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Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Point of interest
Serves lunch and dinner
A modern interior with a staircase, a flower cart, and a cart with jars.
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

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, Shop Street
    ‪9 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
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double & Single Room

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

Deluxe Double & Single Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout 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 bed, two chairs, a desk with a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Executive King Suite

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galway

At Clayton Hotel Galway you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Galway Race Course and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Galway Bay. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Tribes Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enclosure Bar and Bistro is the hotel's own gastropub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna. 6297 square feet (585 square metres) of event facilities include 12 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Doughiska hotel include Shop Street and Galway Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Galway Race Course - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shop Street - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Eyre Square - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Galway Harbour - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Athenry Station - 12 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Galway Plate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Franklins Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪China Court - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Clayton Hotel Galway

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.

  • 195 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 6297 sq ft of conference space
  • 585 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Clayton Galway
Clayton Galway Hotel
Clayton Hotel
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Galway Clayton
Galway Clayton Hotel
Galway Hotel Clayton
Hotel Clayton
Hotel Clayton Galway
Clayton Hotel Ballybrit
Clayton Hotel Galway Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Clayton Hotel Galway offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Galway?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Galway on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$334, including 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 parking available at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Yep, Clayton Hotel Galway has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Clayton Hotel Galway?

The closest beach to Clayton Hotel Galway is Grattan Beach (6 km).

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have a pool?

Clayton Hotel Galway has an indoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Clayton Hotel Galway family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Clayton Hotel Galway is a hit with families.

Does Clayton Hotel Galway serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clayton Hotel Galway?

No, Clayton Hotel Galway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 22 until December 27.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clayton Hotel Galway?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Clayton Hotel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

Chris

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

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

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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6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Room OK, bathroom bit dated. Bar / Restaurant not great. Food ok - Chicken Pasta dish was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Emmanuel Aboagye

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, lovely staff. had issue with air conditioning and couldn't have being nicer despite being very busy would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Room was ok but for deluxe it wasn’t great just ok. I have stayed here loads of times and normally I get a very good room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable stay. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and well located away from the jam city center
Stayed 2 nights 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
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Quiet rooms and a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower temperature hot and cold Eggs from buffet nearly put me off the idea of food. But that was cold in minutes any way
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff everywhere in hotel were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Clean and comfortable room. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful. Rooms were clean, lobby bar and restaurant were really nice, food was good, lots of parking available. Great stay for my family of 2 adults and 2 kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025