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The Westwood

3.0 star property

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Reception
Double Room | Shared kitchen facilities
Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

Explore the area

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Upper Newcastle, Galway, Galway, H91 R7XN
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Shop Street
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Galway Bay.
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What's nearby

  • University of Galway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Galway Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Shop Street - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 11 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kelehan's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Franklins Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr Waffle - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Westwood

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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westwood?

As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westwood on 19 July 2026 start from AU$173, 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 The Westwood?

Yep, The Westwood has an uncovered self car park for EUR 6 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. 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.

The Westwood Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities and Room had all what you need for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zenobia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was really good and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at the Westwood! Friendly staff and convenient for our visit to Galway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with good dining options, within walking distance of many places!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. Everyone was friendly, helpful and fabulous. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sven Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Squeaky bed but apart from that good place very clean and useful location to be in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with nice service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Simranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are on the smaller side, and it’s a 7-8 min drive to the city center… apart from that all is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Yes it is student accommodation but very clean, secure and good facilities. If you need somewhere close to Galway and not as expensive then this works great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Kettle in room be nice(& TV?).Paid parking a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fab
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property but 10 min drive to downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The services available were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Amenities
Property was very clean and friendly, nice and quiet. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected, knowing it was student accommodation. Cleanliness and Bathroom facilities were first rate. Having the kitchen space was good too. Fairly quiet, even though on a main road. The staff were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean rooms, and quiet. I wish TV would’ve been included in the room and parking is minimal, there’s a free lot a few streets away but not convenient to walk back and forth with your luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and rooms were excellent value. The location is about a 20-25 minute walk from the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very helpful especially Tara & Cathal went beyond. It was easy to take bus into town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent for 1 person to much of a squeeze for 2 people would recommend getting a 2 bedroom one no tv in the room but 1 in the common room where there is a kitchen if you want to cooke
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great option for those who travel light. The bus to the center was reliable and inexpensive. Nice communal spaces to eat , work and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The complex is awesome, very close to the city centre. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were extremely helpful and the kitchen was very clean with lots of instructions on how to use the oven etc. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

SIADHE ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is good for those who just ned a bed at the end of the day and are more up for site-seeing. Its provides the basics. Location was good for me that I was away from the city center it was quiet it was Secure very minimal of course because it's College residence it was a 30-minute walk to go downtown but only a 10-minute walk to Tesco & 15 min where the boutique shops were located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, well-equipped, and clean. I liked the on-site laundry facilities. The downside was that on-site parking was limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024