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The Westwood

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a coffee shop/cafe, near Quay Street

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Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Courtyard
Reception hall
Exterior
Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91 R7XN
  • University of Galway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Galway

At The Westwood you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of University of Galway and Music for Galway Limited. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Dangan Upper guest house include Quay Street and Eyre Square.
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What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Friars - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪DERI Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Westwood

Guesthouse with a coffee shop/cafe, near Quay Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at The Westwood. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Galway guest house is smoke free.

  • 394 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Westwood offers 394 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Galway guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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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
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 6 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Guesthouse
The Westwood Guesthouse Galway

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Westwood?

The Westwood offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Westwood?

Yep, The Westwood has an uncovered self car park for EUR 6 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Westwood?

The closest beach to The Westwood is Grattan Beach (3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Westwood?

No, The Westwood does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Westwood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Westwood?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, well-equipped, and clean. I liked the on-site laundry facilities. The downside was that on-site parking was limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness

Uni accommodation: you get what you pay for

The room was next to a busy main road with no double glazing. Roadworks at night until 3am, asked to move room but was resisted. Furnishings cheap and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible stay at Westwood Galway

The staff would not move us from our room, the room was dirty, stains on the sheets, and holes in the towel. Staff refused to provide refund upon checking out early. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jun Kyeoung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit far way from the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've never had such kind and friendly service in a hotel before. Esther, Ellen, Eric and really all the staff at reception desk were amazing. There are fancier places to stay, but this was clean and I've never had friendlier service. The service in the convenience store next door was a little less friendly and impersonal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The services available were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
this is a college dorm. my bad review is mostly in regards to the Expedia listing and it trying to make it seem like a hotel. the staff was very nice but I feel the listing is inaccurate. My wife and I are in our 30s and celebrating our anniversary in Ireland and staying at a college dorm room was probably the least romantic thing lolol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These rooms are university dorms, I believe, but if you’re popping into Galway for a day or two during the summer, they’re comfortable and well kept. Staff are friendly and attentive. Parking may be an issue if you’re driving but there’s a free lot that’s maybe a five minute walk from the hotel you can use. You’re definitely away from the town centre, but we drove in so that’s no problem. Grab an Uber and it’ll probably be something like €10 to get you downtown, not bad at all. Overall, a pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were extremely helpful and the kitchen was very clean with lots of instructions on how to use the oven etc. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Property was very clean and friendly, nice and quiet. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room faced busy street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
*****NOT a HOTEL******** Please read the listing very carefully, this is not a hotel. To be fair, it never says it is a hotel, but if you're using an app, you sort of expect a hotel. This is student housing (dorms) rented out during the non-school time. It was clean and quiet. Not very spacious. You have a private bedroom and bathroom. There are common areas you also have access to. There is no AC. Bathroom and bedroom are very, very small.It suited our needs very well, but it wasn't a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ALIZA

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

Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with nice service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michael Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to have access to the amenities: study room, pool room, laundry room, kitchen, and spar next door. Our room faced a narrow alleyway between two residential buildings and was near the main entrance to the complex. The sound of people coming back from parties at all hours of the night was amplified by the tunnel effect and we were wakened up every night of our week-long stay. Try to ask for a room outside of that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with good dining options, within walking distance of many places!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great option for those who travel light. The bus to the center was reliable and inexpensive. Nice communal spaces to eat , work and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and rooms were excellent value. The location is about a 20-25 minute walk from the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The complex is awesome, very close to the city centre. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Akim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a hotel at all - misleading

This place is not a hotel, it's some kind of student housing, in good condition but very tight rooms, no room cleaning, no restaurant and except for a convenient store on its premises, no restaurants nearby at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022