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Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Galway Race Course

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Lobby
Point of interest
Indoor wedding
Point of interest
Indoor pool

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 Clinic Private Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Merlin Park Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double & Single Room

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

Deluxe Double & Single Room

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

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

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room, 2 adults & 3 children

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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

Executive King Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Galway

Doughiska stay.With a stay at this Doughiska hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Galway Race Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Shop Street. Galway Harbour and Galway Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Galway Race Course - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Merlin Woods Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tribes Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack Jordans - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Galway

4-star hotel near Galway Race Course
Clayton Hotel Galway offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center and 12 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 6297 square feet (585 square meters) 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.

  • 195 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 6297 sq ft of conference space
  • 585 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clayton Hotel Galway offers 195 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property 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: approximately EUR 16.0 for adults and 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

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 each 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

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Galway Clayton
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Clayton Hotel Ballybrit
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clayton Hotel Galway to the airport?

Clayton Hotel Galway is 55.2 mi (57-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Galway on Dec 1, 2025 start from $112.05, 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.

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have an airport shuttle?

Clayton Hotel Galway offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 125 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Clayton Hotel Galway to the beach?

This hotel is 4.7 mi (20-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 6.2 mi (23-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Clayton Hotel Galway offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Clayton Hotel Galway, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16.0 for adults and EUR 8.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clayton Hotel Galway?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (10-min drive) and Claudes Casino (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Clayton Hotel Galway?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have a pool?

Clayton Hotel Galway features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Clayton Hotel Galway to downtown Galway?

Clayton Hotel Galway is 2.9 mi away from Galway.

Reviews

Clayton Hotel Galway Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice modern hotel. Helpful staff at reception and in the bistro
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Our toilet didn’t flush properly. Took 3 or 4 times to properly flush. Reported this and maintenance man said it was “normal”. I have never experienced a toilet like this, being described as normal. I had overheard another guest commenting about their toilet not working either. I also think there should be heated towel rails. We had to get our towels changed every day, as they were still damp the next day, when we were having a shower. This would certainly help the environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eamonn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t get a room above the main road
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

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

A tale of two halves

I've been coming to Galway regularly for over 10 years, and at the beginning stayed in the Clayton quite often. First the good, which is that the rooms on the top floor are some of the nicest available, the seated area, large bath and walk-in shower, good bed, great housekeeping, all highly recommended. Some very minor maintenance issues, like Sky remote not working, shower door scraping on tiles, etc., but still fine for me. However, I gave the restaurant one of the worst reviews I have ever given all those years ago, and I was apprehensive when, having worked late, I decided to give it another go. There was only one other couple in there when I entered at 7:30 pm, which is never a good sign. I thought I would order something safe, so chicken wings and loaded fries, with Eton mess to follow. It was quite underwhelming (as is customary with almost all hotel food in Ireland), and I was reaquainted with it in the most unpleasant way at 2:00 am. I implore you to eat out, there are so many great places to choose from in the town. Sorry to everyone who doesn't work in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roisin

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

A lovely hotel but visited at a very busy time

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy, good location about 20 mins to town on bus. The bus stop is right out front of hotel making transportation easy. The rooms were spacious and worked well for our family of 4. Hotel was very clean, restaurant down stairs was good. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Worcester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a lovely 3 night stay recently. An excellent breakfast buffet was included with our reservation and the hotel offers a wonderful restaurant/bar for dinner. All staff was attentive and informative. Just an fyi that sometimes, the toilet didn't flush well. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai Hung

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

Excellent

Excellent room and facilities. Definitely will come again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

4/10 Poor

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are getting a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jane, Worcester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable rooms. Excellent bar menu. Breakfast was our favorite amenity!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were fantastic, beds were exceptionally comfortable. Food was fantastic , breakfast is great - really good selection I only have 1 complaint.. the pool area is very tired. it’s not like the pictures. It’s a small pool for size of hotel and there are only hard plastic chairs around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was incredibly busy and in a very busy area. Service was slow as a result, but still very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while in Galway. A little far from the city centre, but there’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel and the bus takes you into the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Zdenka

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cons:The room smelled terrible. The hotel is not in the centre of Galway. The toilets did not flush well. Pros: The room size was large and the breakfast was good with gluten free options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Great family rooms!

Great big family room with proper decent beds for everyone. So comfy!! Had a fridge and all so we could keep our snacks and extra milk in the fridge, always a great addition when travelling with kids. Breakfast was perfect. Great selection of choice. Something for everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Collingwood

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Hotel is very clean & was much better than what the photos showed. We were very pleasantly surprised. Breakfast was very well done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

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

Very dissatisfied

Air conditioning cut off other electrical lights. Toilets do not flush well. The remotes to the TV did not work and had to be synced with TV. Was supposed to have 2 breakfast bags ready for our early departure - only to find out they never had them even though we paid for the breakfast. It was disappointing as this hotel looks very nice but is not up to par for the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025