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Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Galway Race Course

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Indoor pool
Deluxe King Room | View from room
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Executive King Suite | 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
  • Cooper's Hill Livery - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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.

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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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 22 2026 to December 27 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 22 to December 27:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • 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.

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 200 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 Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Galway on Feb 18, 2026 start from $121.4, 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 200 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.One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from December 22 to December 27.

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from December 22 to December 27.

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.

Clayton Hotel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and lots of parking. The facility was great. We had a huge room. Only drawback was the distance to central Galway. It was about 10 miles away from downtown. The person who checked us in was able to tell us what bus to take (which picks you up liberally right outside the hotel) and that was an easy ride but the traffic was heavy so it took 40 min to go down at rush hour but about 15 min return on the bus later after rush hour had passed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice large rooms. No locks on balcony door. We were told Galway has no crime. Not sure about that! Front desk needs to be contacted to turn on heat in room. Nothing in the room to indicate that. Can catch the bus into town right by the hotel. Breakfast very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful indeed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karanvir

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Back Up

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Friendly staff. Onsite parking. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trista

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Good restaurant. Had a city bus stop in front of the hotel, so we parked the car and let some else drive 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sinéad

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here on two separate occasions when I was in Galway for work. On the first occasion staff were friendly in the main but the food was not good. While the portion of fish was quite big, the batter was soggy and the portion of chips was insufficient in comparison. The breakfast was very dry. On the second occasion, the room carpet was very badly stained. I was given a different room which I appreciated, but the mugs were chipped, the grouting on the bathroom floor was missing in parts and badly repaired in others. I again asked for my meal on a tray, to take to my room, but had an aluminium take-away box plonked in front of me, with no cutlery or anything else. I had to ask for a plate, cutlery and a tray, which I duly got but the tray had a lot of detritis on it. Mark and Angelina were great, very helpful and sympathetic, offering to address the issues. Breakfast was better on this occasion, but overall the experience was grim, and I won't be back. This was not a 4* service, it really needs to up its game to be anywhere near the Dublin Clayton. One other thing, I had left something behind on the first occasion, the website does not provide the direct dial number for their hotels, I had to use a generic email and a chat bot, the issue was not resolved in this way. I got the direct dial number from the email confirming my second booking and Angelina did resolve the issue and found my item, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend Hotel Clayton. The staff were very helpful and responded to every request that we made, such as arranging for a taxi. Dining in the evening was not only convenient but the food and the service was exceptional. The room was lovely and we enjoyed quiet respite at the end of the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucinda G

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff. In the bar.. the restaurant wasn’t open
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Goldwyn, St. Albert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond, Toronto

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

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was dirty on check in. Property was a mess throughout. Manager was responsive but rooms were very dirty and old. Amenities were not properly reflective. No shuttles, local bus, no laundry, walk to laundry across the street, not on site. Lovely staff in the restaurant but rooms and overall appearance not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel…coffee game could be better
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025