Clayton Hotel Galway

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

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Lobby
Point of interest
Point of interest
Indoor pool
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

Room options

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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
Hairdryer
  • 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
  • Eyre Square - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shop Street - 7 min drive - 5.4 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

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
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Galway Clayton
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Clayton Hotel Ballybrit
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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 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Galway on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$189.41, 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 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, very busy on areival but we didn't realise it was the weekend of the races! Spacious room, with a nice balcony. One negative - some of the staff werent friendly, not even acknowledging us as we passed in doorways and corridors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arunas

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

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Saqib

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fionnuala

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doa

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

Highly recommend

The hotel is beautiful and modern. The room is very spacious and comfortable. Plenty of large windows for natural light. The breakfast was perfect as well. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE

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

6/10 Okay

Smit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was spacious, clean and well stocked. The space seemed dated but everything worked well. We were not able to turn the temperature down below 19c which was on the warm side for us. Staff were lovely and the in hotel restaurant was decent, some lower priced options would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Menka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great family stay

We stayed in the family room which we thought was very nice and spacious. The ev charger in the hotel was also great to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking in basement was ok but park near the doors in basement could smell human
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the gym and pool and restaurant. Excellent dining. One small item not so good was the bathroom lights, no light for the mirror so was hard to see when shaving or putting makeup on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P

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

Good Hotel

A really decent hotel with close to the city. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for visiting Galway if you have a car.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Quiet rooms and a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025