Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Rooms slightly dated
Noise issues reported
Value concerns noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple reviews praised the hotel for being spotless and very clean.
Service
8.66
Guests highlighted the friendly and helpful staff throughout their stay.
Location
8.6
The location was described as perfect, quiet yet not far from the city center.
Room Quality
8.05
Some comments indicated that while rooms were comfortable, they felt slightly dated.
Amenities
8.29
The hotel offers a nice range of amenities, though the public pool can get busy.
Value for Money
7.95
Some reviews mentioned concerns about rooms not matching the price point.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Guests appreciated the food and beverage offerings, particularly the cocktails.
Overall Experience
8.37
Most reviews reflected an enjoyable stay with intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-27 15:42

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation in Taylors Hill
Nestled in the leafy suburb of Taylors Hill, the Ardilaun Hotel offers a tranquil escape just 1km from Galway city centre. Guests enjoy complimentary access to a well-equipped gym and convenient free parking.

Leisure Club Oasis
Indulge in relaxation at the hotel's leisure club, featuring an impressive 18-metre pool, rejuvenating spa bath, soothing sauna, invigorating steam room, and modern gym facilities. Perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Prime Location for Business and Leisure
Whether you're a business traveler or a tourist seeking luxury, the Ardilaun Hotel caters to all. Situated near scenic beaches, shopping districts, entertainment venues, and outdoor activities, it's the ideal base for your Galway adventures.

Book your stay at the Ardilaun Hotel for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GWY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2218 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.29
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.37
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Dina Trisnawati • solo_traveller • sa
9
Pros:

Very comfortable to stay there and will be the list next

Cons:

The restaurant close early around 9 pm

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • nl
8
Goed en rustig gelegen hotel
Pros:

Mooi gelegen groot hotel een beetje buiten de drukte van Gallway
Mooie tuin, ruim parkeerterrein
Goed ontbijt
Rustiek en prettige sfeer

Cons:

Eten in de bistro is matig

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Dragos • couple • us
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
6
Disappointing service in a lovely hotel
Pros:

Spacious room and good location and undercover parking

Cons:

With the steady stream of Tour Buses we felt the staff were totally overwhelmed and we as ordinary house guests were relegated to the Bistro instead of the Dining Room for our Dinner and menu was very ordinary for a 4 star establishment. Breakfast however was good and well presented.
Chelsea was wonderfully helpful however Amy at Reception needs to work on her manner.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Cary • couple • us
8
Fantastic pool/sauna makes this place a winner.
Pros:

Picked it for the pool and it was great. Sauna, check. Steam room, check. Great for a jet lagged arrival from US west coast.

Cons:

It’s enormous. Consequently, the breakfast must suffer.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ie
6
Pros:

The staff were really lovely and friendly. the room was very comfortable and clean.its a very relaxing hotel on a lovely site.just upgrade the food standard

Cons:

The food was absolutely terrible .we didn't eat in dining room as we didn't like the menu at all. The choice was very poor.the food in bistro was tasteless even the presentation was poor.we were so disappointed that we couldn't eat it .
Oh the fire alarm went off very early on Saturday morning waking us with a fright and no communication from hotel as to why .I wonder what would have happened if there was a fire .I was preparing to exit room when alarm went off

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel. Rooms were nice and spacious. They had a nice onsite bar and restaurant.

Cons:

Too far to walk to town centre.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
9
Beautiful property with on-site food options and easy access to downtown.
Pros:

The property was so beautiful, and the restaurant options were great. Our room was comfortable and it was easy access to downtown.

Cons:

The pool area was a little crowded with an older crowd so we didn't stay long.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jose • solo_traveller • us
8
Our stay at Ardilaun was nice but certainly nothing special in comparison to the other hotels we stayed in on our trip t
Pros:

The gardens were very nice and the location to downtown Galway was very good. We appreciated the on-site parking.

Cons:

As soon as we opened the door we smelled mildew/mold and had to air out the room by opening windows. We knew the hotel and others in the areas were fully booked so did not bother asking for a different room. We later found that the bottom of the cloth shower curtain was deeply stained with mildew and felt that was at least part of the problem. There was also mold in the shower. If a hotel is going to charge the per night rate that the Ardilaun does, the room should be immaculate. Fabric shower curtains breed mildew and mold and it was surprising to find one at this hotel. Also, when we arrived with heavy baggage and departed no assistance was offered to us.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • ie
8
Cosy hotel with lovely garden.
Pros:

Friendly , helpful staff. Cosy traditional feel. Lovely garden. Big bathroom.

Cons:

Bed slightly too hard. Knocking on door last morning when we had ‘ Do not disturb’ on the door and it was only 11.40am. with checkout being at 12. 00.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Emmeline • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
6
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Anita • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay….
Hotels are v expensive when travelling with kids

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
7
Pleasant stay, good location . Welcoming and helpful staff .Good quality and variety for breakfast
Pros:

Nice comfortable rooms and beds , friendly and obliging staff

Cons:

Showers in leisure centre could have been cleaner . Coffee making facilities in room would have been nice

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Emmettc • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The pool and evening entertainment

Cons:

Overcharged on booking.com

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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patricia • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Staff was wonderful….food was good….nice that hotel has laundry service, though thought cost was a bit high. Location is good, but somewhat difficult getting in and out of driveway

Cons:

Just trying to drive in and out of the driveway

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
6
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Niall • couple • ie
2
I would never stay there again
Pros:

It’s a nice driveway. Hotel looks old and not well maintained interiors are ok. Very old fashion.

Cons:

Staff at breakfast was so unhelpful, food was not nice. There was no water bottles in the room

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • au
10
i would reccomend Ardilaun
Pros:

Beautiful, tranquil gardens, comfortable bed, lovely meals, close to bus stop to get into city centre, lovely staff.

Cons:

My only complaint is that i left my treasured cap at breakfast and was never to be seen again 😅

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee