The Dean Galway

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Eyre Square

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Restaurant
Gym
Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

The Double

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The Cosy

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 136 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Galway City Centre hotel, you'll find Eyre Square and Quay Street. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and The Fountain are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shop Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Quay Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dean Galway

4-star Art Deco hotel near Eyre Square
The Dean Galway offers its guests an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Dean Galway also features a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

This 4-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2022
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Dean Galway offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special 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

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

The Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dean Galway to the airport?

The Dean Galway is 58.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dean Galway?

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dean Galway on Mar 22, 2026 start from $174, 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.

Does The Dean Galway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dean Galway.

How close is The Dean Galway to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (14-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 2.4 mi (18-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dean Galway offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Dean Galway, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 20 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Dean Galway?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (5-min drive) and Claudes Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Dean Galway?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Dean Galway?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Dean Galway have a pool?

The Dean Galway features an outdoor pool. The pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Does The Dean Galway have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Does The Dean Galway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dean Galway to downtown Galway?

The Dean Galway is 0.4 mi away from Galway.

The Dean Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 607 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful! Fabulous hotel 2 blocks from the city center with delicious restaurants, a lovely spa/gym, and excellent guest service.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. We stay here every time we come to Galway. Love love love the outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Visited The Dean for two nights with my partner and will definitely be returning. We were kindly upgraded and the room was fabulous! Location super central and got a really good value deal. The staff were super lovely! The facilities were fabulous - really good gym & nice outdoor heated pool with sauna & ice baths. Two restaurant options onsite but limited menus and quite pricey for options on offer; however, loads of good cafe and restaurant options within walking distance. Only additions to really add to the experience would be shelves/cupboard to store clothes in the room & mugs/spoons rather than paper cups for coffee & tea in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest hotel! Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, pool and spa were awesome. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert & Athena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an incredible stay at The Dean! The entire place has such a beautiful ambiance and vibe, and the rooms are absolutely stunning. The on-site gym is next level - honestly the best hotel gym we’ve ever experienced. Staff were fantastic throughout our stay. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless ,beds really comfortable large shower and easy to use ,loads of facilities in the hotel staff couldn't do enough for you very polite, friendly definitely will be returning to The Dean galway and only a five minute walk to square really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free breakfast & didn’t eat breakfast there, but I’m sure their breakfast would be top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great front desk staff, clean room, not a large room but more than adequate for one night. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute artsy hotel! Our room was very small but efficient and the bathroom was so cute! We had a view of the pool and I was sorry I didn’t pack a swim suit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly upon check-in & knowledgeable about the area. Smallest room ever with a bathroom that was probably larger than the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was located in the heart of downtown with limited eateries. The girl at the front desk did not mention that we would get 50% of parking at a car park .25 miles away down a hill. We only found this out at check out when the reception mentioned the discount. She gave us credit for 2 nights parking. Car park cost was 24 euros. Would not consider this location a good tourist location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, close to town, bar and food fab
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Lake Elmo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - great location and great vibe!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at the dean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Clean room and a nice pool. Also just a short walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025