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The Westwood

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel in Galway with free parking

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Reception
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Breakfast and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Dangan, Upper Newcastle, Galway, County Galway
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Galway5 min walk
  • Popular LocationQuay Street4 min drive
  • Popular LocationEyre Square6 min drive
  • AirportShannon (SNN)70 min drive

Room options

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
HDTV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
HDTV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
HDTV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Reception
Eyre Square Hotel
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Restaurant
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The price is AU$372
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Galway

A family-friendly stay in Galway awaits you at The Westwood. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find University of Galway and Music for Galway Limited within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .You can enjoy LCD TVs, in-room childcare, and free newspapers, featured in all 58 individually decorated rooms. You'll find nice touches like soaking tubs and Egyptian cotton sheets to enhance your stay. Additionally, 24-hour room service and phones are available. .The bistro, Meridian Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Galway hotel include Quay Street and Eyre Square.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 5 min walk
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive
  • Galway Cathedral - 4 min drive
  • Quay Street - 4 min drive
  • Eyre Square - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 10 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smokey's Café - 4 min drive
  • Coffee on Line - 3 min drive
  • College Bar | NUI Galway - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

Upscale hotel in Galway with free parking
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3552 square feet (330 square metres) and includes conference space. The family-friendly The Westwood also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 3552 sq ft of conference space
  • 330 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
The Westwood offers 58 accommodations with free newspapers and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and fridges can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Meridian Restaurant

Things to do

  • Personal motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,552 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Express check-out available

Children and extra beds

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

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Westwood?

The Westwood offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Westwood?

Yep, The Westwood has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Westwood?

The closest beach to The Westwood is Grattan Beach (3.1 km).

What makes The Westwood a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Westwood.

Is The Westwood family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like kids' meals and babysitting services, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise The Westwood is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Westwood?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Westwood serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Westwood?

No, The Westwood does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Westwood?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Westwood's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

Is there a golf course on site at The Westwood?

There is a golf course next to The Westwood.

The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 482 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 482 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sathish Kumar

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was a bit far away from downtown, but we walked it. The facilities were nice and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne V., Hamilton, Ontario

Beautiful warm Irish Hotel
So much better than I expected. Fantastic service! Rooms well appointed and immaculate bathroom! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Punta Gorda, FL Oconto, WI

Lovely hotel with a delicious breakfast.
Easy to get to and nicely appointed. The room was big and staff very helpful. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

cody, st louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
absolutely loved this place. Owen the bartender downstairs was awesome and the hotel itself was beautiful. its a horrible shame that its being torn down starting this week 10/1/18 to build college dorms! i would definitely stay there again had the owner not sold out to the highest bidder..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Westwood - Good Value in Galway
Lovely old hotel with lovely staff - helpful and friendly. Onsite restaurant was good food and fair price. Onsite parking was welcome and the location is not far from city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the money. Good size room. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018