The Westwood

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a coffee shop/cafe, near Quay Street

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Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Exterior
Courtyard
Reception hall
Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91 R7XN
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Galway

At The Westwood you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of University of Galway and Music for Galway Limited. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Dangan Upper guest house include Quay Street and Eyre Square.

What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shop Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palmer Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪An Bhialann - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Scotty's Burgers & Wings - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

Guesthouse with a coffee shop/cafe, near Quay Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at The Westwood. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Galway guest house is smoke free.

  • 394 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Westwood offers 394 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Galway guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 6 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Westwood Galway
The Westwood Guesthouse
The Westwood Guesthouse Galway

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 an uncovered self car park for EUR 6 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Westwood?

The closest beach to The Westwood is Grattan Beach (3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Westwood?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Westwood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Westwood?

No, pets are not allowed.