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Clayton Hotel Galway

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Galway Race Course

Photo gallery for Clayton Hotel Galway

Lobby
Point of interest
Indoor wedding
Point of interest
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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 curtains

Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double & Single Room

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

Deluxe Double & Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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 curtains

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Family Room, 2 adults & 3 children

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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 curtains

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive King Suite

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

Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Galway

At Clayton Hotel Galway, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Galway Race Course and 5.6 km (3.4 mi) from Shop Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Tribes Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enclosure Bar and Bistro is the hotel's own gastropub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the free kids' club, gym and sauna. 6297 square feet (585 square metres) of event facilities include 12 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Doughiska hotel include Galway Harbour and Galway City Museum.

What's nearby

  • Galway Race Course - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galway Clinic Private Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Merlin Woods Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Merlin Park Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Athenry Station - 12 min drive
  • Shannon (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

Hotel with free parking, near Galway Race Course
Clayton Hotel Galway offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and 12 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 6297 square feet (585 square metres) 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clayton Hotel Galway offers 195 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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
  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Enclosure Bar and Bistro
  • Red Bean Roastery
  • The Tribes Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 6,297 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.

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: from approximately EUR 16.0 for adults and from 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 all 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

Clayton Galway
Clayton Galway Hotel
Clayton Hotel
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Galway Clayton
Galway Clayton Hotel
Galway Hotel Clayton
Hotel Clayton
Hotel Clayton Galway
Clayton Hotel Ballybrit
Clayton Hotel Galway Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Clayton Hotel Galway offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Galway on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$186.33, 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.

Is parking available at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Yep, Clayton Hotel Galway has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Clayton Hotel Galway?

The closest beach to Clayton Hotel Galway is Grattan Beach (6 km).

Does Clayton Hotel Galway have a pool?

Clayton Hotel Galway has an indoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Clayton Hotel Galway family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and laundry facilities, as well as art supplies and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Clayton Hotel Galway is a hit with families.

Does Clayton Hotel Galway serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clayton Hotel Galway?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clayton Hotel Galway?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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. 511 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Raymond, Toronto

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

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

4/10 Poor

Darlene

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
This hotel looks great outside and common areas we saw are well kept. However, for us it ended there. 1. We didn't like that it was far away from the areas of Galway we wanted to see (Eyre square, Quay street, etc.) We had to use the local bus to ride into those areas which took about 40 minutes including the wait time & drive. 2. Our room was well worn and felt dirty. 3. Using the bath tub was a chore just to reach in to use the stop for the water due to the placement of the shower glass. 4. NO bathroom fan meant that basically our room was steamed up and clammy the two days/nights we stayed there. 5. When we checked in and got to our room, the bed looked messy like someone had a nap on top of it which made me uneasy as to whether or not the bedding was changed. 6. The bathtub had pubic hair and wasn't well cleaned. I scrubbed the tub before using it! 7.The small trash can in our bathroom was one with a lid but when we stepped on it to raise the top, it didn't work, therefore very time we had garbage to throw out, we had to reach down and raise the lid. 8. We paid a lot of money for 2 nights stay here ($850.00 CAD) and it was not worth that!! We traveled with two other couples and they have had negative experiences as well but will leave it to them to write reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found the service good and room was comfortable only downside was the pool area was closed early
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

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

8/10 Good

pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds amazing so comfortable and room very spacious. Pool smaller than expected. Handy location to town centre. Overall very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bardwajsing

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For a family stay, expecting a comfortable experience, but unfortunately, we were left disappointed. Firstly, we were not informed in advance that the main restaurant would be closed due to a wedding function. Only the bistro was available, and even that was partially closed off for the same event. This significantly disrupted our plans, especially since we had invited friends to join us for dinner before we arrived. We ended up having to stay in the room as there was no proper dining space or any area for the kids to relax or eat comfortably. Upon arrival, the reception staff did not provide any information about the restaurant closure or the event. The check-in process felt rushed—payment was taken, but no hospitality or helpful details were shared. Later, we received a call from reception asking us to reduce noise in the room, but given there were no available family-friendly spaces elsewhere, we had no choice. The room itself was below expectations: a bulb was fused, there were spider webs in the shower, and the room had clearly not been vacuumed properly. This added to the overall sense of neglect. Most of the staff, particularly in the restaurant, lacked basic hospitality—no greetings or engagement. However, we would like to highlight and appreciate one staff member, Clogdya, who stood out with her kindness and attentiveness during breakfast. Despite the busy environment, she greeted us warmly and provided excellent service. Overall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

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

Comfortable,cozy but not walkable.

❤️Friendly check-in, the size of the rooms was incredible, lots of space to stretch out, comfortable beds and bedding, luxurious bathroom, view of highway which we loved, delicious breakfast. 💔The hotel was a maze, signs that don’t lead anywhere, trouble finding our room despite being given directions and we speak English, (Italian tourists we saw there are probably still looking for their rooms), difficulty finding public washrooms due to awkward signage, location-not close to anything walkable, you definitely need a car and Galway is not public parking friendly, they tell you that you don’t need reservations at the Bistro, but you do, because you’re out of luck finding another restaurant close by. Looked forward to using the pool but it closed to early for our family to enjoy after check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rubiga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The place was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our needs. The only downside was the location—it’s a bit further from food spots and major attractions, so it required a bit of extra travel to get to them. However, the overall experience was great, and we’d still recommend it for those looking for a peaceful and roomy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff everywhere in hotel were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place Is great, a little far from the center but great accomodations and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult to get hot water for the shower/bath… otherwise everything was nice. I would recommend putting a mini fridge in the suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donncha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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