was way too greasy not a fan at all but everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for a great price not far from the centre of Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Emmanuel Aboagye

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice Hotel , clean and comfortable beds , however some of the plugs in the room didn’t work , plugs where lose fittings, heating kept turning off which left the room cold. The food is excellent in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast , the staff are young and inexperienced, getting confused with orders and very slow !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Back Up

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quick check in, room was comfortable and clean and dinner service was quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025