Clayton Hotel Galway

Property class: 4
Hotel with indoor pool, near Galway Race Course

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When you stay at Clayton Hotel Galway, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Galway Race Course and Galway Bay. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Tribes Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 12 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is £94
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

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Family Room, 2 adults & 2 children

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape photo on the wall, and wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Double & Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Ballybrit Lynch Roundabout, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Technological University Galway - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Galway Race Course - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shop Street - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Galway Harbour - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 57 min drive
  • Athenry Station - 12 min drive
  • Galway Station - 14 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Bar And Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Radisson Red Galway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Galway Plate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Top Shelf - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Clayton Hotel Galway

  • When you stay at Clayton Hotel Galway, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Galway Race Course and Galway Bay. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Tribes Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
16:00
CHECK-OUT
11:00

Hotel size

    • 195 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free covered on-site self-parking
    • Free covered on-site extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Art supplies

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (6297 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Recycling
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Tribes Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Enclosure Bar and Bistro – This gastropub serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Red Bean Roastery – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.0 for adults and EUR 8.00 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 22 December 2026 to 27 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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

Is Clayton Hotel Galway currently open?

This property is closed from 22 December 2026 to 27 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Clayton Hotel Galway offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Clayton Hotel Galway does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Clayton Hotel Galway?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Clayton Hotel Galway?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (10-min drive) and Claudes Casino (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Clayton Hotel Galway and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and horse riding, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Clayton Hotel Galway?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Tribes Restaurant.

What's the area around Clayton Hotel Galway like?

Clayton Hotel Galway is in Doughiska, a short 19-minute walk from Galway Race Course.

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Reviews

Clayton Hotel Galway Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel restaurant served excellent food with great options for dinner and breakfast. (49 reviews)
  • The hotel offers ample and free parking, a convenient bonus for guests. (28 reviews)
  • The pool was warm, spacious, and a huge hit with kids, with some guests also enjoying the sauna and amenities. (23 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Overall experience was good. Good quality food and friendly staff in the restaurant. Enjoyed breakfast and value for money at £12. Room was spacious, bed was comfortable and cleaning was brilliant. Overall a great stay! Also a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Convenient to city Center and restaurant and bar were a delight
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was amazing 👌defo be back
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8/10 Very good

nice hotel. really lovely staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very nice and welcoming. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.
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6/10 Good

On the first evening my bedlinen was damp. I asked the room service person next day and it was changed immediately. Other than that, perfect stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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6/10 Good

Breakfast was delicious and staff were very helpful
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8/10 Very good

Happy with everything overall. Room was spacious, bright and clean.
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8/10 Very good

Staff are the best part followed by easy parking and extremely comfortable beds!
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10/10 Exceptional

Food was excellent and the staff all over are very good
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, comfy beds and a friendly staff. Having parking included was a bonus!
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8/10 Very good

Good clean room ,super good breakfast bar was ok staff forgot order came after 15 minutes
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8/10 Very good

I is nicely located located in Galway and everything was good
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6/10 Good

We had paid for a deluxe room,it definitely was not deluxe really need updating Furniture and skirting board were damaged Very basic definitely not deluxe . Breakfast and evening meal was good
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed just one night, perfect and easily accessible. Nice breakfast and decent gym
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8/10 Very good

Nice, clean room. Pool and other leisure facilities badic for a 4 star property
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8/10 Very good

Nice large family room although hadn’t had a good clean in a while. Lots of dust in the corners by the windows. Shower was awkward as bathroom was large but shower small
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for Galway Clinic
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10/10 Exceptional

Family room, spacious with clean comfortable beds, asked and received a cot for our toddler at short notice and the staff were very friendly at all times.
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6/10 Good

Mostly clean. Check in and check out was fast and smooth. Ample parking. Ran into poor service in the bistro restaurant, didn’t go back. Five day stay, room refreshed once.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in reception was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic helpful staff great food options and fantastic rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff friendly. Room was spacious.