Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Hotels
8.3 (4768 reviews)
Headford Road , Galway , IE
+353 91 513 200

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms for families
Comfortable beds and pillows
Friendly and professional staff in many reports
Good breakfast options, including for dietary needs
Free/convenient parking and garage with elevator
Clean, modern property with AC
Cons:
Far from city centre / long walk to downtown
Situated next to/above a gas station (unpleasant view/location)
Perceived poor value for money; breakfast often extra and expensive
Occasional service problems at reception and crowding at breakfast
Isolated cleanliness or room issues (dirty rooms, small linens), fridge/shower problems
One report of mouldy bread and a poor on-site restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mixed reports: several guests described the hotel as very clean and modern, while a few mentioned dirty rooms or issues (e.g., 'era sporca', bedding problems), so overall slightly above average.
Service
9.4
Mostly positive: multiple guests praised friendly and excellent staff; a minority reported poor or unhelpful reception interactions, but overall service is frequently highlighted as a strength.
Location
7.6
Mixed-to-negative: convenient for driving/parking and exploring the region, but repeatedly noted as a fair walk from downtown and situated above/next to a gas station which some guests disliked.
Room Quality
8.6
Generally positive: guests reported spacious, comfortable rooms and good beds, though some noted small rooms, poor shower pressure or faulty fridge in isolated cases.
Amenities
9.4
Positive: free parking, garage with elevator, modern facilities and AC were appreciated; on-site restaurant quality received mixed mention but overall amenities are strong.
Value for Money
6.6
Negative: several guests found the hotel expensive for its distance to the centre and level of service/facilities; breakfast costs and non-inclusion in room rate were also criticized.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Mostly positive breakfast feedback (good buffet, accommodations for intolerances), but isolated issues noted (mouldy bread, chaotic service at busy times and a poor on-site restaurant review).
Overall Experience
8.4
Mixed but generally positive: many guests described the stay as enjoyable or 'parfait' with good cleanliness, service and breakfast; a number of strong negatives (location, value, some staff/room issues) temper the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-16 04:56

Property Description

Modern 4-Star Hotel Near Galway City Centre

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
The Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, TV's, and in-room safes. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with tea/coffee making facilities, showers, and the option of baths and fridges upon request.

Fine Dining and Culinary Delights
Indulge in a wholesome breakfast at the Grain & Grill Bar and Restaurant, which also serves international cuisine for dinner. For a more relaxed atmosphere, guests can savor light snacks at the same venue.

Ideal Location for Leisure and Exploration
Located at Headford Point, the hotel provides easy access to Galway city centre and offers activities like horse-riding, fishing, and surfing nearby. Explore the beauty of Connemara and West Ireland from this perfectly situated hotel.

Book your stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that the card used to make the booking must be present upon arrival along with a matching photo ID. Guests may be denied access if they fail to provide these documents.

Please note the property does not accept tour bookings via third party.

If you have made an advance purchase booking, please be advised that you will receive a payment link to complete the purchase within 24 hours of making the booking. Failure to complete payment may result in cancelation of your booking.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that guests paying by cash have to show a valid photo ID.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GWY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4768 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.4
Location: 7.6
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Sandrine • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eberhard • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Das Parkhaus war gratis....

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Very clean with friendly staff

Cons:

In an industrial park and about 30 mins to walk to the town centre

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • ca
6
Pros:

I should have researched better, the hotel was okay but located at a very busy traffic circle and shared a parking lot with a gas station this put us off from the start the hotel was basic and due to the location we would not return

Cons:

The location

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Butterly • couple • ie
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • couple • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Wiita • couple • fi
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Anil Kumar • family_with_children • ae
9
Pros:

Overall very good specially Location

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
5
mediocre accommodations
Pros:

location was adequate but not great

Cons:

the rooms and facilities are rundown and extremely dated (dark, drab, and dingy)…the tiny fridge(cooler, they said) didn’t work and never repaired/replaced upon request…the in-house restaurant is overpriced for the quality of breakfast buffet (skip it and go elsewhere!).

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel near to Galway
Pros:

Very clean, spacious room.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very nice large room. On site underground parking.
Very comfortable pillows

Cons:

Need a car, bus or taxi to get into town but you have to accept that if you want on site parking the hotels are usually a little way out of town

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine • solo_traveller • be
7
Ne mérite pas 4 étoiles
Pros:

Parking gratuit en sous-sol

Cons:

Ménage fait à moitié. Serviettes de bain changées mais lits non refaits et poubelle de salle de bain non vidée. Il faut enjamber la baignoire pour prendre une douche, ce qui n'est pas forcément facile pour tout le monde. Le buffet petit-déjeuner très quelconque. Situé dans une zone commerciale sans restaurant. Le restaurant de l'hôtel est cher et ne casse rien.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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georges • couple • fr
9
Bon séjour.
Pros:

Tout était correct. Rien à ajouter

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Shelly • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Rooms were clean and a good size. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was excellent. It's a bit of a walk, about 20-25 minutes, to the Latin Quarter but we didn't mind. Being out a bit meant it was extremely quiet.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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McNulty- • solo_traveller • ie
10
Big bed No Window
Pros:

Big Bed

Cons:

No Window

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • family_with_children • gb
4
Adequate but disappointing for a 4 Star hotel.
Pros:

Convenient to town centre and local shops.

Cons:

The room decor was tired and in need of update. The washbasin and bath were both chipped. Bed runner was ravelled and the room was not equipped for the number of guests booked on arrival.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Chlopowicz • couple • us
10
Great time comfortable stay. Nice breakfast.
Pros:

Lady at check in, so nice, so helpful.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Linda • family_with_children • se
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee