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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Galway Cathedral

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Exterior
Lobby
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Sandy Road, Galway, Galway
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Family Room 2 Adults & 2 Children

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Superior King & Single room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Galway

At Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Grain & Grill Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grain & Grill Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. 1399 square feet (130 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Galway City Centre hotel include University of Galway and Galway City Museum.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eyre Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Galway Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Huntsman Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Scotty's Burgers & Wings - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Hotel with a restaurant, near Galway Cathedral
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. A business centre and 6 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1399 square feet (130 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway.

This 4-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 165 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 1399 sq ft of conference space
  • 130 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers 165 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 6 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grain & Grill Bar
  • Grain & Grill Restaurant
  • Red Bean Roastery

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,399 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (105 centimetre high)
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 6.00 to 7.00 for children

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 and cash
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, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Hotel Pillo
Pillo Galway
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$178.77, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

The closest beach to Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is Grattan Beach (3 km).

Is Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is a hit with families.

Does Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

No, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway?

No, only service animals are allowed.