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Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Galway Race Course

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Experience the grand piano and elegant design in our spacious lobby, perfect for social gatherings and live music.
Step into a grand lobby with a spacious, open design featuring a grand staircase and elegant vases.
Enjoy a serene beach experience with gentle waves lapping onto the sand, offering a tranquil escape from the adjacent city.
Enjoy boating and fishing in this picturesque harbor with various boats available for rent.
Swimmers enjoy a refreshing dip in the rectangular pool surrounded by a white tiled deck.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ballybrit Lynch Roundabout, Galway, Galway
  • Galway Race Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Galway Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Shop Street
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 2 adults & 3 children

Guests can work comfortably from the bed, which features a stylish bedspread.

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 King Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and TV.

Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double & Single Room

Two beds with classic design, adorned with white linens and decorative pillows, feature a tufted headboard and framed cityscape above.

Deluxe Double & Single Room

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

View all photos for Executive King Suite

Relax in a spacious room with a large window, flat-screen TV, and cozy seating area.

Executive King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Guests can work comfortably from the bed, which features a stylish bedspread.

Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this room featuring a large bed, desk with TV, and cozy seating area.

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Shop Street - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eddie’s Takeaway & Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Full Duck Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack Jordans - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Neighbourhood - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Galway

4-star eco-certified 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 eco-certified 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.

Languages

English

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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

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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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 Aug 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Galway on Aug 31, 2025 start from $156.4, 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 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 5.4 mi (19-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.

Clayton Hotel Galway Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

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

Luxury feeling

Hotel nice, clean and gives luxury feeling. Small swimming pool but enough for some fun. Good sauna. Restaurant very busy but food very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, highly professional & very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia A

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Karina, LIVERMORE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very much outdated. It has a spot for a fridge but there is only the empty spot. It was quite noisy the day I was there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, West Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time at the chain and it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dirty sheets, worn room with ripped carpets and broken curtains. Awful air freshener pumped out into the bedrooms that gave us all headaches. Average breakfast. Not worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

Gorgeous hotel

Hotel bit out from city centre by foot but gorgeous hotel staff very friendly and accommodating. Very clean . Had lovely time would defs be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

8/10 Good

Nilesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Back Up

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always good, nice new menu
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and great parking options which was a perk as we rented a car! Loud at times (noise from cars passing by and others in the hotel (others were not loud, there just must be very little sound proofing). Lots of noticeable damage and lack of cleanliness noted. Tiles missing grout in bathroom and spills on the furniture/walls not wiped.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bongani

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel facility.!Very professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great stay but some things need addressing

Arrived was treated by friendly staff, 2 ad 2 kids got a beautiful big room with balcony so spacious. All staff were great. We didn’t arrive till 6 so we know kids couldn’t go to pool as they would have to be out by 7, but this morning went down at 9.45 kids in pool 1 min to be told they could not be in there, there was a baby class at other end and contamination with nappies. I asked why was there no notification about this for to be shown a sign that was left on a still behind the counter stating something else until it was turned around. Residents need to be notified about those time at check in. Had to upset boys leaving , it was his confirmation all he want was pool and kfc which was beside. I have to say when I talked to receptionist this morning she straight away offered me a late check out so kids could use pool but we had arrangements made to meet family. I would definitely go back as we are planning to do for our child’s communion in 4 weeks but will make sure of those pool times so everyone is happy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

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

8/10 Good

keriann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room service took a very long time and it was quite expensive. Other than that I had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guneet

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025